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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> GeauxPass electronic toll collection + Toll-by-Plate<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Limited network - LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge (2025)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> GeauxPass barcode transponders, License plate recognition<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> DOTD (Louisiana), Causeway Commission (independent)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need GeauxPass to drive on Louisiana toll roads - but you'll pay 25-100% more without one. Louisiana operates a limited toll network focused on key bridges and access routes to oil industry facilities in Port Fourchon and Grand Isle.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without GeauxPass, you'll pay premium "Toll-by-Plate" rates. A regular LA-1 Bridge user can save over $300 annually with GeauxPass versus mail billing.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> New Belle Chasse Bridge opened March 2025 with tolls starting April 22, 2025. The Crescent City Connection remains toll-free for passenger vehicles since 2013.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Louisiana operates a limited toll network with significant rate differences between electronic and mail payment methods.</p>
  
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== Louisiana toll bridges ==
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">GeauxPass Rate</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LA-1 Bridge (Leeville)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$3.75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.75</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 (21%)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Lake Pontchartrain Causeway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$5.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.00 (40%)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Belle Chasse Bridge (NEW)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.13 (Non-residents)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.26</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.13 (50%)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Belle Chasse Bridge (Residents)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.25 (Plaquemines Parish)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.26</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.01 (89%)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Avery Island Toll Bridge</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 (Cash only)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 (Cash only)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No electronic payment</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Crescent City Connection</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE (Cars)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE (Cars)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Commercial vehicles only</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay Tolls in Louisiana (2025)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Active Toll Facilities:</strong> LA-1 Bridge (Grand Isle access), Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (private), Belle Chasse Bridge (NEW)</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Free Bridges:</strong> Crescent City Connection (New Orleans), Huey P. Long Bridge, most state bridges</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Limited Network:</strong> Louisiana has fewer toll facilities than most states, focusing on access routes to oil industry facilities</p>
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Following are the toll bridges in Louisiana:
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Louisiana:</p>
  
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<ul><li>'''Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge'''<ref>[http://www8.dotd.la.gov/geauxpass/ Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge]</ref> is elevated toll expressway from Golden Meadow to Port Fourchon. LA 1 is designed to be built in three phases. Phase One is the bridge over Bayou Lafourche and was opened in July 2009. Phase Two is from Port Fourchon to Leeville, opened in December 2011. and phase Three, is yet to be completed. Upon completion LA 1 toll expressway will extend from Golden Meadow to the Gulf of Mexico. 2-axle vehicles pay $3 toll to use the bridge.</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. GeauxPass Electronic System:</strong></p>
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<li>Barcode transponder technology (not RFID like E-ZPass)</li>
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<li>Works on LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge</li>
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<li>$30 minimum account opening, $10 auto-replenishment threshold</li>
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<li>Available online at geauxpass.com or mobile app</li>
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<li>The '''Lake Pontchartrain Causeway'''<ref>[http://www.thecauseway.us/ The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]</ref> is composed of two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain. The southern terminus of the Causeway is in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. The northern terminus is at Mandeville, Louisiana. The tolls are collected on southbound span. Two-axle vehicles pay $5.00 toll with cash and $3.00 with a Toll Tag.</li></ul>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Causeway Toll Tag (Separate System):</strong></p>
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<li>Works on Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and LA-1 Bridge</li>
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<li>$20 minimum account opening</li>
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<li>Requires separate account from GeauxPass</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Toll-by-Plate (License Plate Billing):</strong></p>
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<li>Automatic license plate recognition</li>
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<li>Bills sent to vehicle registration address</li>
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<li>Higher rates + $25 late fee if unpaid</li>
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<li>Available for out-of-state drivers</li>
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All vehicles pay $1 toll to visit Avery Island Toll Bridge<ref>[https://www.tabasco.com/visit-avery-island/ Avery Island Toll Bridge]</ref>.
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== Toll rates for Louisiana bridges ==
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<li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: Cash lanes available</li>
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<li>Avery Island Bridge: Cash only ($1.00)</li>
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<li>LA-1 Bridge: Electronic payment only</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Louisiana toll roads, use TollGuru Louisiana toll calculator</p>
  
