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− | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE: Alabama Freedom Pass Locations: Complete 2025 Guide}} | |
+ | {{#seo:|title=Alabama Freedom Pass Locations: Complete 2025 Guide}} | ||
+ | {{#seo:|keywords=Alabama Freedom Pass, toll locations, Beach Express, Montgomery Expressway, Emerald Mountain, Tuscaloosa Bypass}} | ||
+ | {{#seo:|description=Complete guide to Alabama Freedom Pass locations 2025: Beach Express, Montgomery Expressway, Emerald Mountain Expressway, Tuscaloosa Bypass toll rates and payment.}} | ||
+ | {{#canonics: https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/alabama-freedom-pass-locations}} | ||
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+ | __TOC__ | ||
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+ | <h1 style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Alabama Freedom Pass Locations: Complete 2025 Guide</h1> | ||
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+ | <div style="background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dee2e6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; padding-bottom:0"> | ||
+ | <div style="color: #202122; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6;"> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Alabama Freedom Pass electronic toll collection<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> American Roads LLC<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 4 toll facilities statewide<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Electronic transponders + Mobile app payment | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
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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;">Where Can I Use Alabama Freedom Pass? 2025 Update</h2> | ||
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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;">Alabama Freedom Pass works at all four toll facilities in Alabama: Beach Express, Emerald Mountain Expressway, Montgomery Expressway, and Tuscaloosa Bypass. No other electronic toll system (including E-ZPass) is accepted in Alabama.</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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Toll prices for a 2-axle vehicle to cross toll bridges in Alabama range from $1.50 to $3.00, making the Freedom Pass rewards program valuable for frequent users.</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;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> You can now use Apple or Android phones to pay your toll at any Alabama Freedom Pass® network facility, eliminating the need for physical transponders.</p> | ||
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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;">Alabama Freedom Pass Locations & Toll Costs</h2> | ||
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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;">All four Alabama toll facilities accept Freedom Pass payment with automatic enrollment in the rewards program.</p> | ||
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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;">Complete Freedom Pass Network (2025)</h3> | ||
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+ | <div style="overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0;"> | ||
+ | <table style="width: 100%; min-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #202122; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;"> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Facility</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Location</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Connects</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Toll Rate Range</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Payment Methods</th> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Beach Express</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Orange Beach, AL</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-10 to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50-$3.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Freedom Pass, Cash, Toll-by-Plate</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Montgomery Expressway</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Millbrook, AL</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Montgomery to Millbrook/Prattville</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.50-$3.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Freedom Pass, Cash, Credit Card</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Emerald Mountain Expressway</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Wetumpka, AL</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Wetumpka to East Montgomery</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50-$3.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Freedom Pass, Cash</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Tuscaloosa Bypass</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Tuscaloosa, AL</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">US 82 to I-20/I-59</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.50-$3.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Freedom Pass, Cash</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">How to Use Alabama Freedom Pass</h2> | ||
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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 link your phone with your existing Freedom Pass account or simply bill a major credit card on file (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover).</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;">1. Electronic Transponder System:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Physical windshield-mounted transponder</li> | ||
+ | <li>Automatic toll deduction from prepaid account</li> | ||
+ | <li>Freedom Pass customers are automatically enrolled in the Freedom Pass Rewards program which earns free trips each month</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
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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. Mobile App Payment:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Alabama Freedom Pass mobile app for iOS and Android</li> | ||
+ | <li>Just punch in your location and pay your toll</li> | ||
+ | <li>Receipt emailed to you after each trip</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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 Alabama Freedom Pass locations, use TollGuru Alabama toll calculator</p> | ||
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+ | <div style="text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;"> | ||
+ | <html> | ||
