Shreveport/Bossier I-20 Drivers: Expect More Lane Closures

Truth be told, most of us have grown so accustomed to the traffic delays on I-20 throughout Shreveport and Bossier that one more issue really isn’t going to matter that much.

The latest announcement from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will affect nighttime drivers on I-20 through the twin cities, but for the most of us, it’s essentially just business as usual.

While not downplaying these inconveniences, we’ve all pretty much come to grips with the fact that I-20 will continue to be problematic through the entirety of the reconstruction phase, so the fact that DOTD has other repairs to handle at this time won’t prove too shocking.

In their announcement, DOTD advises all motorists that the following nighttime lane/ramp closures have been scheduled along I-20 in Shreveport and Bossier City for the purpose of crash attenuator repair.

  • I-20 westbound to Spring Street (Exit 19A) – ramp closure
  • I-20 westbound to Common St/Louisiana Ave (Exit 18-D) – ramp closure
  • I-20 westbound on-ramp from Traffic Street – lane closure

These closures will take place from approximately 8:00 pm next Tuesday, April 22 and reopen no later than 6:00 am on Wednesday, April 23…

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