The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the S.R. 826/Palmetto Expressway Capacity Project in Miami-Dade County, from south of NW 36 Street to NW 154 Street/Miami Lakes Drive. Palmetto Express is an option that drivers may choose to use on their commute. The Express Lanes are separated from the general-use lanes to distinguish longer-distance commuters from local traffic.

With the completion of the construction project, FDOT will resume tolling soon on the existing Express Lanes to help manage demand and improve overall traffic flow to benefit all drivers on the Expressway. The Express Lanes use advanced technology to monitor and manage demand, promoting more reliable trip times on the Palmetto Expressway.

Download the project fact sheet in English, Spanish, or Creole.

Palmetto Express Entrances & Exits Map

Express Lane Tolling Signage

Overhead signs will display the toll amounts before the express lane entrance points. The signs are clearly marked to give drivers ample time and space to make their decision to use the Express Lanes.

Active SunPass Required

Tolls will be collected electronically via SunPass, and all users must have an active SunPass account or compatible transponder to access the Express Lanes. Purchase a new transponder or reload your account by visiting SunPass.com. 

S.R. 826/Palmetto Expressway Capacity Project Improvements

This project had several key improvements that not only delivered transportation solutions but also provided a more reliable trip for drivers and helped manage congestion. See the summary below.

• A new southbound general-use lane was added at S.R. 932/NW 103 Street/W 49 Street to help ease congestion. The roadway now includes two Express Lanes and four general-use lanes in that section.
• One northbound express lane was converted into a general-use lane to increase capacity, the express lane entrances were reconfigured to improve accessibility, and the wrong way vehicle detection system was expanded within the project limits.
• Multiple bridges were widened, including the southbound bridges over the Metrorail tracks and the FEC Railway.
• The Palmetto Express entrance at NW 154 Street/Miami Lakes Drive was relocated to NW 103 Street, improving access for drivers entering from NW 154 Street and NW 122 Street/W 68 Street.
• The flyover ramp from westbound NW 103 Street to southbound Palmetto Expressway was modified for enhanced connectivity, and the southbound bridge was widened to add an additional general-use lane to help relieve the bottleneck in this area.
• Frontage roads from Okeechobee Road to NW 122 Street were resurfaced to improve road conditions and overall ride quality.