В Луизиане завершают ремонт моста I-20 и обновляют визит-центр в Маунде

DOTD gives update on I-20 construction projects MOUND, La. (KNOE) - DOTD says both the I-20 West bridge over the Mississippi River and the Visitor Center in Mound are projects coming to a close. One lane is still closed on the bridge going west bound. DOTD says the project is over schedule and both lanes will be open soon. “Contractors currently working on the westbound side,” Buchanan said. “We’ve already completed the eastbound side and so we’re looking to wrap that up in the next few weeks. We had initially anticipated some point in October, but it looks like hopefully if everything kind of falls into place, we’ll be wrapping that up a few weeks early. I know travelers of course will be excited about that.” Once you cross the bridge into Mound, the Visitor Center is just months away from reopening after renovating began last March. “The facility is receiving quite a few different upgrades, all kinds of different brick and veneer and masonry work, total renovations for the bathroom facilities,” Buchanan said. “We’re talking about new landscaping irrigation system, a sanitary sewer system, an expanded parking area.” DOTD says these upgrades were much needed as visitor centers are vital to give the Pelican State a good first impression. “This is the first, kind of interaction that they’re having with our state is at one of these facilities,” Buchanan said. “So we want that to be a pleasant experience. We want to, we want them to walk around and say, wow, this is really nice. This is enjoyable. This is pleasant. It’s beautiful here. You know, there’s places for us to sit and enjoy and relax before we get back on the road.” Copyright 2026 KNOE. All rights reserved.