Ramp closure in south Shreveport for morning hours. Check out where and when
According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, work on the Southern Loop off-ramp will result in the ramp closure starting July 7 through July 31 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. DOTD said this is necessary to allow for construction on the new adjacent lane at the off-ramp.
The purpose of this project is to provide increased traffic capacity at the off-ramp in an effort to improve safety by decreasing congestion and back-ups.
According to DOTD, this entire project is expected to be complete in Fall 2025.
More: New project coming to improve south Caddo Parish traffic. Check out road construction
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: South Shreveport I-49 ramp closure set for for morning hours
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