Northern Section Of I-77 Toll Road To Open Saturday Morning

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — The toll road wait is over, according to I-77 Mobility Partners. A northern section of the long-awaited Interstate 77 Express Lane, from Hambright Road in Huntersville to Exit 36 in Mooresville will open Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m.

Here’s what you can expect, according to the toll road operator:

• Express lanes run adjacent to general purpose lanes
• Drivers will be able to use general purpure, express lanes or a combination of both
• Express lanes have signage one-quarter mile ahead of each segment that displays the transponder toll rate applicable to drive on that segment
• The toll rate displayed when entering the express lane is the price motorists will be charged

Want to see what it’s like beforehand? You can take a virtual tour here.

PRICING
Here’s what I-77 Mobility Partners say about pricing:

• During the first 180 days of operations, beginning June 1, rates are defined for every 30-minute period of each day and will not change in real time. This allows I-77 Express drivers to get used to the facility, knowing the applicable rate for their trip beforehand.

• Customers will receive a promotional rate, which is an average 25 percent rate off toll rates until the full opening of I-77 Express. The toll rates displayed on the toll rate signs for each segment of I-77 Express will reflect the promotional rate. Customers can learn more about toll rates here.

• Dynamic pricing will apply after the first 180 days from the opening of traffic on I-77. During dynamic mode, toll rates may change as often as every five minutes to accommodate changes in demand for I-77 Express.

• Toll rates will be based on segment length, time of day and demand for I-77 Express.

HOW TO PAY
Here’s what I-77 Mobility Partners say about how to pay for express lane use:

• Using a NC Quick Pass transponder is the fastest, easiest way to pay for tolls in North Carolina and other states that accept SunPass, Peach Pass and E-ZPass transponders.

• For customers without a NC Quick Pass, SunPass, Peach Pass or E-ZPass transponder, cameras will capture an image of your vehicle’s license plate. NC Quick Pass will mail a bill to the vehicle’s registered owner through the Bill by Mail program.

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