This is a long bridge that leads into the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is relatively a nice park and it is an amazing feat that this long bridge was built. read more

Causeway Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Tour guide, great experience. Best guide tour. Beautiful scenes to see. NOLA is full of lovely people. read more

Causeway Bridge - Tour - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

It's a bridge, get over it. is the bridge scary? nope... what is scary is that someone brags that she might no be able to stay in her lane for about twenty minutes. really?! oh, and neither end is visible from the middle - but the same can be said for driving from Ludington MI to Manitowoc WI. so there. At 23.83 miles the Causeway Bridge is longest all-water-all-the-time bridge in the world. since mid 1956 (second span in 1969) the bridge has been carrying cars across the lake for a modest fee. the toll is currently only collected on the southbound passage to maximize revenue while minimizing traffic impact (the same reason NYC bridge tolls are only collected on the trip in (east)) Single vehicles up to 45' long and combinations up to 65' long and less than 14.5 feet tall and weighing less than 44 tons may use the bridge provided they comply with the balance of current LaDOT regulations. seven cross overs exist for vehicular emergencies and other official / monkey business along with two cross-unders for various and unknown shenanigans, these are about 8 miles in from either end (1/3 of the way across). read more

Causeway Bridge - water... crisp, soothing, and blue, blue water - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

See all

It's a pretty impressive bridge, and not terribly hard to use. Toll is collected only on the North Shore when you travel south, relieving traffic on the busier New Orleans side. It's not cheap. The drive is entirely straight and very easy for the most part. Cops are all over, but in general most people are driving the same speed on the bridge. There will usually be roadside assistance and an ambulance waiting on the bridge. It's long enough that it needs its own services, so at least your toll is going somewhere. The aesthetic qualities of being out in the middle of the water, as well as the airflow one gets when driving with the windows down, are certainly enjoyable, and a trip to or from North Shore is worthwhile. read more

Causeway Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

The Causeway is 24 miles of concrete. The bridge is two lanes in each direction with no shoulders. The bridge is pretty safe, but weather can cause delays. The speed limit is 65 and the police like to sit in the crossovers looking for scofflaws. There is a toll of $3.00 for cars which is collected on the northshore only. Toll tags can be purchased, and entitle you to a $1.00 discount per trip. You must put $40.00 minimum on your tag each time you add money to your account. Payments may be made online or in person at the northshore tag store. The tag store is very convenient and even has a drive through. I am not certain, but I believe there is also a tag store on the southshore. My one bit of advice I can give to Causeway commuters is, to stay out of the left lane unless you are passing. No one likes a lane hog. Happy commuting. read more

See all

It is a bridge. It is a long bridge. It is a long bridge over water. It is a long bridge over water that you pay to drive on. It didn't fall and I'm alive...good enough for me! read more

It's amazing to think something built 50+ years ago is still serving such an important role in both our personal and professional lives. What started as an idea to open up the 'vacation community' of the Northshore to Southshore residents. Even more incredible is the engineering marvel that the bridge represented for many years as the longest bridge in the world. The drive can be a little long and monotonous but the view is wonderful and the ride is usually pretty smooth! read more

See all

This is a long, long, long, looooong bridge. Nothing but the lake to look at. N-O-T-H-I-N-G at all. It is 23.83 miles long, with less than a dozen crossovers, no shoulders for break downs. Fill up your gas tank before you get on because there is no exit. For some history, here is the Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Pontchartrain_Causeway and here is the website dedicate especially to the bridge http://www.thecauseway.us for your reading as you cross the bridge. If your the one driving, do not read the history. Have your passenger read it to you. I have crossed this bridge during a storm, and it was scary as anything. The words to describe the fear are inappropriate for YELP, in my opinion, so that should tell you something. The fact that there is nothing but water, then add the sound the tires make as going over this feat makes me sleepy just thinking about it. Major accidents have happened, and deaths. Be safe. Wear your seatbelt. Do not speed. I do not know how to swim, I do not know how deep the water is. No matter how much I think the bridge itself deserves 5 stars out of recognition for the amazing architectural feat that it is, I am so very scared of something bad happening to me while on this bridge. There are no restrooms on this bridge. So, unless you pull over at a crossover that has a port-a-john, remember that it is sitting very frequently in the hot Louisiana sun with no shade, that may not be the brightest idea. And as there is no where to hide, popping a squat in the middle could lead to showing your assets in public, which is frowned upon. read more

