The tolls in the International Bridges between Uruguay and Argentina They will have variations in their rates starting this Monday, within the framework of the approved update scheme. The prices in dollars They are maintained but the values are adapted to the current exchange rate.
As usual, at the beginning of the year the bridge rates General Artigas, that unites Paysandu and Colon; and Liberator, that unites Fray Bentos with Gualeguaychu, they experience adjustments. Starting next Monday, users of these international steps will see the modifications reflected, which will respond to the variation in the exchange rate.
What will the new values be?
The Administrative Commission of the Uruguay River (CARU) announced the new rates for the tolls of the International Bridges it manages.
With the new adaptation, the values in Uruguayan pesos They will be the following starting Monday, January 15:
- Motorcycles: 100 pesos
- Cars and trucks: 450 pesos
- Trucks, buses and mobile homes: 1,750 pesos
- Bus from 4 axles: 3,000 pesos
- Cargo transportation with 4 axles or more: 4,500 pesos
On the other hand, the organization recalled that those people who prove their residence address within a radius of 50 kilometers from the bridges can access the benefit of “Neighborhood User”which includes special discounts on toll rates:
- Cars and trucks: 200 pesos
- Trucks, buses and mobile homes: 700 pesos
- Bus from 4 axles: 1,200 pesos
A new toll system
The minister of Transportation and Public Works (MTOP), José Luis Faleroannounced that the first highway in Uruguay will have an innovative toll system called “Free Flow”, an arch that will allow electronic and automatic collection of the section in question.
The MTOP is advancing with the ambitious project to improve connectivity in the metropolitan area—among Montevideo and Cannelloni- and contribute to less congestion of the Interspa Route: the first highway in the country.
In this regard, Minister Falero spoke in dialogue with Channel 10, where he explained how the toll collection in the section in which the government works. “A bridge has to be built over the Pando stream and with a Free Flow, which is an arch that is placed on the bridge, you pay the same toll electronically as if you were passing through the Pando toll,” explained the leader.
This toll payment system does not have Physical barriers, which means that vehicles do not have to stop or slow down to pass through it and pay the corresponding fee — which will also contribute to better circulation on the highway. Its operation is similar to the tag of the electronic toll, while a sensor reads the vehicle registration number when passing under the device, which is shaped like an arch.
Source: Ambito
