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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">Utah Toll Roads Complete Guide</h1> |
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+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Limited toll facilities - Express Pass (I-15 Express Lanes) + Cash/ExpressCard (Adams Avenue Parkway)<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> I-15 Express Lanes (Riverdale to Spanish Fork) + Adams Avenue Parkway (Washington Terrace)<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Express Pass transponders, Dynamic pricing, License plate recognition<br> | ||
+ | <strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation), Adams Avenue Parkway Inc. | ||
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− | == Utah toll | + | <html> |
+ | <a href="https://tollguru.com/utah-toll-calculator"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Utah Toll Calculator</button></a> | ||
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+ | </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;">Do I Need Express Pass for Utah? 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;">No, you don't need Express Pass to drive in Utah - most roads are toll-free. However, you'll need Express Pass to use the I-15 Express Lanes as a solo driver, and cash or ExpressCard for the Adams Avenue Parkway.</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> Utah has minimal toll infrastructure compared to other states. Only the I-15 Express Lanes (60+ miles) and Adams Avenue Parkway (0.5 miles) charge tolls. Carpoolers (2+ occupants) use Express Lanes for free.</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> Clean Vehicle Pass program expires September 30, 2025. Express Pass costs $9.65 initially with $2.50 monthly maintenance fee. Most Utah highways remain completely toll-free.</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;">Utah operates very limited toll facilities, with dynamic pricing on I-15 Express Lanes and fixed rates on Adams Avenue Parkway.</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;">Current Toll Rates by Facility (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;">Solo Driver Rate</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Carpool Rate</th> | ||
+ | <th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Payment Method</th> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">I-15 Express Lanes</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.25-$2.00 per zone</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FREE</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Express Pass required</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Adams Avenue Parkway</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$2.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Cash or ExpressCard</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Adams Avenue Parkway + Trailer</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$3.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$3.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cash or ExpressCard</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Adams Avenue Parkway (Extra Large)</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.00 per axle</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.00 per axle</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Cash or ExpressCard</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
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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;">Where You Pay Tolls in Utah (2025)</h3> | |
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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;">I-15 Express Lanes:</strong> 60+ miles from Riverdale to Spanish Fork with 6 payment zones</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;">Adams Avenue Parkway:</strong> 0.5-mile private toll road in Washington Terrace connecting US-89 to I-84</p> |
− | == | + | <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;">Toll-Free Network:</strong> All other Utah highways, interstates, and roads are completely toll-free</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;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Utah:</p> |
− | == | + | <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. Express Pass (I-15 Express Lanes):</strong></p> |
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− | </ | + | <li>Required for solo drivers in Express Lanes</li> |
+ | <li>$9.65 initial cost + $2.50 monthly maintenance fee</li> | ||
+ | <li>Account setup at expresspass.utah.gov or call 855-813-9127</li> | ||
+ | <li>Automatic toll deduction as you pass through payment zones</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;">2. Cash Payment (Adams Avenue Parkway):</strong></p> |
− | Adams Avenue Parkway, | + | <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>Exact change required at toll booth</li> |
+ | <li>$2.00 for most vehicles, $3.00 with trailer</li> | ||
+ | <li>No transponder or electronic payment accepted</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;">3. ExpressCard (Adams Avenue Parkway):</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>Prepaid account system offering discount</li> | ||
+ | <li>$10 minimum deposit required</li> | ||
+ | <li>Faster passage through toll barrier</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;">4. Carpool (FREE on I-15 Express Lanes):</strong></p> |
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+ | <li>Vehicles with 2+ occupants use Express Lanes for free</li> | ||
+ | <li>Motorcycles, buses, and emergency vehicles exempt</li> | ||
+ | <li>Set Express Pass to "OFF" when carpooling</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> |
− | < | + | <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;">Clean Vehicle Pass Program Ending:</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>Federal authorization expires September 30, 2025</li> | ||
+ | <li>All Clean Vehicle Passes will be deactivated</li> | ||
+ | <li>Program capped at 6,650 vehicles with extreme queue times</li> | ||
+ | <li>No new applications likely to be processed before expiration</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 Scam Alert:</strong></p> |
