RiverLink toll rates to increase starting July 1

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — It will soon cost more to cross the tolled Ohio River bridges to and from Indiana and Kentucky.

Starting Wednesday, July 1, RiverLink tolls will increase. The new tolls will range from $2.79 for passenger cars to $16.62 for trucks with five or more axles, depending on the type of vehicle and whether it has a transponder.

If you're driving a car without a transponder, it'll cost you $5.57 per crossing, up 11 cents from last year for cars.

Annual rates are determined by a bi-state resolution established in 2013, which adjusts rates annually by 2.5% "unless the rate of inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) is higher." RiverLink said the April 2026 CPI was 3.8%, which is the rate for this year's adjustment.

The money goes toward operating and maintaining the three bridges connecting Louisville to southern Indiana.

RiverLink said Friday drivers can expect to pay tolls until at least 2053.

"It is the way to go is to have that prepaid account and transponder. The savings is significant. It's half. It's half the price for a prepaid account in a passenger vehicle," RiverLink spokesperson Mindy Peterson said.

The toll increases come as RiverLink rolls out collections for unpaid accounts. Peterson said it could take several more months for everyone to get their notices by text, email and mail.

To pay a bill, sign up for an account or learn more about the tolls, click here.

You can see the new rates in the graphic below, provided by RiverLink.