WSDOT to extend toll lane on major Pierce County highway. Here’s what to know
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- WSDOT extends SR 167 northbound express toll lane six miles south to SR 410, Jan 12
- Left lane will operate as tolled; carpools use it free with Good To Go Flex Pass
- Tolls $1–$15 assessed every 5 minutes; Good To Go auto-charges, nonusers billed $2 extra
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is making changes to an express toll lane on state Route 167.
According to a Jan. 7 Facebook post, WSDOT will be extending the northbound state Route 167 express toll lane “six miles south to [State Route] 410 in Sumner.”
The changes will go into effect on Monday, Jan. 12.
“Only the left lane is tolled, and carpoolers can still use the left lane toll-free, but you will need a Good To Go! Flex Pass to mark your trip as a carpool,” the post said. “If you don’t have a Flex Pass set to HOV mode, then you will get a bill for your trip regardless of how many people were in the car. Motorcycles will need a Motorcycle Pass to avoid the toll.”
According to WSDOT’s website, carpoolers and motorcyclists can use the express toll lane for free from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, as long as they have a Good to Go pass.
WSDOT will charge single-occupied vehicles that use the lane between $1 and $15, depending on traffic. Those with a Good to Go pass will automatically be charged with their stored payment method, while those without a pass will pay $2 more and get a bill in the mail.
“The rate is assessed every 5 minutes to help manage the flow,” the website said.
To learn more about Good to Go, visit www.GoodToGo167.com.