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− | </ | + | <li>UDOT does not send text messages requesting toll payments</li> |
+ | <li>Widespread "smishing" scam targeting Utah drivers</li> | ||
+ | <li>Do not click links in suspicious text messages</li> | ||
+ | <li>Report scams to Federal Trade Commission</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;">Express Lanes Expansion:</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>Extended from Layton Parkway to Riverdale Road (completed 2022)</li> | ||
+ | <li>10-mile corridor added to accommodate growing traffic</li> | ||
+ | <li>Enhanced enforcement with $337+ fines for violations</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;">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>Daily I-15 Express Lanes usage: $1.50-$12.00 for full corridor</li> | ||
+ | <li>Adams Avenue Parkway: $2.00-$4.00 per trip depending on vehicle</li> | ||
+ | <li>Annual Express Pass costs: $30+ for monthly fees alone</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> |
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− | + | <li>Regular I-15 lanes: Available alongside Express Lanes at no cost</li> | |
− | + | <li>Alternative routes: US-89 and local roads avoid Adams Avenue Parkway</li> | |
− | + | <li>Carpool option: Free Express Lanes access with 2+ occupants</li> | |
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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;">Peak vs Off-Peak Travel:</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>Dynamic pricing: Highest rates during peak traffic times</li> | ||
+ | <li>Real-time pricing displayed on overhead signs</li> | ||
+ | <li>Off-peak rates as low as $0.25 per zone</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
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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 avoid Utah tolls completely?</h3> |
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, easily. Use regular I-15 lanes instead of Express Lanes (parallel and free), and avoid Adams Avenue Parkway by using US-89 through Washington Terrace. 99% of Utah's road network is toll-free.</p> | ||
− | = | + | <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 pay Utah tolls?</h3> |
− | + | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Express Lane violations result in fines of $337+. Adams Avenue Parkway has a physical toll booth - you must pay to pass. Express Lanes use cameras and enforcement officers to catch violators.</p> | |
+ | <h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay tolls in Utah?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Motorcycles can use I-15 Express Lanes for free as they're considered eligible vehicles. On Adams Avenue Parkway, motorcycles pay the standard $2.00 toll.</p> | ||
− | < | + | <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 E-ZPass in Utah?</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 compatible with Utah toll facilities. You must use Express Pass for I-15 Express Lanes and cash or ExpressCard for Adams Avenue Parkway.</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;">Do tourists get different toll rates?</h3> | ||
+ | <p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, tourists pay the same rates as residents. However, rental car companies may charge additional fees for toll transponder usage. Active-duty military personnel receive 50% discount on Adams Avenue Parkway.</p> | ||
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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;">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> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Utah</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Express Pass + Cash</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.25-$2.00/zone</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Very limited (2 facilities)</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Idaho</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Toll-free statewide</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Wyoming</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll-free statewide</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[colorado-toll-roads-express-lanes|Colorado]]</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">ExpressToll</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.25-$9.95/trip</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Express lanes + tollways</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Nevada</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll-free statewide</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | <tr> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Arizona</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.00</td> | ||
+ | <td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Toll-free statewide</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:25, 6 July 2025
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Utah Toll Roads Complete Guide
System: Limited toll facilities - Express Pass (I-15 Express Lanes) + Cash/ExpressCard (Adams Avenue Parkway)
Coverage: I-15 Express Lanes (Riverdale to Spanish Fork) + Adams Avenue Parkway (Washington Terrace)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: Express Pass transponders, Dynamic pricing, License plate recognition
Operators: UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation), Adams Avenue Parkway Inc.
Do I Need Express Pass for Utah? 2025 Update
No, you don't need Express Pass to drive in Utah - most roads are toll-free. However, you'll need Express Pass to use the I-15 Express Lanes as a solo driver, and cash or ExpressCard for the Adams Avenue Parkway.
Key Reality: Utah has minimal toll infrastructure compared to other states. Only the I-15 Express Lanes (60+ miles) and Adams Avenue Parkway (0.5 miles) charge tolls. Carpoolers (2+ occupants) use Express Lanes for free.
2025 Update: Clean Vehicle Pass program expires September 30, 2025. Express Pass costs $9.65 initially with $2.50 monthly maintenance fee. Most Utah highways remain completely toll-free.
Utah Toll Costs: Current Rates
Utah operates very limited toll facilities, with dynamic pricing on I-15 Express Lanes and fixed rates on Adams Avenue Parkway.
Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025)
Facility | Solo Driver Rate | Carpool Rate | Payment Method |
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I-15 Express Lanes | $0.25-$2.00 per zone | FREE | Express Pass required |
Adams Avenue Parkway | $2.00 | $2.00 | Cash or ExpressCard |
Adams Avenue Parkway + Trailer | $3.00 | $3.00 | Cash or ExpressCard |
Adams Avenue Parkway (Extra Large) | $1.00 per axle | $1.00 per axle | Cash or ExpressCard |
Where You Pay Tolls in Utah (2025)
I-15 Express Lanes: 60+ miles from Riverdale to Spanish Fork with 6 payment zones
Adams Avenue Parkway: 0.5-mile private toll road in Washington Terrace connecting US-89 to I-84
Toll-Free Network: All other Utah highways, interstates, and roads are completely toll-free
How to Pay Utah Tolls
You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Utah:
1. Express Pass (I-15 Express Lanes):
- Required for solo drivers in Express Lanes
- $9.65 initial cost + $2.50 monthly maintenance fee
- Account setup at expresspass.utah.gov or call 855-813-9127
- Automatic toll deduction as you pass through payment zones
2. Cash Payment (Adams Avenue Parkway):
- Exact change required at toll booth
- $2.00 for most vehicles, $3.00 with trailer
- No transponder or electronic payment accepted
3. ExpressCard (Adams Avenue Parkway):
- Prepaid account system offering discount
- $10 minimum deposit required
- Faster passage through toll barrier
4. Carpool (FREE on I-15 Express Lanes):
- Vehicles with 2+ occupants use Express Lanes for free
- Motorcycles, buses, and emergency vehicles exempt
- Set Express Pass to "OFF" when carpooling
Recent Changes (2025)
Clean Vehicle Pass Program Ending:
- Federal authorization expires September 30, 2025
- All Clean Vehicle Passes will be deactivated
- Program capped at 6,650 vehicles with extreme queue times
- No new applications likely to be processed before expiration
Toll Scam Alert:
- UDOT does not send text messages requesting toll payments
- Widespread "smishing" scam targeting Utah drivers
- Do not click links in suspicious text messages
- Report scams to Federal Trade Commission
Express Lanes Expansion:
- Extended from Layton Parkway to Riverdale Road (completed 2022)
- 10-mile corridor added to accommodate growing traffic
- Enhanced enforcement with $337+ fines for violations
Planning Your Journey
Cost Considerations:
- Daily I-15 Express Lanes usage: $1.50-$12.00 for full corridor
- Adams Avenue Parkway: $2.00-$4.00 per trip depending on vehicle
- Annual Express Pass costs: $30+ for monthly fees alone
Toll-Free Alternatives:
- Regular I-15 lanes: Available alongside Express Lanes at no cost
- Alternative routes: US-89 and local roads avoid Adams Avenue Parkway
- Carpool option: Free Express Lanes access with 2+ occupants
Peak vs Off-Peak Travel:
- Dynamic pricing: Highest rates during peak traffic times
- Real-time pricing displayed on overhead signs
- Off-peak rates as low as $0.25 per zone
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I avoid Utah tolls completely?
Yes, easily. Use regular I-15 lanes instead of Express Lanes (parallel and free), and avoid Adams Avenue Parkway by using US-89 through Washington Terrace. 99% of Utah's road network is toll-free.
What happens if I don't pay Utah tolls?
Express Lane violations result in fines of $337+. Adams Avenue Parkway has a physical toll booth - you must pay to pass. Express Lanes use cameras and enforcement officers to catch violators.
Do motorcycles pay tolls in Utah?
Motorcycles can use I-15 Express Lanes for free as they're considered eligible vehicles. On Adams Avenue Parkway, motorcycles pay the standard $2.00 toll.
Can I use E-ZPass in Utah?
No, E-ZPass is not compatible with Utah toll facilities. You must use Express Pass for I-15 Express Lanes and cash or ExpressCard for Adams Avenue Parkway.
Do tourists get different toll rates?
No, tourists pay the same rates as residents. However, rental car companies may charge additional fees for toll transponder usage. Active-duty military personnel receive 50% discount on Adams Avenue Parkway.
Utah vs. Neighboring States
State | System Type | Typical Cost | Coverage |
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Utah | Express Pass + Cash | $0.25-$2.00/zone | Very limited (2 facilities) |
Idaho | No tolls | $0.00 | Toll-free statewide |
Wyoming | No tolls | $0.00 | Toll-free statewide |
Colorado | ExpressToll | $1.25-$9.95/trip | Express lanes + tollways |
Nevada | No tolls | $0.00 | Toll-free statewide |
Arizona | No tolls | $0.00 | Toll-free statewide |
Useful Links & Resources
Internal Navigation:
- US Toll Roads - Complete United States toll information
- Colorado Toll Roads - ExpressToll system in neighboring Colorado
- New Mexico Toll Roads - Regional toll information
Official Agencies:
- UDOT Express Pass: 855-813-9127 - Express Pass account setup and support
- UDOT Traffic Info: 511 - Current traffic and road conditions
- Adams Avenue Parkway Inc.: Contact for Adams Avenue Parkway information
- Utah Road Usage Charge: roadusagechargeutah.org - EV mileage program