Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Public Hearing in Ashburn Tomorrow Night on Proposed Toll Road Price Increase

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has opened a public comment period about proposed toll rate increases along the Dulles Toll Road. The tolls support operation of the Toll Road, construction of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project and Dulles Toll Road improvements.

A hearing will be conducted in an open house format tomorrow, Thursday, September 6, from 5-8 p.m. in the Stone Bridge High School Cafeteria, located at 43100 Hay Road in Ashburn.
The hearing will include informational exhibits about the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, the cost and financing of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project and potential improvements that may be made to the Dulles Toll Road, and the cost of operating the Toll Road. Representatives from the Airports Authority will be present to discuss these items.

Under the toll rate proposal, the combined main plaza and ramp tolls, presently $2.25 for 2-axle vehicles, would increase according to this schedule:
  • $2.75 in 2013
  • $3.50 in 2014
  • $4.50 in 2015

For more information about the Dulles Rail Project and the Dulles Toll Road, visit www.mwaa.com.

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