Ohio Turnpike tolls to increase

Staff report

BEREA

Travelers driving on the Ohio Turnpike will need to make sure they have the correct change during the holiday travel season.

The Ohio Turnpike Commission announced Tuesday that toll rates will increase beginning Jan. 1.

Under the new rates, the cost to travel the entire 241-mile turnpike, from Indiana to Pennsylvania, will be $16.50 for two-axle passenger vehicles, up from $15.

That cost will be $11.25 with an E-ZPass, up from $10.25.

Those with shorter commutes, such as from Akron to Strongsville, won’t see an increase in rates.

Others may see a slight increase. For example, a commuter who enters the westbound turnpike from state Route 7 (Market Street) and who exits at Hallock-Young Road in Lordstown will see a 25-cent jump, from 75 cents to $1.

With an E-ZPass, a commuter taking the same route will see no increase.

View 2012 rates online at www.ohioturnpike.org.

New toll rates replace the rates in place since Oct. 1, 2009.