US toll road launches mobile app

The Express Lanes in Alexandria, Virginia, has launched a new mobile app that offers customers convenient access to real-time Express Lanes data via mobiles devices. Using the free app, customers can access current toll prices, live traffic camera feeds, live travel advisory signs and important information on how to use the Express Lanes. Drivers who create a new account will be entered for a chance to win one month of free travel on the 495 and 95 Express Lanes. The app is available for download from
April 11, 2016 Read time: 1 min
The 8217 Express Lanes in Alexandria, Virginia, has launched a new mobile app that offers customers convenient access to real-time Express Lanes data via mobiles devices.  Using the free app, customers can access current toll prices, live traffic camera feeds, live travel advisory signs and important information on how to use the Express Lanes.

Drivers who create a new account will be entered for a chance to win one month of free travel on the 495 and 95 Express Lanes. The app is available for download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

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