Crossing the Crescent City Connection on a mostly cloudy afternoon still feels like one of those quiet New Orleans privileges, the kind of moment where the city's scale, history, and river all settle into place for a few minutes. The twin cantilever truss spans rise with that unmistakable mid century confidence, the older 1958 bridge carrying its riveted steel like a badge while the 1988 companion shows off the cleaner lines of its era, and when traffic is light you can actually feel how smoothly they lift US 90 Business high above the Mississippi's shipping channel. Even without bright sun the view opens wide across the bends of the river, a long sweep of water and skyline. What stays with you is how naturally the bridges tie the east and west banks together, not just as infrastructure but as a kind of elevated front porch for the whole region. The approach ramps ease you upward until the trusses frame the skyline in a way that feels both practical and a little majestic, and by the time you're coasting across the main span you understand why these structures have become such defining landmarks for New Orleans, steady and familiar even on a gray day when the light is soft and the river moves slow below. [Review 325 of 2026 - 99 in Louisiana - 25512 overall] read more

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Busy bridge most all the time unless theres random snow! Beautifully lit most evenings and lets you back right in the middle of New Orleans if you're coming back from the general Belle Chasse or Terrytown area...shoutout to the Tchoupitoulas exit :) read more

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I regularly drive across the Crescent City Connection. I have a love/hate relationship with this stretch of highway. 1. Expect traffic most times of the day, during rush hour you will be driving 5mph. 2. The new LED lights recently installed are a treat to see when driving across at night. 3. Riding a bike below the twin spans are great views if you have a chance to do so. Don't be tailgating and have patience! read more

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I had the awesome opportunity to be able to cross this bridge Great views of the Mississippi river. This is a beautiful landmark Fun Fact: As Hurricane Katrina approached the city in August 2005, the CCCD halted toll collections on August 26 to aid in speed of evacuation of the Metro area. Two overhead signs were blown down on the older span, but no other damage occurred to either bridge. read more

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Another landmark of the beautiful city of New Orleans Crossed this bridge from New Orleans to lower Mississippi a few times during our visits to the south. It crosses over the Mississippi River (Highway 90). The bridge is wide with 4-lanes each, we never experienced traffic at the bridge. It is free to cross... no tolls! The first time we crossed over to Mississippi was when we spent an afternoon in the gulf coast and we had dinner in Biloxi. By night the bridge is beautiful with all the lights as we enjoyed a historical cruise aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Riverboat one evening. We sailed across the Mississippi River and got a good panoramic view of the landmark bridge. A great infrastructure called the Crescent City Connection Bridge because there are actually two and they are known as "Twins." Review #1712 read more

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The bridge I drive everyday To work Back home Sometimes it can get scary The speed limit is 50 mph There are drivers speeding at 70 and 80 I don't like the speed demons or the road hogs and on this bridge you have to be careful because there are a lot of them read more

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It's no Luling bridge I'll tell you that, but it gets you from here to there. Crossing over the Mississippi closest to Downtown New Orleans, this bridge links our beloved West and East Banks. Originally when I used it the most (I lived in Old Gretna), it was a toll bridge. They did away the tolls and so now drivers go freely back and forth without the need to have the correct amount, digging for change or being THAT guy with a credit card. Since I live down the da bayou now, I use it primarily when going to see my brother in law or to take a trip to Hong King market. It still does a good job getting me from here to there. read more

Crescent City Connection Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The Crescent City Connection. I mean, just look at it you guys . It's gorgeous. I know people complain about the traffic and I'm guessing if I traveled across it everyday I would too. I don't, but can tell you this... It's fucking beautiful. During the day or all lit up at night. It is my favorite bridge in the entire world. When you buy a postcard from Nola it'll most likely have a photo of St. Louis Cathedral or the Crescent City Connection on it. There's a reason for that. This bridge is one of the things that make New Orleans so unique. It also doesn't hurt that one of the best dates of my life was spent seeing the bridge from all kinds of angles I had no idea even existed. (He's kind of a big deal :) I absolutely love it. read more

