The UK bridge that's 'meant to be free' raking in eye-watering amount in tolls

The bridge collects over £200 million a year (Image: Getty) The M25 Dartford Crossing has emerged as the highest-earning toll in the UK, bringing in around £209 million—an increase from £202 million the previous year, according to a recent analysis. About £90 million of this revenue comes from drivers who pay via online accounts. Motorists are facing increasing financial pressure due to rising insurance , fuel, and repair costs.

Adding to this burden, the new data reveals that drivers in the UK are collectively spending over £360 million annually on tolls. Moneybarn Car Finance conducted the study, which examined total toll revenues and the costs of weekday tolls to determine which roads are the most profitable and expensive for drivers. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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