Kapsch, NCTA Deploy Live C-V2X Tolling on NC-540

Raleigh, NC – February 10, 2026 – Kapsch TrafficCom and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) have launched the world’s first production-level cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) tolling system on a live roadway.

Infrastructure on the Triangle Expressway (NC-540) is now installed, online, and actively communicating with fleet vehicles, establishing a production-ready baseline for connected mobility.

Roadside Units (RSUs) are processing transactions from Onboard Units (OBUs) installed in maintenance vehicles. This data flows from the RSU into the Kapsch roadside system and ultimately into NCTA’s operational back office, validating the end-to-end technical architecture required for future commercial deployment.

CV data is appended to the existing tolling transaction to provide aunified transaction through the system, removing any need for additional processing and manual intervention. This deployment has all available data about a vehicle integrated into the tolling transaction message, preventing mistaken charges or duplicate records.

“This project proves that connected vehicle technology is no longer a future aspiration; it is a present reality on North Carolina roadways,” said JJ Eden, Executive Director of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority. “By integrating V2X data directly into our operational back-office systems, we are demonstrating that this technology is seamless, scalable, and ready to support the next generation of travelers.”

Unlike previous pilots confined to test tracks or single use safety test cases, this deployment integrates V2X data into a live tolling ecosystem with live road traffic. Key technical milestones achieved this month include:

• Live Infrastructure: RSUs are mounted and actively communicating with CV-enabled passing vehicles.
• Back-Office Integration: Transaction data is flowing from the roadway to the host system and the operational back office.

“We are moving past the theoretical phase of C-V2X into the operational reality,” said JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America. “This deployment establishes the digital infrastructure necessary to treat the vehicle itself as the tag. By integrating these advanced data streams into our existing roadside and operational back office systems, we are delivering the production-grade platform that agencies need to confidently step into the next era of mobility.”

With the physical deployment and initial integration complete, Kapsch’s next steps include interoperability testing with partners and Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) platforms, in addition to live technology demonstrations at upcoming 5GAA, OmniAir, ITS America, and IBTTA industry events.

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