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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> GeauxPass electronic toll collection + Cash payment<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Avery Island Bridge<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 transponders, Toll-by-Plate recognition<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Louisiana DOTD, Causeway Commission
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-louisiana Calculate Louisiana Toll]
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== Do I Need GeauxPass for Louisiana? 2025 Update ==
  
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No, you don't need GeauxPass to use Louisiana toll bridges - but you'll save money with one. Louisiana operates only three toll facilities, with GeauxPass providing discounts on the LA-1 Bridge and compatibility with the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
  
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'''Key Reality:''' Without GeauxPass, you'll pay $4.75 instead of $3.75 on the LA-1 Bridge. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway requires $5.00 cash versus $3.00 with their tag system.
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'''2025 Update:''' Louisiana maintains a limited but strategic toll network focused on economically vital connections to Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, and the North Shore. E-ZPass is NOT accepted in Louisiana.
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== Louisiana Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Louisiana operates three toll facilities with different rate structures and payment systems.
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=== Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025) ===
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| LA-1 Bridge (Leeville)
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| $3.75
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| $4.75
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| 2-axle vehicles
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| Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
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| $3.00 (Causeway Tag)
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| $5.00
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| Avery Island Bridge
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| $1.00
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| $7.50
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| $11.25
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| $15.00
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| $9.00
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| $12.00
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== How to Pay Louisiana Tolls ==
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== Louisiana toll bridges ==
 
  
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Following are the toll bridges in Louisiana:
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You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Louisiana:
  
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<ul><li>Louisiana Highway 1<ref>[http://www8.dotd.la.gov/geauxpass/ Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge]</ref> Bridge[1] is an elevated toll expressway from Golden Meadow to Port Fourchon.</li>
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'''1. GeauxPass Electronic System:'''
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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 spans.
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* Works on LA-1 Bridge and future Louisiana toll roads
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<li>All vehicles pay $1 toll to visit Avery Island Toll Bridge<ref>[https://www.tabasco.com/visit-avery-island/ Avery Island Toll Bridge]</ref>.</li>
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* $1.00 savings per trip on LA-1 Bridge
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* Windshield-mounted barcode sticker
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* Automatic account replenishment available
  
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'''2. Causeway Tag System:'''
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== Toll rates for Louisiana bridges ==
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* Specific to Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
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* $2.00 savings per trip ($3.00 vs $5.00 cash)
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* Can be used on LA-1 Bridge
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* Separate system from GeauxPass
  
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Two-axle cars pay the following tolls rate on toll bridges in Louisiana:
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'''3. Cash Payment:'''
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* Available at all Louisiana toll facilities
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* Higher rates than electronic payment
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* Exact change preferred
  
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<ul><li>Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge: $4.50</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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'''4. Toll-by-Plate (LA-1 Bridge):'''
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* License plate billing for non-tag users
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* $4.75 rate (same as cash)
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* Bills mailed to registered owner
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* 14-day payment window
  
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To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Louisiana toll bridges, use TollGuru Louisiana toll calculator
  
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'''Louisiana toll calculator''' can help you calculate tolls and gas expenses for cars, trucks, trailers, buses, RVs, and motorcycles for all these bridges in Louisiana.
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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== How much is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway toll ==
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Two-axle cars pay $3.00 with tag and $5.00 with cash in Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. '''Louisiana TollGuru toll calculator''' can help you calculate tolls and gas expenses for cars, trucks, trailers, buses, RVs, and motorcycles for all these bridges in Louisiana.
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'''LA-1 Bridge Developments:'''
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* All-electronic tolling system continues successful operation
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* Major economic driver for Port Fourchon oil industry
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'''Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Updates:'''
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* Continues as world's longest continuous bridge over water
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* Separate toll system from state-operated facilities
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* Ongoing maintenance and safety improvements
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* Enhanced weather monitoring systems
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'''Crescent City Connection Status:'''
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* Remains toll-free since 2013 voter decision
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* Bridge lighting restoration project ongoing
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* No plans to reinstate tolls
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* Maintained by Louisiana DOTD
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== Louisiana Toll Facilities ==
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'''LA-1 Bridge (Leeville) - Economic Gateway:'''
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* Essential connection to Port Fourchon, supporting 18% of US oil supply
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* Links to Grand Isle Beach and fishing destinations
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* Golden Meadow Customer Service Center available
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* 24/7 operation with electronic tolling
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'''Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - Engineering Marvel:'''
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* World's longest continuous bridge over water (24 miles)
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* Connects Metairie (south) to Mandeville (north)
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* Privately operated by Causeway Commission
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* Tolls collected southbound only
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'''Avery Island Bridge - Historic Crossing:'''
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* Access to Avery Island, home of Tabasco sauce
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* Fixed $1.00 toll for all vehicles
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* Historic salt dome island destination
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* Tourist and commercial access
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== Planning Your Journey ==
  
