PLANO, TEXAS – June 1, 2021 – The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) will increase toll rates July 1, implementing a biennial toll rate schedule approved ​by its Board of Directors. TollTag rates will adjust an average of one penny per mile - from 19 to 20 cents. ZipCash (pay-by-mail) customers who do not get a TollTag, pay toll rates at least 50 percent higher.

 “This incremental increase in toll rates will help NTTA repay $9.5 billion borrowed to construct its system of safe, clean and convenient toll roads and fund nearly $2 billion of improvements over the next five years,” said NTTA Chairman John Mahalik.

 Since NTTA does not receive tax funding, only drivers who choose to use the toll roads pay for them. Tolls also fund NTTA’s safety and roadside service programs and high-quality road maintenance.

 TOLLTAG BENEFITS:

• Lowest toll rates – ZipCash customers pay at least 50 percent more than TollTag users
• Convenience of electronic payment and getting the lowest rates on any toll road in Texas, Oklahoma or Kansas
• Convenient payment for parking at DFW International and Dallas Love Field airports
• Easy online account access – Check your balance, print receipts and update your information
• TollPerks – Earn rewards for driving on NTTA roads
• No bills, no hassles – Avoid monthly ZipCash invoices and potential late fees

 ZipCash customers who switch to a TollTag will actually lower their toll road costs. NTTA offers $20 and cash-backed TollTag options so even infrequent toll road users have a way to get the best rates.

 New rates will take effect July 1. Crews will be updating toll rate road signs in the coming weeks – please be alert for workers on the roads.

 ​About NTTA

The North Texas Tollway Authority, a political subdivision of the state of Texas, is authorized to acquire, construct, maintain, repair and operate turnpike projects across the North Texas region. The nine-member board is comprised of Chairman John Mahalik; Vice Chairwoman Jane Willard; and Directors Tim Carter, Lynn Gravley, Mojy Haddad, Pete Kamp, Marcus Knight, Scott Levine and George “Tex” Quesada.

NTTA is composed of member counties Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tarrant. It also serves Ellis and Johnson counties. NTTA owns and operates the Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, Sam Rayburn Tollway, Addison Airport Toll Tunnel, Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge, Mountain Creek Lake Bridge, Chisholm Trail Parkway, and 360 Tollway. It raises capital for construction projects through the issuance of turnpike revenue bonds. NTTA toll projects are not a part of the state highway system and receive no direct tax funding. Tolls are collected to repay debt and to operate and maintain the roadways.

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