Confederation Bridge tolls going up in new year

The Confederation Bridge, connecting P.E.I. and New Brunswick, announced Monday morning that new tolls will go into effect Jan. 1.

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Some tolls are unchanged, and others are going up $0.25 or $0.50.

• Two-axle vehicle $46.00, up $0.50.
• Per additional axle $ 7.50, no change.
• Motorcycle $18.50, up $0.25.
• Pedestrian $4.25, no change.
• Cyclist $8.75, up $0.25.

The amount which tolls on the bridge can increase is determined by a contract with the federal government.