Jimmie Davis Bridge Detour: Major Traffic Shift Starts Monday, November 24th

The good news is that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has made enough progress with the $361 million Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement that they've announced their moving into a new phase of the construction.

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The bad news is that the new Phase 2/2A, will bring on some new traffic obstacles.

According to the announcement from the DOTD, beginning this coming Monday, November 24, 2025, a traffic shift will occur to allow construction activities to take place on westbound LA 511 on the west side of the bridge.

The Clyde Fant Parkway southbound ramp to LA 511 westbound will be closed. Motorists wishing to access LA 511 westbound will continue southbound on Clyde Fant, go under the Jimmie Davis Bridge overpass, and proceed around to a temporarily installed traffic signal that will provide access to LA 511 westbound.

To see a map of the new detour route, just go to dotd.la.gov.  This configuration is anticipated to be in place until March 2026.

In addition to the widening/realignment of LA 511, major construction activities continue full steam ahead on the new 4-lane bridge. Drilled shaft installation, pouring bent footings, and pile driving operations are all underway.

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The entire project remains on track to wrap up in mid to late 2027, weather and other factors permitting.

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.

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.