Utah highway bosses consider doubling 1-15 express-lane tolls to thin congestion

Proposal comes as average speeds drop to 31 mph during afternoon peak drive time in Salt Lake County.<br>

(Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Transportation Commission is considering raising the tolls on freeway express lanes to reduce congestion there.

Utah highway bosses consider doubling 1-15 express-lane tolls to thin congestion

Proposal comes as average speeds drop to 31 mph during afternoon peak drive time in Salt Lake County.<br>

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