Gov. Phil Murphy says that he will not let New York City’s congestion pricing plan go into effect without a fight.

“Since the inception of this plan, New York and Washington have not engaged New Jersey in any meaningful way,” Murphy wrote in a statement.

The MTA says it has cleared a final hurdle to begin implementing congestion pricing starting on Jan. 5, 2025.

MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Catherine Sheridan released a statement today saying:

"We are pleased to have received formal approval from the Federal Highway Administration for the phase-in feature of the Central Business District Tolling Program, and in compliance with federal law and regulations, New York State DOT, New York City DOT, TBTA, and the federal government have all signed the Value Pricing Pilot Program Agreement."

But despite Thursday’s decision, Murphy says New Jersey will do everything in its power to stop it.

“We stand resolutely against a tolling scheme that will unfairly burden our commuters,” Murphy wrote, adding, “We will continue to do everything we can to fight this unfair and unpopular plan in the courts.”

New York’s plan would charge drivers $9 when entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The previous price was $15 until New York Gov. Kathy Hochul changed it.

New Jersey officials say the plan will cause more traffic and pollution in New Jersey, as more drivers head to the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee to enter Manhattan to avoid the toll.