ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – The new toll roads, SR 686A and SR 690, provide direct connections between US 19 and I-275 and the Bayside Bridge and I-275.
The I-275 Express Lanes are in the median of I-275 between Gandy Boulevard and 4th Street North.
The new roadways will help ease congestion on local roads and provide thousands of Tampa Bay area drivers with travel route options.
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During the first week of operation, tolls are free to all users. Beginning at noon on Friday, May 3, all tolls on SR 686A and SR 690 will be collected electronically using the SunPass Prepaid Toll Program or through TOLL-BY-PLATE. I-275 Express Lanes tolls will only be collected through the SunPass Prepaid Toll Program.
All vehicles are allowed on the Gateway Expressway toll roads (SR 686A and SR 690). Only passenger vehicles, registered vanpools, and busses are allowed in the I-275 Express Lanes.
While the roadways are open, some construction remains to finish the project.
Please remain alert to workers and equipment, don’t drive distracted or impaired, and stay within the posted speed limits.
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