Heads Up, Minden Drivers: Another Complete I-20 Closure Coming Soon

There's good news and bad news regarding the LA 531 overpass replacement project at I-20 in the Minden area.

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Assuming you want the good news first, according to the latest from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the project is on schedule and expected to be completed early this summer.

And now the dreaded bad news. Before the completion of the road work, drivers can expect more of the occasional obstacles affecting traffic on both LA 531 and I-20.

DOTD announced that the most recent obstacle will surface next week with a full nighttime closure of I-20 in both east and westbound directions at LA 531.

In their notice, DOTD advises that this full closure will take place beginning at 7:00 pm this coming Monday, April 21, and the interstate won't be reopened until approximately 6:00 am on Tuesday, April 22.

This closure is necessary to allow the contractor to remove the remaining components of the old bridge. Traffic has already been shifted onto the newly constructed overpass.

Traffic on I-20 will be detoured via the on and off-ramps at the LA 531 interchange.

The LA 531 corridor at I-20 is home to several truck stops and services about 9,000 vehicles per day. This infrastructure investment will ensure continued connectivity for both residents and businesses who utilize this route on a daily basis.

Of course, this work will be done "weather permitting" so if we experience inclement weather, the day/hours for the closure could be postponed, extended or altered in other ways.

DOTD reminds all drivers that:

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.