5/18/09-Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a bill allowing the state to charge tolls on the state Route 520 floating bridge across Lake Washington in King County to pay for a replacement.
HB2211 authorizes tolls to be collected before construction of a $4.65 billion replacement bridge. The state Transportation Commission will decide how much to charge depending on the time of the day and congestion.
4/28/09-The Legislature approved a bill that would allow the state to charge tolls on the state Route 520 floating bridge across Lake Washington in King County to pay for a replacement. It now moves to the governor’s desk for her signature.
HB2211 would authorize tolls to be collected before construction of a $4.65 billion replacement bridge. The state Transportation Commission would decide how much to charge depending on the time of the day and congestion.
For bill status, call 360-786-7573. In Washington, call 800-562-6000.