The North Tarrant Express includes 23.4 miles of TEXpress Lanes:
As with all other TEXpress Lanes throughout North Texas, this project was designed to improve the efficiency of the highway system by offering drivers a reliable choice during heavy congestion between the general highway lanes and two NTE TEXpress Lanes in each direction.
10.1 miles of new NTE 35W TEXpress Lanes from downtown Fort Worth to north of US 287 increases the capacity of the highway, reduces traffic congestion and gives you more control over your daily commute.
The NTE 35W TEXpress Lanes project consists of reconstructed interchanges, adds additional highway capacity and includes upgraded existing facilities to optimize operations.
I-35W drivers can choose to use the improved free lanes, or to pay for a faster and more reliable commute on the new NTE 35W TEXpress Lanes. The choice is up to you on how you want to cruise.
All 10.1 miles of NTE 35W TEXpress Lanes on I-35W from the I-30/downtown interchange to Heritage Trace Parkway are open, including direct connector ramps from I-30 east and into downtown Fort Worth.
The NTE 35W TEXpress Lanes use variable, congestion-management pricing to keep drivers moving at a minimum of 50mph at all times. Toll rates are higher during rush hours, and lower as the demand for TEXpress Lanes drop.