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Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40)

Thomas J. Hatem BridgeThe oldest of the MDTA's facilities, this 1.4-mile, four-lane bridge opened in August 1940. Its spans the Susquehanna on US 40 between Havre de Grace and Perryville in northeast Maryland Tolls are collected in the eastbound directions only.

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Facility Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

  • Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge

    6000 Pulaski Highway

    Perryville, MD 21903

General Information:

Quick Facts:

  • Construction Dates: February 1939 - August 1940
  • Cost: $5 million
  • Location: River between Harford and Cecil Counties; 1.3-mile, four-lane bridge; vertical clearance is 89 feet; 0.5 miles of approach roadway.
  • Traffic Volume: 10.2 million vehicles (both directions)

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Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge History:

The Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.  For more information about its history, follow link to learn more.

Hatem Bridge (US 40)

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Bert Kreischer at CFG Bank Arena

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201 W Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

DriveEzMD Outreach team will be at CFG Bank Arena providing information, promotional materials and selling transponders on-site. Stop by to learn how DriveEzMD can make your travel more convenient and cost effective.

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State Highway Administration Thank a Safety Responder Day

10 AM

7491 Connelly Drive
Hanover, MD 21076

Join the State Highway Administration as we show appreciation for the amazing men and women who keep our roads safe! Enjoy food trucks, fun games, and family-friendly activities. Be sure to stop by the DriveEzMD Outreach Booth to say hi, grab some giveaways, and learn more about E-ZPass!

10:00am-1:00pm