Verrazano Bridge Toll 2027 — Current E-ZPass, Toll by Mail & Resident Rates

How much is the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge toll in 2026-2027? The rates below come from the MTA's 2026 toll schedule, effective January 4, 2026, and apply to crossings in both directions. The bridge has been under split tolling since December 2020, so you pay the same toll whether you travel Brooklyn → Staten Island or Staten Island → Brooklyn. For the latest confirmation, check the official MTA toll-by-vehicle table.

Quick answer for most drivers: a 2-axle passenger car costs $7.46 with a properly mounted NY E-ZPass, $9.79 with a plate-based (Mid-Tier) E-ZPass, and $12.03 if you pay Tolls by Mail. Eligible Staten Island residents enrolled in the MTA resident program pay as little as $2.75 per crossing.

🚗 Passenger Car Toll Rates (2026-2027)

These are the current MTA tolls for a 2-axle passenger car crossing the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, effective January 4, 2026. Rates are per direction under split tolling.

🏍️ Motorcycle Toll Rates

💳 How to Pay the Verrazano Toll

E-ZPass — The Lowest Rate

For regular users: Get a NY E-ZPass and mount the transponder correctly on your windshield so the MTA can read it in open-road tolling lanes. Learn how to sign up (you can also apply directly at e-zpassny.com).

Why it matters: A properly mounted NY tag gets the $7.46 base car rate. If your tag is missing or unreadable, the charge can move up to the $9.79 Mid-Tier rate — and if nothing is read at all, you are billed at the $12.03 Tolls by Mail rate. The gap between the best and worst option is $4.57 per crossing, or about $9 per round trip.

Tolls by Mail

For occasional users: If no E-ZPass is read, the toll is billed from your license plate at the $12.03 passenger-car rate. Payment instructions arrive by mail.

Payment options: Manage bills online at e-zpassny.com, by phone at 1-800-333-8655, or by mail.

Commercial Vehicles

Trucks and commercial vehicles pay higher rates that scale with axles. A 2-axle commercial vehicle with NY E-ZPass is $13.49 per crossing, with higher rates for 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-axle trucks. See the full toll page for the complete truck table, and check the MTA toll-by-vehicle table for vehicles with more than six axles.

🏠 Staten Island Resident Discount Program

Lowest available toll: Eligible Staten Island residents pay $2.75 per crossing through the MTA's rebate-backed Staten Island Resident (SIR) program — less than half the standard NY E-ZPass rate.

Eligibility & Requirements

• NY E-ZPass account in good standing with the transponder properly mounted.
• Personal vehicle registered to a Staten Island address.
• Successful enrollment in the MTA resident discount program.
• Commercial vehicles are not eligible for the resident program.

Apply: MTA Resident Discount Program

Recertification & Funding Rules

Recertify about every two years: The MTA reviews residency periodically and asks enrolled drivers to recertify to keep the discount active. Keep your registration and residency documents current so the discount is not interrupted.

If rebate funding is exhausted: The MTA says the rate reverts to $4.19 for enrolled residents until rebate funding returns. The $2.75 rate depends on ongoing rebate funding, so the $4.19 figure is the fallback if funding runs out.

❌ Carpool & HOV: No Separate Discount in 2026-2027

The former Staten Island resident carpool discount — the separate $1.70 carpool rate — ended in 2021. There is no separate 2026-2027 carpool toll program listed by the MTA. The bridge still has HOV access rules, but carrying extra passengers does not reduce the toll on this page's schedule. Do not plan a carpool crossing expecting a discounted rate.

🚦 Is the Bridge Open Today?

Current status: The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge normally operates 24/7, but the MTA can close lanes or restrict certain vehicles when conditions turn unsafe.

When restrictions happen

Special events: The NYC Marathon and the Five Boro Bike Tour can close or limit part of the bridge for several hours.

Severe weather: High winds can trigger restrictions for motorcycles, empty trailers, buses, and other high-profile vehicles.

Overnight work: Planned maintenance usually happens during lighter traffic periods, with lane closures rather than full shutdowns.

Check current conditions: MTA Bridges & Tunnels | live status page | call 511 for regional traffic updates

⏰ Best Times to Cross

Peak Traffic Hours to Avoid:

• Eastbound (to Staten Island): 7:00-9:00 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM

• Westbound (to Brooklyn): 6:30-8:30 AM, 5:00-7:30 PM

Best Times for Quick Crossing: Mid-morning (10 AM-2 PM), late evening (after 8 PM), weekends

🚧 Active Construction Projects Affecting the Bridge

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is undergoing two major MTA preservation projects. Both are scheduled for overnight and off-peak work to minimize impact on the ~220,000 daily crossings, but lane closures and reduced speeds are possible. Check live bridge status before you travel.

$249 Million Cable Dehumidification Project

The MTA approved a $249 million project to install advanced cable dehumidification systems on all four suspension cables. The goal is to reduce internal humidity below 40% to dramatically slow steel corrosion and extend the bridge's operational life. The project runs through 2029 and includes real-time acoustic monitoring so engineers can track cable condition proactively and schedule repairs before issues develop. Work is largely off-peak with minimal lane closures.

$145 Million Deck Reconstruction

A separate $145 million project is rebuilding the bridge deck — the concrete roadway surface that carries 12 lanes of traffic. Made of pre-assembled components hoisted into place, the double-deck design provides both capacity and rigidity against wind-induced movement. This reconstruction continues the preservation work that keeps the bridge safe as it approaches its 70th year of service (opened November 1964).

📅 Scheduled Closures & Annual Events

Two annual events regularly close or restrict the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. If you cross on those dates, plan a detour or use the Staten Island Ferry (free, foot passengers and bicycles only).

NYC Marathon — First Sunday in November

The TCS New York City Marathon uses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as its Start Line. On Sunday, November 1, 2026 (50,000+ runners), the bridge is closed to ALL vehicles from roughly 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM — the upper level closes from 11:00 PM the night before (Saturday, October 31) and the lower level closes at 6:30 AM race day. This is the only direct route between Staten Island and Brooklyn, so every crossing that day must detour via the Goethals Bridge or Outerbridge Crossing. Approximately 40 MTA bus routes are rerouted. See our full marathon closures & spectator guide for the hour-by-hour schedule, detours, and Start Line access.

Five Boro Bike Tour — Early May

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour, New York City's largest cycling event, restricts the bridge each spring (most recently early May). One direction is restricted for cyclists with temporary lane closures and a typically 2–4 hour disruption. Cyclists cross the bridge as part of the 40-mile route; drivers should expect delays and alternate routes during the closure window. Confirm the current year's date on the bridge status & closures page before planning a crossing in May.

📝 The 2018 Spelling Correction: Verrazzano (Two Z's)

A quick note for searchers and linkers: the bridge was originally named with a single "z" — Verrazano — after the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, who in 1524 became the first European to navigate New York Harbor and chart the waters where the bridge stands today. In 2018, New York State officially corrected the spelling to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (two z's) to match the explorer's name. The bridge is still frequently misspelled as "Verrazano" in older maps, signage, and web content — including this site's own history pages — so always use the corrected two-z spelling for current references. The bridge remains the longest suspension bridge in the United States at 13,700 feet total length, with towers rising 693 feet above the water.

📌 Official Sources

MTA tolls by vehicle: mta.info/fares-tolls/tolls/vehicle-types

MTA resident plans: mta.info/fares-tolls/tolls/resident-programs

E-ZPass NY: e-zpassny.com

Construction update: The bridge's cable dehumidification project continues through 2029 with overnight work and limited lane impacts.