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Virginia Tolls

By Sondra Woodward

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Norfolk, VA – Roads are crumbling, congestion is increasing, and the state budget is shrinking.

Governor Bob McDonnell has requested permission from the federal government to toll I95 at the VA border to help pay for road repairs.

At a recent National Transportation Planning Board meeting, tolls on Interstates 95, 295, 395 and Route 66 were proposed.

Across the Commonwealth, tollbooths are being considered as a means of fixing and improving our roads.