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= Louisiana Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
  
<h1 style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Louisiana Toll Bridges & Expressways Complete Guide</h1>
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'''System:''' GeauxPass electronic toll collection + Toll-by-Plate
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'''Coverage:''' Limited network - LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge (2025)
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'''Currency:''' US Dollar (USD)
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'''Technology:''' GeauxPass barcode transponders, License plate recognition
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'''Operators:''' DOTD (Louisiana), Causeway Commission (independent)
  
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> GeauxPass electronic toll collection + Cash payment<br>
 
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Avery Island Bridge<br>
 
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
 
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> GeauxPass transponders, Toll-by-Plate recognition<br>
 
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Louisiana DOTD, Causeway Commission
 
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-louisiana Calculate Louisiana Toll]
 
[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-louisiana Calculate Louisiana Toll]
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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 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.</p>
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== Do I Need GeauxPass for Louisiana? 2025 Update ==
  
<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 $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.</p>
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No, you do not need GeauxPass to drive on Louisiana toll roads - but you will 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 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> 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.</p>
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'''Key Reality:''' Without GeauxPass, you will pay premium "Toll-by-Plate" rates. A regular LA-1 Bridge user can save over $300 annually with GeauxPass versus mail billing.
  
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'''2025 Update:''' New Belle Chasse Bridge opened March 2025 with tolls starting April 2025. The Crescent City Connection remains toll-free for passenger vehicles since 2013.
  
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Louisiana operates three toll facilities with different rate structures and payment systems.</p>
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== Louisiana Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
  
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025)</h3>
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Louisiana operates a limited toll network with significant rate differences between electronic and mail payment methods.
  
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=== Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025) ===
<thead>
 
<tr>
 
<th>Facility</th>
 
<th>GeauxPass Rate</th>
 
<th>Cash/Toll-by-Plate</th>
 
<th>Vehicle Types</th>
 
</tr>
 
</thead>
 
<tbody>
 
<tr>
 
<td>LA-1 Bridge (Leeville)</td>
 
<td>$3.75</td>
 
<td>$4.75</td>
 
<td>2-axle vehicles</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway</td>
 
<td>$3.00 (Causeway Tag)</td>
 
<td>$5.00</td>
 
<td>Cars, motorcycles</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td>Avery Island Bridge</td>
 
<td>$1.00</td>
 
<td>$1.00</td>
 
<td>All vehicles</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tbody>
 
</table>
 
  
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Truck Toll Rates (2025)</h3>
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Facility
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! GeauxPass Rate
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! Toll-by-Plate
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! Savings
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|-
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| LA-1 Bridge (Leeville)
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| $3.75
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| $4.75
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| $1.00 (21%)
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|-
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| Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
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| $3.00
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| $5.00
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| $2.00 (40%)
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|-
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| Belle Chasse Bridge (NEW)
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| $1.13 (Non-residents)
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| $2.26
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| $1.13 (50%)
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|-
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| Belle Chasse Bridge (Residents)
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| $0.25 (Plaquemines Parish)
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| $2.26
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| $2.01 (89%)
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|-
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| Avery Island Toll Bridge
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| $1.00 (Cash only)
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| $1.00 (Cash only)
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| No electronic payment
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|-
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| Crescent City Connection
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| FREE (Cars)
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| FREE (Cars)
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| Commercial vehicles only
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|}
  
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=== Where You Pay Tolls in Louisiana (2025) ===
<thead>
 
<tr>
 
<th>Facility</th>
 
<th>3-Axle Trucks</th>
 
<th>4-Axle Trucks</th>
 
<th>5+ Axle Trucks</th>
 
</tr>
 
</thead>
 
<tbody>
 
<tr>
 
<td>LA-1 Bridge</td>
 
<td>$7.50</td>
 
<td>$11.25</td>
 
<td>$15.00</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway</td>
 
<td>$9.00</td>
 
<td>$12.00</td>
 
<td>$15.00</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td>Avery Island Bridge</td>
 
<td>$1.00</td>
 
<td>$1.00</td>
 
<td>$1.00</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tbody>
 
</table>
 
  
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'''Active Toll Facilities:''' LA-1 Bridge (Grand Isle access), Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (private), Belle Chasse Bridge (NEW)
  
<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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'''Free Bridges:''' Crescent City Connection (New Orleans), Huey P. Long Bridge, most state bridges
  
