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Fort McHenry Tunnel I-95 All Electronic (Cashless) Tolling

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) began all-electronic tolling (AET) construction work in Fall 2021 at the Fort McHenry Tunnel (I-95) toll plaza. The project will implement permanent highway-speed AET at the Fort McHenry Tunnel toll plaza. With cashless toll collection, there’s no slowing or stopping to pay tolls. Instead, motorists pay tolls at highway speed via E-ZPass, Pay-By-Plate or Video Tolling. Benefits include increased safety, less engine idling and better fuel efficiency.

The FMT project will convert the toll plaza area into highway-speed lanes by removing toll booths and canopy and will be completed in stages.

FMT I-95 All Electronic (Cashless) Tolling – Construction

Winter 2021 – Summer 2022

  • Toll lanes 6-8 Northbound are closed.
  • Toll lanes 16-19 Southbound are closed.
  • Removal of toll booths, islands and canopy in toll plaza lanes 6-8 Northbound and 16-19 Southbound.
  • Construction of tolling gantry and ITS/Electrical equipment installation.
  • Installation and testing of tolling equipment.

Summer 2022 – Fall 2023

  • Activation of overhead tolling gantry, and highway-speed cashless tolling begins through former toll plaza lanes 6-8 Northbound and 16-19 Southbound.
  • Removal of toll booths, islands, and canopy in lanes 1-5 and 9-11 Northbound, and lanes 14-15 and 20-24 Southbound.
  • Milling and final pavement overlay.

NORTHBOUND I-95

Fort McHenry Tunnel Driver’s Update

Starting March 28, weather permitting, four highway speed lanes through the former toll plaza will be open for motorists traveling I-95 northbound at the Fort McHenry Tunnel.

  • All motorists must obey the posted speed limits for the lane of travel.
  • Commercial vehicles and motorists using Exit 56/Keith Avenue should stay right.
  • Tolling remains in effect.
  • Always properly mount your E-ZPass transponder and keep your account up to date to receive the lowest toll rate.
  • Northbound tolls will be collected via new overhead electronic toll gantry just after the tunnel bore. 
  • With gantry activation, toll feedback displays in former plaza are deactivated.
  • Stay alert and adhere to overhead lane-use signals.

Fort McHenry Tunnel Toll Plaza That Was Then

FMT AET Toll Plaza Demolition

Fort McHenry Tunnel I-95 AET Configuration at Former Toll Plaza Site

Rendering of FMT plaza.

Fort McHenry Tunnel AET Gantry Along I-95 Northbound and Southbound

Fort McHenry Tunnel AET Gantry Along I-95 Northbound and Southbound

Gantries rendering

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Oct 19

Public Event 10 19

6:30 PM

Point Breeze

Serious About Safety: CHART’s Role in Keeping Maryland Moving

This month’s Serious About Safety feature highlights the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) and the work its teams do every day to help keep Maryland’s roadways safe.

CHART Emergency Response Technicians respond to crashes, disabled vehicles, roadway hazards, and other incidents, often while working alongside fast-moving traffic. Their jobs come with risks, which is why it is important for drivers to slow down and give roadside responders the space they need to work safely.

Potomac

In this month’s video, Brian Knott, an Emergency Response Technician with CHART at the State Highway Administration, shares more about his role, the safety challenges CHART teams face, and what drivers can do to help protect roadside workers. The feature also highlights Maryland’s Move Over law. When approaching a stopped emergency, service, or maintenance vehicle with its warning lights activated, drivers are required to move over when it is safe to do so. If moving over is not possible, drivers must slow down and proceed with caution.

Watch Brian’s video below to learn more about CHART and the importance of the Move Over law.

Want to learn more about CHART operations? Hear additional insight from the CHART Field Training & Certification Manager and Division Chief of Regional Operations on the Serious About Safety Hub page.

Oct 24

BARCStober Fest

10:00 AM

Patterson Park
2601 E Baltimore St,
Baltimore, MD 21224

Bring your furry friend and stop by the DriveEzMD booth at BARCStober Fest for tail-wagging treats, family-friendly fun, and helpful info on making travel across Maryland a breeze.

Oct 24

Journey at CFG Bank Arena

6:00 PM

CFG Bank Arena
201 W Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Come say hi! Stop by the DriveEzMD Outreach table before or after the event to grab some fun giveaways, chat with our team, and learn how E-ZPass can help make your travels around Maryland easier and more convenient.