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== Virginia toll roads ==
 
  
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The following five stretches make up all the toll roads that lie within the state of Virginia:
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=== Dulles Toll Road ===
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Dulles Toll Road<ref>[http://www.dullestollroad.com/toll/toll-rates Dulles Toll Road]</ref>, in combination with Dulles Greenway<ref>[http://www.dullesgreenway.com/ Dulles Greenway]</ref> and Dulles Access Road, provide access to the Washington Dulles International Airport. The 8-lane Dulles Toll Road<ref>[http://www.dullestollroad.com/toll/toll-rates Dulles Toll Road]</ref> runs “outside” the Dulles Access Road. Dulles Toll Road<ref>[http://www.dullestollroad.com/toll/toll-rates Dulles Toll Road]</ref> and Dulles Access Road are maintained by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). The Dulles Greenway<ref>[http://www.dullesgreenway.com/ Dulles Greenway]</ref> is maintained by Macquarie Atlas Roads. 2-axle vehicles pay $3.25 toll at all the mainline toll plazas and $1.50 at all of the On/Off ramps along the Dulles toll road.
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> E-ZPass electronic toll collection; E-ZPass Flex required for HOV-free Express Lane travel<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Northern Virginia Express Lanes, Dulles Toll Road, Richmond area, Hampton Roads bridges and tunnels<br>
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=== Powhite Parkway ===
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> E-ZPass transponders, E-ZPass Flex (HOV toggle), license plate billing<br>
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Powhite Parkway<ref>[http://www.virginiadot.org/VDOT/Travel/asset_upload_file512_39190.pdf Powhite Parkway]</ref>, also SR 76, connects SR 288 in Chesterfield County with I-195 and SR 195 west of Downtown Richmond. The highway includes a pair of mainline barrier toll plazas and ramp toll plazas at most interchanges, all of which accept E-ZPass. Powhite Parkway Extension<ref>[http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/faq-toll.asp# Powhite Parkway Extension]</ref> begins at Jahnke Rd and is an extension of I-195 Powhite Parkway that takes you from Richmond into central Chesterfield County. 2-axle vehicles pay 75 cents toll on the mainline toll barrier, 25 cents on the mainline plaza – east &amp; west ramp, 25 cents on Route 60 ramp and 50 cents on the Courthouse Road ramp.
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=== Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway ===
 
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Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway<ref>[http://www.chesapeakeexpressway.com/ Route 168 Chesapeake Expressway]</ref> runs from North Carolina NC-168 through the Chesapeake and Norfolk to end near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. It links I-64 in Chesapeake to North Carolina and the Outer Banks. On regular days, 2-axle vehicles pay $3 toll if paying with cash or E-ZPass. However, 2-axle vehicles pay $8 toll if paying with cash or E-ZPass during peak weekends (The period beginning 12:01 a.m. on Saturday through 12:00 midnight Sunday beginning the weekend before Memorial Day weekend to the weekend after Labor Day weekend). Chesapeake Expressway Discount Member Rate for 2-axle vehicles is 75 cents irrespective of regular days or peak weekends.
 
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Downtown Expressway<ref>[http://www.rmtaonline.org/facilities/#downtown_expressway Downtown Expressway]</ref>, SR 195, connects the West End of Richmond with Downtown Richmond. Downtown Expressway has a mainline barrier toll plaza and ramp toll plazas at its interchanges with US-1 and US-301 and with US-60. 2-axle vehicles pay 70 cents toll on the mainline toll barrier, 35 cents on the 2nd Street ramps, and 30 cents on the 11th Street ramps.
 
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Pocahontas Parkway<ref>[https://pocahontas895.com/ Pocahontas Parkway]</ref>, also known as SR 895 or Pocahontas 895, connects the junction of I-95 and SR-150 in Chesterfield County with I-295 near Richmond International Airport. It contains the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge over James River, the only crossing on the river for six miles in either direction. 2-axle vehicles pay $4.50 toll at the mainline toll plaza and $2.60 toll at Laburnum Ave and Airport Drive ramps.
 
