Tolls going up on 2 Burlington County bridges

PALMYRA (AP) — Tolls are going up on the Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol bridges for the first time in 15 years.

The Burlington County Bridge Commission approved the increase on Wednesday night, saying the money is needed to pay for $110 million in capital improvements.

The increase means tolls for cars, motorcycles and light trucks will go from $2 to $4 for cash customers, and from $2 to $3 for E-ZPass motorists.

Pickup trucks, buses and motor homes will be charged $6 cash, up from $4.50. Drivers of six-axle trucks would pay $9 more in cash.

The higher tolls are expected to take effect on Sept. 15.

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