The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will close parts of Medical Drive in Bossier City for the Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project. The northbound lanes will be closed from April 7 to April 14, followed by the southbound lanes from April 14 to April 21, according to the Department of Transportation and Development.
Contractors will be installing drainage structures for work on LA 511, which will result in full road closures at the intersection with LA 511. Residents and travelers near the Red River via the Jimmie Davis Bridge may experience temporary disruptions. The Department of Transportation and Development announced that work is weather-dependent and that detour signs will be in place to guide drivers.
Construction on the bridge connecting Bossier City is underway to improve safety and longevity. The Department of Transportation and Development advises drivers and pedestrians to stay alert in the area. "DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment." Cyclists and pedestrians are also urged to use caution. More information on detours and the project is available in the original announcement.