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=== The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge ===
 
  
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The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge<ref>[http://www.roadstothefuture.com/Coleman_Bridge.html The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge]</ref> spans the York River between Yorktown and Gloucester Point. The bridge is the only public crossing of the York River, though SR-33 crosses both of its tributaries (the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers).
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Boulevard Bridge<ref>[http://www.rmtaonline.org/facilities/#boulevard_bridge Boulevard Bridge]</ref> spans James River carrying SR-161. 2-axle vehicles pay 35 cents tolls and 3-axle vehicles pay 70 cents. 3+ axles are not allowed on the bridge. The vehicle weight limit is 7,500 lbs.
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">$200/month toll cap (HB 2368):</strong> Effective January 1, 2026 — once a Virginia-registered E-ZPass account reaches $200 in valid Virginia toll charges in a calendar month, all remaining travel that month is free. Cap resets monthly.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">George P. Coleman Bridge (Route 17) toll-free:</strong> All tolls permanently eliminated January 1, 2026.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">495 Express Lanes Extension (November 22, 2025):</strong> Added 2.5 miles in the Tysons-McLean area, with new connection points at the Dulles Toll Road and George Washington Memorial Parkway.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">I-64 Express Lanes in Chesapeake:</strong> Began tolling March 17, 2025.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">CBBT 2026 peak season pricing:</strong> Effective Fridays–Sundays, May 15 – September 13, 2026.</li>
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The Jordan Bridge<ref>[http://www.snjb.net/traveling-the-snjb/maps-directions The Jordan Bridge]</ref>, also the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, carries SR-337 over the Southern Branch Elizabeth River from Portsmouth into Chesapeake in South Hampton Roads. 2-axle vehicles pay $2.45 toll in both peak and off-peak times if paying with [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-toll-tag E-ZPass]. For [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/pay-toll-virginia Pay by plate], 2-axle vehicles pay $2.80 extra then E-ZPass rate (total of $5.25) in both peak and off-peak times.
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.00 (off-peak) – $3.00 (peak)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.00 (off-peak) – $3.00 (peak)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">E-ZPass only; no cash</td>
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Electronic toll gantries are installed throughout Virgnia's toll facilities hence a tag transponder is the preferred medium of toll payment. The toll tags accepted in Virginia are E-ZPass VA, a regular [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-toll-tag E-ZPass] and [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/national-pass-toll-tag NationalPass]. Some places also accept '''cash''' and for others '''video toll''' is valid.
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<li>Pays tolls on all Virginia facilities and 19+ E-ZPass partner states</li>
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<li>Free transponder from VDOT; $35 E-ZPass On-the-Go available at 500+ retailers (full $35 credited to account)</li>
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<li>Required for Express Lane access; also works on Dulles Toll Road, CBBT, tunnels, and HRBT</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">$200/month toll cap:</strong> All Virginia-registered E-ZPass accounts; once $200 in VA toll charges is reached in a calendar month, further travel is free that month. Resets monthly. Automatic — no enrollment needed once E-ZPass account is registered to a VA address.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Hampton Roads Toll Relief — 50% discount:</strong> Residents of Chesapeake, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York, Franklin, Surry, and Southampton earning under $65,000/year. Enroll in person at an E-ZPass service center with proof of income and residency.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Norfolk and Portsmouth residents — 100% free:</strong> Full toll exemption on Downtown and Midtown Tunnels for qualifying residents. Enroll at E-ZPass center on Victory Boulevard (Portsmouth) or Church Street (Norfolk).</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">TANF recipients — 100% free:</strong> Free travel on all Virginia toll facilities. Enroll transponder at any E-ZPass service center.</li>
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<li><strong style="font-weight: bold;">CBBT 30/30 Discount:</strong> Frequent users (30+ trips in 30 days) receive discounted rates; E-ZPass required.</li>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Express Lanes + fixed-rate facilities; $200/month cap</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">E-ZPass / E-ZPass Flex</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Bay Bridge, ICC, tunnels; rates frozen since 2021</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">100% electronic; NC Quick Pass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">50% discount with NC Quick Pass</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">88-mile Turnpike; cash + E-ZPass</td>
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<li>[https://tollguru.com/virginia-toll-calculator Virginia Toll Calculator] - Calculate E-ZPass and Pay by Plate costs</li>
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<li>[https://www.ezpassva.com E-ZPass Virginia] - Order transponders, manage accounts, Hampton Roads enrollment</li>
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<li>[https://www.tollroadsinvirginia.com Toll Roads in Virginia] - Central hub for all VA toll facilities, rates, and invoice payment</li>
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<li>[https://www.expresslanes.com Express Lanes] - I-95, I-395, I-495, I-66 dynamic pricing information</li>
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<li>[https://www.cbbt.com Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel] - CBBT toll schedule and 2026 peak season rates</li>
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Virginia Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: E-ZPass electronic toll collection; E-ZPass Flex required for HOV-free Express Lane travel
Coverage: Northern Virginia Express Lanes, Dulles Toll Road, Richmond area, Hampton Roads bridges and tunnels
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: E-ZPass transponders, E-ZPass Flex (HOV toggle), license plate billing
Operators: VDOT, Transurban (Express Lanes), Elizabeth River Crossings, CBBT Authority

