Mon December 21, 2020 - Southeast Edition KTBS-TV Currently, the new stretch is referred to as the I-69 Service Road. That’s because when or if Interstate 69 is constructed, this road will parallel the proposed route and continue to serve as a service road for the interstate. A new 10.5-mi. highway that will provide direct access from Louisiana's Port of Caddo-Bossier to Interstate 49 is on a fast track for approval. The DeSoto Parish Police Jury (DPPJ) and Port of Caddo-Bossier commission members at their separate meetings Dec. 14 approved of a cooperative endeavor agreement that also will include the Caddo Parish Commission and Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments (NLCOG). All are being asked to sign CEAs by month's end and commit to their portion of the funding.