Evening work to involve traffic delays due to extended police slowdowns
The South Jersey Transportation Authority is announcing the first major step in the transition to All-Electronic Tolling (AET) on the Atlantic City Expressway, with the installation of the first overhead tolling gantry scheduled for the evening of Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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 40.1 – 40.3 (between Exits 38 and 41). 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 through the evening until midnight.
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.