See all

Convenient access to NOLA from the north. The toll is $5, you can do tag charge too. Road in good shape, but the expansion joints make you glad to get off the road. There are several turn around places, if you are site seeing and want to go both ways without paying for both ways. read more

Causeway Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

This bridge is well maintained and patrolled. It's a must for folks who live on the Northshore and for us Southshore people who venture across only occasionally. Free from South to North - $5 from the other direction. My only complaint is that it's hella long. read more

It's hard to explain to someone not from around here that a bridge can just go on and on for miles. You get to appreciate the vastness of Lake Ponchatrain from here. read more

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line that was definitely the objective when this bridge was conceived. I haven't done the math but it looks like they split the lake right down the middle so it doesn't make a significant difference if you approach it from the east or the west it's going to save you a lot of driving. I've purposely taken the causeway across because I really enjoy the ride sure it may get a little boring before you reach the shore but it's like getting some free downtime so enjoy the view. It seems that no matter what time of the day you cross there are always those few that try and push the speed limit I guess if this is part of your daily commute it justifiable. I for one love this bridge and its destination no matter which direction I'm going. read more

I didn't know until I started to write reviews on Yelp how much I loved bridges. I think many of them are stunningly beautiful. I think most of them are engineering marvels. Some are so high they scare the crap of out of me. And a couple of them I love strictly for sentimental reasons. The Twin Span Bridge (the old ones as well as the new one) is one of them. The other is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge. I've crossed the Causeway many times. It does have a fantastic view of the lake. I often see pelicans while crossing it and although living in Louisiana where pelicans are everywhere, I still get excited when I see one. Yes, it's long. Really long. But there's something about it that's peaceful to me. I know the daily commuters would disagree with that peaceful part. Not too long ago I crossed the Causeway with a friend. Although we were having a great time and were headed out to have a fun time in Nola, our conversation wandered into a serious topic. That day I learned many things that I had never known and really "saw" my friend. When things like that happen (depending on what the topic is) I think you either think to yourself, "RUNNNNN!" or it strengthens the friendship. For me, it was the latter. The bond deepened on my end tenfold. For that alone, I will never cross the Causeway again without recalling the way I felt that day. read more

I didn't know it at the time, but this is actually the "longest bridge in the World"! (well, there's another long one in China, but this is the longest bridge over "continuous" water in the world). Whatever the case. I happened to be in Abita Springs and needed to get down to NOLA. I coulda done some serious back tracking, or I coulda simply paid a toll and taken this straight shot south. It was a no brainer, I went for the latter. This bridge weighs in at nearly 24 miles in length. There are actually two parallel bridges. Each one has 2-3 lanes on them. The website also says 42,000 cars use this bridge every weekday. After a minor slow down at the toll booth area, I made my way on this long straight shot to New Orleans. The drive is easy, and fairly boring. The bridge is fairly basic and flat. I kinda wish I had made the drive during the day, so I coulda seen more of the lake. Anyway, this bridge got me out into NOLA no worse for wear. read more

Causeway Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

See all

This is my review for the south to north shore span since there seem to be two listings. I was in grade school when the old bridge was finished and crossed the first time with my girl scout troop. One of the girls cried and hid under a blanket because she was convinced the bridge would collapse...or she was full of pre-adolescent drama. (Later that summer, same girl would explain what the song Afternoon Delight meant, so there you go.) Anyway back to the bridge, this is the smoother span which means less sleepy time and you don't have to pay a toll to get to the northshore just to come back again. read more

Twenty-four mile haul Spanning across Pontchartrain Longest U.S. Bridge #NOLA_Haiku #Haiku #Poetry #Causeway #LakePontchartrain #Thanksgiving #NorthShore #Mandeville #DirtyCoast #Louisiana #NanasHouse #ToGrandmasHouse read more

Causeway Bridge - Twenty-four mile haul Spanning across Pontchartrain Longest U.S. Bridge #NOLA_Haiku #Causeway #LakePontchartrain #NorthShore #Mandeville - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Being from the capital of earthquakes, crossing this bridge gives me chills. However, it's the quickest way getting to the airport. Pay $3.00 for toll, sit back and drive, well ...in my case "ride" haha! read more

See all

How do you review a bridge? How do you rate a bridge? 5 stars because it's always done a good job of not collapsing whilst I was driving on it! It is pretty cool to drive over, because it IS so long. You get a nice view of the lake and I can imagine that driving over it at night can be a bit of an adventure. read more