+ | <a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-alabama"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Alabama Toll Calculator</button></a> | ||
+ | </html> | ||
+ | </div> | ||
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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;">Beach Express (Orange Beach, AL)</h2> | ||
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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 Beach Express is a great way to avoid stoplights and traffic along Highway 59 connecting I-10 and Foley with Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.</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;">Location Details:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Access from exit 49 on I-10</li> | ||
+ | <li>Connects Gulf Shores and Orange Beach with Interstate 10</li> | ||
+ | <li>Two-lane bridge with 65 mph speed limit</li> | ||
+ | <li>Tolls collected in one direction only, from Gulf Shores to Orange Beach</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
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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;">Payment Options:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Alabama Freedom Pass</li> | ||
+ | <li>Cash payment</li> | ||
+ | <li>Toll-by-Plate payment (invoice by mail)</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Montgomery Expressway (Millbrook, AL)</h2> | ||
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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 Montgomery Expressway Bridge connects Alabama's capital with the towns north of the city, crossing over the Alabama River.</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;">Location Details:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>2949 Alabama River Parkway, Millbrook, AL 36054</li> | ||
+ | <li>Access via Alabama River Parkway</li> | ||
+ | <li>Four-lane highway with 65 mph speed limit</li> | ||
+ | <li>Tolls collected at two toll plazas</li> | ||
+ | <li>Toll booth open 24/7</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Contact Information:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Phone: (334) 290-2002</li> | ||
+ | <li>Email: mexoffice@montgomeryexpressway.com</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Emerald Mountain Expressway (Wetumpka, AL)</h2> | ||
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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 Emerald Mountain Expressway bridge is an alternative to using the normally congested Highway 231 in and out of Montgomery.</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;">Location Details:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>49 Emerald Mountain Expressway, Wetumpka, AL 36093</li> | ||
+ | <li>Access on Dozier Road off Wares Ferry Road (State Route 64) and Rifle Range Rd (State Route 4)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Four-lane highway with 65 mph speed limit</li> | ||
+ | <li>Tolls collected at two toll plazas</li> | ||
+ | <li>Toll required 24 hours a day</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Contact Information:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Phone: (334) 512-0380</li> | ||
+ | <li>Email: emxoffice@emeraldmountainexpressway.com</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Tuscaloosa Bypass (Tuscaloosa, AL)</h2> | ||
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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 Tuscaloosa Bypass is used as a quick way to get from Tuscaloosa to Northport while avoiding congestion on I-359.</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;">Location Details:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>2220 Joe Mallisham Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401</li> | ||
+ | <li>Access west of Tuscaloosa along the Joe Mallisham Parkway</li> | ||
+ | <li>Four-lane highway with 70 mph speed limit</li> | ||
+ | <li>Tolls collected at two toll plazas</li> | ||
+ | <li>Toll required 24 hours a day</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Contact Information:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Phone: (205) 752-2003</li> | ||
+ | <li>Email: tbpoffice@tuscaloosabypass.com</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Recent Changes (2025)</h2> | ||
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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;">Mobile App Enhancements:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Updated mobile app (Alabama Freedom Pass) on April 3, 2025</li> | ||
+ | <li>Enhanced payment processing for all four facilities</li> | ||
+ | <li>Instant balance information available for existing Freedom Pass account holders</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Payment System Updates:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Montgomery Expressway accepts credit card payments</li> | ||
+ | <li>Beach Express offers toll-plate payments where you receive an invoice by mail</li> | ||
+ | <li>Continued 24/7 operation at all facilities</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Planning Your Journey</h2> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Toll prices for a 2-axle vehicle range from $1.50 to $3.00</li> | ||
+ | <li>Freedom Pass rewards program provides monthly free trips</li> | ||
+ | <li>Cash or credit card transactions without account discounts pay higher rates</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Toll-Free Alternatives:</strong></p> | ||
+ | <ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;"> | ||
+ | <li>Beach Express: Highway 59 (slower with stoplights)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Montgomery Expressway: I-65 and I-85 (more congested)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Emerald Mountain: Highway 231 (congested)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Tuscaloosa Bypass: I-359 (congested)</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> | ||
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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;">Does E-ZPass work at Alabama Freedom Pass locations?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, E-ZPass is not accepted in Alabama. Alabama is not integrated into the E-ZPass system, meaning E-ZPass transponders are not compatible in Alabama.</p> | ||
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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;">What happens if I don't have enough money in my Freedom Pass account?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">If you have a Freedom Pass account but don't have enough money in it to pay your tolls, you will receive an invoice by mail with additional administrative fees added.</p> | ||
