Interstate travel through Bossier City has been a driver’s nightmare for months, and though we are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel, we must remember, we are still in that tunnel.
Fueling our optimism regarding the I-20 reconstruction project in Bossier City, was the announcement from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, that the I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Industrial Drive (LA 782-2) has been reopened to traffic following a full rebuild. We were additionally blessed with news that the westbound ramps will be opened in the coming weeks.
However, with this progression to the next level of work, DOTD hit us with the inevitable announcement that the I-20 eastbound on and off-ramps at the Airline Drive (LA 3105) interchange will be closed beginning today, Monday, May 12. This will allow the contractor to proceed with demolition of the ramps so they can be completely rebuilt.
Additionally, the I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Barksdale Blvd. (US 71) is currently closed and undergoing demolition in preparation for full reconstruction…