BOSSIER CITY – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the ongoing $361 million LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Bridge) replacement project over the Red River in Bossier and Caddo Parishes is shifting into Phase 2 of construction.

Beginning on Friday, December 12, a traffic swap will occur on LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy) on the Bossier City side of the river. Motorists will be transitioned over to the newly constructed lanes of pavement on the north side of the existing roadway.

Drivers will also begin to use the new J-turn that has been constructed near the CVS store. Eastbound motorists on Jimmie Davis Hwy. wishing to turn left or turn back westbound will proceed east down to the J-turn opening and wait for a gap to merge back into the roadway.

Additionally on Dec. 12, the newly built ramp that intersects with the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway will be opened to traffic. This transition will allow bridge construction to continue to progress.

The design-builder is currently working on a number of major construction activities related to the new 4-lane bridge, including drilled shaft installation and forming the bridge bents (structural support for the bridge that assists with load transfer).

The entire project is anticipated to be complete in mid-late 2027, weather and other factors permitting.