The I-580 express lanes features two lanes in the eastbound direction and one in the westbound direction.
To use the express lanes, drivers must have an active FasTrak account. Carpool drivers can access the lane for free with the FasTrak Flex toll tag and solo drivers can pay the toll with either the old or new tag.
Tolls are based on traffic levels. As traffic increases, the toll increases. As traffic subsides, so does the toll.
The tolls vary based on traffic levels to ensure traffic in the lanes continues to flow smoothly.
New equipment has been installed along I-580 to support the new express lane system.
The top line indicates the toll for the next section of the express lane. The bottom line indicates the toll for the remaining length of the express lane.
New lane markings and equipment have been installed along the median of I-580.
New equipment has been installed along I-580 to support the new express lane system.
Fresh lane markings help indicate the express lanes.
Express lane vehicles can bypass peak-hour gridlock.
As of February 2016, the I-580 Express Lanes are now open for travel. Commuters in the Tri Valley Corridor in Alameda County can now use FasTrak to access the newest addition to the regional network of Express Lanes. Read more
