### Question
How is the "new toll highway, bridge, or tunnel" defined?


### Answer
The term **new toll highway, bridge, or tunnel** is defined in *23 U.S.C. § 129* as follows -

> initial construction of a highway, bridge, or tunnel on a new location at any time before it is open to traffic and shall not include any improvements to a toll highway, bridge, or tunnel after it is open to traffic.

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 129*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

