New HampshireNew Hampshire sets turnpike tolls and adds road projects
New Hampshire adopts a 2027–2036 road plan, sets turnpike tolls starting in 2027, and transfers land rights for New Boston bridge work.
What it does
New Hampshire adopts its 2027–2036 transportation plan, which includes road projects in Albany, Manchester, Bow-Concord, and other towns.
Turnpike tolls vary by plaza and vehicle class. Funded New Hampshire E-Z Pass accounts have listed minimum rates, and the law repeals the discount on established tolls.
People with a funded New Hampshire E-Z Pass account can request a free transponder during a limited period.
The state transfers specified land rights to New Boston for the Gregg Mill Road Bridge rebuild. The town pays fair market value, though agreed replacement land may be used.
Argument forThe plan and toll revenue could support road work and safety improvements in communities across New Hampshire.
Argument againstThe listed tolls could raise travel costs for drivers, especially those paying cash or using an unfunded account.
More detail
The state adopts the 2027–2036 transportation plan and adds named projects. The plan includes projects in Albany, Manchester, Bow and Concord, and several other towns. The plan covers 2027 through 2036.
Turnpike tolls follow rates based on the plaza and vehicle class. Rates vary by toll plaza and vehicle class, which is based on vehicle type, height, number of axles, and dual tires. Cash payments and vehicles using an unfunded New Hampshire E-Z Pass account use the listed rates. Vehicles using a funded New Hampshire E-Z Pass account use the listed minimum rates. The law repeals the E-Z Pass discount on established tolls. The listed rates and repeal take effect January 1, 2027.
The transportation department issues a free New Hampshire E-Z Pass transponder when an eligible account holder asks for one. The offer covers people opening or already maintaining a funded New Hampshire E-Z Pass account. The person must open or maintain a funded New Hampshire E-Z Pass account and request the transponder. The department issues transponders at no cost for 210 days starting December 1, 2026.
The state transfers specified land rights to New Boston for rebuilding the Gregg Mill Road Bridge. The transfer covers permanent easements on two parcels and a temporary construction easement on one parcel. The town pays full fair market value. Replacement land may be accepted if all parties who own an interest agree. Additional transfers needed for the bridge work may be made under a signed agreement. The temporary construction easement ends one year after the project is complete.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 21Enacted in accordance with Article 44 PartII of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor. Chapter 343;I. sec 4 eff 12/1/26 II. Sec 3 & 5 eff 1/1/27 III. Rem eff 8/19/26Became Law
- Aug 19Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 2026 Become Law: RC 24Y-0N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15
- Vote recorded Veto Override. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded VETO MESSAGE - Roll Call Required. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 19Veto Overridden 08/19/2026: RC 292-25 by Required Two-Thirds Vote HJ 16 P. 4
- Jul 16Vetoed by Governor Kelly Ayotte Ayotte 07/10/2026Major
- Jul 1Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56To Governor
- Jun 30Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15Minor
- Jun 17Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2163e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 48
- Jun 17Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2163e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14Major
- May 21House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1935s (Rep. Milz): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 21
- May 14Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1935s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12Passed Senate
- May 14Sen. McConkey Floor Amendment # 2026-1935s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- May 14Committee Amendment # 2026-1763s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- May 7Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1763s, 05/14/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 18Minor
- May 7Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11
- Apr 30Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1763s, 05/07/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 17Minor
- Apr 15Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 15
- Mar 17Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7Minor
- Mar 12Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0863h: MA RC 338-13 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 56Passed House
- Vote recorded OTPA. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Adopt Floor Amendment. Result: fail.Lower
- Vote recorded Adopt Amendment. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 12FLAM # 2026-0866h (Rep. B. Boyd): AF RC 46-305 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 54
- Mar 12Amendment # 2026-0863h: AA RC 345-3 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 52
- Mar 3Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0863h 02/24/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC) HC 10 P. 71Minor
- Feb 17Executive Session: 02/24/2026 11:00 am GP 228
- Feb 11Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Jan 28Full Committee Work Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Jan 21Full Committee Work Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Jan 13Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- Jan 7Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 1 P. 38Introduced
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