<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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'''Limited Network:''' Louisiana has fewer toll facilities than most states, focusing on access routes to oil industry facilities
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>Works on LA-1 Bridge and future Louisiana toll roads</li>
 
<li>$1.00 savings per trip on LA-1 Bridge</li>
 
<li>Windshield-mounted barcode sticker</li>
 
<li>Automatic account replenishment available</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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 Tag System:</strong></p>
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== How to Pay Louisiana Tolls ==
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>Specific to Lake Pontchartrain Causeway</li>
 
<li>$2.00 savings per trip ($3.00 vs $5.00 cash)</li>
 
<li>Can be used on LA-1 Bridge</li>
 
<li>Separate system from GeauxPass</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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. Cash Payment:</strong></p>
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You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Louisiana:
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>Available at all Louisiana toll facilities</li>
 
<li>Higher rates than electronic payment</li>
 
<li>Exact change preferred</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">4. Toll-by-Plate (LA-1 Bridge):</strong></p>
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'''1. GeauxPass Electronic System:'''
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* Barcode transponder technology (not RFID like E-ZPass)
<li>License plate billing for non-tag users</li>
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* Works on LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge
<li>$4.75 rate (same as cash)</li>
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* $30 minimum account opening, $10 auto-replenishment threshold
<li>Bills mailed to registered owner</li>
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* Available online at geauxpass.com or mobile app
<li>14-day payment window</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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 bridges, use TollGuru Louisiana toll calculator</p>
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'''2. Causeway Toll Tag (Separate System):'''
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* Works on Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and LA-1 Bridge
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* $20 minimum account opening
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* Requires separate account from GeauxPass
  
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'''3. Toll-by-Plate (License Plate Billing):'''
[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-louisiana Calculate Your Louisiana Toll Cost]
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* Automatic license plate recognition
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* Bills sent to vehicle registration address
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* Higher rates + $25 late fee if unpaid
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* Available for out-of-state drivers
  
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'''4. Cash Payment (Limited):'''
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* Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: Cash lanes available
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* Avery Island Bridge: Cash only ($1.00)
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* LA-1 Bridge: Electronic payment only
  
<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;">LA-1 Bridge Developments:</strong></p>
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To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Louisiana toll roads, use TollGuru Louisiana toll calculator
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>All-electronic tolling system continues successful operation</li>
 
<li>Toll-by-Plate system processing 20% of crossings</li>
 
<li>Major economic driver for Port Fourchon oil industry</li>
 
<li>Hurricane resilience improvements ongoing</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Updates:</strong></p>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-louisiana Calculate Your Louisiana Toll Cost]
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>Continues as world's longest continuous bridge over water</li>
 
<li>Separate toll system from state-operated facilities</li>
 
<li>Ongoing maintenance and safety improvements</li>
 
<li>Enhanced weather monitoring systems</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">Crescent City Connection Status:</strong></p>
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>Remains toll-free since 2013 voter decision</li>
 
<li>Bridge lighting restoration project ongoing</li>
 
<li>No plans to reinstate tolls</li>
 
<li>Maintained by Louisiana DOTD</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
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'''New Toll Facilities:'''
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* Belle Chasse Bridge opened March 17, 2025 with tolls starting April 22, 2025
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* Plaquemines Parish residents pay only $0.25 per crossing
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* Non-residents pay $1.13 with GeauxPass, $2.26 without
  
<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;">LA-1 Bridge (Leeville) - Economic Gateway:</strong></p>
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'''Rate Adjustments:'''
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* LA-1 Bridge rates increased January 1, 2023 from $3.75 to $4.50 (now $3.75 GeauxPass, $4.75 Toll-by-Plate)
<li>Essential connection to Port Fourchon, supporting 18% of US oil supply</li>
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* Lake Pontchartrain Causeway rates remain stable at $3.00/$5.00
<li>Links to Grand Isle Beach and fishing destinations</li>
 
<li>Golden Meadow Customer Service Center available</li>
 
<li>24/7 operation with electronic tolling</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - Engineering Marvel:</strong></p>
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'''Technology Updates:'''
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* Enhanced license plate recognition across all facilities
<li>World's longest continuous bridge over water (24 miles)</li>
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* Improved GeauxPass mobile app with real-time account management
<li>Connects Metairie (south) to Mandeville (north)</li>
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* Warning: Beware of toll payment scam texts - GeauxPass never requests payment via SMS
<li>Privately operated by Causeway Commission</li>
 
