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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Mixed electronic and limited cash payment (I-PASS/E-ZPass + 3 manned toll stations)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 32.5 miles from I-80 (New Lenox) to I-290 (Itasca) through Chicago western suburbs<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> I-PASS Express Lanes (ORT), license plate recognition, LED lighting<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway)
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need I-PASS for Veterans Memorial Tollway? 2025 Update</h2>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need I-PASS to drive the Veterans Memorial Tollway - but you'll save significantly and enjoy faster travel with one. There are only three manned toll stations along the entire 32.5-mile route: Army Trail Road, Boughton Road, and Spring Creek.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> I-355 pioneered I-PASS Express Lanes (Open Road Tolling) in 1999, allowing transponder users to pay tolls at highway speeds of 55 mph. Without I-PASS/E-ZPass, you'll pay double the rate plus potential penalties at unattended plazas.</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> On January 1, 2025, truck/trailer toll rates increased while passenger vehicle rates remain stable. Ongoing toll plaza repairs and roadway improvements continue throughout the corridor with LED lighting upgrades completed.</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Veterans Memorial Tollway runs from I-80 in New Lenox north to I-290 in Itasca, serving as a crucial north-south corridor through Chicago's western suburbs. Originally opened in 1989 as the North-South Tollway, it was renamed in 2007 to honor all military veterans.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">I-PASS/E-ZPass (Cars)</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cash/Pay By Plate (Cars)</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Spring Creek Toll Plaza</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.05</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.10</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mile 1.0 (Southern Extension)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Boughton Road Toll Plaza</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.70</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$3.40</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Mile 13.5 (Bolingbrook)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Army Trail Road Toll Plaza</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.05</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$4.10</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Mile 29.0 (Addison)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>Full Length Total</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>$4.80</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>$9.60</strong></td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong>50% I-PASS savings</strong></td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Route Segments & Connections (2025)</h3>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Southern Extension (2007):</strong> I-80 to I-55 - 12.5 miles through Will County's fastest-growing region</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Original Alignment (1989):</strong> I-55 to I-290 - 20 miles serving DuPage County western suburbs</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Interchanges:</strong> I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) complex interchange at Downers Grove/Lisle</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following payment methods on the Veterans Memorial Tollway:</p>

<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. I-PASS Express Lanes (Recommended):</strong></p>
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<li>Pay tolls at highway speeds of 55 mph without stopping</li>
<li>I-355 was the first tollway to receive I-PASS Express Lanes (ORT) in 1999</li>
<li>Three express lanes in each direction match the number of travel lanes</li>
<li>50% savings compared to cash/Pay By Plate rates</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. E-ZPass Compatibility:</strong></p>
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<li>All E-ZPass transponders accepted in express lanes</li>
<li>Same 50% discount and high-speed passage as I-PASS</li>
<li>Works throughout the 19-state I-PASS/E-ZPass network</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Cash Payment (Limited Locations):</strong></p>
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<li>Three manned toll stations: Army Trail Road, Boughton Road, and Spring Creek</li>
<li>Exact coins only at unattended toll plazas</li>
<li>Double the I-PASS rate at all cash-accepting locations</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">4. Pay By Plate (Backup):</strong></p>
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<li>License plate recognition for vehicles without transponders</li>
<li>Invoice mailed to vehicle owner</li>
<li>Pay online within 14 days to avoid additional fees</li>
<li>Double the I-PASS rate plus processing fees</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across the Veterans Memorial Tollway, use TollGuru toll calculator</p>

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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Improvements:</strong></p>
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<li>Roosevelt Road Interchange ramps repairs completed in 2024</li>
<li>LED lighting replacement project finished - converted from high-pressure sodium to energy-efficient LED technology</li>
<li>Toll plaza repairs ongoing at various locations throughout the corridor</li>
<li>17.5-mile road and bridge rehabilitation project from Butterfield Road to Army Trail Road completed</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Rate & Technology Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>January 1, 2025: Truck/trailer toll rates increased for system-wide infrastructure improvements</li>
<li>Passenger vehicle I-PASS rates remain unchanged maintaining 50% discount advantage</li>
<li>Fiber optic improvements and intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades completed</li>
<li>Enhanced roadway camera and ramp queue detection systems installed</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Environmental & Safety Enhancements:</strong></p>
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<li>Veterans Memorial Trail construction ongoing - 15-20 foot corridor for multi-use trail</li>
<li>Continued monitoring of Hine's Emerald Dragonfly (federally endangered species)</li>
<li>Blanding's Turtle protection measures at Des Plaines River crossing</li>
