Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, Bridge in Louisiana, USA
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is a fixed link composed of two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain in southern Louisiana, United States.
Opened in 1956, it was once the longest bridge over water in the world.
The Causeway has become an iconic symbol of Louisiana's engineering prowess and resilience.
It provides a direct route between Metairie and Mandeville, cutting travel time significantly.
Despite its length, there are no services available on the bridge.
Location: Jefferson Parish
Location: St. Tammany Parish
Inception: August 30, 1956
Official opening: May 10, 1969
Material: reinforced concrete
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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