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'''Cost Considerations:'''
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== What toll passes work in Louisiana ==
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* LA-1 Bridge: $3.75 with GeauxPass, $4.75 without
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The GeauxPass<ref>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/geauxpass-louisiana GeauxPass]</ref> and its linked account enable you to use Louisiana Toll Facilities seamlessly, eliminating the need to stop and pay tolls. Toll charges are automatically deducted from a preloaded GeauxPass account, ensuring smooth movement for drivers.
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* Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: $3.00 with tag, $5.00 cash
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* Total Louisiana toll exposure: Maximum $10 for all facilities
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* Annual savings with electronic payment: $50-200 for regular users
  
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== Truck toll in Louisiana ==
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* Most Louisiana highways toll-free
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<li>The toll rate for trucks depends on the number of axles.  Tolls for “dual” axle vehicles are higher. To keep it simple, Louisiana toll calculator assumes trucks have “dual” tires.</li>
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<li>Tolls on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway are calculated based on the number of axles and height of the vehicle. Vehicles less than 7 feet are charged lower tolls for the same number of axles. Since trucks are higher than 7 feet, TollGuru toll calculator lists tolls by number of axles.</li>
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* Crescent City Connection (New Orleans) toll-free since 2013
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<li>All vehicles pay a $1.00 toll to visit Avery Island.</li>
 
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'''Weather Considerations:'''
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* Lake Pontchartrain Causeway closes in severe weather
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* LA-1 Bridge susceptible to high winds
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* Hurricane season requires alternate route planning
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* Real-time closure information available online
  
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== How to pay toll in Louisiana ==
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=== Can I use E-ZPass in Louisiana? ===
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No, E-ZPass is not accepted in Louisiana. You must use GeauxPass for LA-1 Bridge or Causeway Tag for Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to get electronic toll rates.
  
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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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=== What happens if I don't pay Louisiana tolls? ===
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Unpaid tolls on LA-1 Bridge result in violation notices with $25 penalty fees. Continued non-payment can lead to collection agency involvement and potential registration holds.
  
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=== Are there tolls on I-10 in Louisiana? ===
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GEAUXPASS payment is accepted at all the three bridges:
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No, I-10 and all other interstate highways in Louisiana are toll-free. Only three specific bridges charge tolls: LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and Avery Island Bridge.
  
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=== Cash payment ===
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Yes, you can pay unpaid tolls online at geauxpass.com for LA-1 Bridge violations. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway has its own payment system at thecauseway.us.
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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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'''Internal Navigation:'''
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* [[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - Electronic toll tag setup and management
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* [[pay-missed-toll-louisiana|Pay Missed Toll Louisiana]] - Violation payment and dispute process
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* [[us-toll|US Toll Roads]] - National toll road information
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* [[mexico-toll|Mexico Toll Roads]] - Gulf Coast region toll information
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* [[canada-toll|Canada Toll Roads]] - North American toll systems
  
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== Louisiana toll bridge agencies and other contacts ==
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'''Official Agencies:'''
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* Louisiana DOTD Tolling Operations: (225) 379-1232
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* GeauxPass Customer Service: (225) 379-1232
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* Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Commission: (985) 626-1388
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* LA-1 Bridge Customer Service Center: Golden Meadow location
  
