FAQs

E470 is a toll road along the eastern edge of the Denver metro area. It’s operated and maintained by the E470 Public Highway Authority, which is funded entirely by tolls — not tax dollars.

No. E470 does not receive state or federal funding to operate or maintain the road. Learn more on our Tolls vs. Taxes page.

The E470 Public Highway Authority is guided by eight member jurisdictions: Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties, and the cities of Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton, and the town of Parker.

Affiliate, non‑voting members include the cities of Arvada, Greeley, and Lone Tree, the City and County of Broomfield, Weld County, and three partner agencies — the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and the Regional Transportation District (RTD).

Visit our Team page to learn more about the Board of Directors.

E470 crews maintain the roadway year‑round, including snow removal, pavement repairs, safety checks, and general cleanup.

Signs are posted before each tollway entrance and toll point, clearly noting that tolls are collected electronically and no cash is needed.

Pull safely onto the shoulder and call *CSP (*277) for emergency help or *470 for roadway assistance.

View the Colorado Revised Statute 43-4-506.

Yes. Commercial and fleet vehicles are welcome on E470 and use the same all‑electronic tolling system.

Yes. Trucks longer than 110 feet, taller than 14 feet, wider than 12 feet (with a pilot car), or heavier than 80,000 pounds need an E470 oversize/overweight permit.
Submit the Oversize/Overweight Permit Application at least 48 hours in advance.
All requests must include a CDOT Transport Permit.
Questions? Call (303) 537‑3700.

You can view current E470 rates or use our Toll Rate Calculator.

You can also find toll rate information for Northwest Parkway and CDOT Express Lanes on their websites.

E470 and ExpressToll only set toll rates for E470.

Because E470 receives no state or federal funding, tolls are the primary source of funding to operate and maintain the road.

Visit our Paying Tolls page for step-by-step details.

E470 faced higher construction costs than older toll roads built in the mid‑20th century, and the Authority uses no tax dollars to build or operate the roadway.
E470 also has $1.3 billion in bond debt, and toll revenue supports bond payments, operations, and maintenance.

Toll rates are reviewed and set annually by E470’s Board of Directors.

Tolls are based on the number of axles. Vehicles with more than two axles are charged a higher rate, which is detected automatically at each toll point.

Visit the Northwest Parkway’s website for payment information.

View the transponder mounting instructions.

No, each vehicle must have its own transponder, registered to that vehicle. Log in to your account or call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to order a new transponder. There is no charge for adding additional vehicles to your account.

Yes.

Yes. ExpressToll transponders can now also be used on toll roads in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Florida. ExpressToll customers will receive the same rate offered by these facilities to their electronic customers.

Please note: Non-revenue status does not extend to these other states.

Once a sticker tag is removed, it cannot be reused. If you have your windshield replaced you must request a new sticker tag.

You can log into your ExpressToll account and request a new or replacement transponder from your account dashboard. You will receive the new transponder within five business days. Or you can call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to request a new transponder.

When traveling alone, simply switch your transponder to the green “TOLL” option. When you carpool with three or more passengers, simply slide the transponder to the red “HOV” option.​

ExpressToll is Colorado’s all‑electronic toll payment platform.
It lets you pay tolls automatically—no stopping, no booths, no hassle. With an ExpressToll transponder and an account, you get the lowest rates on E470, Northwest Parkway, and CDOT Express Lanes. Qualified HOV3+ trips on Express Lanes are free when you use the switchable transponder to declare your mode.

Yes, log in to your account or contact the ExpressToll Customer Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to add the license plate number to your ExpressToll account prior to driving it on any Colorado toll road.

Learn more about driving rental cars on E470.

Yes, trailers, boats and/or campers must be added to ExpressToll accounts.

Log in to your account or call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to order a new transponder. There is no charge for adding additional vehicles to your account.

There is no cost to open or maintain an ExpressToll account, and you may add as many vehicles as you’d like all under one account. However, you are required to add $35 in prepaid tolls to your ExpressToll account. The tolls you use on Colorado tolling facilities will automatically deduct from this prepaid balance.

Open your account today on ExpressToll.

Create an account on ExpressToll online.

Call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to sign up.

