Drivers will be forced to pay $72 to use certain roads as new fee takes effect under January 1 law
On the first day of 2025, a new rule will require drivers to pay $72 in order to utilize specific roadways.
Rates for toll highways on the Ohio Turnpike will go up in the upcoming year.
E-ZPass users with passenger cars will see their toll prices on the Ohio Turnpike increase from 6.5 to 7.1 cents per mile, according to a report by Spectrum News 1.
Additionally, users of credit or cash will pay 10.4 cents per mile instead of 9.6.
Class 5 E-ZPass users will pay an additional 22 cents per mile for commercial vehicles, while those who pay with cash or a credit card will pay an additional 27.6 cents per mile.
This implies that starting next year, E-ZPass passenger cars will pay $18.50 for a 241-mile westbound travel instead of $1.50.
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Passenger cars using cash or credit cards will now pay $27, a $1.75 increase.
E-ZPass users will pay $57.50, up $4.25, for commercial vehicles, while those who pay with cash or a credit card will pay a whopping $72.25, up $5.25.
Additionally, full eastbound trips are impacted; passenger cars using E-ZPass will pay $15.50, while those using cash or credit cards will pay $22.75.
Commercial vehicle drivers, meanwhile, will once again bear the brunt of the increases; those using E-ZPass will pay $48.50, up $3.50, while those who pay with cash or credit cards will pay $61, up $4.50.
The Ohio Turnpike Commission emphasized that its toll rates are still among the lowest in the nation, despite the fact that prices may have increased.
When compared to those who use cash or credit cards, E-ZPass users often save over 33%.
Although Virginia’s Elizabeth River Crossing tolls are expected to increase to about $20 starting next year, there is a way for vehicles to avoid paying the full amount.
About 100,000 cars use the route every day, and it brings in millions of dollars annually.
Bosses, however, are increasing rates in spite of this in order to deal with the nation’s recent surge in inflation.
The increases were negotiated as part of the operator’s agreement with the state Department of Transportation, according to officials.
When the adjustments take effect on January 1, they will impact both the Midtown and Downtown tunnels.
The tunnels connect the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk, and drivers are divided into two groups according to the size of their cars.
There are thus two methods of payment for each of these groups, and the toll prices differ for each.
Drivers can “pay by plate” either utilizing an EZ Pass, which can be obtained for $35, or by having their license plate read by smart cameras at toll booths.
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Additionally, the costs for peak and off-peak hours varies.
All other times are regarded as off-peak. Peak hours are from 5.30 am to 9 am and from 2.30 pm to 7 pm.
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