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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 use my phone to pay tolls?</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 now use Alabama Freedom Pass mobile app to pay your toll at any Freedom Pass Network facility. You can link your phone with your existing Freedom Pass account or simply bill a major credit card on file.</p> | ||
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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;">Are there penalties for unpaid tolls?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">If you incur unpaid tolls, your vehicle's registration might be suspended.</p> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <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;">Alabama vs. Regional States</h2> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <div style="overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0;"> | ||
+ | <table style="width: 100%; min-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #202122; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;"> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">State</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">System Type</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Typical Cost</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Coverage</th> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Alabama</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Freedom Pass only</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.50-$3.00/facility</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4 facilities only</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[florida-toll-roads-bridges-express-lanes-expressways-sunpass|Florida]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">SunPass + E-ZPass</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.50-$7.00/facility</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Statewide network</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[georgia-toll|Georgia]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Peach Pass + E-ZPass</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.50-$3.00/facility</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Atlanta metro + express lanes</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[tennessee-toll-roads|Tennessee]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">E-ZPass compatible</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.75-$2.50/facility</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Limited facilities</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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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;">Internal Navigation:</strong></p> | ||
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+ | <li>[[alabama-toll-roads-bridges-expressways|Alabama Toll Roads]] - Complete state overview</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[freedom-pass-alabama|Alabama Freedom Pass]] - Detailed Freedom Pass information</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[beach-express-toll|Beach Express Toll]] - Foley Beach Express details</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[montgomery-expressway-toll|Montgomery Expressway Toll]] - Montgomery crossing information</li> | ||
+ | <li>[[emerald-mountain-expressway-toll|Emerald Mountain Expressway Toll]] - Wetumpka crossing details</li> | ||
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+ | <li>Alabama Freedom Pass Online: Account management and payments</li> | ||
+ | <li>American Roads LLC: (Toll operator) - All facility customer service</li> | ||
+ | <li>Alabama Freedom Pass Mobile App: iOS and Android payment options</li> | ||
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Alabama Freedom Pass Locations: Complete 2025 Guide
System: Alabama Freedom Pass electronic toll collection
Operator: American Roads LLC
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Coverage: 4 toll facilities statewide
Technology: Electronic transponders + Mobile app payment
Where Can I Use Alabama Freedom Pass? 2025 Update
Alabama Freedom Pass works at all four toll facilities in Alabama: Beach Express, Emerald Mountain Expressway, Montgomery Expressway, and Tuscaloosa Bypass. No other electronic toll system (including E-ZPass) is accepted in Alabama.
Key Reality: Toll prices for a 2-axle vehicle to cross toll bridges in Alabama range from $1.50 to $3.00, making the Freedom Pass rewards program valuable for frequent users.
2025 Update: You can now use Apple or Android phones to pay your toll at any Alabama Freedom Pass® network facility, eliminating the need for physical transponders.
Alabama Freedom Pass Locations & Toll Costs
All four Alabama toll facilities accept Freedom Pass payment with automatic enrollment in the rewards program.
Complete Freedom Pass Network (2025)
Facility | Location | Connects | Toll Rate Range | Payment Methods |
---|---|---|---|---|
Beach Express | Orange Beach, AL | I-10 to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach | $1.50-$3.00 | Freedom Pass, Cash, Toll-by-Plate |
Montgomery Expressway | Millbrook, AL | Montgomery to Millbrook/Prattville | $1.50-$3.00 | Freedom Pass, Cash, Credit Card |
Emerald Mountain Expressway | Wetumpka, AL | Wetumpka to East Montgomery | $1.50-$3.00 | Freedom Pass, Cash |
Tuscaloosa Bypass | Tuscaloosa, AL | US 82 to I-20/I-59 | $1.50-$3.00 | Freedom Pass, Cash |
How to Use Alabama Freedom Pass
You can link your phone with your existing Freedom Pass account or simply bill a major credit card on file (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover).
1. Electronic Transponder System:
- Physical windshield-mounted transponder
- Automatic toll deduction from prepaid account
- Freedom Pass customers are automatically enrolled in the Freedom Pass Rewards program which earns free trips each month
2. Mobile App Payment:
- Alabama Freedom Pass mobile app for iOS and Android
- Just punch in your location and pay your toll
- Receipt emailed to you after each trip
To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Alabama Freedom Pass locations, use TollGuru Alabama toll calculator
Beach Express (Orange Beach, AL)
The Beach Express is a great way to avoid stoplights and traffic along Highway 59 connecting I-10 and Foley with Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
Location Details:
- Access from exit 49 on I-10
- Connects Gulf Shores and Orange Beach with Interstate 10
- Two-lane bridge with 65 mph speed limit
- Tolls collected in one direction only, from Gulf Shores to Orange Beach
Payment Options:
- Alabama Freedom Pass
- Cash payment
- Toll-by-Plate payment (invoice by mail)
Montgomery Expressway (Millbrook, AL)
The Montgomery Expressway Bridge connects Alabama's capital with the towns north of the city, crossing over the Alabama River.
