UPDATE:
Due to the forecast of thunderstorms Thursday evening, the installation of the gantry is cancelled.
PLEASANTVILLE - The South Jersey Transportation Authority will be erecting the fourth gantry in its transition to All-Electronic Tolling on the Atlantic City Expressway, during the evening of Thursday, June 19.
Beginning at 7 p.m., crews will begin the offloading process to set up cranes to lift and position the gantry structure over the roadway at Milepost 4 at the Pleasantville toll plaza. This complex and carefully coordinated process includes hoisting the gantry into place and securing it onto support columns located on either side of the Expressway.
To ensure the safety of both workers and motorists, the NJ State Police will conduct several extended slowdowns for both east and westbound vehicular traffic throughout the night. These slowdowns are expected to cause significant traffic delays, and drivers are urged to plan accordingly, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes if possible.
The gantry installation is expected to continue throughout the evening until 5 a.m. Friday.
This work is a key milestone in the authority’s move to a more efficient and contactless tolling system, which will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety on the Atlantic City Expressway.
