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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Rise 4% This Weekend, Lowest Increase Since 2014

The increase funds Act 44 debt service under a tapering plan.

Overview

  • The 4% hike takes effect Sunday, Jan. 4, on the Turnpike mainline and the Northeast Extension.
  • The most common passenger-vehicle toll will be $1.94 with E‑ZPass and $3.88 via Toll By Plate.
  • This is the 18th straight annual increase and the smallest since 2014, according to the commission.
  • Officials project smaller annual increases ahead—3.5% in 2027 and 3% in 2028.
  • The system is shifting to open-road tolling, and nonpayment can trigger registration suspension and civil actions.