Toll Lane Experience
Toll Lane Experience
The toll lanes at the Gordie Howe International Bridge are managed to optimize traffic flow, reduce queue lengths and save time. With lanes designated by vehicle type and payment method, there will always be a lane that suits your individual journey.
How do you know what lane to use? Electronic signs above each lane display two icons – one for vehicle type and one for payment method – that help you choose the correct lane. You will use the lane that depicts both your vehicle type and your preferred payment method. Here is what each icon means so you can make safe, informed decisions and enjoy a smooth crossing experience.
Match Your Vehicle to the Lane
These icons guide you to the designated toll lanes for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles or both.
Passenger Toll Lane
Cars, SUVs, minivans, light-duty trucks,
motorcycles and RVs, with or without trailers.
Commercial Toll Lane
Transport trucks, commercial vehicles and buses,
with or without trailers.
General Vehicle Toll Lane
Open to all vehicle types.
Every Lane has Defined Payment Methods
These icons guide you to the designated lanes for account holders, electronic payment and cash transactions.
- Some lanes are attended by a toll booth operator, while others are completely automated.
- Breakaway members with installed tags always have full access to all open toll lanes, with special lanes designated for their exclusive use.
- Electronic payment can be made through credit or debit cards and digital wallet options and used at electronic payment and attended/cash lanes.
- NEXUS cards can be linked to your Breakaway account and used at electronic payment and attended/cash lanes.
- Each Breakaway account holder can access a dynamic QR code through the Breakaway app that can be used at electronic payment and attended/cash lanes.
- Cash payments (CDN or USD) can only be made at attended lanes.
Account Holders’ Toll Lane
Pay with Breakaway tag only.
Fully automated lane.
Electronic Payment Toll Lane
Pay by credit or debit or with Breakaway tag/QR code/NEXUS-Breakaway connected card.
Fully automated lane.
Attended/Cash Toll Lane
Pay with cash (CDN or USD), by credit or debit, or with Breakaway tag/QR code/NEXUS-Breakaway connected card.
Attended lane.
Electronic Payment Options
These digital wallet options are available at electronic payment and attended/cash lanes.
These credit cards are accepted at electronic payment and attended/cash lanes.
Toll Lane Payment Console
Here is what the payment console at electronic payment and attended/cash lanes looks like.
Additional Signage
These icons provide additional information about toll lanes.
