There are a couple of highway and railroad repair projects scheduled soon on the route many from Red River take to Shreveport. One is along Highway 1 in the port area. The other involves repairs to the Jimmy Davis Bridge.

Here are the releases from state transportation officials:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, the LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy) Bridge over the Red River in Caddo & Bossier Parishes will be reduced to one lane of traffic for bridge maintenance. This lane closure is scheduled to take place from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This bridge is located approximately 0.7 miles west of US 71.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning Sunday, January 6, 2019, there will be lane closures and traffic switches on the northbound and southbound lanes of LA 1 between Francis Bickham Blvd. and Doug Attaway Blvd. near the Port of Caddo-Bossier in Caddo Parish. This is necessary for the replacement of the railroad tracks on LA 1 at this location. Replacement of the tracks on the southbound lanes will begin first. Additionally, both intersections of LA 1 and Harts Island Road will be closed while the southbound tracks are replaced. Motorists may access LA 1 via LA 175. The track repairs are scheduled to last approximately three (3) weeks, weather permitting.