Delaware Memorial Bridge — Attraction in Pennsville Township

Visiting from out of state on an already stressful trip due to a family crisis, I confused 495 with 295 (which is obviously an easy mistake for an outsider), and saw a sign warning "last exit before bridge." I didn't grasp the significance of this, in part because I knew 495 had a small bridge over the Christiana River coming up, though I wasn't sure why a sign was alerting me to this. If it had said "last exit before TOLL BRIDGE to NJ" the problem would have been obvious and I would have taken this exit. Instead, I soon found myself wasting time crossing into NJ, had a difficult turn-around in the morning traffic, then stopped at the cash booth to explain my situation to the collector and plead for mercy. He merely said "well, you have an I-pass, so you're ok." In other words, he seemed to treat my problem as if it was merely one of not having the requisite cash on hand, rather than what it was: that if charged, I would be paying $5 for having gone somewhere I didn't want to be, wasting 5 minutes on a turn-around, and in short accruing no benefit from the bridge at all. I asked in despair, "so you're going to charge me anyway?" He shrugged with a faint smile, with no appreciation of my difficulty, and said "sure." I understand that perhaps such a verbal excuse cannot be accepted since otherwise people could lie and get free trips across the bridge. But at least some greater clarity on the signs, and some acknowledgement of my plight, could...

Not So EZ Pass - DJ Commute feat DRBA

DJ Commute: The bridge is large and green. I hope to one day cross it. Atop the bridge, I can't describe the things I've seen Some drivers mean, some drivers nice There are all types of drivers if I'm being concise No matter the type, crossing this beast is their daily vice. But they do have one thing that they all share It is but a simple prayer!

Chorus (chanting x6): "I pray bridge gods, keep me open a lane today" (crescendo of Gregorian chants throughout)

DRBA: 1 lane! 2 lane! 3 lane! 4! Ah, who am I kidding? Opening 5 is a chore! Let's sleep in and have us a snore! When we do awake, we'll close more lanes Only one toll booth and the money still rains! What gives us more satisfaction then these ez gains? Why it's the traveler's shouts, tears and their pains! We harvest their sadness in our sadness trapper. And push them to their limits, while their energy we capture. It powers our systems, our people and lies. Now of course you must ask, how do you keep the bridge so full of green dyes? With all of this power, there is no need for their money We use our sadness driven furnace and melt it to green honey We put it in buckets, close off more lanes and paint the bridge perfectly green with no stains!

The bridge is large and green and you hope to cross it? Well get those tears pouring like a faucet. (drops mic off...

Delaware Memorial Bridge- Growing up in NJ, I have used this bridge countless times. I havent much, since our move to SC about 11 years ago. However, unfortunately, my oldest daughter passed away in NJ on 2/15/21. It was made even more difficult, given the fact that my other two daughters had passed away in 2020. Should I have driven to NJ from SC in that state of mind? Probably not but had no other options. Apparently, I overlooked or...I dont know what happened, but after returning to SC, I began to receive many, many toll violations from this bridge and a few others. All for the same actions, on my part. I utilized EZ Pass toll lanes, every bridge I crossed. Two trips in a week, so, as you can imagine, they added up. I didnt address them at first notice, I didnt address much of anything at that time. Then ,I began to receive updated violations, with late penalties, etc. I was no in excess of 900.00 in fees for all the citations combined. I contacted Delaware Memorial to beg for a payment plan, ( who does that?!) I will tell you that I have never been more grateful for the kindness and professionalism of certain woman who is in charge of such situations. Absolutely amazing. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, for your patience, understanding and assistance. There are still great people...