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<ul><li>Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge: $3.75</li><li>The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: $3.00 with tag and $5.00 with cash</li><li>Avery Island Toll Bridge: $1.00 with cash</li></ul>
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== How are tolls calculated for trucks in Louisiana ==
 
  
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Tolls for trucks on the Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge<ref>[http://www.thecauseway.us/toll-tags/ Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge]</ref> are based on number of axles. Tolls for “dual” axle vehicles are higher. To keep it simple, [https://tollguru.com/louisiana-toll-calculator Louisiana toll calculator] assumes trucks have “dual” tires.
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<li>Belle Chasse Bridge opened March 17, 2025 with tolls starting April 22, 2025</li>
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<li>Plaquemines Parish residents pay only $0.25 per crossing</li>
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<li>Non-residents pay $1.13 with GeauxPass, $2.26 without</li>
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<li>LA-1 Bridge rates increased January 1, 2023 from $3.75 to $4.50 (now $3.75 GeauxPass, $4.75 Toll-by-Plate)</li>
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<li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway rates remain stable at $3.00/$5.00</li>
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<li>Enhanced license plate recognition across all facilities</li>
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<li>Improved GeauxPass mobile app with real-time account management</li>
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<li>Warning: Beware of toll payment scam texts - GeauxPass never requests payment via SMS</li>
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<li>[[crescent-city-connection-new-orleans|Crescent City Connection]] - FREE for cars, toll-free since 2013</li>
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<li>[[lake-pontchartrain-causeway-toll|Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]] - World's longest overwater bridge, $3.00-$5.00</li>
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<li>[[huey-p-long-bridge-new-orleans|Huey P. Long Bridge]] - FREE alternative river crossing</li>
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<li>[[belle-chasse-bridge-toll|Belle Chasse Bridge]] - NEW: Opened March 2025, resident discounts available</li>
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<li>[[la-1-bridge-toll-leeville|LA-1 Bridge]] - Primary access to Grand Isle and Port Fourchon</li>
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<li>[[grand-isle-access-toll|Grand Isle Access]] - Tourist destination via LA-1 Bridge</li>
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<li>[[port-fourchon-toll-access|Port Fourchon Access]] - Major oil industry port facility</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Specialized Toll Facilities:</strong></p>
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<li>[[avery-island-toll-bridge|Avery Island Bridge]] - Cash-only access to Tabasco factory, $1.00</li>
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<li>[[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - State electronic toll system overview</li>
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<li>[[pay-missed-toll-louisiana|Pay Missed Toll Louisiana]] - Online payment for violations</li>
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Tolls on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway<ref>[http://www.thecauseway.us/ Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]</ref> are calculated based on number of axles and height of the vehicle. Vehicles less than 7 feet are charged lower tolls for a same number of axles. Since trucks are higher than 7 feet, Tollguru toll calculator lists tolls by number of axles.
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<li>Daily Gulf Coast access: $3.75-7.50 for typical Grand Isle trips</li>
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<li>New Orleans area: $3.00-6.00 for Causeway crossings</li>
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<li>Annual savings with GeauxPass: $200-400 for regular users</li>
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<li>Oil industry workers: Essential for Port Fourchon access</li>
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== How to pay toll in Louisiana ==
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<li>Grand Isle State Park: Must pay LA-1 Bridge toll</li>
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<li>French Quarter: No tolls within New Orleans city limits</li>
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On Louisiana toll bridges and expressways, you can pay toll using the toll tag GEAUXPASS or with cash. Do note that the video payment option '''does not exist'' for any of the Louisiana toll bridges.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Mostly yes - Louisiana has very limited toll facilities. However, there's no alternative to LA-1 Bridge for Grand Isle access, and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway saves 50+ miles versus driving around the lake.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unpaid tolls result in escalating fees: base toll + $25 late fee, potential debt collection, and possible registration holds. Louisiana works with other states to collect unpaid tolls.</p>
  
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<ul><li>Louisiana Highway 1 (LA 1) Bridge</li><li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway</li><li>Avery Island Toll Bridge</li></ul>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, E-ZPass and other out-of-state transponders don't work in Louisiana. GeauxPass uses barcode technology, not RFID. You need a Louisiana-specific account.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You need two separate accounts if using both systems regularly. The Causeway tag works on LA-1 Bridge, but requires separate billing. GeauxPass works on the Causeway with a separate account.</p>
  
