Capital Beltway Study

Full Study | Alternatives

6 General Purpose & 4 Express Toll Lanes:

This alternate would provide one additional lane per direction that would be tolled and it would convert one existing general purpose lane per direction to be tolled.

• Typical section would include six general purpose lanes and four Express Toll Lanes.
• Tolls would vary based on traffic conditions or time of day so the Express Toll Lanes would not become congested.
• Tolls would be collected using electronic toll collection (ETC), eliminating the need for toll booths.
• There would be a four-foot paved buffer separation between Express Toll Lanes and general-purpose lanes.

This alternate would offer drivers the choice to select a generally non-congested route by using the Express Toll Lanes. This alternate generates the maximum revenue because there would be two tolled lanes in each direction; therefore, it provides a potentially cost-effective transportation infrastructure. Express bus service could take advantage of these lanes.

SHA is recommending this alternate be carried forward for more detailed study.