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.

Toll rates are posted prior to facility entrances, allowing you to decide whether to use the lanes. Tolls are collected electronically with no toll booths requiring you to slow down or stop. Toll rates are displayed at each lane entry point on changeable message signs. The top rate displayed on the sign is the toll to ride in the lane from the upcoming entry point to the following exit point, while the bottom rate is the toll from that entry point to the last Express Lane exit. When you exit between entry points, the toll rate will be between the two displayed rates. Once you enter, your toll rate does not change.

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. Unlike the I-85 Express Lanes, state-registered transit vehicles and vanpools, registered law enforcement, and emergency vehicles are the only vehicles that can ride for free on Georgia’s reversible express lanes. State-registered alternate fuel vehicles (AFVs), motorcycles, and carpools must pay tolls to travel on the I-75 Northwest Corridor and I-75 South Metro Express Lanes.

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.