Mass. Turnpike Authority Okays Lifting Tolls West of 128

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he Massachusetts Turnpike Authority has authorized the removal of all tolls on the Massachusetts Turnpike west of Route 128, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

The proposal to eliminate the tolls was included in a report prepared by former Massachusetts finance secretary Eric Kriss, who said the move would reduce costs by balancing the loss of toll revenue with savings resulting from laying off more than 400 toll collectors, AP said.

The measure will be put to a final vote in November, AP reported.