On Tuesday, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry joined state and local leaders to break ground on construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge crossing the Red River.
Along with Joe Donahue, LA Secretary of Transportation and Development, Landy applauded the project that will connect Caddo and Bossier parishes. The $360 million project will construct a four-lane bridge across the river between Shreveport and Bossier City, doubling the current bridge’s capacity.
“Infrastructure is a vital component to a healthy economy. Our roads, bridges, and transportation networks are what move our state’s people and commerce,” Landry said. “Strategic infrastructure investments – such as this new Jimmie Davis Bridge – are essential for our businesses to thrive in an increasingly global economy, and for our residents to make safe and efficient commutes each and every day.”
Work clearing and grubbing along the river bank, as well as starting improvements along LA 511, began in late May 2024. However, Tuesday’s ceremony was a celebration of the beginning of the project that has been in the works for years.