For the first time in 15 years, tolls on the Burlington-Bristol Bridge might be going up.
The Burlington County Bridge Commission, which operates the Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol bridges, is considering raising the tools for automobiles and other class 1 vehicles from $2 to $4 for cash customers and to $3 for EZ Pass customers.
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According to the bridge commission, the “new toll rate structure that will generate revenue to fund critical capital projects, thus ensuring that its historically significant bridges remain safe for the motoring public.”
The commission noted on their website that the proposed toll will help ” fund critical capital projects, thus ensuring that its historically significant bridges remain safe for the motoring public.” The Burlington-Bristol Bridge was opened in 1931 and many parts are reaching the end of their useful life and need to be replaced with modern parts and equipment, officials said.
The bridge commission says the Burlington-Bristol Bridge needs a $45 million deck replacement, mechanical upgrades, warning gates and a multi-million dollar paint job.
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Hearings on the proposed hike will be held August 11 and August 12 starting at 6 p.m. at the Commission’s Maintenance Building on 260 Reed Street, Burlington, New Jersey. Those who plan to make comments at the hearing, are asked to contact Director of Communications Liz Verna atlverna@bcbridges.org or by phone at 856-829-1900.
The last time tolls were raised was 2000. The fare went from $1 to $2.
