US EditionIt Will Soon Cost More To Cross 8 Delaware River Toll Bridges
Toll increases will fund infrastructure and maintain credit ratings; nearly 87% of passenger vehicle transactions use E-ZPass, the commission said.
- On Monday, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission approved a new 2026 toll rate structure covering all eight toll bridges, with changes expected on or about January 1, 2026.
- Facing rising construction costs and bond-market pressures, the commission said hikes are needed to finance infrastructure projects, offset costs, and maintain favorable municipal bond market rates.
- For larger vehicles, per-axle charges will rise $2 to a $6.50 rate with E-ZPass and increase by $3 to an $8 rate for Toll‑by‑Plate, according to the commission.
- Drivers who don't use E-ZPass will see the highest increases as Joseph J. Resta said hikes fund 24/7 maintenance and more than five bridges coming up for rehabilitations.
- Holding a 37-day public comment period, the commission included three virtual hearings after the July 28 announcement and all toll points handle cashless all-electronic toll transactions, with materials on the commission website and YouTube channel.
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