SR 167 - HOT Lanes Pilot Project

A half mile before every HOT lanes access zone (six in the northbound lanes and four in the southbound lanes), this sign warns drivers that they are approaching an access point where they will see the current toll rate.

Along all nine miles of HOT lanes between Renton and Auburn, this sign indicates that the far left lane is a HOT lane open only to carpools of two people or more, vanpools, transit, motorcycles and solo drivers who pay the electronic toll.

This sign reminds drivers that it is illegal to cross the solid double white line that separates the HOT lanes from the two general purpose lanes. Access zones are marked by signs and a single dashed line. Breaking this rule could mean fines of $124 or more.  

As you approach an access zone, you'll notice this electronic sign that can change at any time. This sign shows that the current toll is $3.25 based on moderate traffic levels. Solo drivers should have plenty of time to decide if they want to pay the toll and enter the HOT lane.

This sign will show toll amounts that are higher and lower, depending on the level of traffic. If traffic in the HOT lane becomes too congested, the sign will switch to "HOV only," indicating that the lane is closed to all solo drivers, including those with transponders.

During night-time the hours when HOT lanes are not operating (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.), the sign will read open to all. No transponders are necessary.

When there's an emergency that blocks the HOT lane, the sign will switch to "closed," indicating that the lane is closed to all traffic. All vehicles in the HOT lane must exit at the next access zone.