Rhode Island Truck Tolls Restarting

Rhode Island is reviving its long-delayed truck tolling program, picking Quarterhill to manage billing after years of legal setbacks. The state will slash tractor-trailer tolls by 25% following a court ruling that found the old system discriminatory. First approved a decade ago to fund bridge repairs, the program was shut down in 2022 amid legal disputes. Now, $19 million in upgrades are needed before tolls restart — Quarterhill’s proposed 13-month timeline aims to fast-track it. Officials assure no other projects will be delayed, as upgrades will be funded from existing reserves, with toll revenue expected to repay those costs once the system is live. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce382a3a66bad786