Just a week before the busy holiday weekend, a major interstate will be shut down completely.
According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation, on Friday, May 15, 2015, the east and westbound lanes of I-220, near Shreveport, will be shut down.
“All lanes of I-220 both Westbound and Eastbound in Caddo Parish will be closed to all traffic from La. 1 / U.S. 71 (North Market Street) to I-20 (at the La. 3132 Interchange). This work is anticipated to last two days (2) and three (3) nights weather permitting.” the Louisiana Department of Transportation states.
“The lane/road closures will be in place 24 hours a day from 8:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2015 until 4:00 am Monday, May 18, 2015.”
While the interstate is shut down, crews will begin working on installing a temporary concrete barrier wall in the westbound lanes. In addition, new transmission lines will be installed across I-220. The Department says the work is “necessary to continue new construction of the I-49 North/I-220 Interchange.”
Crews will also be working on installing overhead sign trusses on I-220 to the Cross Lake Bridge, Lakeshore, Jefferson Paige and Inner Loop exits.
The road closure is expected to end on Monday, May 18th at 4:00 a.m.
From Louisiana Department of Transportation:
Alternate Route:
All east bound traffic traveling on I-20 for I-220 eastbound to remain eastbound on I-20 to Exit 11 then west on I-220 to Exit 7A US 71 / LA 1 South to Shreveport or Exit 7B US 71/ LA 1 North Texarkana.
All west bound traffic traveling on I-20 for I-220 may use Exit 26 (to travel west on I-220) to Exit 7A US 71 / LA 1 South to Shreveport or Exit 7B US 71/ LA 1 North Texarkana.
All traffic for I-49 North to Texarkana traveling east bound I-20 to Exit 11 then west on I-220 to Exit 7B US 71 / LA1 North to Texarkana and I-49 North.
All traffic for I-49 North to Texarkana traveling west bound I-20 to Exit 26 then west on I-220 to Exit 7B US 71 / LA1 North to Texarkana and I-49 North.
Westbound traveling on LA 3132 to Exit 1C East I-20 towards Monroe or Exit 1B West towards Dallas.
Restriction/Permit:
Traffic is restricted to this section during the road closure.
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.