Central 70 Express Lanes

Central 70 Express Lanes

Central 70, between I-25 and Chambers Road, is one of Colorado’s economic backbones. It is home to 1,200 businesses, providing the regional connection to Denver International Airport and carrying upwards of 200,000 vehicles per day. The Central 70 Express Lanes span 10 miles of I-70, and tolling on these lanes began in 2023.

Central 70 Toll Rates
I-70 East Project
Globeville and Elyria-Swansea Tolling Equity Program
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How to Use Express Lanes

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Central 70 Toll Rates

Vehicles with one to two people pay a toll to use the Express Lanes with an ExpressToll account or through a License Plate Toll.

Central 70 Toll Rates

Vehicles with three or more people must have an ExpressToll account and Switchable HOV transponder to use the lanes for free.

Central 70 Toll Rates

Motorcyclists can use the Express Lanes for free without a pass.

Central 70 Toll Rates

Bus and other transit can travel in the Express Lanes.

Corridor Basics 

  • • 10 miles on I-70 between I-25 and Chambers Road
    • Lanes are open 24/7.
    • Overhead signage indicates current toll prices. Tolls are collected through ExpressToll account or License Plate Toll.
    • Free carpool, free motorcycle, bus and toll options are available.

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