Kapsch TrafficCom Secures $32 Million to Expand Triangle Expressway with Phase 2 of Complete 540 Project

Kapsch TrafficCom Awarded $32M for Phase 2 of Complete 540 Project

Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a significant contract worth $32 million from the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) to complete the Phase 2 of the Complete 540 project, an initiative that has been in development for nearly a decade. The project involves extending the Triangle Expressway by 10 miles, thereby finalizing the outer loop around the greater Raleigh area. This extension not only marks a critical milestone for regional infrastructure but also solidifies Kapsch's ongoing partnership with NCTA.

Overview of Phase 2

The contract entails design-build services along with multi-year maintenance and operational commitments. The new roadway segment will link Interstate 40/US-70 to the existing interchange at I-540/I-87/US-64/US-264 in Knightdale. This extension follows the completion of Phase 1, which was successfully wrapped up in September 2024. With this latest phase, Kapsch will have overall responsibility for tolling operations across the entire 36.8-mile loop of the Complete 540 expressway.

The innovative segment includes a total of 12 toll zones and 64 lanes that employ an all-electronic, open-road tolling system. Importantly, the infrastructure will not rely on in-pavement sensors but will instead operate on a cloud-based platform, fulfilling NCTA's stringent performance criteria. Kapsch TrafficCom aims to open this new segment to drivers by late 2028.

Kapsch's Commitment and Evolution

JB Kendrick, the President of KapschTrafficCom North America, expressed appreciation for the trust NCTA has placed in the company, highlighting their commitment to providing a seamless tolling experience for drivers. Over the years, Kapsch has demonstrated the capability to satisfy stringent requirements set forth by NCTA, achieving a remarkable 99.9% in vehicle detection accuracy and image capture accuracy.

Kapsch's involvement with the Triangle Expressway dates back to 2018 when NCTA first selected them to modernize this critical roadway network. The completion of the Phase 1 segment has set a solid foundation for Phase 2, ensuring that the same level of reliable and efficient tolling infrastructure will be extended across an additional 10 miles.

Future Developments

J.J. Eden, CEO and Executive Director of NCTA, elaborated on the importance of infrastructure advancements in North Carolina, emphasizing that projects like Complete 540 are necessary for equipping the state’s roadways for future generations. He reasserted the commitment to operate some of the most advanced roadways in the nation.

Additionally, earlier in this year, Kapsch and NCTA made headlines by launching a world-first production-level cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) tolling deployment on the Triangle Expressway, a groundbreaking move that enhances the efficiency of toll transactions as connected vehicles become increasingly prevalent.

Kapsch TrafficCom North America, based in Atlanta, Georgia, serves not just the United States but also Canada and Puerto Rico, with a team of approximately 700 professionals dedicated to enhancing transportation solutions. The company’s expertise extends across various domains of traffic management, providing an integrated approach from development and design to operation of advanced tolling systems.

Kapsch TrafficCom's Global Footprint

Kapsch TrafficCom stands as a global leader in the transportation solutions sector, operating successfully in over 50 countries worldwide. Their innovative approach in tolling and traffic management is aimed at promoting sustainable mobility, contributing positively to efforts against congestion and creating a healthier environment.

With extensive operations, Kapsch TrafficCom ensures the highest service standards by addressing the complete customer value chain, making them a prominent name in the field of transportation technology.

As the timeline for the completion of this project approaches its final stages, stakeholders eagerly await the full realization of Phase 2, further reinforcing the importance of effective transportation networks in today's society.