Newsletters and News Releases
News Releases
02/15/2013
UPDATE: GA 400 Lane Closures for MARTA Pedestrian Bridge Construction
ATLANTA – Late night lane closures on GA 400 northbound are planned from Monday, February 18, through Saturday, February 23, to accommodate construction work for the pedestrian bridge at the Buckhead MARTA station.
01/28/2013
UPDATE: GA 400 Lane Closures for MARTA Pedestrian Bridge Construction
ATLANTA – A late night shoulder lane closure on GA 400 northbound is planned Monday, January 28, through Sunday, February 3, to accommodate construction work for the pedestrian bridge at the Buckhead MARTA station.
01/17/2013
UPDATE: GA 400 Lane Closures for MARTA Pedestrian Bridge Construction Late Night Northbound Lenox Rd
ATLANTA – A late night shoulder lane closure on GA 400 northbound is planned Monday, January 21, through Sunday, January 27, to accommodate construction work for the pedestrian bridge at the Buckhead MARTA station.
01/11/2013
GDOT TO CLOSE LINDBERGH HOV RAMPS FOR I-85/SR 400 INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION
Beginning Wednesday, January 16th, the Georgia Department will close the on and off HOV ramps on I-85 at Lindbergh Drive for six months as the massive I-85/State Route 400 interchange project moves forward.
12/19/2012
NCDOT Secretary Gene Conti and FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad Reach Agreement on Toll Interoperability
State transportation secretaries Gene Conti (North Carolina) and Ananth Prasad (Florida) announced today that the states have reached agreement on electronic toll collection interoperability
12/07/2012
UPDATE: GA 400 Lane Closures for MARTA Pedestrian Bridge Construction
Late Night Northbound Lenox Rd Off-Ramp Lane Closure December 7-13, 2012
10/12/2012
Express Lane Closures Planned for Permanent Access Point Installation
Closures Scheduled for October 12-14 and October 26-28
10/01/2012
SRTA Announces October 2012 Board Meeting
The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announces its next board meeting to be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 8:30 a.m., in Room 107, State Capitol, Office of the Governor.
08/22/2012
License Plate Reminder: Add Your New Peach State Plate to Your Peach Pass Account
Got a new Georgia license plate? The State Road and Tollway Authority reminds you to add your Peach State plate to your Peach Pass accounts to avoid violations when using the I-85 Express Lanes or the all-electronic toll lanes on GA 400.
07/27/2012
UPDATE: GA 400 Lane Closures for MARTA Pedestrian Bridge Construction
Late Night Northbound Lenox Rd Off-Ramp Lane/ Shoulder Closures July 30-August 3, 2012
07/20/2012
Gov. Nathan Deal to end GA 400 toll next year
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that he will have the state pay off its bond debt on Dec. 1, 2013, and move rapidly after that to remove the Ga. 400 toll by the end of that year. This will stop collection four years earlier than previously planned.
06/12/2012
UPDATE: GA 400 Lane Closures for MARTA Pedestrian Bridge Construction
One or more late night lane closures on GA 400 northbound are planned through Monday, June 11-Sunday, June 17, to accommodate construction work for the pedestrian bridge at the Buckhead MARTA station.
02/01/2012
MEDIA ADVISORY: Peach Pass Signage Installation Begins On GA 400
Weather permitting, from 10:00 PM Sunday, February 5 through 5:00 AM on Tuesday, February 7
01/19/2012
New “Peach Pass GO!” Mobile App Now Available
Compatible with iPhone®, iPad® and Android® smart phone devices
The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) just made managing your Peach Pass account a little easier with the new “Peach Pass GO!” mobile application, or “app.” Now available for iPhone®, iPad® and Android® devices, Peach Pass GO! allows Peach Pass customers to change their toll mode and check their account balance in seconds. The free “Peach Pass GO!” app can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store and the Android Market.
01/19/2012
Tolls Reduced on I-85 Express Lanes
Toll rate signs to be streamed on PeachPass.com soon
Today the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced that the toll rate range for the I-85 Express Lanes has been changed from 10 cents - 90 cents per mile to 1 cent - 90 cents per mile, thus allowing for lower toll rates during off peak hours. The SRTA Board voted on the toll rates today and the new rates went into effect just minutes after Board approval.
01/19/2012
Temporary Southbound Express Lane Access Point Opening Soon
Construction of permanent SB access point to begin later this spring
The State Road and Tollway Authority announced today that a new temporary southbound Express Lane access point located near the Boggs Road overpass on I-85 South is slated to open at the end of the month, weather permitting, to registered Peach Pass customers.
01/19/2012
GA 400 Toll Plaza Signage Modifications Begin February 3, 2012
Lane Closures Begin Late Night on Feb. 3-5, 2012; Advanced Signage Begins Jan. 23
Beginning Friday, February 3 at midnight, weather permitting, the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) will begin modifying existing overhead and ground mounted signage located near the GA 400 Toll Plaza area. Changes will consist of adding “Peach Pass” to various signs to visually reinforce the fact that motorists can use their Peach Pass or Cruise Card to access the all-electronic toll lanes on GA 400.
10/12/2011
Express Lanes Waiver Official Statement
An official written request has been made to U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to grant a waiver to allow Peach Pass customers that have two or more passengers in their vehicle to be exempt from paying tolls to access the I-85 Express Lanes.
09/30/2011
I-85 Express Lanes Open TONIGHT at Midnight
Peach Pass Call Center Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 1. The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced today that at midnight tonight, the I-85 Express Lanes will officially open. All motorists who want access to the I-85 Express Lanes must have a registered Peach Pass.
09/16/2011
I-85 Express Lanes Scheduled to Open on Saturday, October 1, 2011
The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced today that the I-85 Express Lanes will officially open on Saturday, October 1. The opening date is contingent upon a successful testing outcome for all equipment in the Express Lanes and weather conditions.
07/27/2011
WSB Radio and Peach Pass “GO” Tour Coming to a Moe’s Southwest Grill Near You
Now through August 12, News/Talk WSB Radio and the State Road and Tollway Authority are partnering to help you pick up lunch, get your Peach Pass and “GO!” Every weekday from 11:45 AM ‐ 1:15 PM, the Peach Pass “GO” Tour will stop at a Moe’s Southwest Grill location in Gwinnett County to help commuters sign up for the Peach Pass that provides access to the I‐85 Express Lanes opening later this summer.
07/12/2011
Peach Pass Registration Now Open; Cruise Card accounts converted to Peach Pass
Peach Pass registration is available online at www.peachpass.com, by phone at 1-855-PCH-PASS (724-7277) and in-person at two Department of Driver Services locations in Gwinnett County: 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross and 310 Hurricane Shoals Road, NE, Lawrenceville.
