News

May 8, 2009
SH 45 Southeast Now Open

State Highway 45 Southeast is now open to traffic. The new 7.4 mile toll road connects the State Highway 130 toll road at its south end to I-35. Drivers can now avoid traffic congestion through central Austin and travel nonstop from Georgetown to Buda on the SH 130/SH 45 toll bypass. State Highway 45 Southeast will be free for all motorists in May and free for TxTag users in June.

The state-of-the-art network of 70-mile-per-hour tollways is part of the Texas Department of Transportation's long-range plan to keep Central Texans moving into the 21st century by reducing traffic congestion, enhancing safety, boosting the local economy and helping to improve air quality.

May 1, 2009
Camino Colombia Now Open

The Camino Colombia toll road (SH 255) begins near the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge and stretches 22 miles east to I-35 north of Laredo. With a new electronic tolling system, drivers can enjoy non-stop travel along Camino Colombia and avoid congested I-35 and traffic at the Laredo/Mexico border.

Drivers with a TxTag on their windshield will be able to use the Camino Colombia toll road for free the entire month of May. Starting June 1, 2009, you must have a TxTag to use the Camino Colombia toll road. Drivers will no longer be able to pay with cash or a swipe card at a toll booth. All tolls on Camino Colombia will be collected electronically, and only drivers with a prepaid TxTag account will be allowed to use the toll road.

Current swipe card customers may request a refund of their account balance by calling 1-956-712-7790. Swipe card balances cannot be transferred to a TxTag account.  Visit http://caminocolombia.org/ for more information.

April 30, 2008
New SH 130 Segment Open from Hwy 71 to US 183

The newest section of the SH 130 toll road – from Hwy 71 to US 183 in southeast Austin – is now open. You can try it out the month of June for free. Use a TxTag, and you can keep driving on the new segment for free in July and half price in August. With TxTag, there's no stopping or searching for change... just drive on through. To open a TxTag account, contact the TxTag Customer Service Center at 1-888-468-9824 (International: 001-512-874-9998) or Enroll Online.

April 8, 2008
Transfer of SH 121

On April 5, toll operations of SH 121 transfer from the Texas Department of Transportation (Texas Tollways) to the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA). During the transition period, you may receive bills from both Texas Tollways and NTTA because of differences in billing schedules. You will not be billed twice for the same trip. Any unpaid tolls due to Texas Tollways must be paid, and if not paid on time, may be subject to administrative fees and court fines.

Passenger cars will be charged the same toll rates when NTTA assumes operations of SH 121; however, other vehicle classes may see a slight change. Please call 1-877-991-0033 or visit www.ntta.org to obtain toll rates.

April 7, 2008
TxTag Now Available at Toll Plazas
in the Austin Area

TxTags are now available at all mainline toll plazas on Loop 1, SH 45, and SH 130. Purchase your tag from a toll booth attendant, and you'll be ready to roll with $20 in pre-paid tolls. Only cash is accepted at toll booths. Call the TxTag Customer Service Center at 1-888-468-9824 (International: 001-512-874-9998) to register your account or to have your new tag added to an existing account.

Getting a TxTag is easy and convenient. Get yours online, by phone, and now at a toll booth. With a TxTag, you'll always pay the lowest rates on toll roads throughout Texas.