January 29, 2012
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Mid-Hudson bridge crossings get more expensive
MID-HUDSON – Tolls on the five bridges operated by the New York
State Bridge Authority go up on Monday morning, the first toll hikes on
the system in a dozen years.
The cost of crossing the Rip Van Winkle, Kingston-Rhinecliff, Mid-Hudson,
Newburgh-Beacon and Bear Mountain bridges will rise from $1 to $1.25 for
E-ZPass customers and to $1.50 for cash customers. Commercial vehicle
rates will also increase.
The increased revenue will offset rising operating costs as well as fund
upgrades and maintenance work on the bridges.
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