How to Navigate the New 70th Street Ramp Closure in Shreveport

We are probably at least another year to eighteen months before the new Jimmie Davis Bridge is open for business in Shreveport/Bossier, but the contractors are making some great progress with construction.

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In an alert from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, we learn that construction has shifted to Phase 3 and with that, additional ramp adjustments have been made that drivers need to be aware of.

According to LADOTD, the Clyde Fant Parkway soutbound exit ramp to LA 511 (70th Street) westbound has been reopened to traffic after being previously closed to allow for new roadway construction.

Currently, exit ramps to both LA 511 westbound and eastbound from Clyde Fant Parkway southbound are open to traffic.

The LA 511 westbound exit ramp to the Clyde Fant Parkway northbound is now closed to allow for continued construction on the ramps for the new bridge. Clyde Fant Parkway northbound can be accessed via LA 511 through the use of a temporary traffic signal.

This ramp closure is anticipated to be in place until August 2026, weather permitting.

As a reminder, traffic has been swapped onto the newly constructed pavement on both the Shreveport and Bossier City sides of the existing bridge. Due to changing traffic conditions, it is critical that drivers eliminate distractions and play close attention to shifting lanes and detour signage.

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.