With traffic from the total solar eclipse now in the rearview mirror, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission implemented its new toll collection system on April 10.
“The modernization of the toll collection system has been a long, challenging and complex project. But the moment we have anticipated– following meticulous testing of the electronic tolling system over the past several months–has arrived,” said Ferzan Ahmed, executive director.
“Our new system was five years in the making and was first approved by the commission in 2019.” He continued, “The launch of the system, which includes open road tolling, the removal of all gates in E-ZPass entrance and exit lanes, and enhancements to our customer service center, are significant milestones.”
The nearly $250 million cost to modernize the toll system was funded exclusively by toll revenue, and was completed on budget.
The toll collection system is expected to stimulate economic activity and growth across the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike, which is designated as I-80, I-90 and I-76.
“In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to monitor the performance of the new system, and close out various projects as they are completed,” said Mr. Ahmed.
For more information, visit ohioturnpike.org/open roadtolling2024.
