Attention drivers in Caddo and Bossier Parishes: prepare for some traffic shifts on the I-220. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that intermittent lane closures are set to begin Monday, July 21, on the westbound bridge over the Red River. Set your travel timers, because these disruptions are slated from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until July 25. Make sure to carve out some patience from your day if you're crossing this route.
The closures, dictated by the hands of progress, are making room for a private fiber company to inspect their utilities attached to the bridge, a necessary step that stands between today and a digitally connected tomorrow. As we've become accustomed to the rhythm of construction, these timelines are familiar: the work commences at the call of daybreak and wraps under the cloak of the evening sky, weather permitting, and in our tempest-tossed region, that's a significant clause to hitch to any outdoor undertaking.
No alternate routes have been suggested, leaving those dependent on the I-220 conduit to navigate the closures as they appear. Drivers should remain vigilant as the standard mantra of 'safety first' echoes across the construction site. The DOTD has cast the usual plea for patience and caution, a familiar refrain as they remind us, "to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment."
