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Blue Water Bridge says operations are self-funded; $1 toll hike planned to raise about $6 million
Summary
Blue Water Bridge administrator Amy Wynne told the Appropriation Subcommittee the bridge is self-funded by tolls, duty-free sales and leases; she described FY2024 revenue of roughly $22.0 million, $69.6 million in recent capital spending, and a planned $1 toll increase on Dec. 1, 2025 expected to generate about $6 million.
Amy Wynne, administrator of the Blue Water Bridge, told the Appropriation Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation that the bridge’s operations and capital program are financed from three sources — toll collections, a percentage of duty‑free store sales and lease payments — and do not rely on the state general fund.
“We are self funded,” Wynne said, adding that the bridge’s state-restricted fund supports 47 full-time positions and all bridge operations. Wynne said FY2024 gross revenue was about $21,976,000 and operating expenses were $7,133,983. Between Oct. 1, 2022 and Apr. 30,…
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