Are Illinois tolls free right now 2021?
Are Illinois tolls free right now 2021?
Published February 25, 2021 • Updated on February 25, 2021 at 11:55 pm. While initially intended to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, cashless tolling will remain in place throughout the Illinois Tollway system on a permanent basis, the agency announced Thursday.
Are Chicago cash tolls open?
CHICAGO – The days of paying cash on the Illinois Tollway are gone forever. The tollway announced Thursday it is permanently eliminating cash toll collections and will accept only I-Pass, E-ZPass or online payments. Customers unable to pay online can pay by check or money order.
Do you have to pay tolls in Illinois right now?
Drivers on the Illinois Tollway system are required to pay unpaid tolls online. Customers who do not have I-PASS are required to pay their missed tolls online within 14 days.
Why are Illinois toll booths closed?
The Illinois Tollway said Thursday it is permanently eliminating cash toll collections almost a year after it took away the option because of the coronavirus pandemic. Since mid-March, the Tollway has suspended all cash toll payments to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Can I drive through Illinois tolls and pay later?
The Illinois Tollway’s Pay By Plate feature allows you to enter your license plate and payment information up to 14 days after travel to capture your tolls and allow you to avoid fines and fees.
How do I pay for Chicago tolls?
Currently, the methods of payment accepted at the Chicago Skyway Toll Plaza are cash, major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, etc.), and E-ZPass/I-PASS toll transponders.
How do I pay tolls on Covid in Illinois?
Moving forward, Illinois Tollway drivers will continue to have the option to pay tolls with I-PASS, E-ZPass or pay online with the Tollway’s Pay By Plate service. Using Pay By Plate, customers simply enter their license plate, payment method and dates of travel, and the Pay By Plate system takes care of the rest.
Are Illinois Tollway cash lanes open?
At the pilot locations, open road tolling lanes will be operational 24/7, however, all toll booths will be unattended between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The far right cash lane will remain open to allow drivers to pick up a toll payment form.
Who owns the Chicago tollway?
The Chicago Skyway, which is owned by the City of Chicago but on a 99-year lease to the Skyway Concession Company, is the only toll road in Illinois that is not operated by ISTHA. ISTHA also operates tolling for the Longmeadow Parkway toll bridge that is maintained by Kane County, Illinois.
How much money does Chicago make on tolls?
In 2019, toll revenues were $1.4 billion. Toll revenues increased by $39.7 million, or 3.0 percent, over 2018. I-PASS is the Tollway’s trademark name for its electronic toll collection (ETC) system.
What happens if you don’t pay Illinois tolls within 14 days?
When you miss a toll on the Illinois Tollway, you are expected to pay the toll online, within 14 days of travel. Failure to pay tolls can result in fines, fees and possible suspension of your license plate and/or your driver’s license.