69Express Lanes Open in Overland Park

New electronic toll lanes aim to reduce congestion on U.S. 69 in Kansas

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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After years of construction, the new 69Express project in Overland Park, Kansas is set to open on February 21, 2026. The project added express toll lanes in each direction on U.S. 69 to help reduce traffic congestion, with the existing general-purpose lanes remaining free of charge. The express lanes use electronic tolling with no toll booths, and toll prices will fluctuate based on traffic levels.

Why it matters

The 69Express project is a partnership between the City of Overland Park and the Kansas Department of Transportation aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on a major highway through the heart of the city. The new express lanes provide drivers with a choice to pay a variable toll to bypass congestion, while the free general-purpose lanes remain available.

The details

The 69Express project added one new express toll lane in each direction on U.S. 69. Drivers can choose to use the express lanes, which will have tolls that adjust based on traffic levels, or remain in the two free general-purpose lanes. The express lanes use electronic tolling with no toll booths - drivers with a KTAG transponder will pay the lowest rate, while those without a KTAG will be billed at a higher rate. Drivers must only enter and exit the express lanes at designated points marked with dashed white lines.

  • The 69Express project is set to open on February 21, 2026.

The players

City of Overland Park

The city government that partnered with KDOT on the 69Express project.

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)

The state transportation agency that collaborated with the City of Overland Park on the 69Express project.

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What’s next

Drivers are encouraged to sign up for a free KTAG transponder ahead of the 69Express lane opening to get the lowest toll rates.

The takeaway

The 69Express project in Overland Park, Kansas aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety on a major highway by adding new electronic toll express lanes while keeping the existing general-purpose lanes free of charge. The project is a collaboration between the city and state transportation agency.