Movie Filming Causes Road Closures in Shreveport[Video]

Motorists may be inconvenienced some today because of movie filming in Shreveport. All day until 8 tonight, Clyde Fant Parkway southbound lanes are closed between Lake Street and Preston Avenue.

Travelers should follow the detour routes. Also, there will be traffic interruptions on Milam Street between McNeil Street and Louisiana Avenue.

Motorists also may have delays on Crockett Street between Common Street and Louisiana Avenue because Louisiana Avenue is closed between Texas Street and Crockett Street. McNeil Street is closed between Milam Street and Crockett Street.

From 6 tonight until 4 in the morning, Milam Street will be closed between Edwards and Marshall, and delays may occur on Marshall Street between Texas and Milam Street.

In the morning from 6 until 8 tomorrow night, the off-ramp of Arthur Ray Teague Parkway will be closed from the Shreveport-Barksdale Bridge heading east, and one eastbound lane on the Shreveport-Barksdale Bridge will be shut down.

Monday, from 6 am until 1 pm Clyde Fant Parkway southbound lanes will be closed between Lake Street and Preston Avenue with traffic delays on the northbound lanes between Lake Street and Preston Avenue.

Motorists are being advised to avoid these areas and take alternate routes. City officials apologize for any inconveniences.

THE MOVIE BEING FILMED is "The Iceman," starring James Franco, Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans, and David Schwimmer. Shooting is scheduled to end January 28th.

"The Iceman" is a drama thriller based on the life of notorious Mafia assassin Richard Kuklinski. It is due to be released in 2013.

You can view a documentary of interviews with the real killer Kuklinski, by going to YouTube.com and typing in his name.

Filed Under: movie filming in Shreveport, Road Closings in Shreveport

Categories: Shreveport News