Gateway Expressway Tolls Start Today: Here’s What It Will Cost
The Gateway Expressway tolls start up today after being free for a week. The Gateway Expressway opened last week after being under construction since 2017. The Expressway provides direct connections between US 19 and I-275. Additionally, it connects the Bayside Bridge north of 49th St. north and I-275 in Pinellas County.
How Much The Gateway Expressway Tolls Are
Firstly, if you are traveling from US-19 to I-275 that ride will cost you $0.86. Secondly, if you take the road that connects the Bayside Bridge to I-275 then that will cost you $0.28. Finally, if you take the Roosevelt Airport Bypass then that will cost you $0.28. If you drive the I-275 Express Lanes without an active SunPass then you are subject to $25 daily violation charge. Cash or TOLL-BY-PLATE payment systems will not be accepted in tolled Express Lanes. Check out the map below to see how much the Gateway Expressway tolls cost.
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Other Improvements Around The New Gateway Expressway
This is according to the Florida Department of Transportation’s website.
- Rebuilding existing Roosevelt Boulevard from the Bayside Bridge to Ulmerton Road as generally two one-way surface roads including a new access configuration and roads for the St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) Airport terminal.
- Repaving 118th Avenue North from US 19 to 31st Court North.
- Repairing or rebuilding sections of existing US 19 and 118th Avenue North including new ramps and bridges.
- Repaving the eastbound off-ramp from SR 690 to southbound I-275.
Work located in front of the St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) Airport included: - Building a new airport access road parallel to Roosevelt Blvd, new airport ponds, new signalized
Take A Virtual Ride Across The Gateway Expressway
The Florida Department of Transpprtation has put out a video that shows what the ride on the Gateway Expressway looks like. This is nice for people you want a quick look at it before they travel over it.