474/Maryland Manual

Bridge, this parallel bridge now is referred to as the
westbound span, while the original bridge is the
eastbound span.
Thomas}. Hatem Memorial Bridge, formerly the
Susquehanna River Toll Bridge, spans the
Susquehanna River from a point near Perryville,
Cecil County, to a point near Havre de Grace,
Harford County Opened to traffic on August 28,
1940, the Bridge is 1.4 miles long.
Governor Harry WNue Memorial Bridge across
the Potomac River in Charles County was opened
to traffic in December 1940. It links U.S. 301
between Maryland and Virginia. Originally called
the Potomac River Toll Bridge, the 1.7 mile struc-
ture received its present name in 1967 from the
State Roads Commission.

TUNNELS ADMINISTRATOR
Thomas J. Fallen, Jr.
354-8664

The office of the Tunnels Administrator was
created in 1970 when the Transportation Authority
was established. The Adminsrrator of Tunnels
provides executive direction and manages the col-
lection, safeguarding and disposition of tolls, con-
trol and movement of traffic, and the physical
maintenance of toll tunnels and approaches under
the jurisdiction of the Maryland Transportation
Authority
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and its eighteen-mile
thruway opened to traffic on November 30,1957.
Designated 1-895, the Tunnel provides a major
north-south bypass of Baltimore City
Fort McHenry Tunnel is the world's only eight-
lane underwater tunnel for vehicular traffic. It is
located just south of Fort McHenry between
Locust Point and Canton, crossing Baltimore's har-
bor under the Patapsco River. As part of 1-95, the
Tunnel links the southern and eastern areas of Bal-
timore City. The Tunnel opened to traffic on
November 24,1985.

TURNPIKES ADMINISTRATOR
John E. Krummel
378-2126

Created in 1970, the Turnpikes Administrator is
responsible for the Scare's only toll road, the John
F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The Administrator
manages the collection, safeguarding and disposi-

tion of tolls, and the control and movement of
traffic. The Administrator also oversees the main-
tenance of roads, structures, and facilities of toll
turnpikes under the jurisdiction of the Maryland
Transportation Authority, and the operation of ser-
vice areas, their restaurants and service stations.
John E Kennedy Memorial Highway, formerly
Northeastern Expressway was constructed with
revenue bond proceeds authorized in 1956 (Chap-
ter 1, Acts of the Special Session of 1956). This toll
road, a part of Interstate 95, was opened to traffic
on November 14, 1963. Its fifty miles extend from
the Delaware Stare line south to the northern limits
of Baltimore City. Administrative offices of the John
F. Kennedy Memorial Highway are located at the
Perryville Plaza Barrier, where tolls for through
traffic are collected.

TOLL FACILITIES POLICE
Edward Hechmer, Chief
354-8647

The Toll Facilities Police was established in 1970
as part of the Maryland Transportation Authority
to provide law enforcement and traffic control at
turnpike, toll bridge and tunnel facilities.

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
William E. Tarr, ]r., Director
563-7133

The Division of Administration was formed in
1970 to provide administrative support and infor-
mation processing services to the Maryland
Transportation Authority.

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
John A. Moeller, Director
563-7190

Created in 1970, the Division of Engineering
provides all engineering services required for
Transportation Authority facilities.

DIVISION OF FINANCE
Frederic J. Barron, Director
563-7110

The Division of Finance was created in 1970 to
support the financial functions of the Transporta-
tion Authority.