Somedays, the fog is so thick you cannot see 10ft in front of you, so today, we found the sun was coming up and the skies were clear and that meant we'd be able to enjoy our drive across the Causeway bridge. The entrance on the New Orleans side was under construction, we managed to make our way to a single lane and onto the bridge. It opened up to two and went on for miles. On either side there was water with the shore moving farther out of site. Once we got to the other side, we spend an hour or so exploring the town before heading back across. It was a toll and after paying the fee, we enjoyed the drive back. This was cool, exciting and bit scary, thinking that the only thing between us and the water was a bridge, which we hoped was engineered well. read more

This bridge is thoroughly terrifying. Mostly because it goes on forever and forever. I can't imagine how unbearably bad it must get when an accident occurs. Many of my friends have received volumes and volumes of tickets from the infamously diligent Causeway cops. That being said, I've only had to endure a handful of times so it served me well from enabling me to point A to point B. I suppose it can be considered scenic, but the scene kind of recycles itself after the few first minutes. Anyway, it's a few bucks to enter/use. It's necessary. It still creeps me out, okay? read more

My guidebook says the causeway is so long that in the middle you won't be able to see either shore. I figured we had to experience that. Well, the guidebook lied, but it's still an impressive bridge. It goes on longer than you can imagine and I don't regret driving here. There is a toll for crossing the entire way, but if you enter from the New Orleans side you can drive as far as you want, then turn around to the southbound lane at one of the many turnarounds and head back southbound without paying a toll. We found seeing the New Orleans skyline on the southbound drive particularly worth seeing. read more

Very sturdy bridge. One of the longest bridges. Very bumpy. Very nice view. I enjoy riding to New Orleans

The causeway.... It takes me from South to North, North to South & well... You get the idea. I dig the causeway. You can see pelicans all around, on most days. You can dodge the annual butterfly migration every fall! I think I'm truly going to end up in the drink this year! I have no idea how I haven't smashed into another vehicle, maimed or killed myself &/or others avoiding the butterflies!!! I don't want to end their already short lives on my windshield!!! Other than that, they really are a beautiful sight to behold! Best seat in the house is the causeway! I also dig the drive because it can be peaceful. When I'm not horribly behind schedule, rushing like a lunatic!! The time can be well spent thinking, appreciating our lake, the majestic sunrise/sunsets on it, our wildlife jumping in the water or soaring above. I also think that the causeway police do a damn good job! They patrol regularly for cars that have stalled ( REALLY dangerous on here!), accidents, etc... They're proficient & I appreciate them! If your hating on them this is your fault! Go 68-70, keep your brake tag updated, headlights working, license plate current, have car insurance & your golden! This IS NOT a lecture! I'm terrible about brake tags! I got a pricey ticket to prove it! I deserved the pricey ticket. Lastly, I appreciate when slower drivers stay in the right lane per, posted signs!!! When I pass someone, I get back in the right lane. Unless I have an emergency & I'm going 85, i get my ass over. Why? - It's the right thing to do!! - It's courteous! - I like to live! If you sit your 55-65mph ass in the left lane & don't move, expect this one day: Someone will get so angry one day that they follow you (home or to work) to confront you. This is going to go one of 2 ways... - either they'll have a gun & injure or kill you. OR - they'll smash your window, pull you out of your vehicle & beat you within an inch of your life. This isn't a joke! This actually happened to a friend's husband! He no longer enrages people by sitting in the left lane at rush hour going 60! In closing let me state I love the causeway. It's unique! Like Nola. Let's all be respectful & enjoy the drive. read more

Causeway Bridge - Causeway North - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

See all

I thought I reviewed this, but maybe not. Since our wedding will be in Franklinton, I've gone over the Causeway more times over the past few months than I have in the past few years. It's long and tedious, but it gets you where you need to go. I never take it during the week, but I hear traffic can get pretty slow and backed up. Weekend trips are the best, so you can set cruise to 70-ish and hope nobody gets in the way (note: speed limit is 65 most of the way). Just don't fall asleep. My first time on the Causeway Bridge went a little something like this... "Wow, look at the lake, it's beautiful" "....wow, this is a lot of water" "how many miles have we driven?" "is this ever going to end?" "LOOK! LAND!" The subsequent trips are pretty much the same, really. read more

