Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are express lanes?
Express lanes are those that allow traffic to flow more smoothly by limiting the places where you can enter and exit them. These lanes have physical barriers from regular travel lanes within a major
roadway. This allows you to get to your destination faster and in less traffic.

2. Where will the I-15 express lanes take me?
The express lanes will travel both directions on I-15 between the Russell Road and Sahara Avenue
exits (about 5.5 miles).

3. Who can use express lanes?
Anyone can use express lanes. If you’ll be traveling between Russell Road and Sahara Avenue
without needing to exit, you can use these lanes.

4. Are these lanes like HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes?
These lanes are not used in the same way as HOV lanes. You can use these lanes no matter how many passengers are in your vehicle. However, we do encourage you to carpool with others or use alternative transportation to help ease congestion on our valley roads.

5. Will the express lanes require the widening of I-15?
No, the express lanes will be constructed using existing traffic lanes.

6. When will construction on the express lanes start?
Stay tuned to this site for details on when the construction on the I-15 express lanes is scheduled to begin.

7. When will the express lanes be open?
The express lanes are scheduled to open in the Fall of 2009, pending the availability of funding.

8. Is there any cost to me to use these lanes?
No, there will be no cost to you to use the express lanes.

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