Learn more about ExpressToll and find an ExpressToll retail location near you to sign up.

Yes. When establishing an ExpressToll account online, the “Vehicles” section will allow you to add a motorcycle. Motorcycles are considered a two-axle vehicle. Motorcycles are not required to sign up for an ExpressToll account to take advantage of free travel on the US 36 and I-25 Express Lanes.

There are a few options for closing your account. Mail a note to the address below indicating you want to close your account. Or, contact the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to speak to a customer service representative.

ExpressToll Service Center
22470 E Stephen D. Hogan Parkway
Aurora, CO 80018

Learn more about the License Plate Toll billing process.

If the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles has informed you a vehicle registration hold has been placed on your vehicle due to an unpaid toll balance with E470 or CDOT’s Express Lanes, you will need to resolve your unpaid toll balance to remove the vehicle registration hold. Please call the ExpressToll Service Center at 303-537-3470.

Learn more about vehicle registration holds.

The operational cost for E470 to track and bill License Plate Toll customers is significantly higher than it is for ExpressToll customers. Therefore, the toll rate for a License Plate Toll customer is higher.

ExpressToll® is not affiliated with any third-party payment processors. You may be subject to fees/penalties if the processor delivers a delayed payment on your behalf. The most reliable way to pay tolls is with an ExpressToll® account or online at expresstoll.com.

With the Central Hub, Colorado toll facilities* will now accept transponders issued in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma or Florida, including: TollTags, K-TAG, PIKEPASS and SunPass Pro.

Please note: Some of these accounts have restrictions imposed by the account issuing agency. All questions about these transponders or accounts should be referred to their Home Agency in the respective state.

*The Northwest Parkway in Colorado will be joining the Central Hub at a future date.

As you travel on other Interoperability Toll Agencies’ toll roads, the vehicle will be automatically classified, according to the total axle count, and the appropriate toll will be charged.

If the customer is an ExpressToll customer, they should contact the ExpressToll Customer Service Center for assistance.  If the customer is from out-of-state, the customer should contact their Home Agency from the respective state.

E470 is a toll road along the eastern edge of the Denver metro area. It’s operated and maintained by the E470 Public Highway Authority, which is funded entirely by tolls — not tax dollars.

No. E470 does not receive state or federal funding to operate or maintain the road. Learn more on our Tolls vs. Taxes page.

The E470 Public Highway Authority is guided by eight member jurisdictions: Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties, and the cities of Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton, and the town of Parker.

Affiliate, non‑voting members include the cities of Arvada, Greeley, and Lone Tree, the City and County of Broomfield, Weld County, and three partner agencies — the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and the Regional Transportation District (RTD).

Visit our Team page to learn more about the Board of Directors.

E470 crews maintain the roadway year‑round, including snow removal, pavement repairs, safety checks, and general cleanup.

Signs are posted before each tollway entrance and toll point, clearly noting that tolls are collected electronically and no cash is needed.

Pull safely onto the shoulder and call *CSP (*277) for emergency help or *470 for roadway assistance.

View the Colorado Revised Statute 43-4-506.

Yes. Commercial and fleet vehicles are welcome on E470 and use the same all‑electronic tolling system.

Yes. Trucks longer than 110 feet, taller than 14 feet, wider than 12 feet (with a pilot car), or heavier than 80,000 pounds need an E470 oversize/overweight permit.
Submit the Oversize/Overweight Permit Application at least 48 hours in advance.
All requests must include a CDOT Transport Permit.
Questions? Call (303) 537‑3700.

You can view current E470 rates or use our Toll Rate Calculator.

You can also find toll rate information for Northwest Parkway and CDOT Express Lanes on their websites.

E470 and ExpressToll only set toll rates for E470.

Because E470 receives no state or federal funding, tolls are the primary source of funding to operate and maintain the road.

Visit our Paying Tolls page for step-by-step details.

E470 faced higher construction costs than older toll roads built in the mid‑20th century, and the Authority uses no tax dollars to build or operate the roadway.
E470 also has $1.3 billion in bond debt, and toll revenue supports bond payments, operations, and maintenance.

Toll rates are reviewed and set annually by E470’s Board of Directors.

