Because the TEXpress Lanes, including the HOV/EXpress Lanes, are unlike other toll roads in North Texas, signage for this tollway system are also different. TEXpress Lanes use electronic signage with variable real-time pricing to help manage traffic flow. Before using this new roadway system, take a moment to learn about the TEXpress Lanes pricing signs and other important signage you will see.
Understanding the Signs
Signs Before the TEXpress Lanes
Pricing Signs
TEXpress Lanes Signs
Symbols at the Top of the Signs
How to Read the Signs
Exiting the TEXpress Lanes
HOV 2+ Sign
No Tag Sign
What Price Will You Pay?
What Price Will HOV Users Pay?
Fixed Pricing for the First 6 Months
TEXpress Lanes Signs
TEXpress Lanes Signs
The new TEXpress Lanes and HOV/Express Lanes have signage that will:
Direct you to the TEXpress Lanes and HOV/Express Lanes corridors
Guide you into the TEXpress Lanes and HOV/Express Lanes
Display the *real-time, current prices for both solo drivers and HOV users
Look for the signs that have the TEXpress red and blue star icon and a green Express Lane banner across the top.
The red no HM symbol at the very top indicates that NO hazardous materials are allowed to be transported on the those TEXpress Lanes. The LBJ TEXpress Lanes do not permit the transportation of hazardous materials.
If the HM symbol is in a green circle, hazardous materials can be transported on those TEXpress Lanes.
The TEXpress signs also feature the TollTag and TxTag symbols.
Higher-rate designation for vehicles with no TollTag, TxTag or EZ TAG, or larger vehicles on the LBJ or NTE TEXpress Lanes such as a truck or bus, or are pulling a trailer
Before your exit, you’ll see another pricing sign for the next tolling segment. The price is only for drivers continuing on the TEXpress Lanes. You will not incur any additional charges for exiting.
Exit signs like this will help guide you out of the TEXpress Lanes.
To exit, take the exit ramp to the right, which will bring you onto the frontage road.
You can then:
Take the frontage road to the next major intersection
Or enter the general highway lanes at the next available entrance to reach your final destination
Before the TEXpress corridor begins you will see a directional sign to guide you to the TEXpress Lanes or HOV/Express Lanes.
If you are an HOV user with a valid TollTag, TxTag or EZ TAG you’re eligible for a discount during specific time periods, which varies depending on the roadway. Click here for more information on HOV Qualifications and Activation.
If you don’t have a TollTag, TxTag or EZ TAG, the North Texas Tollway Authority will send you a ZipCash bill. You’ll pay approximately 50% higher rates for processing and collection on the LBJ, NTE, I-30 and I-35E TEXpress Lanes, as well as the 635 East HOV/Express Lanes, and up to 90% more on the DFW Connector TEXpress Lanes.
Save money and enjoy the convenience of using a TollTag, TxTag or EZ Tag to pay to drive the TEXpress Lanes and the HOV/Express Lanes.
HOV 2+ users, including carpools and motorcycles, with valid TollTags, TxTags or EZ TAGs, receive a discount. Click here for more info on HOV Qualifications and Activation.
50%discount on the TEXpress Lanes (LBJ, NTE, DFW Connector and I-30)
Available Monday through Friday
AM Period: 6:30 to 9:00 a.m.
PM Period: 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
At all other times, HOV users pay the same rate as solo drivers
Zero tolls on the 635 East HOV/Express Lanes
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
AM Period: 12:00 a.m. (midnight) to 11:59 a.m.
PM Period: 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 11:59 p.m.
Exclusive to the 635 East HOV/Express Lanes (US 75 to I-30)
Solo drivers and vehicles with no toll tags pay a fee
During the first 6 months following any TEXpress Lanes opening, a fixed, variable "time of day" schedule with higher rates during rush hours will be incapable of reacting to real-time traffic surges or demand.
After this period *demand-based, congestion-management pricing will be implemented to keep the lanes moving at *50 mph or faster.
