November 2, 2023

One year into construction of the critical LA 1 Elevated Highway from Golden Meadow to Leeville, the work by contractor James Construction is progressing significantly.

Current construction activity remains focused on the northernmost section of the elevated highway beginning with the on-ramp at the intersection of LA Highway 3235 in Golden Meadow to just south of the levee system (pictured above). Work continues on driving concrete pilings, pouring concrete caps, setting concrete girders and pouring concrete decks.

Pictured above is the 300-foot T-Wall built into the South Lafourche Levee System below the elevated highway as it crosses the levee in Golden Meadow, which strengthens flood protection along this section. The T-Wall sits at 21 feet above sea level, and the highway structure is built to clear 22 feet above sea level. When the South Lafourche Levee District determines it is necessary to raise the height of the larger levee system, this 300-foot levee section will already have the increased height and protection in place.

The elevated highway is being built using "end-on" construction supported by the trestle system pictured above. The trestle sits on temporary steel piles, allowing the contractor to build the highway underneath with cranes. The end-on method eliminates the need to dredge a construction canal along the side of the highway alignment, minimizing any impact to the wetlands.

The photo above was taken south of current construction activity looking north toward Golden Meadow, where the highway will extend eight miles to its connection with the elevated highway in Leeville. Completion of the entire Phase 2 of the LA 1 Improvement Project is projected in Summer 2027.

Construction Heading North from Leeville to Begin March 2024

Updated LA 1 Toll Rates Now in Effect

The LA DOTD has made changes to streamline the LA 1 toll system and make traveling on LA 1 more accessible and efficient. The improvements went into effect in October and require little to no action from drivers.

As depicted in the graphic above, the vehicle classification structure has been condensed from eight classes to three. Transaction fees will also be waived for current GeauxPass users, and although the Toll-by-Plate invoice and the GeauxPass website will look different in design, the convenience remains the same.

GeauxPass account holders can still easily access and manage accounts online anytime at geauxpass.com. Following the upgrades, GeauxPass accounts may require additional information upon first log in. 

Don’t have a GeauxPass? Currently, when drivers sign up for a GeauxPass, the tag fee will also be waived, so there’s never been a better time to get a GeauxPass. Register for yours at www.geauxpass.com with a valid driver’s license, license plate number, and a credit or debit card, or by printing out the application from the website and mailing it to GeauxPass, P.O. Box 786, Golden Meadow, LA 70357-0786. Your GeauxPass will be mailed to you.

Residents can also access general information and find answers to frequently asked questions on www.geauxpass.com or by reaching customer support and viewing traffic advisories from the DOTD 511 service. 

These improvements will make traveling on LA 1 more accessible and efficient.

Coalition's Henri Boulet Shares Project Update

with Chevron Leadership

LA 1 Coalition continues to update stakeholders on the project. On October 10, Executive Director Henri Boulet provided an enroute, on-bus tour of current construction activity for Chevron leaders as the group traveled for a visit of Port Fourchon and Chevron facilities there.

The LA 1 Coalition remains active to update you on

LA 1 Improvement Project construction and to facilitate

match payments pledged by our industry partners. 

THANK YOU TO OUR COALITION MEMBERS for your long-standing support that has brought the project to its fruition.

We look forward to celebrating a ribbon-cutting with you

and our community in 2027!