The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently shared an update about the Jimmie Davis Bridge in Bossier City.
DOTD advises motorists that the ongoing project Jimmie Davis Bridge replacement project is moving forward, with construction progressing on the LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy) approaches.
As part of this construction, motorists should expect intermittent closures of either the northbound or southbound entrances of Medical Drive for approximately the next two months to allow for the placement of pipe related to the widening and realignment of LA 511.
Construction on the new bridge over the Red River also continues to move ahead, with work continuing on the bridge foundations. The new four-lane bridge is being built directly north of the existing two-lane bridge.
An extensive amount of dirt work is also underway to form the new on and off-ramps that will provide access to the future four-lane bridge.
Other work in Phase 1 includes constructing raised medians along LA 511, revising the current median barrier along Arthur Ray Teague Parkway at the bridge, and constructing median openings to be used as U-turn locations in future phases.
Alternating lane closures along the LA 511 approaches will be necessary to allow for safe construction activities, so drivers are urged to pay attention to project signage in the area
The entire project is anticipated to wrap up in mid-late 2027, weather and other factors permitting.
Be sure to visit the JDB project webpage for all updates, detour maps, construction phasing info, and more
https://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/…/pub…/projects/home.aspx…
https://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/…/pub…/projects/home.aspx…
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