Finally, a major bridge that I can cross that doesn't have a toll as of 2016! I will admit that going into New Orleans from Harvey and seeing those empty toll booths can be a bit confusing, even to some of the locals. You still see tons of cars slowing down to pay a non-existent toll. WTH? Nonetheless, the ride going from East Bank to West Bank and vice-versa is actually quite smooth. The bridge itself doesn't have the rusted out iron trestles, hard bumps, pot holes in it that you would expect from some other well known Louisiana bridges (I'm talking about you, Huey P. Long Bridge in Baton Rouge). Even more importantly, traffic seems to flow accordingly, unless you are on the bridge around 7:30-9:00 AM and 4-6 PM from Monday-Friday. A good design that adds to the downtown skyline, the CCC is one NoLa bridge that I wouldn't mind taking indefinitely....provided that the lack of toll booths stay the same! Bravo, New Orleans! Bravo! read more

Crescent City Connection Bridge - From the West Bank, passing downtown & the SuperDome en route to the CCC. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Darn important bridge for New Orleans and Gretna. The bridge goes by several names. signage refers to the Mississippi River Bridge. It's also the highway 90 Bridge. Here it's called the crescent connection Bridge. I wish it had a pedestrian and bicycle path. Take some pictures of the bridge from the Riverwalk. read more

The Crescent City Connection Bridges are my favorite cantilever bridges in the entire world. Rather than start with the good about this bridge, I will briefly touch on the bad things. The traffic is horrendous at times. This is largely due to capacity issues of the lanes, but commuting home in the afternoons can be particularly difficult, In fact, the commute from the west bank to Claiborne Avenue often takes longer than it does to cross the 24 mile long Causeway Bridge. Traffic issues aside, I truly love these bridges, and here's why. Growing up on the west bank I had to cross the bridges nearly every day from the time I was in 8th grade. Back then there was actually only one bridge and the commute to school took 1.5 hours. That brutal commute was made slightly easier since I was riding with my dad and best friend and we learned all sorts of back roads and shortcuts from home to the CCC. After only a year or so of that commute, the second bridge opened to traffic. My first trip over the bridge was so smooth and traffic free that I wondered aloud if it would always be this easy to go to the east bank. How foolish I was. Since the opening of the second bridge in 1989, traffic has gotten considerably worse. OK, now for the good stuff. I have driven across this bridge thousands of times. Despite that, every time I see these bridges, whether from afar or from the bridges themselves, I smile. I have so many memories here, both good and bad, but these bridges have had a huge role in my life. My absolute favorite view of the bridges is from across the lake in Lacombe. On a clear night it's somewhat easy to see the lights glowing atop the CCC, even though I am more than 25 miles away. It always reminds me of the city I love and how those lights represent New Orleans. Show anyone a photo of those decorative lights and they will immediately know it's the CCC. I love the fact that we have two bridges, but Baton Rouge only has one. Sure it's a cantilever bridge and the view from the levee is awesome, but just like Nola is better than BR, our bridges are better too. Another really cool feature about the CCC is that it features the state's only HOV lane. I don't think it really serves its intended purpose of reducing traffic, but we've got one and you don't. The thing that most people love about the CCC is that it is now toll free. That fact hasn't really reduced traffic very much, but it does sure save westbankers .40 a crossing. Since the sunset of tolls, I've noticed a whole lot more Bentlys and Lamborhinis during my commute. Surely that is a result of the money saved from not having to pay tolls. I could go on and on about my love for these bridges, but I won't. In summary, these are the most beautiful bridges in the state, and they represent New Orleans well. Next time you're stuck in traffic on one, take a minute, or 30, to admire this steal behemoth. read more

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Also known as the Greater New Orleans Bridge, the GNO and the CCC this is the largest span over the mighty Mississippi in the New Orleans area. And it's a good bridge, lots of lanes, not too sway-ey scary. It costs a buck to go from the westbank to the eastbank but not the other way. You can buy a toll tag...whatever you do DO NOT get in a tolltag lane without a tag, mayhem and expensive tickets ensue. Also stop & get change so you actually have a single on you, I hate waiting for the attendants to break a 20. I am not a daily commuter and the 2 bridge system is so much better than the old single bridge. read more

