Travel News Weekly by Turnpikes.com for July 20, 2026
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Video date: July 20, 2026
In this video: Public response to a planned toll hike in Illinois is mixed so far; higher gas prices are again impacting travelers, and truckers, in particular. Florida's Turnpike closes again this week during the overnights, and so does Orlando's Beachline Expressway. Pennsylvania has decided against a pilot program to send text toll collection notices, and Richmond's AET rollout is not going quite as planned. Danny Pryor reports for Turnpikes.com.
Full description: There have been mixed responses at public meetings to a planned passenger car toll hike in Illinois, the first in over a decade. Public hearings continue through the end of this week. Elsewhere, Pennsylvania has decided against running a pilot program this fall that would have sent toll collection notices via text, saying public opposition and advancing state legislation influenced their decision. The rollout of all-electronic tolling in Richmond is not going as well as expected, with local media reporting billing errors. Florida's Turnpike will again close during the overnights this week, as will Orlando's Beachline Expressway. Finally, Canadian MPs are demanding more clarity on a revenue-sharing deal reached with the U.S. regarding the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to open July 27.
