Taking a Toll: Drivers Face Another Rate Increase

Taking a toll: Drivers face another rate increase

Demand at specific times means an update to the cost of driving on certain toll roads along the Atlantic Seaboard. Select toll road rates are set to increase, beginning June 29, to help maintain reliable and predictable travel times as demand continues to grow, local transportation officials said. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority announced on Tuesday, June 23, that it will implement toll rate changes for five segments of Interstate 485 Expr…

Driving Around Charlotte Is About to Get More Expensive as Toll Lane Fees Will Soon Increase

Commuting through south Charlotte is about to get more expensive as toll lane fees are about to increase on I-485. Beginning June 29, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority will raise tolls by up to 25 cents on five express lane segments during peak travel times. Since opening in late February, the I-485 Express Lanes have logged more than 750,000 trips. Transportation officials say the targeted rate changes will help preserve reliable travel tim…