Shreveport to Close Clyde Fant Parkway for Bridge Work
Construction crews will close parkway lanes for upcoming deck pouring on the new Jimmie Davis Bridge.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Construction
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development scheduled concrete deck pouring for the new Jimmie Davis Bridge over the Red River. These operations require upcoming closures on the Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport.
Why it matters
The closures are necessary to safely facilitate the major construction milestone on the $361 million bridge project. Closing the parkway allows crews to pour the deck as the project moves toward completion.
The massive Jimmie Davis Bridge infrastructure project carries a total cost of $361 million. The upcoming work follows the recent completion of girder installation, which successfully spanned the Red River.
The players
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
This state agency oversees the planning, construction, and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure throughout Louisiana.
Jimmie Davis Bridge
This critical infrastructure project involves the construction of a new multi-lane structure over the Red River in the Shreveport area.
The details
Motorists will be detoured across the existing bridge and onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway toward the Shreveport-Barksdale Bridge during the closures. While girder installation is finished, intermittent lane closures continue on LA 511 approaches.
Timeline
Clyde Fant Parkway will experience a southbound closure on October 1, 2026.
Clyde Fant Parkway will face a northbound closure lasting 3 hours on October 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
This project represents a significant investment within the state's ongoing infrastructure modernization efforts, prioritizing aging river crossings. The structural work follows the statewide pattern of replacing legacy connections to enhance regional transit capacity.
Local drivers should prepare for traffic delays and use the signed detour routes through Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. Advance warning signage is already in place to help residents navigate the temporary road closures.
The takeaway
Commuters should monitor local traffic alerts closely during the week of October 1 to avoid congestion caused by the bridge construction. Planning alternative routes in advance will help minimize the impact of these temporary closures on daily travel.
Further reading
For updates on local infrastructure projects, visit the Construction section.
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