NLEP’s demolition crews, led by Nabors Demolition LLC, have ripped through the skeletal remains of the 54‑acre site, crushing concrete and sorting steel on the spot. 95% of the salvaged concrete, brick and structural steel will be recycled, a move that cuts municipal waste by roughly 400,000 tons and keeps the project’s carbon footprint below industry averages.
The plant, once a bustling hub for Libbey Glass, closed its doors in 2020 after a bankruptcy restructuring that left a vast vacant lot in Caddo Parish. In September 2025, the North Louisiana Economic Partnership bought the property, intent on eliminating legacy liabilities and speeding the rollout of new manufacturing and logistics jobs.
"The work being completed at the I‑20 Legacy Site is about more than demolition," said NLEP President Justyn Dixon to KEDM Public Radio. "It is about creating opportunity. Every step toward site readiness increases our ability to attract new industry, support existing businesses, and build a stronger economic future for the region."
Maria Lopez, a former Libbey factory worker, watched the silos fall and said the sight felt like the end of an era. She added, "It’s hard to see them gone, but I know new jobs will come here, and that gives me hope."
Local authorities warned residents of increased truck traffic along Jewella Avenue through the completion target in mid‑2027. The city of Shreveport, Caddo Parish and state economic financing partners have pledged to present the site’s ready‑to‑build status to potential buyers as the final stages of demolition approach.