UPDATE - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 Westbound over Mississippi River, Madison Parish
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 3:28:24 PM
UPDATE - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 WESTBOUND Over Mississippi River, Madison Parish
(UPDATE 08/17/2026): Starting Friday 8/21/2026 lane closure going Westbound on I-20 over Mississippi River, there will be an 11 foot width restriction that will remain in place for approximately 10 weeks.
I-20 EASTBOUND ALL LANES CURRENTLY OPEN
UPDATE - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 eastbound over Mississippi River, Madison Parish
(UPDATE 08/03/2026): Construction continues on this project.
(UPDATE 7/2/2026): DOTD advises motorists that for the below referenced lane closures, beginning on Saturday, July 11, 2026, there will be an 11 foot width restriction that will remain in place for approximately 6 weeks.
Vehicles wider than 11 feet will need to utilize an alternate route (oversized loads).
This is necessary to allow for the safe and efficient repair of the finger joints on the I-20 bridge over the Mississippi River from Madison Parish into Vicksburg, MS. Finger joints allow a bridge to safely expand and contract, while still providing a continuous, smooth surface for drivers.
Once work is complete in the eastbound direction, the contractor will move to the westbound side. An update will be issued when that occurs.
All work on the project is anticipated to wrap up in October 2026, weather permitting.
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Original notification - 6/26/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the outside (right) lane of I-20 eastbound over the Mississippi River in Madison Parish heading to Vicksburg, MS will be closed.
This lane closure is scheduled to remain in place for approximately four (4) weeks, and is necessary to allow for structural repairs to the bridge.
Restrictions/Permits: No width restrictions will be place during this lane closure.
Alternate Route: No alternate route will be necessary.
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
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
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