407 ETR new rates come into effect on February 1, 2013

407 ETR has announced the following rate changes that will come into effect on February 1, 2013:

The Peak Period toll rate for light vehicles travelling in the Regular Zone between the QEW (in Burlington) and Highway 410 and from Highway 427 and Brock Road will be 26.20 cents per kilometre. The Peak Period is weekdays from: 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Peak Hours toll rate for light vehicles travelling in the Regular Zone between the QEW (in Burlington) and Highway 410 and from Highway 427 and Brock Road will be 27.20 cents per kilometre. Peak Hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Peak Period toll rate for light vehicles travelling in the Light Zone between Highway 410 and Highway 427 will be 24.90 cents per kilometre (25.85 cents per kilometre during Peak Hours).

The Weekday Midday toll rate for light vehicles travelling any part of the highway will be 22.70 cents per kilometre. The Midday toll rate applies on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Weekend and Holiday Midday toll rate for light vehicles travelling any part of the highway will be 21 cents per kilometre. The Weekend and Holiday Midday toll rate applies on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Off Peak Period toll rate for light vehicles travelling any part of the highway will remain 19.35 cents per kilometre. Off Peak hours are weekdays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m.

407 ETR continues to invest in expansion to meet the needs of customers and the GTA. In 2013, 407 ETR will continue expansion of the highway and start work on a new lane in each direction between Highway 400 and Highway 427 that will open in 2014. In 2012, 407 ETR opened a new lane in each direction between Highway 400 and Highway 404. In 2011, 407 ETR opened a new lane in each direction between Highway 401 and Trafalgar Road.

For details regarding toll rate changes for different vehicle types, times of day and sections of the highway and other fee changes, please see the attached chart or visit www.407etr.com.