It's happening again ... Motorists who use two south Orange County toll roads will pay more for the service starting July 2. The Transportation Corridor Agencies, which operate the San Joaquin Hills (73) and the Foothill/Eastern (241/261/133) toll roads, say they need to raise rates to help the roads meet debt obligations. The increases are part of proposed budgets for the roads.

In general, prices will go up a quarter at four ramps and one toll plaza. The most expensive toll, however, will hit drivers who use the entire 15-mile 73 during peak periods and pay cash. They will pay $5 instead of $4.75. TCA officials said the increases are required to help make bond payments and noted the increases had already been planned. Rate increases were approved Thursday June 14, 2007 as part of the TCA's overall $396.3 million 2008 fiscal year budget.

• To see a map of the Foothill-Eastern's new toll structure (increases are in gold) CLICK HERE

• To see a map of the San Joaquin's new toll structure (increases are in gold) CLICK HERE