First let me clarify, I love most alllll things about the Greater New Orleans Area, except this bridge. I dislike having to not only pay the toll, but to have to WAIT in a uber super mega long line to do so, no matter the time, day or night!!!!! When I was younger this toll business was supposed to be temporary, just to pay for the bridge, but by now this bridge has been paid for 3 or 4xs over. Not withstanding the fact that no matter when you are trying to exit the westbank, there seems to be only 4 lanes open for non-toll tag drivers and 15 million open for toll-tag drivers. I mean really... read more

The Crescent City Connection (CCC) unnecessarily suffers from a bad local reputation, due in large to geography. New Orleans has a long-standing (and largely unwarranted) bias against the West Bank. When making comparisons between the French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, or other famed New Orleans neighborhoods, you can make close comparisons to Algiers Point or Old Gretna. Otherwise, much of the West Bank is as generically suburban as you'd find outside any urban area (such as Metairie, Kenner, or even the Lakefront). What is different on the West Bank is the close proximity to the CBD, Quarter, and Warehouse districts, by way of the CCC. Yes, the bridge occasionally has traffic; however, drivers in New Orleans are completely spoiled interns of congestion, delays, or waits. Visitors from larger urban areas snicker at our complaints. Rush hour is more like 35 minutes, tops. Even better, such traffic is entirely avoidable by departing/waiting 20 minutes. Better yet, the easiest and most convenient way to get to the Quarter, CBD, or Canal Street is via ferry from Algiers Point; $2 each way with free street parking! read more

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As someone who lives on the East coast, and has really never visited the midWest, this was my opportunity to cross the mighty Mississippi. Yeah, I've flown over it. But this was the first time I've driven over it. And that made it special. Bucket list. Check. read more

Ok, my parents live on the wank so every week you'll see me driving across this bridge (thank GOD for the "new" bridge because the last one was scary and goodness knows I avoid the Huey P. Long because I value my life). It's like I was back in college/grad school because I come to wash my car, do my laundry, steal their cooked and uncooked food etc. The CCC is a great bridge when there isn't any traffic. I especially like the "newer" part because it has nice expansive lanes. The old bridge was so cramped and narrow it was terrifying! I REALLY love the HOV lane! Ok, if you ever have to travel to the Westbank, get a toll tag, no questions asked. You zip through the line for the toll tag, and if you have a passenger or a man dummy torso like my Dad got me when I was in college (don't ask, he even named the torso and put one of my LSU shirts on it, frightening, I know!) then you get to use the HOV lane and zip by as people on the bridge give you the stink eye! Besides, a toll tag gives you a discount. Even if the toll tag doesn't scan and they send you a ticket with a fine (even though you have money on your toll tag) then you can still call (and people will actually answer and then rectify the situation). read more

This bridge is a staple of New Orleans. It separates the West Bank from the East Bank of New Orleans. It crosses the mighty, muddy Mississippi!!! It separates Algiers from the rest of New Orleans. Depending on whom you speak to from New Orleans, they will let you know that their side of the bridge, or water as commonly refereed from locals, is the better of the two Banks. Let me squash all rumors right here. The West Bank is the best bank. There...it is official, game over!!! If one doubts my assessment, what other rationale would the city use to make you pay, at most, $1 to leave the West Bank, in order to visit the East Bank? I would deduce they figured if you are crazy enough to leave the good ole West Bank, then you definitely will be crazy enough to give up that $1 each time. Understand...there is no charge to go to the West Bank...only leaving it! Game over locals! The toll has been suspended for now, and I hope they keep it that way. Why you may ask. Well, when I graduated from high school in 1995, that was several years past the time to whereas they were suppose to been end us paying to go to the East Bank! You forward almost two decades later, and they finally did away with the toll! Needless to say this money maker was well overdue to have the plug pulled! All in all, there is not much to say about a bridge, unless it is a cool bridge like the CCC! read more

I could have sworn I reviewed the Crescent City Connection aka the CCC aka C³, but I guess I didn't. Now, you would think that I would give the CCC 5 big ones since I drive this thing almost every day and there's no more tolls. Ha, nope! Why am I only giving up 3 stars for this bridge? Um, a few reasons. #1) The toll booths are still up. It's time to tear those bad boys down. They make the bridge visually unappealing and they cause traffic. #2) Coming from the Westbank, on the right there are two or three lanes closed for NO REASON. NONE. There is zero reason for those lanes to be closed. I want to drive in those lanes. Why are they closed?? Oh wait, I don't care. Open them. #3) Come 4:00, drivers going from the Westbank to the Eastbank go full retard on this thing (Tropic Thunder style). There is no reason for traffic to be backed all the way up at 4:00. Maybe 5 or 6, not 4. I don't know what's going on or why it happens, but when I have to leave my house at 4:30 for a 5:30 appointment, that's not cool. Oh and the traffic starts getting bad at 3 on Fridays. Awesome. I'm giving a star because I have to drive on this thing all the time and I'm giving one more because there's no more tolls. read more

