The fees for using U.S. 36’s express lanes from Boulder to Denver will be waived during certain hours on Saturday for the University of Colorado’s graduation.

The fees on the Boulder-bound U.S. 36 express lane will be lifted from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Saturday, and the Denver-bound express lane wil be free from 3 to 6:30 p.m., according to a release from Colorado Department of Transportation and Plenary Roads Denver.

“As we near completion of this multi-modal project, we want to recognize the commuters and community members along the US 36 corridor who have been patient with us during construction,” said Terry Ostrom, Plenary Roads Denver senior vice president, in a statement. “We’d also like to congratulate CU graduates and their family and friends who will be traveling to and from Boulder on graduation day by offering complimentary use of the US 36 express lanes.”

Drivers using the toll lanes usually pay between $1.75 and $9.35 for the full trip between Table Mesa Drive and Federal Boulevard, depending on the time of day and whether or not they have toll passes.

CU will hold its spring graduation at Folsom Field at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

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