PROJECT UPDATE – RAMP REOPENED: I-20 major rehab project, Bossier Parish
BOSSIER CITY – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the I-20 westbound on-ramp at the LA 3105 (Airline Drive) interchange in Bossier City has been REOPENED to traffic following its full reconstruction as part of the ongoing I-20 major rehabilitation project.
The westbound off-ramp at Airline Drive is slated to reopen to traffic on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. An update will be issued when that occurs.
As a reminder, the Airline Drive eastbound on and off-ramps were reopened to traffic on Friday, October 24, 2025 after being fully rebuilt.
The reopening of the Airline Drive interchange marks another significant milestone for the $128 million project that is providing a host of critical improvements to the 3.5 mile stretch of I-20.
The Barksdale Blvd. and Benton Rd. on-ramp to I-20 westbound are anticipated to reopen in late November 2025, with the I-20 eastbound off-ramp to Benton Road on course for reopening in late December 2025.
All major concrete paving work is also nearing completion, a critical component of the overall project, which include the total reconstruction all travel lanes, roadway base, and interchange ramps from Benton Road to Industrial Drive in Bossier City. New drainage structures, street lighting improvements, and all new striping & signage are also included.
The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in early 2026, weather and other factors permitting. To read all about the project, click here to visit the project webpage.
PROJECT UPDATE: Jimmie Davis Bridge Replacement Project, Caddo & Bossier Parishes
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the ongoing $361 million project to replace the LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge) over the Red River in Caddo and Bossier Parishes has progressed into a new phase of construction.
Phase 2/2A of construction involves the continued widening and realignment of LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy/70th Street). Beginning on Monday, November 24, 2025, a traffic shift will occur to allow construction activities to take place on westbound LA 511 on the west side of the bridge.
The Clyde Fant Parkway southbound ramp to LA 511 westbound will be closed. Motorists wishing to access LA 511 westbound will continue southbound on Clyde Fant, go under the JDB overpass, and proceed around to a temporarily installed traffic signal that will provide access to LA 511 westbound.
This configuration is anticipated to be in place until March 2026.
In addition to the widening/realignment of LA 511, major construction activities continue full steam ahead on the new 4-lane bridge. Drilled shaft installation, pouring bent footings, and pile driving operations are all underway.
The entire project remains on track to wrap up in mid to late 2027, weather and other factors permitting.