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Louisiana Motor Transport Association

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lmta@lmta.la

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The DOTD has released the following advisory:

 

WHO: The Louisiana Department of Transportation (LADOT)

 

WHAT: Commercial vehicles such as 18-wheelers are prohibited from driving through the I-20 reconstruction zone in Bossier City.

 

WHEN: NOW until further notice. 

 

WHERE: All lanes of Interstate 20 from Hamilton Road to Industrial Drive in Bossier City. 

 

WHY: The current traffic configuration for construction includes narrow bridges that are difficult for large commercial vehicles to pass through, resulting in numerous incidents. 

 

HOW: Commercial vehicles must utilize the primary detour of I-220. Vehicles not adhering to the detour may be issued a citation under Louisiana Revised Statute 32:237.

 

Travelers may check www.511la.org or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app to monitor conditions in real time.

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