The constant headache for every driver in the Shreveport-Bossier City area is finally about to end. The LA-DOTD has announced the I-20 rehab project is now 91% complete. After years of overly congested traffic through both cities, it’s a glimmering moment of hope for everyone in the 318.
The I-20 construction is reaching the finish line in recent weeks, with crews pushing it through to the final stages. The project, which has an original price tag of $127 million, is meant to bring new life to a stretch of the interstate that hasn’t had serious work done since the concrete was first laid. As many locals know, recent progress was made on several key interchanges, which choked traffic for weeks and confused many people on their drive to work.
For those stuck in traffic, the most important question is “When will it be over?” According to the LA-DOTD, the I-20 project is still on track to be over with by late 2025. Drivers should still avoid I-20 for the time being and take I-220 as a detour to avoid delays. It should also be hammered home, because some still don’t read the warning signs before construction starts, commercial vehicles are prohibited from driving through the work zone.
The 91% mark is a big milestone for all commuters in the SBC. While the construction has been a pain, the result will be a resilient and long-lasting interstate that will serve for decades to come. As updates come, the LA-DOTD will continue to update the public through its press releases.
