The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises commuters that as the I-20 major rehabilitation project in Bossier City nears the initial transition into Phase 3 (final phase), a ramp closure at the Airline Drive (LA 3105) interchange will be necessary.

As an update, beginning on the night of Friday, October 25 I-20 eastbound will experience the first shift into Phase 3, and once complete, motorists will be traveling on the newly-constructed inside lanes of the interstate between Hamilton Road and Industrial Drive.

This shift will begin at the Industrial Drive interchange and move westward over the course of 3-4 nights, from approximately 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night. This traffic shift will require a complete closure of I-20 eastbound each night within the rehab section. Detour signage will be in place.

Additionally, as part of the initial shift into Phase 3, the Airline Drive off-ramp from I-20 eastbound will be closed from October 27-31, 2024 to allow for work to be conducted related to the traffic shift. Airline Drive can be accessed via the Benton Road or Old Minden Road interchanges.

The westbound direction will begin shifting into Phase 3 in the coming weeks, and DOTD will issue additional information when those dates have been finalized.