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− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> GeauxPass electronic toll collection + | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> GeauxPass electronic toll collection + Toll-by-Plate<br> |
− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Limited network - LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge (2025)<br> |
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br> | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br> | ||
− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> GeauxPass transponders, | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> GeauxPass barcode transponders, License plate recognition<br> |
− | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Louisiana | + | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> DOTD (Louisiana), Causeway Commission (independent) |
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need GeauxPass for Louisiana? 2025 Update</h2> | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need GeauxPass for Louisiana? 2025 Update</h2> | ||
− | <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 | + | <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> |
− | <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 | + | <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> |
− | <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> | + | <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> |
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Louisiana Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2> | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Louisiana Toll Costs: Current Rates</h2> | ||
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Louisiana operates | + | <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> |
<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> | <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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− | < | + | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Facility</th> |
− | < | + | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">GeauxPass Rate</th> |
− | < | + | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Toll-by-Plate</th> |
− | < | + | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Savings</th> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">LA-1 Bridge (Leeville)</td> |
− | <td>$3. | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$3.75</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.75</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 (21%)</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Lake Pontchartrain Causeway</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.00</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$5.00</td> |
− | <td> | + | <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> |
− | < | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.13 (Non-residents)</td> |
− | < | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.26</td> |
− | < | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.13 (50%)</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Belle Chasse Bridge (Residents)</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.25 (Plaquemines Parish)</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.26</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.01 (89%)</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Avery Island Toll Bridge</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 (Cash only)</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00 (Cash only)</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No electronic payment</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Crescent City Connection</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE (Cars)</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE (Cars)</td> |
− | <td> | + | <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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<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> | <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> | ||
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | <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> | + | <li>Barcode transponder technology (not RFID like E-ZPass)</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Works on LA-1 Bridge, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Belle Chasse Bridge</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>$30 minimum account opening, $10 auto-replenishment threshold</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Available online at geauxpass.com or mobile app</li> |
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− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Causeway Tag System:</strong></p> | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Causeway Toll Tag (Separate System):</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Works on Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and LA-1 Bridge</li> |
− | <li>$ | + | <li>$20 minimum account opening</li> |
− | + | <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. | + | <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> | + | <li>Automatic license plate recognition</li> |
− | <li>Higher rates | + | <li>Bills sent to vehicle registration address</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Higher rates + $25 late fee if unpaid</li> |
+ | <li>Available for out-of-state drivers</li> | ||
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− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">4. | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">4. Cash Payment (Limited):</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: Cash lanes available</li> |
− | <li>$ | + | <li>Avery Island Bridge: Cash only ($1.00)</li> |
− | <li> | + | <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 | + | <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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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2> | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2> | ||
− | <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;"> | + | <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;">New Toll Facilities:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Belle Chasse Bridge opened March 17, 2025 with tolls starting April 22, 2025</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Plaquemines Parish residents pay only $0.25 per crossing</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Non-residents pay $1.13 with GeauxPass, $2.26 without</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;"> | + | <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;">Rate Adjustments:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <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> |
− | + | <li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway rates remain stable at $3.00/$5.00</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;"> | + | <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;">Technology Updates:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Enhanced license plate recognition across all facilities</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Improved GeauxPass mobile app with real-time account management</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Warning: Beware of toll payment scam texts - GeauxPass never requests payment via SMS</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;"> | + | <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;">New Orleans Area - Limited Toll Network:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>[[crescent-city-connection-new-orleans|Crescent City Connection]] - FREE for cars, toll-free since 2013</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[lake-pontchartrain-causeway-toll|Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]] - World's longest overwater bridge, $3.00-$5.00</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[huey-p-long-bridge-new-orleans|Huey P. Long Bridge]] - FREE alternative river crossing</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[belle-chasse-bridge-toll|Belle Chasse Bridge]] - NEW: Opened March 2025, resident discounts available</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;"> | + | <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;">Gulf Coast Access - Oil Industry Routes:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>[[la-1-bridge-toll-leeville|LA-1 Bridge]] - Primary access to Grand Isle and Port Fourchon</li> |
− | + | <li>[[grand-isle-access-toll|Grand Isle Access]] - Tourist destination via LA-1 Bridge</li> | |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[port-fourchon-toll-access|Port Fourchon Access]] - Major oil industry port facility</li> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>[[avery-island-toll-bridge|Avery Island Bridge]] - Cash-only access to Tabasco factory, $1.00</li> |
− | + | <li>[[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - State electronic toll system overview</li> | |
− | <li> | + | <li>[[pay-missed-toll-louisiana|Pay Missed Toll Louisiana]] - Online payment for violations</li> |
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | <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> | + | <li>Daily Gulf Coast access: $3.75-7.50 for typical Grand Isle trips</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>New Orleans area: $3.00-6.00 for Causeway crossings</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Annual savings with GeauxPass: $200-400 for regular users</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Oil industry workers: Essential for Port Fourchon access</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;">Toll-Free Alternatives:</strong></p> | <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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− | <li>Most Louisiana highways toll-free</li> | + | <li>Most Louisiana interstate highways are toll-free</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Crescent City Connection: Free alternative to paid tunnels</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>No alternative to LA-1 Bridge for Grand Isle access</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Lake Pontchartrain: 50+ mile detour to avoid Causeway</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;"> | + | <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;">Tourist Considerations:</strong></p> |
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− | <li> | + | <li>Grand Isle State Park: Must pay LA-1 Bridge toll</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>French Quarter: No tolls within New Orleans city limits</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Baton Rouge: No toll roads in capital city area</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Out-of-state visitors: Toll-by-Plate automatically billed</li> |
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> | ||
− | <h3 style="font-size: | + | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Louisiana tolls completely?</h3> |
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"> | + | <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> |
− | <h3 style="font-size: | + | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; 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> |
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unpaid tolls | + | <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> |
− | <h3 style="font-size: | + | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; 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> |
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, | + | <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> |
− | <h3 style="font-size: | + | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need both GeauxPass and Causeway tags?</h3> |
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"> | + | <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> |
− | <h3 style="font-size: | + | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there toll discounts for residents?</h3> |
− | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, | + | <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> |
<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Louisiana vs. Neighboring States</h2> | <h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Louisiana vs. Neighboring States</h2> | ||
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+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">System Type</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Typical Cost</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Coverage</th> | ||
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− | < | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Louisiana</td> |
− | < | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">GeauxPass + Toll-by-Plate</td> |
− | < | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00-5.00/crossing</td> |
− | < | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Very limited network</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Texas</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">TxTag + Multiple systems</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.50-6.00/segment</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Extensive network</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mississippi</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No toll roads</td> |
− | <td>$0 | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.00</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Completely toll-free</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No toll roads</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.00</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Completely toll-free</td> |
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− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Alabama</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Very limited tolls</td> |
− | <td>$ | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.00-2.00/crossing</td> |
− | <td> | + | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Few bridges only</td> |
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− | <li>[[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - | + | <li>[[geauxpass-louisiana|GeauxPass Louisiana]] - Complete electronic toll system guide</li> |
− | <li>[[ | + | <li>[[la-1-bridge-toll-leeville|LA-1 Bridge]] - Grand Isle and Port Fourchon access</li> |
− | <li>[[ | + | <li>[[lake-pontchartrain-causeway-toll|Lake Pontchartrain Causeway]] - World's longest overwater bridge</li> |
− | <li>[[ | + | <li>[[crescent-city-connection-new-orleans|Crescent City Connection]] - Free New Orleans river crossing</li> |
− | <li>[[ | + | <li>[[belle-chasse-bridge-toll|Belle Chasse Bridge]] - NEW: Opened March 2025 with resident discounts</li> |
+ | <li>[[pay-missed-toll-louisiana|Pay Missed Toll Louisiana]] - Online violation payment system</li> | ||
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− | <li> | + | <li>GeauxPass Customer Service: (866) 662-8987</li> |
− | <li>GeauxPass Customer | + | <li>GeauxPass Customer Center: 1821 S Alex Plaisance Blvd, Golden Meadow</li> |
− | <li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway | + | <li>Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: (985) 626-7511</li> |
− | <li> | + | <li>Louisiana DOTD: (225) 379-1232</li> |
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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 |
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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:
- Crescent City Connection - FREE for cars, toll-free since 2013
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - World's longest overwater bridge, $3.00-$5.00
- Huey P. Long Bridge - FREE alternative river crossing
- Belle Chasse Bridge - NEW: Opened March 2025, resident discounts available
Gulf Coast Access - Oil Industry Routes:
- LA-1 Bridge - Primary access to Grand Isle and Port Fourchon
- Grand Isle Access - Tourist destination via LA-1 Bridge
- Port Fourchon Access - Major oil industry port facility
Specialized Toll Facilities:
- Avery Island Bridge - Cash-only access to Tabasco factory, $1.00
- GeauxPass Louisiana - State electronic toll system overview
- Pay Missed Toll Louisiana - Online payment for violations
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 |
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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:
- GeauxPass Louisiana - Complete electronic toll system guide
- LA-1 Bridge - Grand Isle and Port Fourchon access
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - World's longest overwater bridge
- Crescent City Connection - Free New Orleans river crossing
- Belle Chasse Bridge - NEW: Opened March 2025 with resident discounts
- Pay Missed Toll Louisiana - Online violation payment system
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