toll lanes

Fee-based highways

Toll lanes are highway lanes that charge drivers a fee for use, typically offering less congestion than adjacent free lanes.

Some toll lanes adjust prices based on traffic levels—higher when demand peaks, lower when traffic eases.

I took the toll lanes to avoid rush-hour traffic.

Also called express lanes or managed lanes.

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