The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge’s iconic crossed pistols, designed in 1952, honor Louisiana’s pirate past and Jean Lafitte’s legend. With 5,286 pairs cast by the John Lester Boone Foundry, these iron relics have faced theft and time but remain symbols of a proud, storied heritage.
The toll is a necessary evil if Louisiana drivers want to build a new one. A trucking association is not happy about paying what they call a double tax.