Shreveport Slowdowns: I-220 Westbound Lane Closure Starts Monday Night

Nighttime drivers accustomed to using I-220 in Shreveport are in for another few days of slow downs.

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has recently sent notice to all motorists that beginning this coming Monday night, November 3, a portion of the inside westbound lane on the I-220 bridge over Cross Lake in Shreveport will be closed.

And this closure won't be exclusive to Monday night. Expect closures each night, Monday through Thursday, November 6, from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am as crews from the City of Shreveport continue their efforts to repair the street lighting system on the bridge.

This lane closure is located approximately 1.3 miles west of the LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby III) interchange.

Previously permitted oversized loads will be accommodated through the work zone and no detour is necessary.

Of course, this work will be done "Weather Permitting" so any inclement weather could delay, extend or alter in other ways the scheduled work nights/hours.

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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.