Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Increase Takes Effect

Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Motorists who use the Pennsylvania Turnpike are now seeing higher tolls.
A 6 percent increase for cash and E-ZPass took effect Sunday.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says the increase, approved by commissioners last July, is needed to meet funding and capital-improvement obligations.
The commission also says it is legislatively mandated to offer $450 million in supplemental funding to PennDOT each year.
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