<li>Tolls collected southbound only</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">Avery Island Bridge - Historic Crossing:</strong></p>
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== Regional Toll Information ==
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>Access to Avery Island, home of Tabasco sauce</li>
 
<li>Fixed $1.00 toll for all vehicles</li>
 
<li>Historic salt dome island destination</li>
 
<li>Tourist and commercial access</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
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'''New Orleans Area - Limited Toll Network:'''
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* [[crescent-city-connection-new-orleans|Crescent City Connection]] - FREE for cars, toll-free since 2013
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* [[lake-pontchartrain-causeway-toll|Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]] - World longest overwater bridge, $3.00-$5.00
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* [[huey-p-long-bridge-new-orleans|Huey P. Long Bridge]] - FREE alternative river crossing
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* [[belle-chasse-bridge-toll|Belle Chasse Bridge]] - NEW: Opened March 2025, resident discounts available
  
<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;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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'''Gulf Coast Access - Oil Industry Routes:'''
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* [[la-1-bridge-toll-leeville|LA-1 Bridge]] - Primary access to Grand Isle and Port Fourchon
<li>LA-1 Bridge: $3.75 with GeauxPass, $4.75 without</li>
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* [[grand-isle-access-toll|Grand Isle Access]] - Tourist destination via LA-1 Bridge
<li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: $3.00 with tag, $5.00 cash</li>
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* [[port-fourchon-toll-access|Port Fourchon Access]] - Major oil industry port facility
<li>Total Louisiana toll exposure: Maximum $10 for all facilities</li>
 
<li>Annual savings with electronic payment: $50-200 for regular users</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">Toll-Free Alternatives:</strong></p>
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'''Specialized Toll Facilities:'''
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* [[avery-island-toll-bridge|Avery Island Bridge]] - Cash-only access to Tabasco factory, $1.00
<li>Most Louisiana highways toll-free</li>
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* [[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - State electronic toll system overview
<li>I-10, I-20, I-49 corridors have no tolls</li>
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* [[pay-missed-toll-louisiana|Pay Missed Toll Louisiana]] - Online payment for violations
<li>Alternative routes add significant time for specific destinations</li>
 
<li>Crescent City Connection (New Orleans) toll-free since 2013</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">Weather Considerations:</strong></p>
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== Planning Your Journey ==
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
 
<li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway closes in severe weather</li>
 
<li>LA-1 Bridge susceptible to high winds</li>
 
<li>Hurricane season requires alternate route planning</li>
 
<li>Real-time closure information available online</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
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'''Cost Considerations:'''
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* Daily Gulf Coast access: $3.75-7.50 for typical Grand Isle trips
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* New Orleans area: $3.00-6.00 for Causeway crossings
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* Annual savings with GeauxPass: $200-400 for regular users
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* Oil industry workers: Essential for Port Fourchon access
  
<h3 style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I use E-ZPass in Louisiana?</h3>
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'''Toll-Free Alternatives:'''
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
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* Most Louisiana interstate highways are toll-free
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* Crescent City Connection: Free alternative to paid tunnels
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* No alternative to LA-1 Bridge for Grand Isle access
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* Lake Pontchartrain: 50+ mile detour to avoid Causeway
  
<h3 style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay Louisiana tolls?</h3>
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'''Tourist Considerations:'''
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
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* Grand Isle State Park: Must pay LA-1 Bridge toll
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* French Quarter: No tolls within New Orleans city limits
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* Baton Rouge: No toll roads in capital city area
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* Out-of-state visitors: Toll-by-Plate automatically billed
  
<h3 style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there tolls on I-10 in Louisiana?</h3>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
 
  
<h3 style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I pay Louisiana tolls online?</h3>
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=== Can I avoid Louisiana tolls completely? ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">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.</p>
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Mostly yes - Louisiana has very limited toll facilities. However, there is no alternative to LA-1 Bridge for Grand Isle access, and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway saves 50+ miles versus driving around the lake.
  
<h3 style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay tolls in Louisiana?</h3>
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=== What happens if I do not pay Louisiana tolls? ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars on Louisiana bridges. There are no motorcycle discounts on any Louisiana toll facilities.</p>
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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.
  
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=== Can I use E-ZPass in Louisiana? ===
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No, E-ZPass and other out-of-state transponders do not work in Louisiana. GeauxPass uses barcode technology, not RFID. You need a Louisiana-specific account.
  
