The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces an upcoming operation to apply a supplemental surface abrasion treatment to the pavement on I-220 in both directions near the I-49 interchange in Shreveport, Caddo Parish.

Recently, crashes involving 18-wheelers and other vehicles have been noted, particularly during periods of heavy rain along the I-220 corridor at the I-49 interchange.

This surface abrasion treatment will increase the level of friction that helps motorists maintain better control in both wet and dry conditions. This operation is considered to be a supplemental safety measure to enhance the current pavement condition.

This work will involve a slow-moving operation on I-220 in both directions from US 71 (N. Market St.) to LA 173 (Hilry Huckaby) beginning on the night of Sunday, May 11, and continuing through Thursday, May 15, from approximately 8pm to 6am each night.

Work will then resume on the night of Sunday, May 18, continuing through Thursday, May 22, from approximately 8pm to 6am each night.

This operation is being conducted at night to minimize the inconvenience to motorists, and is weather dependent. Dates may have to be rescheduled in the event of rainy weather.