UPDATE: The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, July 7, 2025, the I-49 southbound off-ramp at the Southern Loop interchange in Caddo Parish will be closed.
This ramp closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily through July 31, 2025, and is necessary to allow for construction of the new adjacent lane at the off-ramp as part of an ongoing project at this interchange.
The purpose of the project to provide increased traffic capacity at the off-ramp in an effort to improve safety by decreasing congestion and back-ups, particularly during peak travel times.
Motorists should be on the lookout for digital message boards alerting drivers of the ramp closure ahead of the construction site. This information will be also be posted at the DOTD website and Louisiana 511 Travel Advisory website/mobile app.
The entire project is anticipated to be complete in Fall 2025, weather and other factors permitting.
Restrictions/Permits: Total ramp closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.
Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.
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.