In this file photo from June 28, 2012, Gwen Barber of Spanaway, a toll taker for Trans Core at the toll plaza on Hwy. 16 East in Gig Harbor Thursday elicits a smile from motorist even though they have to pay to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The Washington State Transportation Commission voted Monday in favor adding 25 cents to the toll to cross the bridge. (DEAN J. KOEPFLER/Staff photographer)

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9:48 AM - It’s official: Tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will increase 25 cents starting July 1, with another 25-cent toll increase set for July 1, 2014.

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