This is a bridge. The annoying bottleneck of my daily commute. I hate this bridge only because with the zillion lanes that used to be toll booths, we have a pointless bottleneck that eats up 15 minutes of my day one way most days. BUT, bonus, it is often featured in movies, and there is a certain pride that goes along with saying, "THATS THE CONNECTION!!!!, I DRIVE THAT MONSTER EVRYDAY!" read more

Crescent City Connection Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Now that there is no longer a toll to get from the WANK to the Greater New Orleans Metro area, and that most of the tool booths have been taken down, both directions are just as easily crossed. And yes, during the week during peak travel times, that part is sarcasm, because of the heavy traffic, this bridge can be anything but easily traversed. During non-peak and weekends, there is no problems with this bridge. This is a beautiful bridge, whether your looking at it during the day in natural light, at night when it is lit up, or when you are on the bridge looking at the river and all that surrounds this bridge. Now it is just kind of silly that YELP asks about gender neutral restrooms on this bridge. Yes, if you don't mind holding up traffic, and public urinating, this does have gender neutral restrooms. If you do not want to be an idiot, then no, there are no restrooms at all. Story time! Is everyone ready for story time? Grab your blankies and get comfortable! Ready? OK! I moved down to New Orleans in the summer of 2011, but have been coming to the area to visit for many years before that, as my older sister moved here in 1988 to go to college. So I had seen this bridge in the current form and in the older form for years. But. This is about Labor Day weekend 2005. Can anyone tell me what happened in late August 2005? Yes! That evil Hurricane Katrina set her foot down in SE Louisiana and dug her heals in being evil. Well, at that time, I was in the Oregon Army National Guard, and we got called up to come. After flying into the Belle Chase Naval Air Base, we used this bridge to cross into the city to help with search and rescue efforts. This beautiful beacon of a bridge was not only still standing in an area of destruction, but was still in drive-able condition. When I was doing my support work in the City with the military, I would look at this bridge and remind myself that this is a great city, and will bounce back better than ever. This bridge is a symbol of this city to me of resilience and capability, the strong will of the city to adapt and over come. When the rest of the town had gone to hell, this symbol was the stronghold, the pillar, a beacon of great things to come, what has passed, and what will be for New Orleans. The Crescent City Connection may be cursed, spit on, stupid tourists stop in the middle of the bridge, where the speed limit is at least 60 mph, just to take a selfie with the view, almost killed because of stupidity, but I just keep thinking, and reminding myself that this is my symbol, my promise that things will be ok. I love this bridge. read more

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I not quite sure of my exact age when I first crossed the Mississippi River via the "Greater New Orleans Bridge" but I do know I was quite young and I remember how much of an adventure it was. I relive those feelings each and every time I approach this beautiful structure. The fact that I was born and raised in Louisiana a few hours from New Orleans this bridge was never something we frequently crossed as a kid growing up, so each time meant something special was happening. Crossing the Crescent City Connection is still something I must do each time I visit the area no matter if it's convenient or not. This could have been the bridge that made the initial impression that instilled the love I have for all bridges and this bridge continues to be one of my favorites to this day. The experience is far from the ones I experienced riding in the backseat of my dad's car with the windows rolled down, the wind blowing in, listening to the clanging sounds as our tires crossed each expansion joint as I stared through this giant riveted structure at the river far below. Today I suspect for most the ride is just a means to get to the other side windows up, the air conditioning blasting, radios blaring, texting and talking hardly noticing where the bridge begins or ends. For me I still enjoy rolling the windows down listening to the jake brakes of the diesel rigs and feeling the vibrations of this glorious lady that spans the Mighty Mississippi while sipping on my coffee and reminiscing of all that's good and what adventures lie ahead...yes it's still a special place to be. read more

