VDOT, Elizabeth River Crossings to erase $36M in toll debt

VDOT to pay off $36M in toll debt for drivers of Midtown and Downtown tunnels

CORRECTION: Hampton, Newport News and Franklin are no longer included cities in the Virginia Department of Transportation's Toll Relief Program after being amended out of the state's budget by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- More than $36 million in toll debt will be forgiven as part of the state's larger toll relief plan for the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels. Speaker of the House of Delegates Don Scott (D-Portsmouth), and State Se…

VDOT, Elizabeth River Crossings to erase $36M in toll debt

More toll relief is coming for Hampton Roads commuters, as Virginia leaders announced Wednesday morning that the Virginia Department of Transportation and Elizabeth River Crossings plans to erase $36 million in toll debt dating back to 2014.Letters and emails will soon be sent by those impacted that is, anyone with toll debts or fines between 2014 and the end of 2023 for the Downtown and Midtown tunnels, Virginia House Leader Don Scott and State…