LANE CLOSURES: I-49 near LA 511 (70th St.), Caddo Parish
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:27:04 AM
LANE CLOSURES: I-49 near LA 511 (70th St.), Caddo Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3, 2026, there will be intermittent lane closures on I-49 in both directions at the LA 511 (70th Street) interchange (Exit 202) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.
These lane closures will involve the outside (right) lanes of I-49 northbound and southbound on both days from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, and are necessary to allow crews to perform repairs to the roadway joints.
The on and off-ramps at 70th Street will remain open during this work.
Restrictions/Permits: N/A
Alternate Route: No detour is necessary for this work.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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