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Since the tolls are no more I don't think they are keeping the bridge up as well as they used to. Lately I've been seeing more and more road debris and dirt up there. As far as the bridge and traffic goes I'm partial to the reversible HOV lanes. You can find the entrances to them on tchoupitoulas and on earhart by the Home Depot on the East Bank (open 1:00p - 3:00a) and on the West Bank Expy and on General De Gaulle on the West Bank (open 5:00a - 11:00a) I'm usually running around with the kids so I'm always a 2+ car. It's nice to be zipping along at 50mph while everyone else is stopped in traffic. read more

Crescent City Connection Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Without tolls, this bridge is a lot more fun. There are two components I need to review: the view and the drive. A) The view. Maybe the CCC is ugly to the untrained eye, but I am a discerning consumer who loves the view of the bridge all lit up at night. It's part of the New Orleans skyline, and I think it's vital to understanding our beautiful city. Scanning from the Dome and the CBD to the CCC with a beer in hand is a stunning introduction to the city. It's also a great way to really "feel home." Get beer, view skyline, sigh happily. Many thanks to the YLC crowd for spearheading the relighting of the bridge. That's the 5 star part of the review. B) The drive. It's not perfect. It's a bottleneck of terrible sometimes, actually. (See also: the day John LH and I were stuck in the same parking lot situation and were trying to out "old lady" each other but were only using our cell phones when our cars were at a stop. We got a lot of comments in despite technically being driving.) The barriers on the sides of the bridge are high enough that we can't see over them to enjoy the view, but I think that's a safety perk. Safety first! Still better and less scary than the Huey. ::shudder:: 2 stars. Save your dollar, enjoy the view (from the ground), and don't grump about the traffic at rush hour. Accessibility notes: none necessary. read more

No tolls = smoother commute = upgrade to 5 stars. Yes, going to the Eastbank is still a bit slow during rush hour, but remember, it used to be slow ALL THE TIME. Now it is smooth sailing on weekends and for most of the day on weekdays (unless someone does something stupid like blow a tire in a center lane - ugh). Also, if anyone from the CCC is reading this review, I will gladly help out, free of charge, with the demolition of the toll plaza. Just give me a sledgehammer. Oh, and another reason for 5 stars? The view. Ride across the CCC at night, as a passenger, and take a good look at that NOLA skyline. It's beautiful, and the bridge offers an excellent view. read more

No tolls. No pot of poorly supervised monies for politically connected leaches to give to their friends. Anyway. I always did like the idea that you could travel to the Westbank for free, but had to pay to leave to return to the Eastbank. Classic bait and switch. Or you could consider it was adding insult to injury that you had to pay for the right to drive to work downtown. Either way, whether the glass is half full or half empty, the bridge is quite functional for being one of the busier bridges in the States. read more

When traffic is flowing I like this bridge but when traffic backs up I get very frustrated with this span across the Mighty Mississippi. Generally traffic flows more smoothly from the Eastbank to the Westbank because in the opposite direction there are toll booths that back the traffic up and cause delays. You can get a toll tag and pay a reduced fee if you make regular jaunts across this bridge or pay $1 for a journey from the Westbank to the Eastbank. I've been trapped in traffic on this bridge more times than I like to recall and I always hope and pray for smooth traffic flow as I HATE being trapped in traffic on bridges (actually I hate being trapped in traffic anywhere). You do get some FANTASTIC views of the city from this bridge and its great to see how the Mississippi River meanders between the two banks. read more

The past couple of months have seen great improvement in transport across the Mississippi. Not only has the Huey P been expanded and improved but now the Crescent City Connection no longer requires a toll to return to the East Bank! While the CCC has always been the better of the two bridges IMO, the toll has always been a hassle. First there's the issue of remembering to have a dollar stashed in my vehicle so I can take the CCC back. Add in the traffic and congestion from the toll booths and it's a pain. But no more! read more

If you want a nice view of The Crescent City at night take a trip across the The Crescent City Connection. Please remember Eventhough there are eight lanes you can not stop on the bridge to view the sites like most cities. That is why I subtracted a star. read more

