Reversible express lanes are toll lanes where the direction of traffic flow can be changed to help manage congestion and increase capacity. While the direction of travel is set based on peak commuting hours, the direction can be changed to assist with traffic flow for major events, incidents, or hurricane evacuations to ensure the lanes flow in the direction with the greatest travel demand. Georgia’s reversible express lanes schedules are set by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and are subject to change. Daily reversals are performed by GDOT’s HERO units and take approximately 2 hours to complete.

Georgia’s Express Lanes are dynamically priced, meaning as demand for use of the lanes increases, the toll amount rises to ensure that you experience more reliable trip times. The minimum toll rate for all Georgia Express Lanes is $0.10 per mile. You can expect toll rates above the $0.10 per mile minimum to vary based on travel conditions on each express lane facility rather than a predetermined rate.

Georgia’s Reversible Express Lanes run around the clock, and the direction of the reversible lanes is determined by the GDOT. Because the I-75 South Metro and Northwest Corridor Express Lanes are reversible, the northbound and southbound directions follow an approximate schedule. We sometimes make temporary changes to the schedule for holidays, area events, or incidents.

Click here for the I-75 Northwest Corridor detailed reversal schedule 

Click here for the I-75 South Metro detailed reversal schedule 

Motorists with a registered, active Peach Pass (or a valid interoperable toll pass from E-ZPass, Sun Pass, E-Pass, and Quick Pass) can access the lanes. Vehicles with six or fewer wheels are allowed in the Express Lanes with a valid Peach Pass; tractor-trailers are not allowed. On the I-85 Express Lanes, 3 or more person carpools registered with Peach Pass with the proper carpool designation through the Peach Pass Verify mobile app ride for free. In addition, Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) with the proper AFV license plate, registered motorcycles, state-registered transit vehicles and vanpools, registered law enforcement, and emergency vehicles ride for free on Georgia’s Express Lanes.

When the direction of the Express Lanes is closed, a series of gates at each entry and exit point deter you from getting on the lanes in the wrong direction. In addition, lane signage will read “closed.”  A series of signs and warning gates alert you prior to the point of entry that the access is closed. The first gate that you see will have a red banner that says “do not enter.”  A final warning gate is heavily weighted to deter motorists from entering in the wrong direction.

In the event of a stall or breakdown, a shoulder is available so that you can safely pull out of the lane. HERO units patrol the lanes to assist with stalled vehicles and moving vehicles to shoulders. ​ If an accident occurs, emergency access gates allow responders to quickly enter the lanes to assist. To learn more about safety on Georgia’s reversible express lanes, watch this safety video.

To report an accident, dial 511 from any phone and when prompted, say “HERO” for motorist assistance.  Motorists can also switch to touch tone mode and select “option 1” for assistance.