Do I Need E-ZPass for Virginia? 2026 Update

E-ZPass is not legally required for all Virginia toll facilities, but it is essential for Express Lanes and provides significant savings across all facilities. Most Virginia toll roads are all-electronic — no cash accepted at Express Lanes or major tunnels.

Key Reality: Virginia has two transponder types. A standard E-ZPass pays tolls on all facilities including Express Lanes. An E-ZPass Flex has a HOV toggle switch — when set to HOV ON with 3+ occupants (2+ on some roads), Express Lanes travel is completely free.

2026 Key Updates:

  • $200/month toll cap (HB 2368): Effective January 1, 2026 — once a Virginia-registered E-ZPass account reaches $200 in valid Virginia toll charges in a calendar month, all remaining travel that month is free. Cap resets monthly.
  • George P. Coleman Bridge (Route 17) toll-free: All tolls permanently eliminated January 1, 2026.
  • 495 Express Lanes Extension (November 22, 2025): Added 2.5 miles in the Tysons-McLean area, with new connection points at the Dulles Toll Road and George Washington Memorial Parkway.
  • I-64 Express Lanes in Chesapeake: Began tolling March 17, 2025.
  • CBBT 2026 peak season pricing: Effective Fridays–Sundays, May 15 – September 13, 2026.

Virginia Toll Costs: Current Rates (2026)

Fixed-Rate Facilities

Facility E-ZPass Rate Pay by Plate Notes
Dulles Toll Road (VA-267) $1.00–$2.00/plaza Higher; varies Main plaza + ramp plazas; connects Dulles Airport to I-495
Downtown Tunnel (Norfolk-Portsmouth) $2.00 (off-peak) – $3.00 (peak) $4.00–$6.00 Hampton Roads residents under $65k: 50% off; Norfolk/Portsmouth residents: 100% free
Midtown Tunnel (Norfolk-Portsmouth) $2.00 (off-peak) – $3.00 (peak) $4.00–$6.00 Same discount programs as Downtown Tunnel
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) Off-peak: see schedule; Peak season: higher Cash/credit also accepted at CBBT Peak season: Fri–Sun, May 15 – Sep 13, 2026; 23-mile facility
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (I-64) E-ZPass only; no cash Plate billing available Expansion project ongoing; new tunnel tube open 2025
George P. Coleman Bridge (Route 17) FREE — toll-free since Jan 1, 2026 FREE All tolls permanently eliminated January 1, 2026

Express Lanes — Dynamic Pricing (2026)

Express Lane Solo Driver HOV Free Threshold Length
I-95 Express Lanes Dynamic pricing (updates every 6 min) 3+ occupants (E-ZPass Flex HOV ON) ~30 miles
I-395 Express Lanes Dynamic pricing 3+ occupants ~10 miles into DC
I-495 Express Lanes (+ 2025 Extension) Dynamic pricing 3+ occupants ~16 miles (extended Nov 2025)
I-66 Express Lanes (Inside Beltway) Dynamic pricing 2+ occupants ~10 miles
I-66 Express Lanes (Outside Beltway) Dynamic pricing 3+ occupants ~22 miles west to Gainesville
I-64 Express Lanes (Chesapeake) Dynamic pricing (began Mar 17, 2025) 3+ occupants Chesapeake segment

