OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Starting in the new year, drivers will pay a little more to drive on Oklahoma turnpikes. Officials said a big part of this is to help fund the Access Oklahoma long-range plan. If you drive along Oklahoma's many turnpikes, expect prices to go up slightly beginning January 1, after the Turnpike Authority board passed a resolution unanimously on Tuesday. "The overall toll increase is 15%," said Joe Echelle, the OTA's Executiv…

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OTA approves increase in turnpike tolls

A toll increase will go into effect Jan. 1 on Oklahoma turnpikes, likely sticking around for years.

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OUTRAGEOUS commuters have voiced their shock at a head-aching toll increase that’s set to start in the new year. Oklahoma drivers moaned about shelling out more cash, but highway officials had a reason why they needed the money. GettyTulsa, Oklahoma, drivers are speaking out against toll increases that are coming on January 1[/caption]
GettyStarting next year, tolls in the Sooner State will jump up 15%[/caption]
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Drivers fume over 'expensive' Jan 1 law forcing them to pay 15% more in tolls

Oklahoma turnpike users will see an average 15% increase in tolls effective Jan. 1. The post Turnpike tolls to see average 15% increase Jan. 1 first appeared on The Journal Record.

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Turnpike tolls to see average 15% increase Jan. 1

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has voted to approve a plan that would increase toll rates on Oklahoma turnpikes beginning in 2025. Here's what we know.

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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Votes To Increase Toll Prices Beginning In 2025; Here's How It Would Impact You

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In The Know: Turnpike tolls to increase 15% in January | State housing agency faces $8 million shortfall | Oklahoma parole on rise - Oklahoma Policy Institute

A street sign marks the interchange of Interstate 40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike. (Photo by Kyle Phillips/For Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma turnpike users will see an average 15% increase in tolls effective Jan. 1. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday voted 6-0 to approve the hike to pay for a roadway extension and improvement project. The 15-year Advancing and Connecting Communities and Economies Safely, dubbed ACCESS, was annou…

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Oklahoma turnpike tolls to see average 15% increase Jan. 1 • Oklahoma Voice

House Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, released the following statement after the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority board voted unanimously to increase turnpike tolls by 15% starting in January 2025. Part of the resolution by the Turnpike Authority board includes a 6% inflation-based raise that could be implemented every other year if the board votes to approve it.  “A turnpike toll increase is something all Oklahomans should get a say on,” Menz said. “The …

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Menz Comments on 15% increase in Turnpike Tolls - Oklahoma Farm Report

WPBN: As part of a nationwide adjustment to the cost of utilizing the turnpike system, drivers will pay more tolls on Oklahoma turnpikes starting January 1. Since there are currently no plans to lower or modify the tolls, this rise is anticipated to stay in place for the foreseeable future, maybe for many years. The turnpikes in Oklahoma will cost 15% more to travel on on average. However, a number of variables, such as the kind of vehicle being…

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Changes Ahead: Tolls on Oklahoma Turnpikes to Go Up Starting January 1 - West Palm Beach News

The average increase is 3.27% on the Riccheri Highway, while Panamericana and West Access have an average increase of 3.8%. In the latter, the minimum peak hour rate starts at $900.

El incremento es de 3,27% promedio en la autopista Riccheri, mientras que Panamericana y Acceso Oeste presentan un aumento de 3,8% promedio. En estos últimos, la tarifa mínima en hora pico se inicia en $900.

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