Polistina introduces bill to suspend tolls for drivers impacted by Route 40 closures

Press of Atlantic City

By Selena Vazquez

State Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, has introduced legislation to suspend tolls for motorists diverted to the Atlantic City Expressway when Route 40 is closed.

When the highway is closed due to flooding, motorists can’t get to and from Atlantic City and Pleasantville without paying a toll, according to the proposed legislation.

Currently the Pleasantville toll plaza is $1.40 cash, or 95 cents via E-ZPass’ frequent user program.

“This bill would provide financial relief for motorists who must use the Atlantic City Expressway when U.S. Route 40 is closed,” Polistina said. “By suspending toll collections east of the Garden State Parkway, motorists diverted by floods or closures can efficiently travel from Atlantic City to Pleasantville with ease and financial peace of mind.”

Polistina’s Assembly colleagues, Don Guardian and Claire Swift, both R-Atlantic, have also introduced the bill in that chamber.