Margate Bridge

No More Toll on Downbeach Express
No More Toll on Downbeach Express
No More Toll on Downbeach Express
Many Downbeach residents heard of the Margate Bridge Company, now called the "Downbeach Express," charging them to re-enter the island following Hurricane Sandy.  When word spread about the toll, not only downbeach residents but people all over South Jersey began to post on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to express their disgust The ban on travel to the barrier islands Long
UPDATE: Outrage Spreads as Margate Evacuees Return
UPDATE: Outrage Spreads as Margate Evacuees Return
UPDATE: Outrage Spreads as Margate Evacuees Return
As of 9:30 Thursday night, the toll has been waived on the Margate Bridge. A call from WPG Talk Radio 1450 morning host Harry Hurley apparently played a key role in getting the toll waived. It's not known how long the toll will be waived. Facebook is catching fire as officials with the Margate Bridge are apparently charging evacuees to return to the storm-battered island.