Quick take
- DOTD said Wed., Nov. 4, that the Walnut Creek Road overpass over I-20 in Lincoln Parish is closed after a crash in which a vehicle struck the bridge.
- The overpass is just west of the LA 507 interchange (Exit 77) at Simsboro.
- DOTD crews are checking the damage, and the bridge is closed until further notice. The Lincoln Parish Police Jury has set up a detour.
- As of midday Sat., Nov. 7, DOTD had not posted a reopening. The notice covers the overpass, not lanes on I-20.
The Walnut Creek Road overpass over I-20 near Simsboro is closed after a vehicle struck the bridge, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Wednesday morning, Nov. 4.
The overpass sits just west of the LA 507 interchange (Exit 77) at Simsboro. DOTD crews are assessing the damage, and the bridge will stay closed until further notice, DOTD said. It is a total closure with no through traffic.
Detour
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury has set up a detour, according to DOTD. Follow the posted signs.
DOTD’s notice is about the overpass on Walnut Creek Road. It does not list any lane closures on I-20 itself. As of midday Saturday, Nov. 7, the notice had not been updated, and we found no reopening announcement. For current conditions, call 511 or visit 511la.org.