The Department of Transportation and Development is hosting a public forum to talk about the plan to upgrade the Jimmie Davis Bridge.
The public will have a chance to hear about the preparation for a Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the proposed improvements to the bridge corridor from East Dixie Meadow Drive in Caddo Parish to Barksdale Boulevard in Bossier Parish.

The meeting is set for Thursday, May 25th from 5-7pm at Barksdale Baptist Church on Jimmie Davis Highway.
Area residents will get a chance to take a look at the plan for the project and have time to speak directly with project leaders.

All public comments will be collected during the meeting. If you can not attend, you can email your comments to DOTD at jimmiedavisbridgeroute511@gmail.com or mail your concerns to:
Jimmie Davis Bridge Route 511
Supplemental EA
P.O. Box 56845
New Orleans, LA 70156

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