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Follwoing agencies manage Louisiana toll roads, bridges and express lanes. For any questions about toll payment methods or your toll bill please get in touch with respective agency.
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'''Emergency Contacts:'''
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* Louisiana State Police: 911 or *LSP (*577)
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* Causeway Bridge Police: (985) 626-1388
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* Coast Guard (Port Fourchon): (985) 396-2100
  
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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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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/arkansas-toll-road Arkansas tolls]
 
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== Links for Future Updates ==
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'''High Priority Updates Needed:'''
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* [[texas-toll-roads|Texas Toll Roads]] - Neighboring state with extensive toll network
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* [[arkansas-toll-roads|Arkansas Toll Roads]] - Regional toll information
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* [[mississippi-toll-roads|Mississippi Toll Roads]] - Gulf Coast toll systems
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* [[alabama-toll-roads|Alabama Toll Roads]] - Southeastern toll network
  
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* [[port-fourchon-access|Port Fourchon Access]] - Economic importance documentation
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* [[grand-isle-tourism|Grand Isle Tourism]] - Destination information
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* [[hurricane-toll-impacts|Hurricane Toll Impacts]] - Weather-related closures
  
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'''Content Distribution Notes:'''
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[[Category: Tolling system of the world ]]
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* Main page provides overview of all Louisiana toll facilities
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* Detailed rate tables and payment procedures included
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* Links to related payment and violation pages preserved
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* Regional context limited to North American neighbors as per guidelines

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Louisiana Toll Bridges & Expressways Complete Guide

System: GeauxPass electronic toll collection + Cash payment
Coverage: LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Avery Island Bridge
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: GeauxPass transponders, Toll-by-Plate recognition
Operators: Louisiana DOTD, Causeway Commission

Do I Need GeauxPass for Louisiana? 2025 Update

No, you don't need GeauxPass to use Louisiana toll bridges - but you'll save money with one. Louisiana operates only three toll facilities, with GeauxPass providing discounts on the LA-1 Bridge and compatibility with the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

Key Reality: Without GeauxPass, you'll pay $4.75 instead of $3.75 on the LA-1 Bridge. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway requires $5.00 cash versus $3.00 with their tag system.

2025 Update: Louisiana maintains a limited but strategic toll network focused on economically vital connections to Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, and the North Shore. E-ZPass is NOT accepted in Louisiana.

Louisiana Toll Costs: Current Rates

Louisiana operates three toll facilities with different rate structures and payment systems.

Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025)

Facility GeauxPass Rate Cash/Toll-by-Plate Vehicle Types
LA-1 Bridge (Leeville) $3.75 $4.75 2-axle vehicles
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway $3.00 (Causeway Tag) $5.00 Cars, motorcycles
Avery Island Bridge $1.00 $1.00 All vehicles

Truck Toll Rates (2025)

Facility 3-Axle Trucks 4-Axle Trucks 5+ Axle Trucks
LA-1 Bridge $7.50 $11.25 $15.00
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway $9.00 $12.00 $15.00
Avery Island Bridge $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

How to Pay Louisiana Tolls

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

1. GeauxPass Electronic System:

  • Works on LA-1 Bridge and future Louisiana toll roads
  • $1.00 savings per trip on LA-1 Bridge
  • Windshield-mounted barcode sticker
  • Automatic account replenishment available

2. Causeway Tag System:

  • Specific to Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
  • $2.00 savings per trip ($3.00 vs $5.00 cash)
  • Can be used on LA-1 Bridge
  • Separate system from GeauxPass

3. Cash Payment:

  • Available at all Louisiana toll facilities
  • Higher rates than electronic payment
  • Exact change preferred

4. Toll-by-Plate (LA-1 Bridge):

  • License plate billing for non-tag users
  • $4.75 rate (same as cash)
  • Bills mailed to registered owner
  • 14-day payment window

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

Recent Changes (2025)

