Motorists in Shreveport can expect a brief traffic interruption later this week as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has rescheduled the Clyde Fant Parkway closure for Friday, February 14, at 9:00 a.m. The closure, necessary for moving a crane across the road, is tied to the ongoing replacement of the Jimmie Davis Bridge. Traffic delays are expected to be minimal during the estimated 15-minute closure period, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development had earlier planned to close the Clyde Fant Parkway on Wednesday, February 12, but the updated schedule now postpones it to Friday; the closure is a strategic step for the progression of the Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project, which requires the temporary halt in roadway traffic to secure the movement of heavy machinery, that is with the anticipated minimal impact on daily commutes since the process is expected to last a mere quarter of an hour.
Prior road closures have taken place on February 5 and 7, impacting Clyde Fant Parkway and Arthur Ray Teague Parkway respectively. As with the upcoming closure, these were conducted to facilitate the transport of construction cranes, with each road closure kept to a concise 15-minute window. Motorists were and continue to be advised to exercise caution when driving through these areas, keeping an eye out for work crews and equipment, as per the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
For more details on the redevelopment of the historic bridge over the Red River in Bossier and Caddo Parishes, visit the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's project webpage. This bridge replacement is an important step for local infrastructure. They thank drivers for their patience and remind them to keep a safe distance from the car in front.