<li>Bridge repairs and deck improvements on 10 bridges completed</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Full corridor (32.5 miles): $4.80 with I-PASS, $9.60 without transponder for cars</li>
<li>Typical suburban segments: $1.05-2.05 per toll plaza with I-PASS</li>
<li>Annual I-PASS savings: $600-1,200 for regular Chicago western suburbs commuters</li>
<li>No tolls north of Army Trail Road (final 2.5 miles to I-290 are free)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Travel Features:</strong></p>
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<li>Six lanes wide for entire length (eight lanes between 75th Street and US 34)</li>
<li>No oases or service areas - widespread access to food/fuel in western suburbs</li>
<li>Veterans memorials: Spring Creek plaza has flags representing all military branches</li>
<li>Des Plaines River Valley Bridge features emblems and blue lights honoring veterans</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Geographic Advantages:</strong></p>
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<li>Direct north-south connection avoiding downtown Chicago congestion</li>
<li>Access to O'Hare International Airport via I-290 connection</li>
<li>Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery access via southern extension</li>
<li>Strategic connection between Will County (fastest-growing region) and DuPage County</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Illinois Tollway System - Strategic Connections:</strong></p>
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<li>[[reagan-memorial-tollway|Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)]] - Complex interchange at Downers Grove/Lisle with side-by-side running</li>
<li>[[tri-state-tollway|Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80)]] - Connection via I-80 interchange at southern terminus</li>
<li>[[jane-addams-memorial-tollway|Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)]] - Connection via I-290 at northern terminus</li>
<li>[[illinois-route-390-tollway|Illinois Route 390 Tollway]] - Access via I-290 connection</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Major Suburban Connections:</strong></p>
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<li>I-55 interchange at Bolingbrook - Major cross-state route connection</li>
<li>US 34 (Ogden Avenue) - Key east-west suburban arterial</li>
<li>US 20 (Lake Street) - Northwestern suburban connection</li>
<li>Various county roads serving DuPage and Will County communities</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Veterans Memorial Tollway tolls completely?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you can use Illinois Route 53 (parallel free road) and various county roads, but expect significantly longer travel times (20-45 minutes additional) and heavy suburban traffic. I-355 was specifically built to ease congestion on IL 53.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What makes I-355 special among Illinois tollways?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">I-355 pioneered I-PASS Express Lanes (Open Road Tolling) in 1999, was the first to match express lanes with travel lanes (three each direction), and has no oases due to abundant suburban services. It's also the only tollway entirely dedicated to veterans.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Why was it renamed Veterans Memorial Tollway?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Originally the North-South Tollway (1989), it was renamed Veterans Memorial Tollway in 2007 when the southern extension opened. The name honors all military veterans and leads to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What environmental considerations affect I-355?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The southern extension construction was delayed several years due to discovery of the federally endangered Hine's Emerald Dragonfly and concerns for Des Plaines River wetlands. Ongoing monitoring protects both the dragonfly and Blanding's Turtle populations.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there any free sections of I-355?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, the final 2.5 miles from Army Trail Road to I-290 are toll-free and maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation. This section includes the US 20 (Lake Street) interchange.</p>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">North-South Toll Facility</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Typical Cost</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Illinois</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.148/mile with I-PASS</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-PASS Express Lanes (ORT)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Indiana</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited toll facilities</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Indiana Toll Road (east-west only)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">E-ZPass, cash/credit</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Wisconsin</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls currently</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.00</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Free interstate system</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Iowa</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls currently</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.00</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free interstate system</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Resources:</strong></p>
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<li>Illinois Tollway: 1-800-ITOLLWAY - Customer service and account support</li>
<li>Construction Hotline: 630-246-2930 - Current construction updates</li>
<li>I-PASS Customer Service: Available at service centers and online at getipass.com</li>
<li>Daily Construction Alert: Up-to-date closure information for project areas</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Veterans Memorial Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Spring Creek Toll Plaza: Military branch flags memorial display</li>
<li>Des Plaines River Valley Bridge: Veterans emblems and blue honor lights</li>
<li>Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery: Accessible via southern extension</li>
<li>Veterans Memorial Trail: Multi-use trail construction ongoing along corridor</li>
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<li>1984: Legislature authorized North-South Tollway construction</li>
<li>1989: Original segment opened (I-55 to I-290) as North-South Tollway</li>
<li>1999: First I-PASS Express Lanes (ORT) implemented</li>
<li>2007: Southern extension opened (I-55 to I-80), renamed Veterans Memorial Tollway</li>
<li>2009: Widening completed between 75th Street and US 34 (eight lanes)</li>
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