Authority: IC 8-15-2

Affected: IC 8-15-2; IC 8-15.5-7

Sec. 2. (a) The maximum toll levels are listed from time to time at https://www.in.gov/ifa/2974.htm.

(b) On each tolling measurement date beginning June 30, 2026, toll levels may be increased by the subsequent applicable percentage toll increase without further action by the authority. For purposes of this determination, "subsequent applicable percentage toll increase" means the greater of:

(1) two percent (2%); or

(2) the percentage increase of the index or per capita nominal GDP;

measured from January 1 to December 31 for the calendar year immediately preceding the tolling measurement date. An adjustment under this subsection is made to the toll levels calculated without applying any of the rounding described in subsection (d)(3) that may have occurred before the relevant date of the adjustment.

(c) For purposes of this rule, the following classifications apply:

(1) Class 2. A vehicle with two (2) axles, including motorcycles.

(2) Class 3. A vehicle or combination with three (3) axles.

(3) Class 4. A vehicle or combination with four (4) axles.

(4) Class 5. A vehicle or combination with five (5) axles.

(5) Class 6. A vehicle or combination with six (6) axles.

(6) Class 7. A vehicle or combination with at least seven (7) axles.

(d) The maximum toll levels are applied as follows:

(1) The toll levels determined under this section represent the maximum toll levels the concessionaire is authorized to charge. The concessionaire is authorized to charge toll levels that are less than the applicable maximum toll levels at its discretion, including providing for lower toll levels at determined times during the day, or for commuters, trucking companies, or other frequent users of the toll road. In addition, any time after June 30, 2010, if:

(A) the aggregate charge for a through trip does not exceed the applicable maximum level;

(B) the charge for a non-through trip is not less than the maximum toll levels set forth in subdivision (2) beginning June 29, 2010; and

(C) an increase in the toll level charged by the concessionaire on the toll road is allocated to each segment of the toll road so that the highest per mile increase does not exceed three (3) times the lowest per mile increase;

the concessionaire, at its discretion, is allowed to set the maximum toll level for any segment of the toll road to the level it determines.

(2) The maximum toll levels beginning June 29, 2010, are as follows:

(A) Barrier system:

(Tolls will be charged as indicated in clause (B) only upon entry and exit.)

(B) Ticket system:

Class 2 (Two Axle Vehicles and Motorcycles)

Through Trip Toll Rate: $8

Class 3 (Three Axle Vehicles or Combination)

Through Trip Toll Rate: $11.75

Class 4 (Four Axle Vehicles or Combination)

Through Trip Toll Rate: $24.50

Class 5 (Five Axle Vehicles or Combination)

Through Trip Toll Rate: $32

Class 6 (Six Axle Vehicles or Combination)

Through Trip Toll Rate: $37.50

Class 7 (Seven Axle Vehicles or Combination)

Through Trip Toll Rate: $69.75

(3) Except for the toll levels determined under this section, the actual tolls charged by the concessionaire will be rounded to:

(A) the nearest cent ($0.01) if the toll is collected using an electronic tolling system; and

(B) the nearest ten cents ($0.10) if the toll is not collected using an electronic tolling system.

(4) The maximum toll for any journey will be calculated as the sum of the tolls for each segment of the toll road included in the journey, subject to the following:

(A) Tolls at Westpoint (MP 1) and at ramp plazas to and from the east at Calumet Avenue (MP 5) and Cline Avenue (MP 10) will be computed assuming the trips were to and from Portage (MP 24).

(B) Tolls at ramp plazas to and from the west at I-65 Gary East (MP 17), I-94/Lake Station (MP 21), and Willow Creek (MP 23) will be computed assuming the trips were to and from Buchanan Street (MP 13).

(e) The following table shows the mileage that is used when determining maximum or minimum toll levels for any segment of the toll road, but if the location of any of the toll plazas is changed or a new toll plaza is added, the segment lengths will be adjusted to reflect the change in a way consistent with the methodology used in preparing the table:

(f) The only charges the concessionaire may impose on toll road users are the tolls authorized under this section. For avoidance of doubt and in confirmation and furtherance of the foregoing, beginning on the closing date, the concessionaire may not charge administration fees related to using the toll road nor impose interest rates on unpaid tolls or fees related to using the toll road.

(Indiana Finance Authority; 135 IAC 2.5-2-2; filed Sep 9, 2025, 1:49 p.m.: 20251008-IR-135250325FRA)