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▸ July 7, 2025
Video date: July 07, 2025
In this video: The last toll increase for the start of July hit over the holiday weekend for commuters in the New Jersey and New York areas; meanwhile, Manhattan Congestion Tolling is touted as a major success after the first six months. Also, toll gantry construction hits a fresh pace on the PA Turnpike. Danny Pryor reports for Turnpikes.com.
Full description: A 22-percent toll hike just hit Tolls-By-Mail commuters who use the bridges or tunnels to get from New Jersey into New York City, and a new tolling tier has also been rolled out. New York's governor is touting the successes of Manhattan's congestion tolling, which has brought down traffic and pedestrian fatalities. Pennsylvania announced a series of new gantry 'monotube' installations happening in July, this as commissioners also voted to increase tolls in 2026 by about 4-percent. And, the Golden Gate Bridge IS open, not closed as some people thought had been reported. We'll tell you about that little snafu, as well.
