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New toll hikes in New Hampshire to take effect Jan. 1
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Key Points:
- New Hampshire lawmakers have overridden Governor Kelly Ayotte's veto to pass a transportation bill that raises toll rates starting in 2027 as part of a 10-year transportation plan.
- The legislation aims to increase funding for turnpike projects amid flat toll revenue and rising transportation costs, with supporters noting that higher tolls will shift more costs to out-of-state drivers.
- Governor Ayotte opposed the toll hike, calling it a tax increase on residents that could hurt affordability and tourism, but lawmakers believe the impact on tourism will be minimal.
- Starting January 1, 2027, the toll rate for passenger vehicles at the Hampton toll plaza will double from $2 to $4 for cash payers and those without a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account.
- Vehicles with a funded New Hampshire E-ZPass account will continue to pay the current discounted toll rate despite the increase.
