News 12 has learned that Long Island drivers heading to the city will soon pay more to cross bridges and tunnels because the MTA board approved a toll hike.

Starting in April, tolls will increase by 7% on major crossings, including the Queens Midtown Tunnel and Throgs Neck Bridge.

This means for E-ZPass users, tolls will climb 43 cents, to $6.55.

There's also a new surcharge for drivers who fail to properly mount or display their E-ZPass tags.