Traffic & Transportation in Covington

Covington's transportation picture is genuinely car-dependent, connected to Greater New Orleans via the real, defining Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

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A real, car-dependent local commute

Covington is served by Interstate 12 and U.S. Highway 190, with no light-rail or streetcar service -- daily travel runs genuinely car-dependent.

The Causeway's real role for New Orleans commuters

Many Covington residents commuting into Greater New Orleans use the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway -- the world's longest continuous bridge over water -- a real, defining North Shore commuter route.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.