Maryland Transportation Authority failed to collect $818.1 million in tolls, penalties

The agency that oversees the state's toll roads and bridges has failed to collect more than $818 million in tolls and fees it was owed, according to a new audit. State officials say they are aware of, and working on, the problem.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 1,476

Last Updated: 5 hours, 19 minutes ago

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The agency that oversees the state’s toll roads and bridges has failed to collect more than $818 million in tolls and fees it was owed, according to a new audit.

The audit released Tuesday finds the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to collect the tolls and fees and did not take steps to have other states help collect from out-of-state motorists. The amount owed to the agency is nearly equal to the agency’s fiscal 2025 …

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