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Get up-to-speed on how 66 Express Outside the Beltway works. Watch this video to take a virtual trip in the lanes. Not only is the 66 Express easy to use, but you can also expect a reliable, congestion-free trip with faster, more predictable drive times — getting you to the moments in life that matter the most, on time.
- Travel between I-495/Capital Beltway and Gainesville on I-66 is faster and more reliable than ever.
- Using the Express is easy. Just use your E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex (for HOV-3+) for convenient, paperless transaction.
- Tolls are dynamic, fluctuating based on traffic volumes to manage the lanes and keep people moving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 66 Express?
I-66 from the Capital Beltway (I-495) to Gainesville now features two Express Lanes and three general-purpose lanes in each direction. All travelers on I-66 now benefit from a more reliable travel experience. The lanes are dynamically-tolled, adjusting to maintain a smooth flow of traffic. An E-ZPass is required to use the lanes, and vehicles with 3 or more passengers (HOV-3+) can use them toll-free. There is no cost for using the general-purpose lanes. Please note, other entities and the Virginia Department of Transportation operate the other nearby toll facilities in Northern Virginia, and those tolls are billed separately.
Will I have to pay a toll?
When using the 66 Express with 1-2 people in the vehicle, toll charges apply. An E-ZPass is required to use the lanes. Vehicles with 3 or more passengers (HOV-3+) can use the lanes at no charge, using an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV mode. Please note, other entities and the Virginia Department of Transportation operate the other nearby toll facilities in Northern Virginia, and those tolls are billed separately.
What are the advantages of the 66 Express?
Express lanes allow you to spend less time sitting in traffic and more time doing the things that are important to you. They offer you a safer, more reliable travel experience.
Do I have to use the Express lanes?
No, there is no charge to use the three general-purpose lanes in each direction on 66 outside the beltway.
What is the difference between the Express lanes and general-purpose lanes?
Drivers with an E-ZPass can use the 66 Express. Express lanes are designed for drivers who want the most reliable and time-saving trip to reach a destination. With traffic flowing at an average minimum speed of 55 mph or more, 24/7, even during rush-hour periods, you can anticipate less frustration and no stop-and-go driving.
The general-purpose lanes do not require an E-ZPass and remain free at all times.
Who is I-66 Express Mobility Partners?
I-66 Express Mobility Partners operates and maintains the Express Lanes from I-495 (The Capital Beltway) to Gainesville under a contract with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please note, other entities and the Virginia Department of Transportation operate the other nearby toll facilities in Northern Virginia and those tolls are billed separately.