To calculate toll costs for all vehicle types across Virginia toll roads and Express Lanes, use the TollGuru Virginia toll calculator:

How to Pay Virginia Tolls

1. Standard E-ZPass:

  • Pays tolls on all Virginia facilities and 19+ E-ZPass partner states
  • Free transponder from VDOT; $35 E-ZPass On-the-Go available at 500+ retailers (full $35 credited to account)
  • Required for Express Lane access; also works on Dulles Toll Road, CBBT, tunnels, and HRBT
  • Qualifies for the $200/month statewide toll cap (Virginia-registered accounts only)

2. E-ZPass Flex (for HOV-free Express Lane travel):

  • Toggle switch on transponder: HOV ON = free Express Lane travel with qualifying occupants; HOV OFF = pay standard toll
  • HOV threshold: 3+ on I-66 (outside Beltway), I-95, I-395, I-495, I-64; 2+ on I-66 inside Beltway
  • Always switch to toll mode before entering with fewer than the required occupants — HOV fraud fines escalate to $1,000+
  • Motorcycles with an E-ZPass (any mode) ride Express Lanes toll-free

3. Pay by Plate / License Plate Billing:

  • License plate recognition; higher rates than E-ZPass; invoice mailed to registered owner
  • Pay unpaid toll invoices at tollroadsinvirginia.com

4. Cash (CBBT only):

  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel accepts cash, credit cards, and E-ZPass at toll plazas
  • All Express Lanes and most other Virginia toll roads: cashless only

Discount and Relief Programs (2026)

  • $200/month toll cap: All Virginia-registered E-ZPass accounts; once $200 in VA toll charges is reached in a calendar month, further travel is free that month. Resets monthly. Automatic — no enrollment needed once E-ZPass account is registered to a VA address.
  • Hampton Roads Toll Relief — 50% discount: Residents of Chesapeake, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York, Franklin, Surry, and Southampton earning under $65,000/year. Enroll in person at an E-ZPass service center with proof of income and residency.
  • Norfolk and Portsmouth residents — 100% free: Full toll exemption on Downtown and Midtown Tunnels for qualifying residents. Enroll at E-ZPass center on Victory Boulevard (Portsmouth) or Church Street (Norfolk).
  • TANF recipients — 100% free: Free travel on all Virginia toll facilities. Enroll transponder at any E-ZPass service center.
  • CBBT 30/30 Discount: Frequent users (30+ trips in 30 days) receive discounted rates; E-ZPass required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an E-ZPass Flex specifically for Express Lanes?

Only if you want to travel free with qualifying HOV occupancy. A standard E-ZPass pays the toll rate on Express Lanes without any issues. The Flex transponder is only needed if you plan to claim the HOV exemption.

Does the $200/month cap apply to out-of-state drivers?

No. The cap applies only to E-ZPass accounts registered to a valid Virginia primary residence. Out-of-state E-ZPass accounts and Pay by Plate users are not subject to the cap.

What is the CBBT peak season pricing?

For 2026, CBBT peak season pricing applies Fridays through Sundays from May 15 through September 13. Off-peak pricing applies all other times. All CBBT discounts require E-ZPass. See the full CBBT toll schedule at cbbt.com.

Can I use my E-ZPass from another state in Virginia?

Yes. E-ZPass transponders from any of the 19 partner states work on all Virginia facilities. However, you'll pay standard rates and won't qualify for the $200/month cap, Hampton Roads relief programs, or TANF exemption.

Virginia vs. Neighbouring States (2026)

State System Tag Notes
Virginia Express Lanes + fixed-rate facilities; $200/month cap E-ZPass / E-ZPass Flex Coleman Bridge toll-free since Jan 1 2026
Maryland Bay Bridge, ICC, tunnels; rates frozen since 2021 E-ZPass Key Bridge closed; rebuild ~fall 2028
North Carolina 100% electronic; NC Quick Pass NC Quick Pass (E-ZPass compatible) 50% discount with NC Quick Pass
West Virginia 88-mile Turnpike; cash + E-ZPass E-ZPass accepted $2.93 E-ZPass / $4.50 cash; annual unlimited $26.25

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