A $355.3 million investment transformed the Thruway system for approximately 267 million motorists that travel the superhighway each year. The Thruway Authority is modernized its 570-mile transportation system by converting to cashless tolling. Cashless tolling reduces congestion, improves traffic flow, is better for the environment, and allows for non-stop travel on New York’s toll roads, bridges and tunnels.
In total, 70 gantries were installed on the Thruway’s 570- mile ticketed system. Motorists now drive seamlessly under gantries with state-of-the-art sensors and cameras that read E-ZPass tags and take license plate images. Vehicles no longer have to stop to pay tolls.
There are more than 2,000 state-of-the-art cameras affixed to the gantries.
“This project was literally spread from one end of the state to the other, working both day and night shifts as directed by the NYSTA. I can’t say enough about the support that we received from all offices and how, in my opinion, this project is a perfect example of how strong O’Connell Electric can be when everyone works together.“
~ Chris Wall, General Manager, Buffalo
