Lane Closures on I-20 in Lincoln Parish for SP H.010616/LA 544 Overpass Replacement
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 8:47:39 AM
****UPDATE: These lane closures will be nightly between the hours of 8pm-7am on Weekdays.****
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on the night of April 7, 2026 and continuing through April 21, 2026 there will be a lane closure on eastbound and westbound I-20 in Ruston, LA as part of the LA 544(Tech Drive) Overpass Replacement. These lane closures will be between the Tarbutton Interchange and the US 167 Interchange and are required to construct the drilled shaft foundations in the median of I-20.
There will also be multiple short term closures (1-15 minutes) on the night of April 7, 2026 between 9pm-11pm in order to move equipment across I-20 in to the median. The I-20 westbound on-ramps at the LA 33 and US 167 Interchanges will also be closed during the times of the I-20 closures. This closure will be performed using Louisiana State Police and the Contractor.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
Detour/Alternate Route: NA
Restrictions/Permits: 12' wide
Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking or biking near an active work zone.
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
Public Information Officer
District 04
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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