However, Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt, argued that Virginia has a legal obligation to uphold its contracts with private toll operators — and that toll users, not taxpayers, should foot the bill.

Walt Whitman Bridge, connecting Philadelphia to Gloucester City, New Jersey, on I-76 between I-95 in Philadelphia and I-676 in New Jersey. The DRPA initially was considering a higher toll of $6.50 ...