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=== Do I need both GeauxPass and Causeway tags? ===
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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.
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<th>State</th>
 
<th>System Type</th>
 
<th>Typical Cost</th>
 
<th>Coverage</th>
 
</tr>
 
</thead>
 
<tbody>
 
<tr>
 
<td>Louisiana</td>
 
<td>GeauxPass + Cash</td>
 
<td>$1.00-4.75 per facility</td>
 
<td>3 bridges only</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td>[[mexico-toll|Mexico]]</td>
 
<td>Electronic + Cash</td>
 
<td>$0.50-3.00 per segment</td>
 
<td>Major highways</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td>[[canada-toll|Canada]]</td>
 
<td>Electronic + Cash</td>
 
<td>$1.00-8.00 per facility</td>
 
<td>Select bridges/highways</td>
 
</tr>
 
<tr>
 
<td>[[us-toll|United States]]</td>
 
<td>E-ZPass compatible</td>
 
<td>$0.05-0.50 per mile</td>
 
<td>17 toll states</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tbody>
 
</table>
 
  
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=== Are there toll discounts for residents? ===
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Yes, the new Belle Chasse Bridge offers significant discounts for Plaquemines Parish residents ($0.25 vs $1.13/$2.26). Other facilities do not offer resident discounts.
  
<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;">Internal Navigation:</strong></p>
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== Louisiana vs. Neighboring States ==
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<li>[[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - Electronic toll tag setup and management</li>
 
<li>[[pay-missed-toll-louisiana|Pay Missed Toll Louisiana]] - Violation payment and dispute process</li>
 
<li>[[us-toll|US Toll Roads]] - National toll road information</li>
 
<li>[[mexico-toll|Mexico Toll Roads]] - Gulf Coast region toll information</li>
 
<li>[[canada-toll|Canada Toll Roads]] - North American toll systems</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
<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;">Official Agencies:</strong></p>
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! State
<li>Louisiana DOTD Tolling Operations: (225) 379-1232</li>
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! System Type
<li>GeauxPass Customer Service: (225) 379-1232</li>
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! Typical Cost
<li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Commission: (985) 626-1388</li>
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! Coverage
<li>LA-1 Bridge Customer Service Center: Golden Meadow location</li>
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| Louisiana
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| GeauxPass + Toll-by-Plate
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| $1.00-5.00/crossing
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| Very limited network
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| Texas
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| TxTag + Multiple systems
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| $0.50-6.00/segment
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| Extensive network
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|-
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| Mississippi
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| No toll roads
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| $0.00
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| Completely toll-free
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|-
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| Arkansas
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| No toll roads
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| $0.00
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| Completely toll-free
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|-
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| Alabama
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| Very limited tolls
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| $1.00-2.00/crossing
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| Few bridges only
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|}
  
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== Useful Links & Resources ==
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<li>Louisiana State Police: 911 or *LSP (*577)</li>
 
<li>Causeway Bridge Police: (985) 626-1388</li>
 
<li>Coast Guard (Port Fourchon): (985) 396-2100</li>
 
</ul>
 
  
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'''Internal Navigation:'''
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* [[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - Complete electronic toll system guide
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* [[la-1-bridge-toll-leeville|LA-1 Bridge]] - Grand Isle and Port Fourchon access
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* [[lake-pontchartrain-causeway-toll|Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]] - World longest overwater bridge
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* [[crescent-city-connection-new-orleans|Crescent City Connection]] - Free New Orleans river crossing
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* [[belle-chasse-bridge-toll|Belle Chasse Bridge]] - NEW: Opened March 2025 with resident discounts
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* [[pay-missed-toll-louisiana|Pay Missed Toll Louisiana]] - Online violation payment system
  
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'''Contact Information:'''
[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-louisiana Calculate Your Louisiana Toll Cost]
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* GeauxPass Customer Service: (866) 662-8987
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* GeauxPass Customer Center: 1821 S Alex Plaisance Blvd, Golden Meadow
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* Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: (985) 626-7511
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* Louisiana DOTD: (225) 379-1232

Revision as of 13:49, 7 July 2025

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Louisiana Toll Roads 2025: 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)

Calculate Louisiana Toll

Do I Need GeauxPass for Louisiana? 2025 Update

No, you do not need GeauxPass to drive on Louisiana toll roads - but you will 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 will 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 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

Calculate Your Louisiana Toll Cost

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 is 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 do not 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 do not 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 do not 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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