Seven accidents shut down the southbound lanes of the Causeway Thursday morning.
Worst fog in recent memory creates backups on Causeway
Causeway commuters crossed Lake Pontchartrain in dense fog all day Tuesday. Causeway Commission executive director Carlton Dufrechou said it’s the worst fog he’s seen since he started working at the commission eight years ago.
Causeway plagued by fog, rain and crashes this week
The going has been tough on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway this week, with fog and periods of heavy rain tormenting commuters and crashes forcing the closure of the southbound span for periods on Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 19).
Local parishes, Causeway Commission prepare for winter-like weather
With the chance of winter-like weather on the way, transportation and emergency preparedness officials are working to make sure they’re ready to keep drivers safe.
Here’s a look at new railing system coming to Causeway
Causeway officials gave us a look at the railing system that’s in the works for the bridge.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway hires firm to look to the future
While the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is about to start two construction projects that will significantly alter the span, bridge officials are already looking beyond the next few years. Well beyond.
PRESS RELEASE FROM: GNOEC
Contact: Carlton Dufrechou Date: November 13, 2017
Phone: (504) 835-3118
Causeway Police Drive Sober Get Pulled Over / Click It or Ticket
With up to 30 DWI arrests a month and more than 1000 monthly citations for careless operations, Causeway Police are enthusiastically taking part once again in the “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns throughout the coming year.
Causeway police will take part in the program via a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. These grants, funded by Louisiana and federal tax revenues, allow Causeway Police to enhance the safety of motorists on both the Causeway and the Huey P. Long Bridge, through special enforcement of DWI and occupant safety laws.
“The results speak for themselves,” said Police Chief Nick Congemi. “Our officers are constantly on alert for DWI and careless operations. It’s life-threatening on any roadway, and even more so on our bridge. Nothing is more important than safety and this grant helps us keep our commuters safe day and night.”
Causeway Commission selects firm to supervise bridge safety improvement work
The Causeway Commission has been looking over a series of innovative designs, including a cable support structure, as they select a firm to supervise $100-million worth of safety improvements.