Governor Nathan Deal has announced plans to remove the tolls you have to pay on Georgia 400 by the end of 2013.
In a press release from his office, Gov. Deal said: “Ga. 400 commuters have paid more than their fair share already, and this is the earliest we can bring it down without paying a penalty for early repayment of the bonds,” Deal said. “When the Ga. 400 toll went up, the state of Georgia promised commuters that it wasn’t forever. If we don’t keep that promise, we lose the faith of the people. We face many challenges when it comes to paying for new capacity, particularly in the Atlanta region. There are no easy answers, no secret pots of money, but it is imperative that governments build the trust of their people. As your governor, I will keep the promises I make to you.”
The governor’s proposal requires approval of the State Road and Tollway Authority.