In a bold move to address long-term transportation funding challenges, Indiana has passed legislation that positions it as the first state in the nation to authorize tolling on all of its interstate highways. Signed into law as Public Law 173 (formerly House Bill 1461) in May 2025, the legislation enables the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), with approval from the governor, to seek a federal waiver to implement toll lanes on any interstate route within the state. This marks a significant shift in highway funding strategy. Currently, the only tolled interstate in Indiana is the I-80/90 corridor, where commercial trucks are charged roughly 49 cents per vehicle-mile via the EZ-Pass system. Under the new law, tolling could expand to heavily used freight and passenger corridors such as Interstates 64, 65, 69, 70, 71, 80, and 90. Why Indiana Is Turning to Tolling The push for expanded tolling arises… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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