2/5/04-Delegate Chris Saxman has introduced a bill that would prohibit the imposition of tolls on Interstate 81 if trucks are separated from other motor vehicles.
HB1345 also would limit a test project separating cars and trucks on I-81 to a test section of no more than 85 miles.
A Virginia Transportation Department advisory panel is evaluating proposals from two road-building consortiums to widen the 325-mile stretch of I-81 in Virginia. Both plans call for tolls to finance at least part of the construction.
Saxman, R-Staunton, said in a statement the state could address the highway’s safety problems without widening the entire corridor and without charging tolls.
The bill is part of a five-bill package introduced by Saxman. The package’s other bills are HB1344, HB1346-HB1348.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-800-892-6948.