Location Details:
- 2949 Alabama River Parkway, Millbrook, AL 36054
- Access via Alabama River Parkway
- Four-lane highway with 65 mph speed limit
- Tolls collected at two toll plazas
- Toll booth open 24/7
Contact Information:
- Phone: (334) 290-2002
- Email: mexoffice@montgomeryexpressway.com
Emerald Mountain Expressway (Wetumpka, AL)
The Emerald Mountain Expressway bridge is an alternative to using the normally congested Highway 231 in and out of Montgomery.
Location Details:
- 49 Emerald Mountain Expressway, Wetumpka, AL 36093
- Access on Dozier Road off Wares Ferry Road (State Route 64) and Rifle Range Rd (State Route 4)
- Four-lane highway with 65 mph speed limit
- Tolls collected at two toll plazas
- Toll required 24 hours a day
Contact Information:
- Phone: (334) 512-0380
- Email: emxoffice@emeraldmountainexpressway.com
Tuscaloosa Bypass (Tuscaloosa, AL)
The Tuscaloosa Bypass is used as a quick way to get from Tuscaloosa to Northport while avoiding congestion on I-359.
Location Details:
- 2220 Joe Mallisham Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Access west of Tuscaloosa along the Joe Mallisham Parkway
- Four-lane highway with 70 mph speed limit
- Tolls collected at two toll plazas
- Toll required 24 hours a day
Contact Information:
- Phone: (205) 752-2003
- Email: tbpoffice@tuscaloosabypass.com
Recent Changes (2025)
Mobile App Enhancements:
- Updated mobile app (Alabama Freedom Pass) on April 3, 2025
- Enhanced payment processing for all four facilities
- Instant balance information available for existing Freedom Pass account holders
Payment System Updates:
- Montgomery Expressway accepts credit card payments
- Beach Express offers toll-plate payments where you receive an invoice by mail
- Continued 24/7 operation at all facilities
Planning Your Journey
Cost Considerations:
- Toll prices for a 2-axle vehicle range from $1.50 to $3.00
- Freedom Pass rewards program provides monthly free trips
- Cash or credit card transactions without account discounts pay higher rates
Toll-Free Alternatives:
- Beach Express: Highway 59 (slower with stoplights)
- Montgomery Expressway: I-65 and I-85 (more congested)
- Emerald Mountain: Highway 231 (congested)
- Tuscaloosa Bypass: I-359 (congested)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does E-ZPass work at Alabama Freedom Pass locations?
No, E-ZPass is not accepted in Alabama. Alabama is not integrated into the E-ZPass system, meaning E-ZPass transponders are not compatible in Alabama.
What happens if I don't have enough money in my Freedom Pass account?
If you have a Freedom Pass account but don't have enough money in it to pay your tolls, you will receive an invoice by mail with additional administrative fees added.
Can I use my phone to pay tolls?
Yes, you can now use Alabama Freedom Pass mobile app to pay your toll at any Freedom Pass Network facility. You can link your phone with your existing Freedom Pass account or simply bill a major credit card on file.
Are there penalties for unpaid tolls?
If you incur unpaid tolls, your vehicle's registration might be suspended.
Alabama vs. Regional States
State | System Type | Typical Cost | Coverage |
---|---|---|---|
Alabama | Freedom Pass only | $1.50-$3.00/facility | 4 facilities only |
Florida | SunPass + E-ZPass | $0.50-$7.00/facility | Statewide network |
Georgia | Peach Pass + E-ZPass | $0.50-$3.00/facility | Atlanta metro + express lanes |
Tennessee | E-ZPass compatible | $0.75-$2.50/facility | Limited facilities |
Useful Links & Resources
Internal Navigation:
- Alabama Toll Roads - Complete state overview
- Alabama Freedom Pass - Detailed Freedom Pass information
- Beach Express Toll - Foley Beach Express details
- Montgomery Expressway Toll - Montgomery crossing information
- Emerald Mountain Expressway Toll - Wetumpka crossing details
Official Resources:
- Alabama Freedom Pass Online: Account management and payments
- American Roads LLC: (Toll operator) - All facility customer service
- Alabama Freedom Pass Mobile App: iOS and Android payment options