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DOTD implements “Pleasure Boat” toll discount on the LA 1 “Gateway to the Gulf” Expressway
Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:09:37 PM

Leeville, LA – In response to Senate Bill 492, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces a new “LA 1 Recreational Boat Discount” that is now available for GeauxPass customers who use the LA 1 Gateway to the Gulf Expressway/Tomey J. Doucet Bridge on LA 1 between Leeville and Port Fourchon/Grand Isle.

The Louisiana Legislature enacted Senate Bill No. 492/Act No. 361, informally known as the “Pleasure Boat Bill,” to include a discount for customers who tow their recreational boat over the “Class 2” size limit (a combined vehicle and trailer length of over 35 feet) on the bridge in Leeville. Instead of paying the higher “Class 3” rate ($21), this legislation reduces the toll for towing a boat trailer used for recreational purposes to the “Class 2” rate ($10.50), regardless of the trailer or boat size.

To take advantage of the new discount, customers will have to meet these requirements:
  • Be an established GeauxPass customer with an account in good standing, or a customer who is opening a new GeauxPass account;
  • Have a GeauxPass transponder/toll tag (available from GeauxPass when establishing an account);
  • Be using the towed boat for recreational/personal use only (not for business purposes).

How to Apply:
  • Contact GeauxPass and supply proof of boat registration, trailer registration, and vehicle license plate number. Contact GeauxPass by calling the Customer Service Center at 1-866-662-8987 or by visiting the Walk-In Customer Service Center located at 1821 S Alex Plaisance Blvd #3235, Golden Meadow, LA 70357.

Restrictions:
  • Discounts will be applied after documentation has been validated. Trips before validation are not included.
  • Does not apply to vessels engaged in commercial use or carrying passengers.
  • The discount is only valid on the Tomey J. Doucet Bridge (also known as LA 1 Gateway to the Gulf Expressway) in Leeville, LA (Lafourche Parish).

A list of all GeauxPass tolling discounts can be found by clicking the “tolling discounts” link on the GeauxPass website (GeauxPass.com).