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<ul><li>Louisiana Highway 1 (LA 1) Bridge</li><li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway</li><li>Avery Island Toll Bridge</li></ul>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, the new Belle Chasse Bridge offers significant discounts for Plaquemines Parish residents ($0.25 vs $1.13/$2.26). Other facilities don't offer resident discounts.</p>
  
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You can install a GeauxPass or pay using cash on the Louisiana Toll Roads for both the fixed barriers and ticket system. You can also pay your unpaid tolls online. Here are the detailed steps on [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/pay-missed-toll-louisiana how to pay missed toll online].
 
  
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/geauxpass-louisiana GeauxPass] is tag compatible with the Crescent City Connection<ref>[http://www.liquisearch.com/what_is_crescent_city_connection Crescent City Connection]</ref>, the LA-1 Tollway, and all future Louisiana toll roads. The GeauxPass allows toll payment on Louisana toll roads without having the need to stop. Toll payment is done directly from the prepaid GeauxPass account. 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00-5.00/crossing</td>
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<li>[[la-1-bridge-toll-leeville|LA-1 Bridge]] - Grand Isle and Port Fourchon access</li>
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<li>[[lake-pontchartrain-causeway-toll|Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]] - World's longest overwater bridge</li>
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<ul><li>The LA 1 Coalition<ref>[http://la1coalition.org/ The LA 1 Coalition]</ref></li><li>Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission known as the Causeway Commission<ref>[http://www.thecauseway.us/ Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission known as the Causeway Commission]</ref></li><li>Avery Island, Inc.<ref>[http://www.tabasco.com/avery-island/ Avery Island, Inc.]</ref></li><li>GEAUX PASS<ref>[https://www.geauxpass.com/ GEAUX PASS]</ref></li></ul>
 
 
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Louisiana Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: GeauxPass electronic toll collection + Toll-by-Plate
Coverage: Limited network - LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge (2025)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: GeauxPass barcode transponders, License plate recognition
Operators: DOTD (Louisiana), Causeway Commission (independent)

Do I Need GeauxPass for Louisiana? 2025 Update

No, you don't need GeauxPass to drive on Louisiana toll roads - but you'll pay 25-100% more without one. Louisiana operates a limited toll network focused on key bridges and access routes to oil industry facilities in Port Fourchon and Grand Isle.

Key Reality: Without GeauxPass, you'll pay premium "Toll-by-Plate" rates. A regular LA-1 Bridge user can save over $300 annually with GeauxPass versus mail billing.

2025 Update: New Belle Chasse Bridge opened March 2025 with tolls starting April 22, 2025. The Crescent City Connection remains toll-free for passenger vehicles since 2013.

Louisiana Toll Costs: Current Rates

Louisiana operates a limited toll network with significant rate differences between electronic and mail payment methods.

Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025)

Facility GeauxPass Rate Toll-by-Plate Savings
LA-1 Bridge (Leeville) $3.75 $4.75 $1.00 (21%)
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway $3.00 $5.00 $2.00 (40%)
Belle Chasse Bridge (NEW) $1.13 (Non-residents) $2.26 $1.13 (50%)
Belle Chasse Bridge (Residents) $0.25 (Plaquemines Parish) $2.26 $2.01 (89%)
Avery Island Toll Bridge $1.00 (Cash only) $1.00 (Cash only) No electronic payment
Crescent City Connection FREE (Cars) FREE (Cars) Commercial vehicles only

Where You Pay Tolls in Louisiana (2025)

Active Toll Facilities: LA-1 Bridge (Grand Isle access), Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (private), Belle Chasse Bridge (NEW)

Free Bridges: Crescent City Connection (New Orleans), Huey P. Long Bridge, most state bridges

Limited Network: Louisiana has fewer toll facilities than most states, focusing on access routes to oil industry facilities

How to Pay Louisiana Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Louisiana:

