I-290 Blue Line Reconstruction Managed LaneTolling Funding
High Occupancy Toll 3+ (HOT3+) Lane to Improve Congestion
The I-290 reconstruction project includes the addition of one High Occupancy Toll 3+ (HOT3+) lane in each direction between 25th Avenue and Austin Boulevard, and the conversion of one existing General Purpose (GP) lane in each direction west of 25th Avenue and east of Austin Boulevard to a HOT3+ lane. A HOT lane has become a common strategy to improve congestion on highways. It allows vehicles not meeting a certain occupancy requirement to “buy-into” the lane by paying a toll.
Financial Support & Continued Maintenance Funding
The HOT3+ lane will offer some financial support for the I-290 reconstruction project, in addition to ongoing operation and maintenance funding.
$20Million
The EIS estimated annual revenues from the HOT3+ lane would generate over $20 million by the year 2040.
Areas of Funding