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 – Spring 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.

Recent Project Updates

I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel Driver’s Update: Winter 2021 – Summer 2022

Middle lanes of toll plaza remain closed to remove toll booths and canopy for highway-speed all electronic tolling (AET).
Shoulders are closed approaching the plaza.
Stay alert, obey posted speeds, and keep moving through the open lanes.
Commercial vehicles should keep right.
Traffic delays are possible approaching the plaza.
Motorists using Exit 56 (Keith Ave.) should stay right and use the northbound right tube (Bore 4).
Motorists using Exit 55 (Key Hwy.) should stay right and use the southbound right tube (Bore 1).
AET (cashless tolling) is statewide. Properly mount your E-ZPass and keep payment/vehicle details updated to receive the lowest toll rate.