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66 Express Lanes – Inside the Beltway
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Inside the Beltway The hours are 5:30 – 9:30 a.m. going east and 3 – 7 p.m. going west, Monday through Friday. Solo drivers have the option of paying a toll to use the lanes in the peak direction during rush hours. The lanes remain free for HOV-3+ vehicles (with E-ZPass Flex), buses, motorcycles and emergency response vehicles. The lanes are free t…
FAQ
Does HOV 3+ apply to 66 express lanes?
This change from HOV-2+ to HOV-3+ will apply across the entire I-66 corridor between Route 15 in Haymarket and the Washington, D.C. line – including 66 Express Lanes located inside and outside the Beltway – and is consistent with HOV requirements on the other Express Lanes in Northern Virginia.
What time does the I 66 tolling take place?
The inside the Beltway I-66 tolling takes place on non-holiday weekdays from 3-7 p.m. westbound and 5:30-9:30 a.m. eastbound. Hours of operation for I-66 Express Lanes inside of the Beltway (image via screenshot/VDOT) VDOT also notes that in order to use the lanes during these rush hours, drivers need to have an E-ZPass transponder.
What is a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) on I-66?
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) rules on I-66 have changed as part transforming I-66 to move more people and provide new travel options. As of Dec. 5, 2022, vehicles will need to have three or more occupants to qualify as HOV on I-66 and travel the express lanes without paying a toll.
Will Virginia’s HOV rules change on I-66?
On Dec. 5, Virginia’s HOV Rules Will Change on I-66. Here’s What to Know A big warning for drivers in Northern Virginia: Changes are coming to Interstate 66, both inside and outside the Capital Beltway. HOV requirements along the entire length of I-66, from Rosslyn to Gainesville, will go from HOV-2 to HOV-3 starting Dec. 5.