Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority



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Q: Where is the Fort Bend Parkway?
A: The Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road is a north/south corridor connecting State Highway 6 to U.S. 90A.

Q. How do I get on the Fort Bend Parkway?
A: The toll road has two lanes in each direction with interchanges at Highway 6, FM 2234 and Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Toll Road) and a partial intersection at Fondren. The main toll plaza is located north of FM 2234 (McHard Rd.) with ramp tollbooths at FM 2234 (McHard Rd.). An entrance and exit ramp has been constructed for the Lake Olympia Parkway interchange.

Entrances:
• Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Toll Road)
• FM 2234
• Fondren-southbound
• Lake Olympia Parkway
• S.H. 6
• U.S. 90A

Exits:
• S.H. 6
• Lake Olympia Parkway
• FM 2234
• Fondren-northbound
• Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Toll road)
• U.S. 90A

Q. How do I access Beltway 8 from the Fort Bend Parkway?
A. There is an existing interchange with surface connections to Beltway 8.

Q. Are there any plans to extend the Parkway any further north/south?
A. Currently, the Fort Bend Parkway connects to U.S. 90A. HCTRA is working on extending the route to Loop 610.

Q. How far is Beltway 8 from the main toll plaza?
A. The distance between Beltway 8 and the main toll plaza is approximately 2.5 miles.

Q. How long is the Fort Bend Parkway?
A. The toll road is approximately 6.2 miles.

Q. Will the toll plazas have attendants?
A. The toll plazas on the Parkway are unattended. Patrons who do not have an EZ TAG will have two options: they will need to have exact change ready or if they do not have exact change, they will have the opportunity to use a change machine at the main lane toll plaza prior to reaching the toll collection basket. The change machine takes $1 and $5 bills and will disburse the money in golden $1 coins, which can then be thrown into the collection basket.

Q. Who will be responsible for patrolling the Parkway?
A. The Fort Bend County Sheriff and a combination of regular law enforcement officers and video surveillance will be utilized for toll enforcement, as well as, for all general traffic and law enforcement.

Q: What will the speed limit be for the Parkway?
A: The speed limit has been set at 65 mph.

Q: How much is it to drive the Fort Bend Parkway?
A: You may see the tolls for the Parkway by viewing the map.

Q: What will the cost be to travel the toll road and exit at Lake Olympia Parkway?
A: You may see the tolls for the Parkway by viewing the map.

Q: Will my EZ TAG work on the Parkway?
A: Yes. If you have an existing EZ TAG you’re ready to ride on the Parkway.

Q: I don’t have an EZ TAG. How does the program work?
A: The EZ TAG program allows participating motorists to prepay their tolls using a major credit card or direct debit payment option. There is an initial deposit of $40 (for the first three tags). The EZ TAG itself is a small credit-card sized device that adheres to the inside of the windshield. As EZ TAG patrons use the system, tolls are electronically deducted from their accounts. When an EZ TAG account reaches the minimum balance level, it automatically recharges (or debits) the customer's credit card or bank account to bring it back to the original deposit amount. The EZ TAG is completely compatible with the Harris County toll road system.

The EZ TAG is also part of the TX TAG system that allows patrons to use participating toll roads across the state. Participating agencies can be identified by the square red, white and blue TX TAG emblem on the toll plaza lane identification signs.

Q. If I don’t have one, where/how do I get an EZ-TAG?
A: Applications are available on the Harris County Toll Road Authority Website www.eztagstore.com You can also have an application mailed to you, by calling (281) 875-EASY. Fill it out completely, and return it to the EZ TAG Store address on the form. Your TAG will be mailed to you complete with mounting instructions. You can also stop by any of the EZ TAG Stores to apply and pick up your TAG the same day. The EZ TAG Stores are located at:

Southwest Area (closest store to Fort Bend)
1855 S. Sam Houston Tollway
Houston, TX 77047
EZ TAG Phone Number: (281) 875-3279
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday