The I-680 Contra Costa Express Lane runs southbound from Martinez to San Ramon and northbound from San Ramon to Walnut Creek.
General Info
Hours of operation:
- MON-FRI, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Carpool occupancy: 2 or more people
FasTrak:
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Solo drivers – You must have a standard FasTrak or FasTrak Flex toll tag (set to '1') to pay to use the lane.
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2+ carpools, vanpools & motorcycles need a FasTrak Flex toll tag (set in the proper position) to travel toll free. Clean Air Vehicles must get a FasTrak CAV Tag (getfastrak.com) and set it to the proper position. Solo-driver CAVs pay half-price tolls.
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Access to the I-680 southbound managed lane is restricted with double white lines from SR-242 to Treat Blvd. and from Rudgear Rd. to Stone Valley Rd.
Contact
Press contact: John Goodwin
Lane operator: Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Videos
Using the I-680 Contra Costa Express Lanes
The Ins and Outs of Double White Lines on I-680 Contra Costa (2020)
Clean Air Vehicles on Bay Area Express Lanes (2020)
I-680 Express Lanes (Walnut Creek - San Ramon) opening (2017)
I-680 Managed Lane (Martinez - Walnut Creek) southbound (2020)
Resources
I-680 Contra Costa Express Lanes FAQs
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FAQ - Carpools and Vanpools on Express Lanes
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Clean Air Vehicles on I-680 Contra Costa Express Lanes
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Getting In & Out of the I-680 Contra Costa Managed Lanes
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I-680 Contra Costa Express Lanes Map
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I-680 Contra Costa Express Lanes Toll Zones
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Tolling Rules as a Glance
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Pricing Sign Example
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