I have seen and crossed many bridges in my lifetime. Totally what I love about Yelp is that I can now write reviews about them. Getting on this bridge seemed a little intimidating at first because it seemed like there is no way off of the 20+ mile long bridge. Little did I know there appeared to be some turn-back points on the bridge, if you need to go back or choose not to drive the entire stretch. It is indeed the longest bridge I have been on and didn't look like there was an end it sight with water on both sides of us. Of the almost 8 years I have lived here, this was the first time my family and I ever had a chance to cross it. Well, now we can say we did it! I don't advise speeding on the bridge as there were far too many cops that had nothing else to do, but pull someone over for speeding. So, was it a thrilling experience? Eh, I've had more exciting times, but it was definitely cool to go across it. Need to head to the North Shore from NOLA or vice versa? Use the Causeway! It's actually quite the peaceful drive. read more

Causeway Bridge - Driving on the Causeway Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

While I find it odd to review bridges, I've spent more time on the Causeway than in most restaurants in New Orleans, so I thought it might be appropriate. Growing up, I quite enjoyed falling asleep to the rhythmic thuds of the bridge on my way to the Northshore to visit family, sometimes behind sunglasses while "listening" to life lessons from my father or riding back home late in the afternoon, watching far off brewing storms or shooting stars over the darkness of the lake..I don't have much opportunity to ride passenger as much anymore. But I still do enjoy it. The last couple of times I've crossed have been early in the morning to drop off/pick up my dogs from the vet where I board them. Yeah, it's far, but Maher Animal has been taking care of my wieners for nearly 7 years now, and, like I said, I don't mind. The bridge isn't busy driving toward the Northshore in the morning so it's a nice leisurely drive. I'm not going to risk texting, so it's some serious alone time to sing at the top of my lungs to the Florence & The Machine Pandora station to my dogs who don't know how to use their Facebook account to incriminate me...'cause they don't have thumbs. There's good people watching, though I'm not a huge fan of seeing the occasional texter staring down into their lap at 65 mph or that person staring right back at me...kinda creepy. I've only been stopped once for the drawbridge for a ginormous sailboat ( I think?). Scared the bejesus out of me, because I didn't know the Causeway had a drawbridge. I've never been pulled over, knock on wood, and have yet to make the mistake of getting to the toll bridge on the Northshore without my $3 fare, though, someone must've bee looking out for me when I forgot to grab $3 a couple of years back...I had to exit to hit up a bank. Needless to say, one of my pups had a stomach ache, and I may have jettisoned off the bridge if the dog version of Montezuma's revenge had happened next to me going at 60+mph in the middle of the bridge. Pro-tip: Slow pokes right lane, passers in the left. Tailgating on the bridge is unnecessary unless you're grillin' and chillin'. read more

How can you not give 5 stars to a piece of history that also holds a world record? Here's a few tips: 1) If you commute, you should have a toll tag. Why not? It saves you $1.00 per trip and saves you a little bit of time at the toll booth as well. 2) Don't tailgate. I'll call the Causeway police on you if you do. remember , it's 24 miles with no exits. Kind of hard to avoid the police. 3) Don't speed. See tip number 2. Most of the time the police will give you 70 mph, but don't go over that. The speed limit is 65 mph. Your radar detector is pretty much useless out here. It's a 24 mile span with no obstructions. The police readar can trave farther than you can see. So by the time your detector goes off, they proballly already got you. 4) 453.950, if you have a scanner, you know what do to with that number. 5) Police like to sometimes stand on the walways off the southbound bridge and shoot radar with a handheld gun. Sneaky. 6) Be sure you are doing the posted 35 mpg when approaching the south end of the bridge. 7) Convoys on foggy days usually don't start until about 5:30 am. 8) call box numbers are als mile markers. For example, call box 91 is mile marker 9.1. 9) Check out the official website for more information: http://www.thecauseway.us/causeway_new2/default.htm read more

Causeway Bridge - Heading south @ night. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Riding over the Causeway is relaxing, I find. Almost like being in a boat, but not quite. It's definitely better if someone else is driving, mostly because you're not worried about getting pulled over by the Causeway police. read more

See all

Yesterday I drove on the Causeway Bridge at 69/65mph..and passed the slow cars about 66 mph .. and I saw the police running on the lane right at 64mph, I passed he's at 65mph ... and what happened ?? I got the ticket at 100mph!! unbelievable! very bad! Everyone is careful! I'm sure I've never run at that speed on the bridge, I have evidence on dashcam and on Allstate app .. I have to wait until the court date! Stupid policeman! read more

