A view on the ramp to Interstate 220 West as it prepares to curve to the north. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Advance signage for Exit 17A, which is the first exit on Interstate 220 West in Bossier City. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

The ramp from Interstate 20 East to Interstate 220 West joins here on the left, forming two westbound lanes on Interstate 220. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Take Exit 17A to the Racetrack and Bossier Parish Community College. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 17A: US 79 / US 80 - East Texas St (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

As this sign reads, Interstate 220 in Louisiana is also known as Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

The speed limit on Interstate 220 West starts out at 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

View on Interstate 220 West at mile marker 16, as it curves to the west. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 15: Shed Rd (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Another Interstate 220 West reassurance shield approaching Exit 13. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 13: Swan Lake Rd (Photo taken 5/22/18).

The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 12: LA 3105 - Airline Dr (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Signage error on mile marker 12, showing a US 220 shield rather than an Interstate 220 one. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Take Exit 11 to the Bossier City Convention Complex. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 11: LA 3 - Benton Rd (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 220 West, just beyond Exit 11. It's 2 miles to the junction of US 71 / LA 1 and 5 miles to the junction of LA 173. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West as it prepares to cross the Red River and enter Caddo Parish. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 7B: US 71 North / LA 1 North - North Market St (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 7A: US 71 South / LA 1 South - North Market St (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 6: Interstate 49 North - Texarkana (Photo taken 5/22/18).

View on Interstate 220 West as it passes under the ramps to and from Interstate 49's northern segment, to the north of downtown Shreveport. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 5: LA 173 - Hilry / Huckaby III (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Beyond Exit 5, Interstate 220 West prepares to start across Cross Lake. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West reassurance shield as it makes its way over Cross Lake. Since there is currently a gap in the Interstate 49 designation in Shreveport, traffic to I-49 South is directed to follow I-220 West to either I-20 East or LA 3132 East. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

The speed limit remains the rural standard 70 mph on Interstate 220 West as it crosses Cross Lake. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

View on Interstate 220 West at mile marker 4.4, still making its way over Cross Lake. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Mile marker 4 on Interstate 220 West as it continues over Cross Lake. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

View on Interstate 220 West at mile marker 3.4, as it nears the southern side of Cross Lake. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Take Exit 2 for local access to Cross Lake. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 2: Lakeshore Dr (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Approaching Exit 1A, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph on Interstate 220 West. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 1A: Jefferson Paige Rd (Photo taken 5/22/18).

View on Interstate 220 West at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 1B: Interstate 20 West - Dallas (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Approaching Exit 1C and the western terminus of Interstate 220, it will traverse a sharp 45 mph curve ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

View on Interstate 220 West as it enters the aforementioned curve. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West approaching Exit 1C and its western terminus at the junction of I-20 / LA 3132 East - 1/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Interstate 220 West at Exit 1C: Interstate 20 East - Monroe (Photo taken 5/22/18).

Beyond Exit 1C, Interstate 220 reaches its western terminus and its two lanes become the eastbound lanes of LA 3132. (Photo taken 5/22/18).

View on LA 3132 East, just beyond the western terminus of Interstate 220. LA 3132 East provides easy access to the southern segment of Interstate 49. (Photo taken 5/22/18).