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Technology News Tolling, HOV rules have changed for I-66 Express Lanes Originally published on Sep 23, 2022 Your free ride on the new Interstate 66 Express Lanes is coming to an end. On Saturday, Sept. 24 tolling and high occupancy vehicle rules will kick in for the for the new, nine-mile stretch of I-66 Express Lanes between U.S. 29 in Gainesville and Va. 28 in Centreville. The lanes opened to traffic on Sept. 10. The Express Lanes will be remaining free to any vehicles carrying at least two passengers. The HOV rules will change to require three passengers when the rest of the Express Lanes open, which is expected to happen in December.
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To drive in the new lanes, drivers will need to have an E-Z Pass Flex device adhered to their windshields. Vehicles with two or more Top 5 Portable Storage Drives......................5 occupants can set the device to HOV for a free ride. Those who are driving in the lanes alone should take their device off HOV to pay the toll. This western-most section of the Express Lanes opened ahead of schedule and in advance of the remaining 13 miles of 66 Express Lanes, which will stretch from Va. 28 in Centreville to I-495 (Capital Beltway). Other things drivers need to know about the new Express Lanes: • Once tolling and HOV rules go into effect, drivers will see their individual toll price on electronic signs in advance of choosing to enter the lanes • Tolls for the 66 Express Lanes will be based on traffic volumes and speed in order to manage demand for the lanes and keep traffic moving • Passenger vehicles such as cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks will pay the same toll rate • Larger vehicles and large trucks are allowed to use the 66 Express Lanes, but will pay a higher rate • Motorcycles can use the lanes for free • Drivers can pay their tolls using an E-ZPass transponder or by using one of the other payment options available through I-66 EMP such as paying online at https://ride66express.com/using-the-lanes/billing-and-customer-service/, by calling 833-643-2867, or in person at the 66 Express Lanes Customer Service Center in Manassas • Payment options other than E-ZPass will incur administrative fees • More information can be found at Ride66Express.com View the full article at:
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