BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A tense situation brought traffic to a standstill on a major Shreveport interstate corridor late Saturday, February 21, 20206, after a police standoff forced authorities to shut down part of the highway.
Officials say both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 220 between Swan Lake Road and Benton Road were closed as law enforcement responded to an active situation in the area. Multiple agencies worked on the scene to resolve the standoff safely.
The closure affected all lanes in both directions, causing significant delays and forcing drivers to find alternate routes. Authorities urged the public to avoid the scene so emergency crews could work without interference…