
Wednesday, September 28, 2021
This sign was positioned at the end of the bridge:

Our Mission Is To Make All Our Commuters' Trips Across The Causeway Safe And Timely
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
One of the most common calls we receive is calls about debris dropped from cars. These are drastically more frequent after a disaster like Hurricane Ida.
An unsecured load is defined as cargo outside a vehicle that has not been fastened in or attached to the vehicle with tarps, rope, straps, netting, or chains, to prevent any part of the load or the covering from becoming loose, detached, or leaving the vehicle while the vehicle is moving
“But I’m just going a short way and I won’t be driving fast.”
Even if you are driving slowly for just a couple of blocks you are still required to secure your load. The law is clear – every vehicle that travels on every publicly maintained road must have a secured load.
“But what I’m hauling is so heavy it couldn’t possibly fall out.”
Just because you can’t imagine it happening doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened. Each year, heavy items such as large truck tires, spools of wire, and large pieces of wood fall from vehicles and end up on our roadways creating hazards for motorists. Take the time to always secure your load.
“But my load is below the top of the truck side walls.”
Even with a small load, items can shift and become loose or airborne. Don’t risk it – secure your load.
To secure your load:
Tolls were suspended when the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway reopened the day after Hurricane Ida blew over the region and remained that way for 16 days.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
While this hurricane season has been harsh on everyone, it’s best to remember it’s not over yet. With Ida’s devastation still around us, it’s hard to believe we have another storm at our doorsteps. According to Wikipedia Hurricane Ida was the second-most damaging and intense hurricane to strike the State of Louisiana on record, behind Hurricane Katrina. With Nicholas raining outside and another month-plus of hurricane season, it’s very important to be prepared and stay safe during storms.
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Weather data updated:
07/04/22 7:58a