Find Out The Latest On New Jimmie Davis Bridge Construction
It has been over a year since we first learned that the Jimmie Davis Bridge connecting Bossier City to Shreveport over the Red River would be replaced with a new bridge.
However, since that first announcement, information has been scant. That's apparently all about to change.
According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, they are preparing to kick off construction of the new bridge and will hold a community meeting to provide details related to the project.
The DOTD has reported that the estimated kick-off for construction would be in May of this year and that the new four-lane bridge is expected to be open to traffic by early 2027, with the entire project anticipated to wrap up in early 2028.
Holding this meeting is a good indicator that DOTD is likely on schedule regarding the beginning of the construction which is great news for motorists in south Shreveport/Bossier.
This meeting on Thursday, April 25 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Barksdale Baptist Church at 1714 Jimmie Davis Highway in Bossier City, will be open to the public and will be held in an open-house style, with attendees free to come and go during the allotted time frame.
The purpose of the meeting is to allow the community to ask questions, and for the project team to provide information regarding start dates, necessary detour routes and maps, and construction phasing timelines.
While the existing Jimmie Davis Bridge will remain open to traffic, construction on the new $361 million four-lane structure will require certain lane/road closures, alternate routes, and adjustments to current traffic flow in order to allow work to proceed.
The public is encouraged to attend the meeting to understand how the project may impact their commutes and other routine travels, as well as to meet members of the project team.
Project information can also be accessed on the DOTD website HERE, where updates to construction and other relevant materials will be posted.
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