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McAllen commission raises international-bridge tolls to $4 starting March 1
Summary
The commission voted to raise regular tolls at both international bridges from $3.50 to $4.00, effective March 1, 2025; staff said the increase responds to large bridge projects and a need to address a revenue 'delta.'
The McAllen City Commission approved an increase in regular tolls at both international bridges from $3.50 to $4.00, effective March 1, 2025.
"Consideration to the regular tolls from $3.50 to $4 effective 03/01/2025," a bridge staff presenter told the commission and said the change followed review of large projects affecting the bridges. Staff said the approval had been presented to — and approved by — the Bridge Board on Feb. 10, 2025. The commission approved the toll increase by voice vote.
Why it matters: the toll-rise will affect cross-border commuters and commercial vehicle operators who use the city's international bridges. Staff said the increase is intended to help address a revenue difference tied to major bridge projects; the presentation did not state an estimated revenue increase or projected impact on traffic volumes.
Action details - Motion: Approve toll increase for regular tolls from $3.50 to $4.00, effective March 1, 2025. - Prior action: Bridge Board approved the staff recommendation on Feb. 10, 2025 (as stated by staff). - Vote: Approved by voice vote at the commission meeting.
The staff presentation did not quantify the percentage of project costs the increase is intended to cover, and no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript; staff noted the bridge-board recommendation and moved forward with the commission vote.
