Ohio Turnpike Tolls to Rise in January

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olls on the Ohio Turnpike will increase starting Jan. 1, though not to levels as high as those in 2004, American Trucking Associations said.

The rate will increase to $33.50 for five-axle big rigs, from the current $31, ATA and the Ohio Trucking Association said, citing a Monday decision by the Ohio Turnpike Commission.

The toll rate was lowered to $31 from the $42.45 rate of 2004 as part of an attempt to attract more traffic to the Turnpike, ATA said.

The commission also voted to adopt E-ZPass for drivers on the highway, and drivers should expect the automated toll collection system to be available in about two years, ATA and OTA said.