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Express Lane Texas
Express Lane Texas, also called Interstate 35 E Express Lane or an Interstate Highway, is located in the state of Texas. It’s the eastern half of I-35. The toll is owned by LBJ Texpress. It supports the most popular toll payment methods: EZ Tag, TxTag, and Toll Tag.
Express Lane Texas – overview
Interstate 35 E (Express Lane Texas) serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It splits into two branch routes: I-35 W and I-35E at Hillsboro. It is 97 miles (156 km) long. It travels concurrently with US Highway (US 67). The section from Dallas-Ellis County to Downtown Dallas is called South R.L. Thornton Freeway.
The T-35E TEXpress Lanes project was completed in 2017 when the express lanes were opened. This toll road connects Denton County to Dallas County. It is 18 miles long, featuring nearly 15 entrances and exits. There are two reversible lanes. The T-35E TEXpress lanes are managed to keep traffic moving 50 mph or faster. The speed limit is 75 mph. Toll rates are dynamic which means they fluctuate based on congestion in the lanes. There is a 50% discount for registered HOVs and motorcycles. The discount applies during peak travel periods.
Express Lanes Texas
Tolls are collected southbound between 3 am and 11 am and northbound between 1 pm and 1 am on weekdays. On weekends, tolls are collected southbound only. Traffic speeds on the I-35E TEXpress Lanes are maintained through dynamic pricing. The toll rate depends on congestion in the lane.
In the table below, you will find a complete guide on the I-35E TEXpress Lanes minimum toll rates at various gantries:
Gantry | Direction | Minimum toll rate |
I-635 | Northbound | $0.30 |
Valley View Ln. | Northbound | $0.37 |
Crosby St. | Northbound | $0.39 |
Frankford Rd. | Northbound | $0.85 |
SH-121/SRT Entrance | Northbound | $1.16 |
SH-121 Bus | Northbound | $0.76 |
Garden Ridge Blvd. | Northbound | $1.07 |
SB Harry Hines Blvd. Entrance | Southbound | $0.30 |
Valley View Ln. | Southbound | $0.45 |
Crosby St. | Southbound | $0.57 |
Frankford Rd. | Southbound | $0.74 |
SH-121/SRT Entrance | Southbound | $1.16 |
SH-121 Bus | Southbound | $0.94 |
Garden Ridge Blvd. | Southbound | $0.87 |
Drivers who don’t have a toll tag pay a 50% surcharge over the toll tag rate. If you drive a registered HOV (high-occupancy vehicles) or a motorcycle and you have a valid toll tag, you will pay half price on weekdays during periods (from Monday to Friday, between 6:30 am and 9 am, and between 3 pm and 6:30 pm). You can register for an HOV discount online.
The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) handles all billing and related customer service functions for Texas Express Lanes. They process payments for TollTags, EZ TAGs, and TxTags. Keep in mind that it’s impossible to make cash payments on the I-35E TEXpress Lanes. However, you can manage your online toll payments via the mobile application called Uproad. If you don’t have a valid payment option, you will be mailed a bill or violation. To make sure you calculate your tolls properly, you can use an online toll calculator that will help you calculate the total cost of your travel.
Located in Texas, the I-35 E TEXpress Lanes is a major road facility. The I-35 E TEXpress Lanes is also one of the busiest roads in Texas.
On Uproad.com you'll find toll information for cars, RVs, buses, motorcycles, trailers, campers, motorhomes, and trucks and other I-35 E TEXpress Lanes toll information. From I-35 E TEXpress Lanes toll prices to payment options, Uproad lets you know the rules of the road.
And, if you drive a lot and are looking for a new toll payment account without a transponder or toll tag, you've come to the right place! With an Uproad app account, you'll pay tolls as you go with your mobile phone.
