UPDATE - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound at Bear Creek, Bienville Parish
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:17:54 PM
UPDATE - LANE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound at Bear Creek, Bienville Parish
(UPDATE 10/13/2026): DOTD advises motorists that the below referenced lane closure has been rescheduled to take place on the night of Sunday, October 18, 2026. All other information indicated below remains the same.
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Original notification - 10/5/2026:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on the night of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, I-20 westbound at the Bear Creek bridge in Bienville Parish will experience a lane closure.
This lane closure is scheduled to be in place from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for one (1) night, and is necessary to allow for repair of the guardrail at this location.
This bridge is located immediately east of the US 80/Ada Taylor interchange (Exit 55). (see included map)
Restrictions/Permits: Oversized loads will be permitted through the work zone.
Alternate Route: No detour 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.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Shreveport-Bossier District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]
*image attached: map depicting location of lane closure on I-20 in Bienville Parish
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