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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Automotive
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Tolls are increasing on Delaware highways in August. So are some DMV fees in October
Starting in August, it will cost more to drive on Delaware's busiest highways. The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced toll hikes, along with increases in Division of Motor Vehicles fees. The new tolls would apply to I-95, Route 301 and Route 1, some of the most traveled corridors of the First State. The toll hikes are projected to bring in $107 million annually in additional revenue, DelDOT said, to support infrastructure projects statewide. The toll increases for specific vehicles with trailers and specific exits on U.S. 301 can be found on the DelDOT website. Now you know: Why are white numbers painted on I-95 lanes in Delaware? We have the answer The changes will be felt starting on Aug. 15. The tolls will increase as follows: I-95 toll plaza near Newark: For those paying in cash or with E-Z Pass for two-axle vehicles, the toll will increase from $4 to $5. Route 301 mainline: E-Z Pass customers with a standard two-axle car will pay $5, a $1 increase, and customers who pay by plate will pay $7, an increase of $1.60. Route 1 tolls at Biddles Corner and Dover will increase to $1.50 for Delaware E-Z Pass customers and $2.50 for cash and non-Delaware E-Z Pass customers on weekdays. On weekends, rates for Delaware E-Z Pass customers jump to $4 and $6 for cash and non-Delaware E-Z Pass customers. DMV fees will increase on Oct. 1. There will be a 1% increase in document fees for vehicle transactions and a new "annual alternative fuel vehicle registration fee," which is applicable to 48,000 vehicles in Delaware, DelDOT said. That fee will vary from $15 to $900, depending on the size, alternative fuel and plug-in style of the vehicle. A name change on a driver's license will go from $1.15 to $10, and a specialty plate request will be $200, among other charges that DelDOT will begin implementing later this year. Speak up: Delaware is spending millions to reshape your commute. Here's how to have a say Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Tolls on Delaware's busiest highways increasing soon. DMV fees up, too
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
When do New Castle County's public pools open this summer?
Now that summer is unofficially upon us in Delaware, it's time to take a dip. Here's when public pools open. In Wilmington, the five city-operated pools will be open June 16 through Aug. 22. They will operate from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., except the P.S. duPont pool, which will operate from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. City pools are closed on July 4. Newark's two pools will be open from June 14 to Aug. 16, except for July 4. The GWC pool and Dickey Park pool will operate from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. New Castle County's Surratte Pool near New Castle opened on Memorial Day, the county parks website said. The hours are not listed. Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Public pools in New Castle County: When do they open for summer 2025?
