I-20 Bossier City Truck Ban Lifted After 2.5-Year Construction Project

Key Details Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development announced on May 19, 2026 that the commercial vehicle ban on I-20 in Bossier City has been officially lifted. Trucks, 18-wheelers, and school buses can now legally travel through the work zone between Hamilton Road and Industrial Drive. Why It Matters The ban had been in place since December 2023 due to safety concerns from narrowed lane widths on multiple bridges. During the closure, commercial drivers were forced to use I-220 as an alternate route, adding time and expense to their loads. Violations resulted in citations and enforcement actions from Louisiana troopers. What's Next Final construction work on the I-20 project is expected to wrap up by late May or early June 2026, weather permitting. DOTD expressed appreciation for drivers' patience throughout the multi-year project. This reopening restores direct access for commercial vehicles along this critical interstate corridor in northeast Louisiana.