This bill proposes the addition of a new section, designated 1716A31, to the Code of West Virginia, specifically addressing the cessation of tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike. It stipulates that once all bonds related to parkway projects have been fully paid or sufficient funds have been set aside for their payment, and provided that the projects are in good condition as determined by the Commissioner of the state Division of Highways, the projects will be transferred to the state Division of Highways. Following this transfer, the maintenance of the projects will be conducted free of tolls.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that within 90 days of the final bond payment, the Parkways Authority or its successors must cease all toll collection on the West Virginia Turnpike and remove the associated toll facilities. This legislative change aims to ensure that once the financial obligations tied to the tolls are fulfilled, the public can benefit from the Turnpike without the burden of toll fees.

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