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This Day in History: Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Opens Aug. 30, 1956

How long is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. It's the longest in the world

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway | Construction, Facts & History

This is the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. The longest bridge in the world at 24 miles. I took this as a time lapse video because of that. It spans Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and goes from New Orleans to North Shore. There is an eight mile span on the bridge where you cannot see land. Some people have freaked out while driving across this bridge because of this. It was opened in 1956. The second span was added in 1969 to handle more traffic. The bridge has some beautiful scenic views of New Orlea

This is the longest overwater bridge in the world. It’s the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and it connects the New Orleans metro area to the north shore of the lake, saving some commuters up to 50 minutes of driving time. Opened back in 1956, it spans 23.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes to cross without traffic. It’s free to drive over when heading north, but the return trip requires a six-dollar toll. The bridges are made up of hundreds of spans, which are 56 to 84 feet in length. You’ll find 7