Kapsch TrafficCom Awarded $32 Million Contract for Complete 540 Phase 2
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ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Kapsch TrafficCom, a global provider of transportation solutions, has been awarded a $32 million contract by the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) to complete Phase 2 of the Complete 540 project. This contract marks a significant extension of the Triangle Expressway, adding 10 miles to the existing route and closing the outer loop around Raleigh.
The new segment will extend the roadway from I-40/US-70 to the existing I-540/I-87/US-64/US-264 interchange in Knightdale, connecting to the 18-mile Phase 1 segment Kapsch completed in September 2024. Upon completion, the 36.8-mile loop of the Complete 540 expressway will be fully operational, with all tolling operations managed by Kapsch TrafficCom.
The new 10-mile stretch will feature 12 toll zones and 64 lanes, all equipped for all-electronic, open-road tolling without in-pavement sensors. The system will be fully overhead, meeting NCTA's stringent performance standards, which include 99.9 percent vehicle detection accuracy and 99.9 percent image capture and correlation accuracy. The project is scheduled to open to drivers in late 2028.
The project is part of Kapsch TrafficCom's ongoing partnership with NCTA, which began in 2018 when the company was selected to modernize the Triangle Expressway. This partnership has already delivered a system that has met or exceeded NCTA's stringent performance requirements, including the aforementioned vehicle detection and image capture accuracy.
Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions with successful projects in more than 50 countries. The company's innovative solutions in the areas of tolling and traffic management contribute to a healthier world without congestion. With a team of 700 members across 25 offices, Kapsch TrafficCom serves Canada, the United States, and Puerto Rico. In its 2025/26 financial year, the company generated revenues of EUR 431 million, with about 2,700 employees.
This latest contract is a testament to Kapsch TrafficCom's commitment to delivering advanced transportation solutions and its ongoing support for the development of North Carolina's infrastructure.