See all

This is based on the causeway commission, and the administration of the bridge. In the sixties, the bridge was 1 lane/2 way- nobody whined about safety, and that's the most unsafe the bridge has ever been. Over the years, if you pull over at a crossover, the zealots want to ticket you. You can get a ticket for "touching the center line". Skip it on a rainy day. That's when the window tint cops come out to ticket and usually try some other intrusive bust. In addition, the speed trap used to be an on-ramp for a pit stop area below the bridge that can still be seen. I was told they used to have a gas station there.. -but too young to remember at the time. If they did put a gas station in the middle of the bridge, the licensing fees would bring in more than enough money to re-pay for the improperly installed guard rails. They should be curved inward instead of the useless outward decorative installation that now allows cars to glide over them. Now the bridge cites safety for a toll hike. With the traffic, it's just a money grab. It WILL get passed because it's a political entity. Like when the Mandeville mayor crashed through the gates drunk and the nice officers gave him a ride home. Anybody else would get a 1-way ticket to jail, even during Christmas. Tell me politics weren't involved......Sound and looks like "political favor" to me. Someone prove me wrong, but if the bridge needs more money, get those units off the Huey. Who asked for them? They say they don't make any money writing tickets? Well if there is a surplus of officers, there is a surplus of funds being wasted. Bridge tolls and politics I thought were independent, but politics and MONEY is not! Ever wonder why the vote for GNO tolls won by only 20 votes, but when recalled due to Chip Forstall's lawsuit, lost by hundreds??? A slight win?, a MAJOR upset! I used to think voter fraud was a fallacy. It's the "interpretation of the vote" that is a fraud. Instead of a biased commission, who are skewed because any compensation they get is based on tolls-- a toll increase should be a referendum on a ballot. If GNO voters really did approve an extension of tolls FOR 25 YEARS then certainly wealthy Saint Tammany voters would allow an extra $15/month/car. They are going to hold a sham "vote" tonight. If everyone has an interest in money (or "safety") they will vote to increase the toll. Even though they are raking in money with $$$$ tolls on multiple axle vehicles over 6'. Engineered that way to squeeze the most from businesses. Way more than the $3 toll they boast about. But you never see a semi going over the rail, and a car only if the driver is a poor driver. It takes a lot to go over that rail. The highway 11 bridge is 2-way and a car rarely (if ever) goes over the side. With a decrepit RR bridge that barely works, maybe they should lobby to put a toll booth on the north end of it. That bridge genuinely needs repair. The causeway had so much surplus funds that at one time they placed some lights every 1-2 feet apart on the northshore approaches. When driving it was like a disco. It must have cost a small fortune for all of those light to be installed, wired, and powered. So where are they now?? Dismantled and discarded. So they "need money" like an alcoholic "needs a bar!" This public hearings are a joke. This referendum is going to pass tonight regardless of what the public thinks. There has been "a" car maybe once a year that has an incident. There are more incidents on the spillway. Why don't they patrol that LONG bridge to lengthen the tentacles of power to extend to St. Charles and St. John?? The bridge gets two stars instead of one because it doesn't have gaping holes. But loses a star for not having a stop (which could easily be implemented) like any other stretch of toll road. It also loses a star for being narrow minded. Like having two cash and two toll lanes that can switch at any time, when there should be a toll, a cash, and an exact change bucket (like the 1.5 mile Navarre bridge!) The fifth star is lost because it's been turned into a police state that arbitrarily chooses to enforce traffic laws for maximum effect (MONEY)!! Did I mention that the bridge has been all about money? If there were no opposition to the tentacles, they would have built multiple spans on the east and west sides of the bridge. It's horrible to see "save our lake"-started by Carleton Doufrechou's LAKE PONTCHATRAIN BASIN FOUNDATION transformed into a "pave our lake" narcissism by the bridge side he flipped to. He would have jumped into politics like other officials that are in power for a short time, but enjoys being unopposed for a permanent appointment. As the director there is also the enjoyment of arbitrarily extorting money from drivers instead of having a public vote... "For the love of money is the root of all evil" read more

The best and longest of its kind, this bridge features it's own police force and rescue units. This fancy wonder of the world also comes completely equipped with mesmerizing de-dunk de-dunk s that will completely captivate any driver without a radio in their car. One of the coolest things about this bridge is the fact that you can catch a glimpse of the state bird, the brown pelican, riding streams of air that are created by motorists on most of your trips. It isn't often that you can fly alongside an indigenous relic of any culture, let alone one as cool as a pelican. One down side, Is seeing the refineries in the distance, but you can also see new Orleans. I guess it's called balance. read more

