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Road or Lane Status NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound over the Ouachita River, Ouachita Parish
July 7, 2026
NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURE: I-20 westbound over the Ouachita River, Ouachita Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on the nights of Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11, 2026, there will be an outside (right) lane closure of I-20 westbound (elevated bridge section) between West Monroe and Monroe.
These lane closures are scheduled to take place on Friday night from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and on Saturday night from approximately 9:00 p.m. to noon on Sunday, and are necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform routine maintenance on the drains located on the bridge.
The lane closures will take place the between S. 5th Street and Jackson Street interchanges.
Restrictions/Permits: N/A
Alternate Route: No detour route is necessary for this work.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
Safety reminder:
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. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.
Additional information:
Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the way DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit http://webdefence.global.blackspider.com/urlwrap/?q=AXicFcyxDcIwEAXQvwVbXCSU2ECFBEUaaDKBZaJg6exD5wOLwbIRgwDtKx5O-FyBzQ1Qfm93C1V9UQ6JoxRTYYqS4Zw_Sz9Ofj8MziOLLqFQjjEwp2qzHmOiLEVlJg70rLibPQ5d11oj63_0X4D1AnwBCIckPA&Z.
Contact Information:
Erin Buchanan
DOTD Public Information Officer
Monroe District
(318) 549-8402
[email protected]