3/14/06-A bill has died that would have required the Virginia Department of Transportation to impose tolls on all vehicles crossing the North Carolina-Chesapeake line on U.S. 17.
Sponsored by Delegate John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, HB133 was awaiting approval in a conference committee when the session ended.
Tolls were sought to pay for widening Dominion Boulevard in Chesapeake, replacing the two-lane Steel Bridge on U.S. 17, and improving the interchange at the Oak Grove Connector.

2/13/06-The House approved a bill that would give the Commonwealth Transportation Board authority to impose tolls on all vehicles crossing the North Carolina-Chesapeake line on U.S. 17.
Sponsored by Delegate John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, HB133 would use tolls to pay for widening Dominion Boulevard in Chesapeake, replacing the two-lane Steel Bridge on U.S. 17, and improving the interchange at the Oak Grove Connector.
Chesapeake and the Virginia Department of Transportation are preparing a toll study to determine toll amounts. Cosgrove’s bill, however, mandates large trucks pay a minimum of $3.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate Transportation Committee for further consideration.
For bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.

2/6/06-A bill awaiting a final vote before the full House would give the Commonwealth Transportation Board authority to impose tolls on all vehicles crossing the North Carolina-Chesapeake line on U.S. 17.
Sponsored by Delegate John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, HB133 would use tolls to pay for widening Dominion Boulevard in Chesapeake, replacing the two-lane Steel Bridge on U.S. 17, and improving the interchange at the Oak Grove Connector.
Chesapeake and the Virginia Department of Transportation are preparing a toll study to determine toll amounts. Cosgrove’s bill, however, mandates large trucks pay a minimum of $3.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.