Wow the causeway was my life saver. The traffic taking I-10 home would have caused me to spazz out. Thank God for the Causeway which allowed me to travel stress free. Listening to music, gazing at the beautiful lake, lost in my thoughts. Did I mention no traffic=no road rage. I felt like I got away with something today. I will never take I-10 during the 5'clock rush thanks to you Causeway Bridge . read more

Just realized it's $3 roundtrip (we only went one way), so it's only 6.25 cents per mile on a roundtrip commute! That's gotta be cheaper than dirt compared to what we pay to cross NYC bridges & tunnels ($7.50 each way!) read more

Copied from my review for the other listing for the Causeway Bridge. The Causeway Bridge is not just a landmark and modern marvel (the longest bridge over continuous water in the world) it's become part of the New Orleans culture. The people in New Orleans tend to have love/hate relationships with our bridges. Most of us view them as necessary evil at best and are afraid they might fall apart at any moment at worst (the truth is they won't, it's just an irrational fear). The Causeway Bridge is the longest of them all, of course, which seems like it would be the one with the most wear. Actually, it's in amazing shape for a gigantic bridge over a huge lake. Now the downside: it's freaking long. Looong. Twenty six miles, approximately. That's one hell of a drive with a perfect view of the Lake. And by perfect I mean incredibly boring. If you're a passenger there's nothing to look at. Well, that's not entirely true. The bridge is so long you can witness the curvature of the Earth as the shore you're heading for rises over the horizon. If you're driving into the city from the North shore it's quite a site seeing the large office buildings in that part of Metairie come up on the horizon. There is no toll heading north from Metairie but it's a $3 toll for the return trip. It used to be $1.50 each way years ago, I'm not sure why they changed it. read more

Love the bridge. Hate the toll. It's a sham. Not a shame. Well, a shame and a sham, but mostly a sham. The view of the New Orleans skyline as you approach from the Northshore as Atlantis-esque. NOTE TO THE UNINITIATED: The toll is only charged going by way of the Northshore. If you are leaving Metairie there is no toll. LONG STORY SHORT: It once was $1.50 a side until some one decided $3 one way worked. LONGER STORY: The bridge was initially charging a toll to pay for it's construction back in the '60s. Once it was paid off the powers that be decided it'd be a good idea to keep the toll in place. S-H-A-M. read more

Very safe bridge and it will get better with the planned improvements. Police are always available to help you. read more

Have to say this....I am a big fan of "not having to drive AROUND the lake!" to get where I am going.... On the way into Metairie, the view today was just excellent, and I could see the New Orleans skyline....beautiful! Sometimes, a guy like me loses the excitement and awe of an amazing Florida West Coast sunset.... Did those of you that travel the Causeway each day lose sight of anything? read more

Visited NOLA during Easter of 2011 and stayed in Metairie. As a visitor from SoCal, I asked some of the locals about the Causeway Bridge. Some had the answers and some didn't even know where it was; maybe I was a bit broad in my questioning. In any case, the bridge itself is nothing to jump up about or do cartwheels for. It's merely a long stretch of bridge that starts in Metairie and drops you off at Mandeville (or vice versa). And there is a $3 toll but I think it's worth it for the experience itself. But let me tell you, as someone visiting this place and driving on it for the first time, it was truly a memorable and exciting experience. My wife actually got a little frightened because I told her it's about 24 miles until we hit land. But be careful because there are many drivers who seem to be on a rush to go somewhere. I saw many drivers tail gate other drivers and break the speed of sound. It's much better to enjoy the ride than being a passenger in a hearse. Lake Pontchartrain is a beautiful lake, enjoy the scenery and before you know it, 24 miles is over. read more

Badump...badump....badump...badump... Only if you have riden the Causeway do you kno this sound. If you hear this sound it means you're in for 30 minutes of rhythmic bouncing. Hey it's an old bridge and the longest bridge over water. But still...badump...badump...badump...badump read more

The longest bridge in the world! At least until the Chinese finish the longer one they're building. This was and is an engineering marvel that opened up the Northshore to become a suburban mecca for many more people. Personally it would be a living hell of a nightmare to me to have to commute over this long bridge to work daily and I respect the tenacity of those many souls that have chosen that way of life and I pray with all my might that I NEVER have to do such a daily commute unless it was in a Lear jet. I already hate commuting from Uptown to Metairie for work and miss the days when I still worked in the city and had a commute time of about 2 minutes. For those times I need to get to the Northshore I'm glad we've got this nice bridge but the speed limit of 65 taxes my need for 85mph speed but they always have lots of police waiting to give out tickets to those with superior driving skills and a need for speed so sadly Speed Racer is not welcome here. read more