Tolls at Delaware Memorial Bridge to increase starting April 1

Delaware Memorial Bridge users will see an increase in cash tolls starting April 1 as part of the first phase of a two-phase toll structure plan announced by the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) this week.

The toll increase will affect all vehicle classes, with cash-paying customers facing an increase of at least $1.

The bridge is a dual-span suspension bridge crossing the Delaware River that carries Interstate 295 and U.S. Route 40 and is the link between Delaware and New Jersey.

The DRBA noted that E-ZPass rates for all classifications, including commuter and discount plans, will remain unchanged.

“The goal is to increase E-ZPass penetration among Delaware Memorial Bridge customers at or greater than 90%, with the second objective of setting toll rates sufficient to fund an aggressive capital improvement program for our crossing facilities in subsequent years,” said James Salmon, director of communications and marketing for DRBA.

The tolls at the bridge support improvements to the authority’s transportation infrastructure.

Neighboring toll agencies are expected to proceed with cashless tolling operations soon and the authority needs to be prepared for that eventuality, Salmon said.

Cashless tolling is planned at the bridge and is accounted for in the 2025 Capital Improvement Program, which can be found here.

The exact timing of this conversion is yet to be determined.

Bridge E-ZPass rates for all classifications – including discount plans – are not affected.

“This rate adjustment impacts cash paying customers only,” Salmon said. “We encourage our cash paying customers to sign up for E-ZPass to avoid any toll increase altogether.”

The second phase of the toll structure plan will be effective no earlier than January 1, 2027, and could affect all toll classifications, both cash and E-ZPass users.

Approximately 79% of bridge users will not see any change in their toll rates due to the unchanged E-ZPass rates, including those on discount plans.

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New toll rates

• Passenger vehicles with Delaware or New Jersey E-ZPass: $4.75 (no change)
• Passenger vehicles with E-ZPass from other states: $6 (up from $5)
• Passenger vehicles with a one-axle trailer (3 total axles): $9 (up from $7.50)
• Passenger vehicles with a two-axle trailer (4 total axles): $12 (up from $10)
• Passenger vehicles with a three-axle trailer (5 total axles): $15 (up from $12.50)
• Two-axle trucks: $14 (up from $12)
• Three-axle trucks or combinations: $24 (up from $21)
• Four-axle trucks or combinations: $32 (up from $28)
• Five-axle trucks or combinations: $40 (up from $35)
• Six-axle trucks or combinations: $48 (up from $42)