Corzine: No Tolls on 440

by: Juan Melli

Sun Feb 10, 2008 at 05:57:09 PM EST

Gov. Jon Corzine told a Middlesex County audience today that he no longer expects tolls on Route 440 to be part of his financial restructuring plan.

"I don't think we will be moving forward with that aspect," he said, prompting applause from a crowd of about 500 people. [...]

His proposal includes a 35 cent toll on Route 440 in Middlesex. The idea to put tolls on Route 440 has been harshly criticized by state legislators from Middlesex County.

"I'm a practical guy. It's not happening. It's not worth a lot of conversation," Corzine said in response to a reporter's question.