Crossing the Narrows Bridge just got cheaper. Here’s a rundown of local WSDOT tolls
New decreased toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge took effect Oct. 1.
The Washington State Transportation Commission passed the decreased rates in late August.
What are the new rates?
An average two-axle vehicle and motorcycles will pay $4.50 with a Good to Go! Pass or $5.50 with cash.
A six-axle vehicle will pay $13.50 with a Good to Go! Pass and $16.50 with cash.
The cost for vehicles with 3-5 axles will be in the middle.
How do these rates compare to other Puget Sound tolls?
Toll rates at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are standard per axles no matter traffic conditions or time of day. It has the highest toll rate for two-axle vehicles in the Puget Sound area.
The four other Puget Sound toll locations consider live traffic conditions or the time of day with rates increasing and decreasing throughout the day.
I-405 express toll lanes
I-405 express toll lanes “provide all drivers a faster trip from Lynnwood to Bellevue and back,” according to the WSDOT website. At this location toll rates change “to keep traffic moving.”
They change “based on real-time traffic conditions, and range from 75 cents to $10” for all drivers, the website said. You can check real-time toll rates for your trip through the WSDOT mobile app.
SR 167 high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes
SR 167 high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes are available for all drivers who need a faster trip from Auburn to Renton and back. At this location toll rates change, according to the WSDOT website. “Toll rates are based on real-time traffic conditions, and range between 50 cents and $9” for all drivers, the website said. You can check real-time toll rates for your trip through the WSDOT mobile app.
State Route 520 bridge toll
On the state Route 520 bridge in Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood toll rates change based on time of day, according to the WSDOT website.
- For two-axle vehicles, weekday toll rates begin 12 a.m. at $1.25 with a Good to Go! Pass or $3.25 by mail. By 3 p.m. rates reach $4.30 with a Good to Go! Pass or $6.30 by mail. At 6 p.m. rates begin to gradually decrease.
- For two-axle vehicles, weekend toll rates begin 12 a.m. at $1.25 with a Good to Go! Pass or $3.25 by mail. By 11 a.m. rates reach $2.65 with a Good to Go! Pass or $4.65 by mail. At 6 p.m. rates begin to gradually decrease.
Vehicles with more than two axles pay a higher, pro-rated toll.
State Route 99 Tunnel toll
The state Route 99 Tunnel, also known as the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement tunnel, is a highway tunnel under downtown Seattle. Tolls change based on time of day and are collected in both directions as you exit the tunnel, according to the WSDOT website.
- Weekday toll rates for two-axle vehicles from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. are $1.20 with a Good to Go! Pass or $3.20 by mail. By 7 a.m. rates reach $1.80 with a Good to Go! Pass or $3.80 by mail.
- Weekend toll rates for two-axle vehicles are standard at $1.20 with a Good to Go! Pass or $3.20 by mail.
Vehicles with more than two axles pay a higher, pro-rated toll.
