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The Apex Bypass -- better known as the third leg of the the Triangle Expressway -- opens to traffic Thursday morning. Toll collection (and maybe E-ZPass use, too - see 12/18 Road Worrier with reader comments) starts Jan. 2. (12/18 update: new toll-rate map attached below. Eventually, it'll be available at ncquickpass.com, too.)
It extends the 540 Outer Loop another six miles from U.S. 64 at Apex to N.C. 55 at Holly Springs, providing an alternative to the worst rush-hour congestion in southwestern Wake County. (See 12/20 story Triangle Expressway gives more Wake residents a choice, starting Thursday with reader comments.)
Is this what you've been waiting for? Do you have your transponder? Do you plan to drive the new section of TriEx? Please let me know: email me with your daytime contact info, or call me at 919-829-4527.
Bruce Siceloff reports on traffic and transportation. A News & Observer reporter, editor and blogger since 1976, he took over the
Comments
Thanks for the answer!
Tue, 12/18/2012 - 15:40 — redcitythat helps a bunch
Absolutely
Mon, 12/17/2012 - 22:17 — redcityYes, I've been waiting since August! Yes, I've had my transponder since August!
I plan to drive it 5 days a week...But I think it's a bit curious that they didn't release the cost of the ride when they announced the opening. Do they think we don't KNOW it's ridiculously high? Nonetheless, many of us will pay - just to get to work on time and without hassle.
Toll rates update
Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:03 — BruceSiceloff (author)Red: My initial story posted Monday did not include toll rates. But today's print edition, and the online story posted now, does include rates. A drive from Holly Springs to I-40 is $2.64 with transponder, $4.04 without. Also a toll rate map is attached now to this blog post. Unfortunately, these toll maps are hard to read.