Illinois Tollway Approves Largest Toll Hike in State History
- On Wednesday, the Illinois Tollway Board unanimously approved a $26.5 billion capital spending plan that will raise passenger vehicle tolls by 45 cents per toll beginning January 1, 2027.
- The 'Driving Connections' program aims to alleviate traffic and rebuild aging infrastructure, marking the agency's first passenger toll rate hike in 15 years since 2012.
- Revenue projections indicate the plan generates an extra $1 billion annually, with future rates tied to the Consumer Price Index every two years starting in 2029.
- Critics, including the Illinois Policy Institute, challenged the decision, arguing residents already face a "heavy tax burden" and questioning automatic biennial rate increases.
- Investments through 2042 will include $6.6 billion for the Veterans Memorial Tollway and other systemwide upgrades, positioning the agency to address persistent regional congestion challenges.
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Driving To O'Hare Could Cost More With Illinois Tollway Rates Increasing Next Year
The toll hike — which includes future increases based on inflation — is part of a $26.5 billion, 15-year program to rebuild roads and bridges, improve interchanges and reduce congestion across northern Illinois.
Toll Hike Approved, Largest in History
(CHICAGO) — The Tollway board has approved the largest toll hike in state history. With a vote of 8-0, the Illinois Tollway Authority Board approved the rate hike that will kick in on January 1. Passenger vehicles will see a 45-cent per-toll increase. Commercial vehicles will face a 30-percent hike. Officials say the hike is necessary to fund a capital investment program that will direct $26.5 billion over 15 years for various projects and repai…
Illinois Tollway approves largest toll hike in state history
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved a $26.5 billion capital program called "Driving Connections" that will implement the largest toll rate hike in state history starting January 1, 2027.
Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike, says it's necessary to fund capital investment program
The Illinois Tollway Authority Board unanimously approved a significant toll rate increase, starting in January, in order to fund a $26.5 billion capital investment program.
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