Politics & Government

Is There a Toll Hike Ahead?

The Daily Herald reports the Illinois tollway faces a $1 billion gap for highway maintenance needs and is looking at spending billions for new construction.

An advisory group commissioned by Gov. Pat Quinn recently released a report suggesting an increase in tolls may be needed to pay for future roadwork in the area, according to the Daily Herald.

There have been no formal talks on a toll increase.

At the same time, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority recently finished up its forums on its 10-year capital plan. There has been no formal vote on that plan, according to the Daily Herald

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The Illinois tollway faces a $1 billion gap for highway maintenance needs and is looking at spending billions for new construction. The Daily Herald reports some of those construction projects include: preserving or reconstructing the Tri-State, I-88, I-90 and I-355.

The last toll hike occurred in 2005 when the rates doubled for those paying cash, according to the article.

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