RFID Toll Plaza Conversion Project, USA

Project Overview

The Maine Turnpike Authority Toll Plaza Conversion Project was a critical infrastructure upgrade designed to enhance traffic flow, improve safety, and modernize toll collection. The project involved the removal of slow-speed lanes to accommodate a new, high-speed EZPass-only system, ensuring seamless vehicle passage—even in wet and icy conditions. To support the installation of radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponders, the project required electrically neutral reinforcement to prevent signal interference. Additionally, the Maine Turnpike Authority prioritized durability, long-term performance, and reduced maintenance costs in the project. Key goals included:

• Electrically Neutral Construction: Preventing interference with RFID technology for accurate and efficient toll processing.
• Long-Term Structural Integrity: Using materials designed for extended service life with minimal maintenance.
• Reduced Maintenance & Traffic Delays: Minimizing future disruptions and economic costs caused by repair-related lane closures.
• Enhanced Safety & Performance: Ensuring a reliable and weather-resistant tolling system for motorists.

Project Results

To meet these objectives, the project incorporated Mateenbar60™—our high-performance glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar that provides the ideal solution for RFID-integrated infrastructure. Mateenbar® products, which meet or exceed all industry codes and standards, offer key advantages over steel:

• Electrically Neutral & Non-Magnetic – Prevents RFID signal interference, ensuring accurate toll processing.
• Corrosion-Free Durability – Delivers a 100-year service life with no risk of rust or concrete spalling.
• Zero Maintenance – Reduces repair costs and prevents traffic delays from lane closures.
• Lightweight & High-Strength – Easier handling and installation with superior tensile strength.
• Sustainable & Non-Metallic – Environmentally friendly and built for long-term infrastructure resilience.

By utilizing Mateenbar60™ fiberglass rebar, the Maine Turnpike Authority’s toll plaza modernization benefits from next-generation infrastructure technology engineered to lead and built to last. The new system ensures faster traffic flow, increased safety, and minimal long-term maintenance, improving the daily commute for thousands of motorists.

Building the Future with Mateenbar^®

For over 30 years globally, Mateenbar® has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation—proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60™ is the smart choice. Contact our team today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar® reinforces what matters most—building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.