The cost to use the I-85 South Express Lane between Old Peachtree and Shallowford roads in Gwinnett County hit a record $15.50 Thursday and tied that record for the third day in a row Wednesday, according to the State Road and Tollway Authority.
The previous record, set in August 2016, was $13.95.
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Since the I-85 Express Lanes opened in 2011 followed by the I-75 South Metro Express Lanes in 2017, the State Road and Tollway Authority board has established or adjusted rates four times, according to the agency’s website.
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The board recently set uniform toll rate pricing for all Georgia Express Lanes. Those changes went into effect Aug. 20.
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The change was aimed at reducing congestion and providing “a more reliable and predictable commute for Peach Pass customers,” according to the agency.
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