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Traffic flows along the Dallas North Tollway near Lemmon Avenue in Dallas.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019ve driven around Dallas and Fort Worth at all, you\u2019ve probably turned onto one of the various toll roads in North Texas.<\/p>\n
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If it\u2019s your first time on one of these tollways, you might be wondering how much it’s going to cost you, who\u2019s going to bill you and more. Rest easy, because we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n
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Here\u2019s everything you need to know about toll roads in D-FW:<\/p>\n
Where are they?<\/p>\n
The North Texas Tollway Authority<\/a> (NTTA) operates five toll roads, two bridges and one tunnel in North Texas.<\/p>\n There are nine TEXpress \u2014 express lanes \u00a0\u2014 on public roads throughout North Texas. Six of these, mostly on the east side of the D-FW area,\u00a0are operated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The other three are operated by North Tarrant Express and LBJ Express.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n There is a toll gate at the north and south entrances to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. It typically costs motorists $2 if they spend between eight and 30 minutes inside the airport.\u00a0<\/p>\n At dusk, traffic flowed on the TEXpress Lanes along westbound SH 183 at American Blvd in Euless. On this February 2024 evening, the price was $15.45 for those entering at Industrial Blvd. to I-820.<\/p>\n Tom Fox\/Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n How much do they cost?<\/p>\n How much you pay on a toll road can vary widely.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Make Dallas News a preferred source so your search results prioritize writing by actual people, not AI.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n NTTA\u2019s roads use fixed toll rates<\/a> which are set during its annual budget approval process. Typically those rates increase on odd-numbered years according to the NTTA. Charges are closely aligned to the number of miles driven on a toll road, but other factors determine the exact final price. Click or tap here to use the NTTA\u2019s toll calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n Related: Where does my toll money go? Five most common misconceptions about the\u00a0NTTA<\/a><\/p>\n TEXpress lanes work differently. Those rates vary based on congestion along the main road. The more traffic on the main road, the higher the toll to drive in the express lane. This is done to keep traffic moving at 50 mph or faster, according to\u00a0TxDOT.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n This dynamic pricing means that motorists could pay as little as 15 cents per mile during light traffic and 90 cents or more per mile to access the TEXpress lane during a period of heavy traffic.<\/p>\n Generally, tolls collected go toward paying for the road’s operations, including maintenance, staffing and paying off debts incurred during the road’s construction.<\/p>\n How do I pay them?<\/p>\n NTTA gives drivers two options to pay their tolls: ZipCash or a TollTag.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The free TollTag<\/a> has the benefit of getting motorists the lowest available rate and automatic payments on NTTA roads. You can get the tag online<\/a>, in person at an NTTA Customer Service Center or you can call at 972-818-NTTA (6882) or 817-731-NTTA (6882). You can also use NTTA\u2019s TollMate App to open and manage a TollTag account.<\/p>\n NTTA offers $40, $20 and $10 TollTags depending on how often you plan to use tollways. The amount for each signals the balance available on the tag to pay tolls. Drivers need a vehicle license plate number, vehicle year, make & model and a credit or debit card to open a\u00a0TollTag account.<\/p>\n Related: A timeline of how tolls spread in Texas<\/a><\/p>\n Motorists with a\u00a0TollTag are also eligible for free roadside assistance on NTTA roads when they dial #999 and other perks. The tag also works beyond North Texas, on toll roads across the state and in Oklahoma, Kansas and parts of Colorado and Florida.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The second option, ZipCash, is for drivers on tollways without a TollTag. Cameras take images of a vehicle\u2019s license plate and a bill is sent to its registered owner. You can pay these bills online, by phone or in person. ZipCash users can also sign up for automatic monthly payments to avoid late fees and other penalties.\u00a0<\/p>\n One important thing to note is that motorists paying via\u00a0ZipCash will pay rates twice as high as those available with a TollTag.<\/p>\n What is the penalty for not paying?<\/p>\n Those with a TollTag are enrolled in automatic payments, but drivers who receive a ZipCash bill are responsible for paying. If paid within 25 days, the bill is for only the tolls owed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our Terms Of Use<\/a> and acknowledge that your information will be used as described in our Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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