Daily Closures: What Drivers Need to Know About I-20 Traffic Next Week
As the reconstruction of I-20 throughout Bossier City continues, drivers will need to navigate some changes several days next week.
In a notice from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, we learn of a number of intermittent lane closures scheduled for each day next week.
On Monday, December 15, the I-20 westbound on-ramp from Old Minden Road will be closed.
On Tuesday, December 16, the I-20 westbound on-ramp from Old Minden Road will close again if needed and the I-20 westbound off-ramp to Airline Drive will close but both ramps will NOT close at the same time
DOTD states that again on Wednesday, December 17, expect the same lane closure of the I-20 westbound off-ramp to Airline Drive
On Thursday, December 18, drivers could see again the closure of the I-20 westbound off-ramp to Airline Drive if needed and then the I-20 westbound on-ramp from Airline Drive will close, but both ramps will NOT close at the same time
Friday, December 19, drivers could again see the closure of the I-20 westbound off-ramp to Airline Drive and the I-20 westbound on-ramp from Airline Drive, but both ramps won't be closed simultaneously
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These ramp closures will take place individually (no two ramps will be closed at the same time) from approximately 9:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. each day (or until operations are complete). They are necessary to allow the contractor to remove trees that are located along the ramps in the ‘clear zone.’
Of course this work will be performed "Weather Permitting" so any inclement weather could delay, extend or alter in other ways the scheduled work day/hours.
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.
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.