TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) -- The Tiverton Town Council has scheduled a vote to consider joining Portsmouth's federal lawsuit that seeks to block the imposition of tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge.
The Newport Daily News reports Tuesday's vote follows a decision by the Bristol Town Council last week to join the suit.
Locals have argued that tolls would be an unfair burden on them, while state officials have said they are needed to help pay to maintain the bridge.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has approved a 75 cent toll for Rhode Islanders with an E-ZPass transponder. Non-residents with an E-ZPass will pay $3.75 per crossing. Those without transponders will have to pay $5.25.
The authority says it doesn't plan to start collecting the tolls until July 1.