1. GeauxPass Electronic System:

  • Barcode transponder technology (not RFID like E-ZPass)
  • Works on LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge
  • $30 minimum account opening, $10 auto-replenishment threshold
  • Available online at geauxpass.com or mobile app

2. Causeway Toll Tag (Separate System):

  • Works on Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and LA-1 Bridge
  • $20 minimum account opening
  • Requires separate account from GeauxPass

3. Toll-by-Plate (License Plate Billing):

  • Automatic license plate recognition
  • Bills sent to vehicle registration address
  • Higher rates + $25 late fee if unpaid
  • Available for out-of-state drivers

4. Cash Payment (Limited):

  • Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: Cash lanes available
  • Avery Island Bridge: Cash only ($1.00)
  • LA-1 Bridge: Electronic payment only

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Louisiana toll roads, use TollGuru Louisiana toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

New Toll Facilities:

  • Belle Chasse Bridge opened March 17, 2025 with tolls starting April 22, 2025
  • Plaquemines Parish residents pay only $0.25 per crossing
  • Non-residents pay $1.13 with GeauxPass, $2.26 without

Rate Adjustments:

  • LA-1 Bridge rates increased January 1, 2023 from $3.75 to $4.50 (now $3.75 GeauxPass, $4.75 Toll-by-Plate)
  • Lake Pontchartrain Causeway rates remain stable at $3.00/$5.00

Technology Updates:

  • Enhanced license plate recognition across all facilities
  • Improved GeauxPass mobile app with real-time account management
  • Warning: Beware of toll payment scam texts - GeauxPass never requests payment via SMS

Regional Toll Information

New Orleans Area - Limited Toll Network:

Gulf Coast Access - Oil Industry Routes:

Specialized Toll Facilities:

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily Gulf Coast access: $3.75-7.50 for typical Grand Isle trips
  • New Orleans area: $3.00-6.00 for Causeway crossings
  • Annual savings with GeauxPass: $200-400 for regular users
  • Oil industry workers: Essential for Port Fourchon access

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • Most Louisiana interstate highways are toll-free
  • Crescent City Connection: Free alternative to paid tunnels
  • No alternative to LA-1 Bridge for Grand Isle access
  • Lake Pontchartrain: 50+ mile detour to avoid Causeway

Tourist Considerations:

  • Grand Isle State Park: Must pay LA-1 Bridge toll
  • French Quarter: No tolls within New Orleans city limits
  • Baton Rouge: No toll roads in capital city area
  • Out-of-state visitors: Toll-by-Plate automatically billed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Louisiana tolls completely?

Mostly yes - Louisiana has very limited toll facilities. However, there's no alternative to LA-1 Bridge for Grand Isle access, and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway saves 50+ miles versus driving around the lake.

What happens if I don't pay Louisiana tolls?

Unpaid tolls result in escalating fees: base toll + $25 late fee, potential debt collection, and possible registration holds. Louisiana works with other states to collect unpaid tolls.

Can I use E-ZPass in Louisiana?

No, E-ZPass and other out-of-state transponders don't work in Louisiana. GeauxPass uses barcode technology, not RFID. You need a Louisiana-specific account.

Do I need both GeauxPass and Causeway tags?

You need two separate accounts if using both systems regularly. The Causeway tag works on LA-1 Bridge, but requires separate billing. GeauxPass works on the Causeway with a separate account.

Are there toll discounts for residents?

Yes, the new Belle Chasse Bridge offers significant discounts for Plaquemines Parish residents ($0.25 vs $1.13/$2.26). Other facilities don't offer resident discounts.

Louisiana vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Louisiana GeauxPass + Toll-by-Plate $1.00-5.00/crossing Very limited network
Texas TxTag + Multiple systems $0.50-6.00/segment Extensive network
Mississippi No toll roads $0.00 Completely toll-free
Arkansas No toll roads $0.00 Completely toll-free
Alabama Very limited tolls $1.00-2.00/crossing Few bridges only

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Contact Information:

  • GeauxPass Customer Service: (866) 662-8987
  • GeauxPass Customer Center: 1821 S Alex Plaisance Blvd, Golden Meadow
  • Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: (985) 626-7511
  • Louisiana DOTD: (225) 379-1232

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