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Bill targets Belle Chasse toll practices after high fees and limited local service
Summary
Rep. Breaux’s bill would require nearby customer service centers and curb some administrative fees after the Belle Chasse toll experiment generated heavy charges; committee approved amendments and reported the bill with further work pledged.
Representative Breaux told the House Transportation Committee that House Bill 8 96 aims to fix what he called a “mess” at the Belle Chasse toll facility after a public‑private partnership began tolling in 2019 and started charging customers in 2025.
Breaux said toll revenue billed over a four‑month window totaled about $5.1 million while administrative fees assessed during the same span amounted to nearly $6.8 million, prompting consumer outrage. “People…
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