Motorists in Bossier Parish, prepare for a detour if you're planning on driving northbound on Brookshire Arena Drive starting Monday, February 24. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that the northbound lanes will be shut down to accommodate the installation of drainage structures for the Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. This construction work is expected to last around three weeks, so plan your commutes accordingly.
The closure will also affect drivers trying to turn right from LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy) onto Brookshire Arena Drive, that lane will be out of commission as well. Instead, drivers will be rerouted west on LA 511 to Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy northbound, to Kubota Way (formerly Reeves Marine Drive), and then back to Brookshire Arena Drive, as reported by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
If you're driving south on Brookshire Arena Drive, you're in luck—there won't be any construction delays for you. However, if you're heading north, expect some detours and changes to your route. This construction is part of a bigger project to expand LA 511 and build a new 4-lane bridge. Drivers should stay focused, follow detour signs, and stick to reduced speed limits for everyone's safety, as per the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
