🚧 MAJOR TRAVEL ADVISORY: Temporary Overnight Closure for Gantry Installation 🚧
 
As part of the South Jersey Transportation Authority’s ongoing transition to All-Electronic Tolling (AET) on the Atlantic City Expressway, we’re moving forward with critical construction work that will bring long-term benefits to all drivers.

To date, five out of ten tolling gantries have already been successfully installed. The next two gantries are scheduled to be installed next week, and for the first time in this project, the work will require a brief full roadway closure (Wednesday, July 16 only) to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists. 

📆 Installation & Closure Schedule:
🔹 Wednesday, July 16 – near Milepost 12, east and westbound lane slowdowns
🔹 Thursday, July 17 – near Milepost 10, east and westbound lane slowdowns
🔹 Plan for full closures in the westbound traveling direction near Milepost 12 from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 16
🔹 Additional slowdowns may be facilitated by the New Jersey State Police between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
🔁 A clearly marked detour for the westbound closure will be in place during this short timeframe

Be aware:
✔️ This brief closure is unavoidable due to the size and complexity of the gantry installation
✔️ Our team is working with contractors and traffic safety officials to keep disruptions to an absolute minimum
✔️ Work is scheduled overnight to reduce impact during peak travel hours
✔️ All efforts are being made to keep the closure as brief as possible

⏱️ We fully understand how important the Atlantic City Expressway is to your travel plans, and we’re committed to completing this work quickly, efficiently, and with your safety top of mind.

🛣️ Why All-Electronic Tolling?

While this is a short-term inconvenience, it’s part of a major system upgrade that will lead to real, lasting improvements for drivers:

✅ No stopping or slowing down - tolls are collected automatically as you drive
✅ Reduced traffic congestion and improved flow at former toll locations
✅ Fewer emissions from idling vehicles – better for the environment
✅ Improved safety - no cash transactions, toll plazas, or merging lanes
✅ E-ZPass payments are quick and easy

📲 So please plan ahead, use alternate routes if possible, and allow extra time during the overnight hours on July 16 and 17. We will continue to post updates on our website and social media as the work progresses.