New Toll Rates, New Projects for 2012
The Illinois Tollway announced $609 million in construction projects for 2012. They're being funded with a hefty increase in tolls for cars.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL—The Illinois Tollway will spend nearly $609 million in 2012 to repair and rebuild roadways, kicking off the agency's 15-year, $12 billion capital program. Toll increases to pay for the projects go into effect at midnight Jan. 1; tolls at most locations will go from 40 cents to 75 cents for cars with an I-Pass. According to a press release from the Tollway, the new 2012 projects will include: Tollway customers will see the first construction projects begin in early spring on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), with other projects starting at various times from spring through fall. To inform customers about the new toll rates, signage has been posted on all toll booths and automatic coin …
Jim McMahon
11:17 am on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Raise state income taxes to 5% (soon to match CA 9%), double tollway fee's, reward illegals with free health care....way to go Dems. African-American voters are Pat Quinn’s strongest supporters, I guess we can thank them for putting him in office. more ›