The Port of Morgan City (Latitude: 29º41’28” North, Longitude: 91º12’00” West) is located on the Atchafalaya River which has its beginnings at the junction of Old River and the Red River in east-central Louisiana. Old River is a short connection between the head of the Atchafalaya and the Mississippi River. The Atchafalaya flows southward a distance of 135 miles and empties into the Atchafalaya Bay.
International Cargo can be received at the Port of Morgan City and prepared for overland shipment to U.S. markets. The Intracoastal Waterway System and the Inland rivers of the Upper Mississippi River Valley reach markets in 37 U.S. states.
Traffic between points in the southwest United States and the Upper Mississippi River Valley saves approximately 342 miles per round trip by using the Atchafalaya River rather than the alternate link of the Intracoastal via the Harvey Locks at New Orleans.
There are three bridges that connect Morgan City to Berwick over the Atchafalaya River. The bridges consist of two passenger vehicle bridges and one railroad bridge. The height limit for the E. J. “Lionel” Grizaffi Bridge, located on Hwy 90, is 73 feet. The height limit for the Long – Allen Bridge, located on Hwy 182, is 50 feet. The height limit for the Berwick Bay Bridge, which is the railway bridge, is 73 feet.
Driving Directions
From New Orleans:
Take I-10 West toward Baton Rouge. Merge onto I-310 via Exit 2220 toward Boutte/Houma. After 12 miles, merge onto US-90 West toward Houma. Take the LA-70 exit toward Brashear Avenue, then take the LA-182 ramp toward Berwick. Turn slight right onto LA-182 North. Turn left onto Federal Avenue, then take another left onto Railroad Avenue. After 0.1 miles, take a right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.
Estimated Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Estimated Distance: 87.30 miles
From Lafayette:
Take US-90 East for approximately 67 miles, then take the Federal Avenue exit. From the exit, turn left onto Freret Street, then right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.
Estimated Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Estimated Distance: 68.21 miles
From Baton Rouge:
Take I-10 west toward Lafayette, then merge onto LA-1 South via exit 153 toward Plaquemine. After approximately 22 miles, turn right onto LA-69 (Bowie Street) and continue to follow that road for 11.4 miles. Take a right onto LA-70 and drive for 27.4 miles, then take a left onto 9th Street (LA-70). Take the LA-182 ramp toward Berwick. Turn slight right onto LA-182 North. Turn left onto Federal Avenue, then take another left onto Railroad Avenue. After 0.1 miles, take a right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.
Estimated Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Estimated Distance: 66.56 miles
From Houston:
Take I-10 East, crossing into Louisiana. Take the US-167 exit (Exit 103A) toward Lafayette. Merge onto the NW Evangeline Thruway, which will become US-90 East. After approximately 60 miles, take the exit toward Federal Avenue. From the exit, turn left onto Freret Street, then right onto 4th Street, which will become Youngs Road. The Port of Morgan City office will be on your right at 800 Youngs Road.
Estimated Time: 4.0 hours 37 minutes
Estimated Distance: 285.01 miles