LA-1 Bridge Developments:

  • All-electronic tolling system continues successful operation
  • Toll-by-Plate system processing 20% of crossings
  • Major economic driver for Port Fourchon oil industry
  • Hurricane resilience improvements ongoing

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Updates:

  • Continues as world's longest continuous bridge over water
  • Separate toll system from state-operated facilities
  • Ongoing maintenance and safety improvements
  • Enhanced weather monitoring systems

Crescent City Connection Status:

  • Remains toll-free since 2013 voter decision
  • Bridge lighting restoration project ongoing
  • No plans to reinstate tolls
  • Maintained by Louisiana DOTD

Louisiana Toll Facilities

LA-1 Bridge (Leeville) - Economic Gateway:

  • Essential connection to Port Fourchon, supporting 18% of US oil supply
  • Links to Grand Isle Beach and fishing destinations
  • Golden Meadow Customer Service Center available
  • 24/7 operation with electronic tolling

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - Engineering Marvel:

  • World's longest continuous bridge over water (24 miles)
  • Connects Metairie (south) to Mandeville (north)
  • Privately operated by Causeway Commission
  • Tolls collected southbound only

Avery Island Bridge - Historic Crossing:

  • Access to Avery Island, home of Tabasco sauce
  • Fixed $1.00 toll for all vehicles
  • Historic salt dome island destination
  • Tourist and commercial access

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • LA-1 Bridge: $3.75 with GeauxPass, $4.75 without
  • Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: $3.00 with tag, $5.00 cash
  • Total Louisiana toll exposure: Maximum $10 for all facilities
  • Annual savings with electronic payment: $50-200 for regular users

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • Most Louisiana highways toll-free
  • I-10, I-20, I-49 corridors have no tolls
  • Alternative routes add significant time for specific destinations
  • Crescent City Connection (New Orleans) toll-free since 2013

Weather Considerations:

  • Lake Pontchartrain Causeway closes in severe weather
  • LA-1 Bridge susceptible to high winds
  • Hurricane season requires alternate route planning
  • Real-time closure information available online

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use E-ZPass in Louisiana?

No, E-ZPass is not accepted in Louisiana. You must use GeauxPass for LA-1 Bridge or Causeway Tag for Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to get electronic toll rates.

What happens if I don't pay Louisiana tolls?

Unpaid tolls on LA-1 Bridge result in violation notices with $25 penalty fees. Continued non-payment can lead to collection agency involvement and potential registration holds.

Are there tolls on I-10 in Louisiana?

No, I-10 and all other interstate highways in Louisiana are toll-free. Only three specific bridges charge tolls: LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and Avery Island Bridge.

Can I pay Louisiana tolls online?

Yes, you can pay unpaid tolls online at geauxpass.com for LA-1 Bridge violations. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway has its own payment system at thecauseway.us.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Louisiana?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars on Louisiana bridges. There are no motorcycle discounts on any Louisiana toll facilities.

Louisiana vs. Neighboring States

State System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Louisiana GeauxPass + Cash $1.00-4.75 per facility 3 bridges only
Mexico Electronic + Cash $0.50-3.00 per segment Major highways
Canada Electronic + Cash $1.00-8.00 per facility Select bridges/highways
United States E-ZPass compatible $0.05-0.50 per mile 17 toll states

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Agencies:

  • Louisiana DOTD Tolling Operations: (225) 379-1232
  • GeauxPass Customer Service: (225) 379-1232
  • Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Commission: (985) 626-1388
  • LA-1 Bridge Customer Service Center: Golden Meadow location

Emergency Contacts:

  • Louisiana State Police: 911 or *LSP (*577)
  • Causeway Bridge Police: (985) 626-1388
  • Coast Guard (Port Fourchon): (985) 396-2100

Links for Future Updates

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Content Distribution Notes:

  • Main page provides overview of all Louisiana toll facilities
  • Detailed rate tables and payment procedures included
  • Links to related payment and violation pages preserved
  • Regional context limited to North American neighbors as per guidelines
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