Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Shreveport, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2024, with estimated completion in late 2028. As of March 2024, construction has not started. Construction was supposed to start in August 2022 but the anticipated start date now is mid 2024 with completion of the project expected in early 2027. James Construction Group, LLC has been awarded the project. The design build firm will be responsible for completion of the project documents, sub bidding and project timeline. This proposed project, estimated to cost approximately $150 million, will construct a new four-lane bridge across the Red River connecting Bossier and Caddo parishes. Using the design-build delivery method will allow the chosen contractor to collaborate with local and state officials during the course of the project. There is the potential for the old bridge to be rehabilitated to provide a linear park connecting the existing bicycle and pedestrian trails on either side of the Red River. Additionally, LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy.) will be reconstructed from the east end of the Jimmie Davis Bridge to U.S. 71 (Barksdale Blvd) into a four-lane, median-divided highway, providing a full access interchange between LA 511 and Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. This project is fully funded through allocations from the bridge preservation funds, state bonds and the American Rescue Plan Act passed by Congress in 2021. This proposed project, estimated to cost approximately $150 million, will construct a new four-lane bridge across the Red River connecting Bossier and Caddo parishes. Type Improvement : Replacement\rehabilitation (Hbi) Length : 1.80 miles Parish : Bossier, Caddo Estimated Cost Range : $125,000,000 to $150,000,000 LADOT - Jimmie Davis Bridge (La 511) (Hbi) *Project information has been obtained through a public state transportation improvement plan (STIP). A STIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the STIP often evolves based on funding availability. The project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.