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Our June 2019 financial report (pdf 1.2 mb) for the I-405 express toll lanes shows that they have raised $99.5 million dollars in 45 months. As directed by the Legislature these funds are used for only two purposes:
Two-thirds of the money from every toll is going to help improve performance on I-405. In 2017, we invested $11.5 million to build the new northbound peak-use shoulder lane from Canyon Park to Lynnwood. Toll revenue also paid for other improvements, such as a new merge lane in Bothell.
Together, these recent projects improved the northbound afternoon commute. Now more people can get home faster whether or not they choose to pay a toll.
The remaining revenue is being kept in a dedicated fund specifically for more I-405 improvements. Money from this fund can only be spent with Legislative approval.
While two-thirds of the revenue generated by the express toll lanes will be invested back into I-405 improvements, the remaining third covers tolling costs. Here is a breakdown of the costs (percentage of total revenue shown):
For more details about how your express toll lane dollars are spent view our full 45 Month Performance Report (pdf 1.2 mb) or see quarterly financial statements in our library and publications.