Lake Pontchartrain Causeway ribbon cutting ceremonies on both ends; Ellis, Caillouet, Holtgreve, Erwin present; narratio

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the world's longest overwater bridge, was dedicated in Jefferson Parish. The ceremony was led by Frank B. Ellis, with a blessing by Auxiliary Bishop Louis Abel Caillouet. The bridge, completed four months early, connects Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes. John J. Holtgrieve reopened the south entrance, highlighting the travel time savings for motorists. Sheriff Andrew L. Irwin cut the ribbon in St. Tammany Parish. The causeway is expected to serve nearly 1.3 million vehicles in its first year.

Who was the master of ceremonies at the dedication of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway?

• John J. Holtgrieve

• Frank B. Ellis

• Andrew L. Irwin

• Louis Abel Caillouet

What role did The Most Reverend Louis Abel Caillouet play in the dedication ceremony?

• He cut the ribbon.

• He was the master of ceremonies.

• He blessed the bridge.

• He reopened the south entrance.

What is the estimated travel time saved for motorists using the causeway from the Crescent City?

• 20 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

Who reopened the south entrance of the toll bridge to traffic?

• Frank B. Ellis

• Louis Abel Caillouet

• Andrew L. Irwin

• John J. Holtgrieve

How many vehicles are expected to use the bridge in its first year?

• 2,000,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 1,300,000