New York and New Jersey Bridge and Tunnel Tolls Increase
The start of December brought with it higher toll rates for bridges and tunnels operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with cash tolls now running $85 for five-axle trucks.
by Staff
December 2, 2013
The George Washington Bridge is one of the bridges and tunnels affected by the rate hike. (Photo: John O'Connel via Wikimedia Commons)
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The George Washington Bridge is one of the bridges and tunnels affected by the rate hike. (Photo: John O'Connel via Wikimedia Commons)
The start of December brought with it higher toll rates for bridges and tunnels operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Tolls for a five-axle truck increased by $10, bringing it to $65 for E-ZPass users during off-peak hours. It increased to $70 for E-ZPass users during peak hours and to $57.50 for E-ZPass users for weekdays overnight.
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Cash tolls now run $85.
All rates apply to the Lincoln and Holland tunnels, the George Washington, Bayonne and Goethals bridges, and the Outerbridge Crossing.
Tolls along the routes are scheduled to increase again the first of December in 2014 and 2015.
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