Tolls are based on the number of axles. Vehicles with more than two axles are charged a higher rate, which is detected automatically at each toll point.

Visit the Northwest Parkway’s website for payment information.

View the transponder mounting instructions.

No, each vehicle must have its own transponder, registered to that vehicle. Log in to your account or call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to order a new transponder. There is no charge for adding additional vehicles to your account.

Yes.

Yes. ExpressToll transponders can now also be used on toll roads in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Florida. ExpressToll customers will receive the same rate offered by these facilities to their electronic customers.

Please note: Non-revenue status does not extend to these other states.

Once a sticker tag is removed, it cannot be reused. If you have your windshield replaced you must request a new sticker tag.

You can log into your ExpressToll account and request a new or replacement transponder from your account dashboard. You will receive the new transponder within five business days. Or you can call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to request a new transponder.

When traveling alone, simply switch your transponder to the green “TOLL” option. When you carpool with three or more passengers, simply slide the transponder to the red “HOV” option.​

ExpressToll is Colorado’s all‑electronic toll payment platform.
It lets you pay tolls automatically—no stopping, no booths, no hassle. With an ExpressToll transponder and an account, you get the lowest rates on E470, Northwest Parkway, and CDOT Express Lanes. Qualified HOV3+ trips on Express Lanes are free when you use the switchable transponder to declare your mode.

Yes, log in to your account or contact the ExpressToll Customer Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to add the license plate number to your ExpressToll account prior to driving it on any Colorado toll road.

Learn more about driving rental cars on E470.

Yes, trailers, boats and/or campers must be added to ExpressToll accounts.

Log in to your account or call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to order a new transponder. There is no charge for adding additional vehicles to your account.

There is no cost to open or maintain an ExpressToll account, and you may add as many vehicles as you’d like all under one account. However, you are required to add $35 in prepaid tolls to your ExpressToll account. The tolls you use on Colorado tolling facilities will automatically deduct from this prepaid balance.

Open your account today on ExpressToll.

Create an account on ExpressToll online.

Call the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to sign up.

Learn more about ExpressToll and find an ExpressToll retail location near you to sign up.

Yes. When establishing an ExpressToll account online, the “Vehicles” section will allow you to add a motorcycle. Motorcycles are considered a two-axle vehicle. Motorcycles are not required to sign up for an ExpressToll account to take advantage of free travel on the US 36 and I-25 Express Lanes.

There are a few options for closing your account. Mail a note to the address below indicating you want to close your account. Or, contact the ExpressToll Service Center at (303) 537-3470 or (888) 946-3470 to speak to a customer service representative.

ExpressToll Service Center
22470 E Stephen D. Hogan Parkway
Aurora, CO 80018

ExpressToll® is not affiliated with any third-party payment processors. You may be subject to fees/penalties if the processor delivers a delayed payment on your behalf. The most reliable way to pay tolls is with an ExpressToll® account or online at expresstoll.com.

Learn more about the License Plate Toll billing process.

If the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles has informed you a vehicle registration hold has been placed on your vehicle due to an unpaid toll balance with E470 or CDOT’s Express Lanes, you will need to resolve your unpaid toll balance to remove the vehicle registration hold. Please call the ExpressToll Service Center at 303-537-3470.

Learn more about vehicle registration holds.

The operational cost for E470 to track and bill License Plate Toll customers is significantly higher than it is for ExpressToll customers. Therefore, the toll rate for a License Plate Toll customer is higher.

With the Central Hub, Colorado toll facilities* will now accept transponders issued in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma or Florida, including: TollTags, K-TAG, PIKEPASS and SunPass Pro.

Please note: Some of these accounts have restrictions imposed by the account issuing agency. All questions about these transponders or accounts should be referred to their Home Agency in the respective state.

*The Northwest Parkway in Colorado will be joining the Central Hub at a future date.

As you travel on other Interoperability Toll Agencies’ toll roads, the vehicle will be automatically classified, according to the total axle count, and the appropriate toll will be charged.

If the customer is an ExpressToll customer, they should contact the ExpressToll Customer Service Center for assistance.  If the customer is from out-of-state, the customer should contact their Home Agency from the respective state.