Shreveport Drivers, Take Note: A Major I-49 Exit Is Closing Monday

Traveling through Shreveport/Bossier of late has been like an infantryman trying to avoid landmines in a dense jungle.

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And for night time drivers, there will be a new mine to dodge this coming Monday.

In the latest notification from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, drivers are advised that this coming Monday night, October 13, the I-49 northbound off-ramp to I-20 eastbound in Shreveport will be closed.

This ramp closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 7:00 pm to 6:00 am for one night, and is necessary to allow the contractor to safely and efficiently perform concrete pavement repairs near this location as part of the ongoing I-20 major rehabilitation project.

Detour signage will be in place directing motorists back to I-20 eastbound.

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As with all projects of this type, this work will be performed "Weather Permitting", so though it's highly unlikely, inclement weather could delay, extend or alter in other ways the scheduled day/hours for this work.

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.