in florida where millions are anxiously watching the track of idalia, a dangerous form that is forecast to rapidly testify before slamming into the state. it is moving north and expected to gain strength in the warm waters of the gulf of mexico before making landfall on wednesday. storm surge and hurricane warnings are in effect along florida s gulf coast where highway tolls have been suspended, at least ten counties have issued evacuation orders. florida s governor says the state s 5500 national guard members have been activated and urging residents to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions. i would just caution floridians, pay attention to what is going on in your area. listen to your local emergency management officials. this is going to be a major hurricane. it is likely to continue strengthening all the way until impact. and it could have catastrophic storm surge in your area.
The government is planning a major revamp of the tolling policy that would shift from the present system of tolling based on fixed distance travelled on roads to one where it would be set based on actual time and distance covered on highways.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 Claims that highway users will be paying toll indefinitely following the restructuring of four companies with an extension of the concession period are untrue, according to the Ministry of Works (KKR). KKR in a statement today said concessionaires cannot arbitrarily add on.