Highway 2000 toll operators seeking toll increase
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Toll rates could be increased as early as Saturday, July 2 following a request made by Highway 2000.
The toll operators have asked the Ministry of Transport to approve increases ranging between 9.09 per cent and 26.67 per cent.
At the same time, the operators have offered to lessen the impact of the increase by proposing to offer a discount to motorists who use the Portmore and Spanish Town toll plazas after their 10th trip.
If the request is granted the toll rates will be increased as follows:
Portmore Toll Plaza
Class 1
Current rate: $290
Proposed new rate: $340
Class 2
Current rate: $470
Proposed new rate: $550
Class 3
Current rate: $870
Proposed new rate: $1,020
Spanish Town Toll Plaza
Class 1
Current rate: $210
Proposed new rate: $240
Class 2
Current rate: $320
Proposed new rate: $370
Class 3
Current rate: $590
Proposed new rate: $680
Vineyards Toll Plaza
Class 1
Current rate: $550
Proposed new rate: $600
Class 2
Current rate: $810
Proposed new rate: $900
Class 3
Current rate: $1,510
Proposed new rate: $1,800
May Pen Toll Plaza
Class 1
Current rate: $150
Proposed new rate: $190
Class 2
Current rate: $250
Proposed new rate: $300
Class 3
Current rate: $500
Proposed new rate: $570
See below the proposed toll discounts:
Portmore Toll Plaza
Class 1
Toll before discount: $340
Discount after 10th passage: $288
Class 2
Toll before discount: $550
Discount after 10th passage: $468
Spanish Town Toll Plaza
Class 1
Toll before discount: $240
Discount after 10th passage: $218
Class 2
Toll before discount: $370
Discount after 10th passage: $333
Of note is that no discounts were proposed for class 3 vehicles.
With the notice of the proposed increases being posted on June 24, members of the public have five days to provide feedback to the Transport Ministry.
However, the toll operators are guaranteed an increase each year that is in line with inflation.
Persons wanting to provide feedback may do so by contacting the Toll Authority via 876-929-5119 and 1-888-991-4692 or sending an email to tollauthority@mtw.gov.jm.
