Express Lane Tolls Begin in Northern Colorado

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Tolls for a 14-mile express lane between Berthoud and Fort Collins in Northern Colorado will take effect on April 7, with drivers paying between $1 and $4.75 per segment depending on the location and time of day. Drivers without an ExpressToll pass will pay higher rates. Additionally, a warning period for weaving violations over the solid lines in the express lane will begin on April 7, with fines of $75 increasing to $150 if unpaid within 20 days after the warning period ends on May 7.

Why it matters

The new express lane tolls and weaving violation enforcement are aimed at managing traffic flow and encouraging carpooling and public transportation use in the growing Northern Colorado region. However, the tolls have raised concerns about equity and accessibility for lower-income drivers.

The details

The 14-mile express lane runs between Berthoud and Fort Collins, and drivers will pay between $1 and $4.75 per segment depending on the location and time of day. Drivers without an ExpressToll pass will pay higher rates. Overhead signs will display the current toll prices. Additionally, a warning period for weaving violations over the solid lines in the express lane will begin on April 7, with fines of $75 increasing to $150 if unpaid within 20 days after the warning period ends on May 7.

• Tolling begins on April 7, 2026.
• The warning period for weaving violations starts on April 7, 2026 and ends on May 7, 2026.