Starting this fall, the cost for most drivers crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge will likely double, with Maryland officials considering their first toll increase since 1983.
But Delaware tourism leaders aren't too concerned that the steeper rates will crimp travelers' plans.
The tolls paid by travelers heading east, onto the Delmarva Peninsula, would rise from $2.50 now to $5 this fall, and jump again to $8 by 2013.
Drivers heading west, back into mainland Maryland, don't pay to cross the two-span, 4.3-mile-long bridge.
The Bay Bridge, one of only three ways for out-of-state visitors to get to the Delaware resorts, is the primary route for tourists from Washington, D.C., and the western shore of Maryland.
the toll $$ is for the bridge.
ReplyDeleteNow we have to pay tolls to then also pay for the all the Newports and Colt 45 being consumed during the middle of the day in SBY by the people who use, abuse and refuse to work.
Bridge?
ReplyDeleteDelaware has increased (DOUBLED) the tolls on Route 1 but on WEEKENDS ONLY. They make the weekend beach traffic pay more, while leaving the rates the same for regular commuters and business traffic during the week.
ReplyDeleteDo you think this would be a better solution for MD to consider implementing on the Lane Memorial Bridge? Let the vacationers pay?
They already pay a hotel tax for the privilege of staying here!
What is the difference?
Somebody has to pay for the free health care for illegals?!?!?!???!?!?
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