Toll roads start rate increase New Year’s Day

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Starting New Year’s Day toll prices on going up on some Central Texas toll roads. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is increasing the rates on 183A, 290, and 71 by one to 3 cents at each toll plaza. For example, those driving the length of the 290 East toll will pay an additional 5 cents since drivers have to go through three toll plazas. CTRMA cites the reason for the increase is inflation.
“Each year we adjust the rate to keep up with consumer pric