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<h1 style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Delaware Turnpike I-95 John F Kennedy Memorial Highway</h1>

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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Name:</strong> John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (Delaware Turnpike)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Route:</strong> Interstate 95<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Length:</strong> 23.43 miles (15.1 miles tolled section)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Connects:</strong> Maryland state line (Newark) ↔ Pennsylvania state line (Claymont)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Opened:</strong> November 15, 1963<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Plaza:</strong> Newark (single location)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, but only at the single Newark toll plaza near the Maryland state line. Unlike other Delaware toll roads, the Delaware Turnpike collects tolls in both directions at this one location, making it unavoidable for I-95 through traffic.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> This is the only toll plaza on I-95 between Baltimore and Philadelphia, making it a critical chokepoint for East Coast traffic. The toll increased to $5.00 in 2025 - the first increase in over a decade.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Delaware implemented a 25% toll increase as part of statewide revenue enhancement, generating an expected $22 million annually. The plaza features modern high-speed E-ZPass lanes rebuilt in 2011.</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Delaware Turnpike uses a single mainline toll plaza with flat-rate pricing for all vehicle classes traveling in either direction on I-95.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates at Newark Plaza (2025)</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Class</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Description</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Current Rate</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Previous Rate</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 1 (Passenger Cars)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cars, SUVs, pickups, motorcycles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;"><strong>$5.00</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Class 2 (Two-Axle Trucks)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Trucks with dual rear wheels</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>$10.00</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$8.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 3 (Three-Axle Trucks)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Three-axle commercial vehicles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;"><strong>$15.00</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$12.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Class 4 (Four-Axle Trucks)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Four-axle commercial vehicles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>$20.00</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$16.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Class 5 (Five+ Axle Trucks)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Five or more axle vehicles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;"><strong>$25.00</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$20.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Oversize/Overweight Vehicles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Permitted oversize vehicles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>$11.00</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Special permit fee</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Newark Toll Plaza Location</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Address:</strong> 1200 Whitaker Road, Newark, DE 19702</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Mile Marker:</strong> 1.4 (near Maryland state line)</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Phone:</strong> (302) 366-7299</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Features:</strong> Staffed cash lanes, high-speed E-ZPass lanes (both directions)</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Delaware Turnpike accepts both electronic and cash payments at the Newark toll plaza, with E-ZPass providing the fastest passage through high-speed lanes.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. E-ZPass Electronic Payment:</strong></p>
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<li>High-speed lanes available in both directions</li>
<li>No need to stop - maintain highway speed</li>
<li>Compatible with all E-ZPass from 17 states</li>
<li>Automatic account deduction</li>
<li>Same toll rate regardless of E-ZPass state</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Cash Payment:</strong></p>
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<li>Staffed toll lanes available 24/7</li>
<li>Exact change appreciated but not required</li>
<li>Credit cards accepted at staffed booths</li>
<li>Same rate as E-ZPass (no premium)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Video Tolling (Pay by Plate):</strong></p>
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<li>Available for vehicles without E-ZPass</li>
<li>License plate captured by cameras</li>
<li>Invoice mailed to registered owner</li>
<li>Same toll rate as cash/E-ZPass</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for your specific vehicle traveling the Delaware Turnpike, use TollGuru's Delaware Turnpike calculator</p>

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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-delaware Delaware Turnpike I-95 Toll Calculator]
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Toll Increase:</strong></p>
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<li>Passenger cars: $4.00 → $5.00 (25% increase)</li>
<li>Commercial vehicles: Proportional increases across all classes</li>
<li>First toll increase since 2007 (18-year gap)</li>
<li>Projected revenue increase: $22 million annually</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Revenue Justification:</strong></p>
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<li>Funding statewide transportation infrastructure</li>
<li>Compensating for declining motor fuel tax revenue</li>
<li>Supporting I-95 corridor improvements</li>
<li>Addressing construction cost inflation (20-50% increases)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>Toll plaza reconstructed in 2011 ($32.6 million project)</li>
<li>High-speed E-ZPass lanes added</li>
<li>Enhanced traffic management systems</li>
<li>Underground tunnel system for toll collector safety</li>
