Two-way tolls are back on I-95 in Hampton, NH

[MichaelJ]

According to the radio this morning, this year's "1-way tolls" experiment is over.

 

[thetrailboss]

I thought that they were doing this only during the height of the summer tourist season?

 

[David Metsky]

NH is going to FASTPASS, hopefully by next year. I think Hampton is the first in line for the switch, eventually the Concord tolls will get it too. The same system that is used in MA and NY will work in NH.

-dave-

 

[Jim W]

Dave,
Could you educate me on the FASTPASS thing?
Is it something we pay for upfront? Or some type of credit card?
Will Hampton continue with the "experiment" next year regarding double charge on northbound and no charge on southbound?
Thanks, Professor Metsky.
Jim

 

[Greg]

Could you educate me on the FASTPASS thing?

Take a look here:

http://www.massturnpike.com/fastlane/

 

[skijay]

The Fast Lane / EZ Pass makes going to the Berkshires via I-91 / I-90 at exit 4 bearable, especially around the holiday season. Even though the tolls are free from exit 2 - 6, It is a big time saver.

I purchased one a while back and I had to pay a premium becuase I lived in CT. I do not know if that has changed. I think it was about $75 because I live in CT. To be able to use the Fast Lane pass at the Hampton toll would be a major timesaver on a summer Saturday going to York Beach, ME and back!

 

[David Metsky]

Here's the NH EZPASS page: http://webster.state.nh.us/dot/turnpikes/ezpass.htm

If the system is the same as elsewhere then you put X amount of money on your credit card, and when that is up they are authorized to charge a similar amount to your card.

-dave-