Criteria To Be Built Successfully As Toll Road
Since there are non-toll alternative routes available, certain criteria were considered before determining that the road could be successfully built and financed through tolls.
- The relatively short road had high construction costs due principally to the requirement for a high-level bridge across the James River.
- Of local motorists, the principal beneficiaries are businesses and residents of Chesterfield County, although very little of the roadway is actually located within that county. Thus, agreement among the regional local governments to spend limited resources on a costly roadway which primarily benefits only a single jurisdiction was problematic.
- The new road saves considerable time and mileage for many users, allowing a cost/benefit decision by users to make use of the new road and payment of tolls more likely.
- Planned better access to the Richmond International Airport via an additional exit will increase usage in the future.
- The newer toll collection technology reduced operating costs and enhanced the time saving aspect for users.
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