</ul>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Major Interchanges (South to North)</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 0.0:</strong> Maryland State Line (continues as JFK Memorial Highway)</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 1.4:</strong> Newark Toll Plaza</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Exit 1:</strong> DE 896 (Newark, University of Delaware, Glasgow)</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 3.5:</strong> Christina River crossing</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Mile 5-7:</strong> Biden Welcome Center (service plaza)</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Exit 3:</strong> DE 273 (Newark, Fair Hill)</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Exit 4A/4B:</strong> DE 1/DE 7 (major interchange to Route 1, Christiana Mall)</p>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Exit 5:</strong> DE 141 (Newport, New Castle Airport)</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Northern Section (Toll-Free)</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">From Newport to the Pennsylvania state line, I-95 becomes the Wilmington Expressway (toll-free) with connections to:</p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>I-295 South (to Delaware Memorial Bridge)</li>
<li>I-495 (Wilmington bypass)</li>
<li>Downtown Wilmington</li>
<li>US Route 13 north to Pennsylvania</li>
</ul>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Construction & Opening</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Planning Era (1955-1963):</strong></p>
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<li>Originally called "Northeastern Expressway"</li>
<li>Planned as 42-mile, four-lane divided highway</li>
<li>Built to accelerate I-95 corridor completion</li>
<li>Total construction cost: $30 million (1963 dollars)</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Historic Opening (November 14-15, 1963):</strong></p>
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<li>Dedicated by President John F. Kennedy</li>
<li>Governors Carvel (Delaware) and Tawes (Maryland) participated</li>
<li>Opened to traffic midnight November 15, 1963</li>
<li>First customer: Omero C. Catan of Teaneck, NJ ("Mr. First")</li>
<li>Renamed in 1964 to honor fallen President Kennedy</li>
</ul>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Toll History Evolution</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Original Toll Structure (1963-1976):</strong></p>
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<li>Initial toll: $0.30 (equivalent to $2.99 in 2025)</li>
<li>Ramp tolls at DE 896, DE 273, and DE 7: $0.10 each</li>
<li>Honor system attempted in 1970 (failed after one month)</li>
<li>Ramp tolls eliminated in 1976 except DE 896</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Modern Era Increases:</strong></p>
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<li>1981: Bonds paid off, tolls continued under "Operation Overhaul"</li>
<li>1991: $1.00 (preceded by expansion to 6-8 lanes)</li>
<li>2000: $2.00 (with E-ZPass system introduction)</li>
<li>2005: $3.00 (DelDOT revenue generation)</li>
<li>2007: $4.00 (state budget requirements)</li>
<li>2025: $5.00 (statewide infrastructure funding)</li>
</ul>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Times & Traffic:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Normal crossing: 15-20 minutes (Maryland to Pennsylvania)</li>
<li>Rush hour delays: 30-45 minutes during peak periods</li>
<li>Toll plaza processing: 2-5 minutes (cash lanes)</li>
<li>E-ZPass lanes: No stopping required</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Strategic Importance:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>Critical link in East Coast megalopolis</li>
<li>Only I-95 toll between Baltimore and Philadelphia</li>
<li>Connects to Delaware Memorial Bridge system</li>
<li>Major commuter route for Wilmington area</li>
</ul>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Alternative Routes:</strong></p>
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>US Route 40: Toll-free but significantly slower</li>
<li>US Route 301: Eventually connects to Route 1 (also tolled)</li>
<li>Local roads: Add 45-90 minutes to travel time</li>
<li>Note: No practical toll-free alternatives for I-95 corridor traffic</li>
</ul>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid the Delaware Turnpike toll completely?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Practically speaking, no. While US Route 40 and local roads exist, they add 45-90 minutes to I-95 corridor travel and pass through numerous towns with traffic lights. The Turnpike is designed as the primary north-south interstate route.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Why do I pay tolls in both directions?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unlike many toll facilities that use one-way tolling, the Delaware Turnpike collects tolls in both directions at the single Newark plaza. This maximizes revenue collection and simplifies operations by having all toll collection at one location.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happened to the old ramp tolls?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Originally, the turnpike collected additional 10-cent tolls at DE 896, DE 273, and DE 7 exits. These were eliminated in 1976 due to operational complexity and frequent toll evasion by drivers without exact change.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Is there a commuter discount available?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, the Delaware Turnpike does not offer commuter discount programs. The toll is a flat rate for all users regardless of frequency of travel.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay the toll?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unpaid tolls result in violation notices with additional fees. Delaware has video tolling capability to capture license plates of vehicles that pass through without payment.</p>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Toll Road</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Route</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Car Toll</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Collection Method</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-95</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">JFK Highway (Maryland)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-95</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$8.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-95</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50-13.85</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">I-95 spur</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$4.00-25.00</td>
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<li>[[delaware-toll|Delaware Toll Roads]] - Complete Delaware toll system overview</li>
<li>[[delaware-route-1-toll|Delaware Route 1]] - Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway</li>
<li>[[delaware-memorial-bridge-toll|Delaware Memorial Bridge]] - I-295 river crossing</li>
<li>[[delaware-ezpass|Delaware E-ZPass]] - Electronic toll payment setup</li>
<li>[[pay-toll-delaware|Pay Toll Delaware]] - Payment methods and violations</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official DelDOT Resources:</strong></p>
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<li>Newark Toll Plaza: (302) 366-7299</li>
<li>DelDOT Customer Service: (302) 760-2080</li>
<li>Toll-Free: 1-800-652-5600</li>
<li>Email: dotpublic@delaware.gov</li>
<li>Delaware E-ZPass: 1-888-397-2773</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Connecting Routes:</strong></p>
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<li>Maryland I-95 (JFK Memorial Highway): Continues south to Baltimore</li>
<li>I-295 Delaware: Connection to Delaware Memorial Bridge</li>
<li>I-495 Delaware: Wilmington bypass route</li>
<li>Pennsylvania I-95: Continues north to Philadelphia</li>
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