I-25: Berthoud to Fort Collins

The I-25 Berthoud to Fort Collins Express Lanes were constructed as part of the “I-25 North” series of projects. This portion of the project included the construction of northbound and southbound Express Lanes with a HOV 3+ option from CO 56 in Berthoud to just past Prospect Road in Fort Collins. The I-25 North Express Lanes opened with tolls waived for testing in December 2023.
How to Use The Express Lane
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Vehicles with one to two people pay a toll to use the Express Lanes with an ExpressToll account or through a License Plate Toll.

HOV3+ users must have an ExpressToll account, a Switchable HOV transponder set to “HOV” mode, and three or more people in the vehicle to use the Express Lanes for free.

Motorcyclists can use the Express Lanes for free without a pass.

Bus and other transit can travel in the Express Lanes.
Corridor Basics
- Lanes are open 24/7 for testing – no tolls.
- 14 miles of Express Lanes from Berthoud to Fort Collins.
- Motorcyclists can use the Express Lanes for free without a pass. All other vehicles are tolled.
- HOV 3+ and bus services are available with a switchable HOV transponder.
- Adjustable toll pricing system will be used – prices will depend on the time of day.
- Overhead signs will indicate current toll prices. Tolls will be collected through the vehicle’s ExpressToll account or a License Plate Toll.