Upcoming repairs to Mississippi River Bridge to cause lane closures

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced upcoming repairs to the Mississippi River Bridge that will cause some lane closures.

Scope of Work:

Eastbound and westbound lanes of I-20 across the Mississippi River Bridge at Vicksburg will experience lane closures from Monday, May 1, 2023 through Sunday, May 21, 2023. These lane closures will allow contractors to make structural repairs to the bridge.

Permit/Detour Section:

Maximum vehicle width restrictions:

10 foot maximum width with the following exception,
16 foot maximum width Fridays 6 AM to 6 PM.

No formal detours have been established for this work.

Safety Reminder:

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.