The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that as construction continues to progress on the $123 million I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City, several on and off-ramps at two interchanges that are currently closed are preparing to be reopened.
This will allow the contractor to proceed with closing the next planned interchange ramps for reconstruction work.
Beginning on the night of Monday, April 28, 2025, the on and off-ramps at Old Minden Road (LA 72) to I-20 eastbound will be REOPENED.
Beginning on the night of Friday, May 2, 2025, the I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Industrial Drive (LA 782-2) will be REOPENED.
The I-20 westbound on and off-ramps at Old Minden Road and Industrial Drive are also being prepped for reopening in the coming weeks. Additional information will be issued when those dates are finalized.
The contractor is currently working on reconstructing the outside travel lanes on the interstate from near Hamilton Road to Industrial Drive, with traffic flowing on the newly re-built inside travel lanes.
Other ongoing work includes extensive nighttime concrete pavement repairs on sections of I-20 outside of the full rehab zone, stretching out to Pines Road in Shreveport, as well as drainage improvements and other related construction activities.
The project is currently 77% complete, and is anticipated to wrap up construction in late 2025/early 2026, weather and other factors permitting.
As a reminder, commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) such as 18-wheelers are currently prohibited under Louisiana Revised Statute 32:327 from driving through the work zone (from Hamilton Road to Industrial Drive) due to narrow lane widths. As construction progresses and the new travel lanes are built, this prohibition will be assessed for its necessity. CMV drivers must utilize the primary detour of I-220.
Additionally, through travelers on I-20 are urged to utilize I-220 to avoid construction delays.
The I-20 project webpage offers a variety of resources and helpful information related to the project. Click here to access that page.
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. Pedestrians should avoid walking or bicyclying on an interstate.
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.