The George P. Coleman Bridge, a vital connection between York County and Gloucester, will soon be toll-free after more than two decades of toll collection, bringing financial relief to thousands of commuters. (Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Transportation)
The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge, a vital link between York County and Gloucester, will stop collecting tolls earlier than expected, beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday. In a move to ease the financial burden on local residents and commuters, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is expediting the elimination of tolls — originally set to be removed by Jan. 1, 2026 — by nearly five months.
This decision follows Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s 2025 budget amendment, which called for the cessation of toll collection, a proposal that was later adopted by the General Assembly. The bridge’s tolling, which currently generates nearly $6 million annually, has been a source of financial strain on commuters despite the fact that the bond debt for the bridge’s construction has already been fully paid off…