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This is my least favorite bridge in the NOLA metro area! In the morning times it is a real breeze. Little or no traffic right around 6-7 o'clock. However in the evening times it is absolutely terrible. Traffic usually backed up to Terry Parkway and sometimes out to Stumpf BLVD. One of the reasons why the traffic is so bad is because of the many wrecks that happen on this bridge. I fully understand that there are a lot of terrible drivers in this city. I even understand that people drive real fast and then slam their brakes which can contribute to accidents. The other reason traffic is so bad is because of all the vehicles that break down on the road. I have no clue as to why on average 5-6 vehicles break down everyday around evening time on that bridge. I mean you never see that on the Huey P Long bridge. In short this is a big bridge with big traffic problems. read more

Looove this bridge, especially at night! It's very much an icon of New Orleans. No tolls anymore either, wohoo! I wish there was a pedestrian walkway on this bridge, although that would be really scary....it'd be fun to look at the city and the river from the bridge. read more

I take this bridge more often than i'd like. Considering I have to drag my ass to Algiers everyday to get to work. Ugh. Getting across this bridge in the afternoon will ruin your day! There's literally traffic in the afternoon by 2:30 - 3pm...rain or shine. Then there's the agony of one of the lanes coming from the WB being closed so there's a ton of build up around General de Gaulle which makes the ride even more torturous. I usually just make an illegal u-tun under the overpass and get on the CCC that way. In my mind I swear that minimizes some of the driving time. What's up with the tolls still being there tho? Sometimes its easier to take the Chalmette Ferry in the mornings/afternoons if you can time it right...and considering its in service :-/ read more

This is a wonderful bridge. It's wide, it has shoulders, it's extremely safe feeling. It doesn't take all day to get across. There's a $1 toll to get back from the west bank. Some of the signage can be confusing and you can end up exiting onto a different street than you intended. Or, like me, accidentally ending up taking the HOV lane all the way across when you had no intention of leaving downtown and took a wrong turn. read more

This iconic symbol of New Orleans is classically beautiful. The lights are gorgeous at night; and the shadows thrown across it by daylight are simply inspiring. It is a safe bridge. Neither I nor anyone I know has ever been let down by the bridge. We all manage to cross safely. Not a single one of us has fallen in or feared it collapsing under us. Traffic on the eastbound side is a nightmare. When the tolls were in place, peoole at least had a stopping point which allowed for small distances between vehicles and at least elementary merging. I remember in the debate for whether or not to maintain the toll system, an argument used to defend keeping them was that divers would be forced to go from ten (10!) lanes to a measly four. Whoever wrote that was an idiot. It starts at four lanes and moves on to ten and then four. Four lanes to ten to four is where all the traffic becomes a horrendous portion of many drivers' commutes. I can't say I blame the bridge for all the inconsiderate, self-important, poorly skilled drivers who lack any ounce of courtesy. If you are looking for a good bridge to cross the mighty Mississippi River, this is a great bridge. If you are seeking a nice place to listen to some good jams, this bridge is a prime location. But if you are in a hurry, you may want to brush up on your patience. The westbound side is much better by comparison. read more

Ah that all important review #100. I wanted it to be special, something near and dear to my heart. Something I have so much experience with that I feel I could write an educated and useful review. I could not think of anything better than the Crescent City Connection. I live in my beloved New Orleans and work on my less loved Westbank. When I first moved to town I lived in Metry and used the Huey P. quite often. Thank God I don't have to do that anymore. The Crescent City Connection is a lovely bridge that allows me to travel from home to work and back again without much struggle, cussing, or waiting. Yes, there is a toll to get back home but I feel that it is well worth the extras that this bridge provides. The extras you ask? Well, it is probably one of the best paved pieces of property in the New Orleans Metro Area, there is an HOV lane, it has several lanes for traffic (none of that single lane BS), and best of all, it has its own police force! One might question a police force for a bridge, but I for one cheer it! This allows less build ups to occur due to accidents, broken down vehicles, overturned tractor trailers (OK that would still probably cause a back up). My only qualm with the bridge is that I lose cell phone signal at one particular spot on the way home, but I guess they can't do anything about that. If your travels require you to leave NOLA and head to the Wank, use this bridge if possible. On your way back into town after paying your buck (or if you're intelligent you have a toll tag and pay less than half of that), admire the view of the city from the Mississippi (but watch the road too of course). read more