(Indianapolis, IN) - The possibility of interstates in Indiana becoming toll roads remains alive.

 

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation approved the measure Tuesday.  The bill, which originated in the House, advances to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further review.

 

The proposal would allow the governor to seek federal approval to charge a toll on any interstate highway in the state.

 

According to the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency, tolling all of the interstates in Indiana could generate more than $4 billion for road and bridge projects in the first five years.

 

The measure was offered by republican State Representative Jim Pressel of Rolling Prairie.