“Temporary” tolls that became permanent
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
East Rutherford NJ, If you’re driving the New Jersey Turnpike or Garden State Parkway on New Year’s Day 2026, your wallet is about to feel a familiar sting. On January 1, 2026, tolls are officially increasing by another 3%—the fifth consecutive hike under the state’s current “indexing” policy.
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