Lawmakers have passed a bill that authorizes early tolling as part of the 520 bridge replacement project. The timing and amount of the tolls has not been determined. The State Transportation Commission will set tolls, like it does for the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma.
Also, the bill does not select a design option, but creates a legislative work group that will report back with a financing plan to the 2010 legislature. The work group will be composed of elected officials, but it is required to consult with affected neighborhoods and communities during the process.