- New Road, New Signs
New Roads, New Signs
The 495 Express Lanes will have signage to guide you to the lanes, explain the rules of the road and display current pricing. You will know it's a sign for the 495 Express Lanes when you see the white banner with the purple E-ZPass® logo and "EXPRESS."- Rules of the Road
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- Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road
Before entry points to the Express Lanes, you will see signs like these outlining the rules of the road.- Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road
All UsersToll-Paying, carpoolers and buses need an E-ZPass® or a switchable
E-ZPass® .CarpoolersCarpoolers with a switchable
E-ZPass® do not pay a toll.- Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road
BusesBuses and two axle vehicles may use the lanes. Vehicles with three or more axles may not use the lanes at any time.
- Know the Toll
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- Know the Toll Before You Enter
Know the Toll Before You Enter
You will see pricing signs before all entrances to the Express Lanes. The signs will display three Express Lanes exits with the toll price to those points.- Know the Toll Before You Enter
Know the Toll Before You Enter

The first two exits and prices will show the cost to travel to two popular destinations from your entry point.
The final exit and price you see will show the cost to travel to the furthest point you can go in the Express Lanes from that entry point.
- Know the Toll Before You Enter
Know the Toll Before You Enter

The displayed prices will change to reflect the current toll prices.
- Know the Toll Before You Enter
Know the Toll Before You Enter
It's important to remember that not all available exit points will be displayed on the electronic signs. For example, if you enter the Express Lanes and head north, the sign may say that the toll to Lee Highway/Rt. 29 is $1.00 and to Rt. 7 is $3.00. If you are getting off at I-66 you know that the toll will be between $1 and $3.
- Exit to the Left
Exit to the Left
When you're ready to exit the Express Lanes, look for signs like this one and get into the left lane.Follow the signs to the exit ramp, and you'll be on your way to your destination.




