Motorists using high-occupancy toll lanes planned for the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 in Maryland would pay an average $4 to $5 on weekdays for the typical expected trip of seven miles, according to preliminary toll rate ranges released Thursday.
Higher rates charged during peak hours would amount to an average of $7 during the southbound morning rush and up to $11 heading north in the evenings — both estimates for a seven-mile trip, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. Tolls generally would be higher in the peak direction during the commuting rush because they would increase along with traffic congestion to keep the lanes free-flowing.
The authority’s board, which sets toll ranges in the state, is scheduled to hear details of the preliminary rates Thursday. It won’t vote on a final proposal until the fall, after three rounds of public comments or hearings, officials said.
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