95 Express in Broward / What you Need to Know

The original seven mile stretch of 95 Express in Miami-Dade has been extended north into Broward County. Now, 95 Express extends from the junction of I-95 and SR836 near downtown Miami to Broward Boulevard near Fort Lauderdale, a total of 21 miles.

As with the original stretch of 95 Express, dynamic (congestion based) tolls are being used to help manage the congestion in Phase 2. The tolls, collected electronically with SunPass transponders, fluctuate based upon the amount of traffic in the express lanes. 95 Express Phase 1 and Phase 2 now provide you with even more options when it comes to your commute. The following information has been gathered to help you plan your trip and use 95 Express. Remember, the choice is yours!

Goals

• Reduce overall traffic congestion of the I-95 facility
• Provide a safe, predictable trip in terms of travel time for those customers who choose to use the express lanes
• Maintain free flow of traffic in the express lanes at 45MPH or greater
• Increase the people-moving capacity of the highway

How It Works

• The 95 Express lanes are only for 2-axle vehicles and buses that have a properly mounted SunPass. Trucks with three or more axles are not allowed on 95 Express unless they are designated as emergency vehicles.
• Roadside equipment monitors traffic in the express lanes and toll prices periodically adjust to maintain free-flowing travel. As traffic in the express lanes increases, the toll price goes up to manage demand. As traffic in the express lanes decreases, toll prices decrease.
• Drivers will see destination and toll amount signs in advance of express lane entry points that let them know the current toll amount to travel to the destinations displayed. When the driver passes under a toll amount sign, the toll rate is locked in for the destinations shown.
  • If the rates goes up, the customer pays no more than what was shown on the sign.
  • If the rates go down, the customer will be charged the lower rate.
  • 95 Express Trip Option/Entry and Exit Points
• The customer will see separate line item entries for each toll gantry passed on their statement. 
• Violators will be charged the toll plus $25 per 24 hour period in which they violated.
• Certain vehicles may be exempt from paying tolls, please visit 1800234ride.com.

Fast Facts

• 95 Express Phase 2 extends the existing express lanes north from the Golden Glades Interchange, in Miami-Dade County, to just south of Broward Boulevard, in Broward County.
• Total length of Phase 1 and 2: 21 miles.
• Three toll points in each direction.
• Minimum toll: $0.50 per toll point.
• Dynamic toll rates change based on traffic volume in the express lane

For more information about 95 Express Phase 3 Project Development, Click Here.

Tolling on 95 Express Phase 2, between the Golden Glades Interchange, in Miami-Dade County, to Broward Boulevard, in Broward County, began in October 2016.  Toll paying drivers who use the express lanes must have an active SunPass account with the transponder affixed to the windshield. Extension of the express lanes from Southern Broward County to SW 10 Street is under construction.

For information on 95 Express Construction between Hollywood Blvd. and Broward Blvd. and I-595 between Florida Turnpike and I-95, Click Here
For information on 95 Express Construction between Broward Boulevard and Commercial Boulevard, Click Here
For information on 95 Express Construction between Commercial Boulevard and SW 10th Street, Click Here
For information on 95 Express Construction between SW 10th Street and Glades Road, Click Here

For details about current traffic conditions please go to: www.fl511.com

Certain users are able to use the 95 Express lanes toll free:

• Registered Carpools of 3+ Participants
• Registered Hybrid Vehicles
• Miami-Dade and Broward County Transit
• Registered South Florida Vanpools
• Motorcycles
• Emergency Vehicles
• Registered Over-the-Road Motor Coach Vehicles

Registration for non-toll paying users is administered by South Florida Commuter Services (SFCS), the regional commuter assistance program funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).