Kapsch TrafficCom AG: First Sustainable Toll Gantry Installed on Austrian Highway

August 14, 2024 – Kapsch TrafficCom, in collaboration with Austrian roadway operator Asfinag, has installed the first operational Green Gantry in Carinthia, Austria. Unlike traditional toll gantries made from steel or aluminum, the new gantry is constructed from renewable timber. This sustainable material reduces CO2 emissions by 15 tons, compared to 30 tons from steel gantries.

Michael Weber, Head of Sales EMENA at Kapsch TrafficCom, emphasized the Green Gantry's positive CO2 balance and its compliance with European norms and standards. He noted that the gantry has the same load-bearing capacity as conventional models and can be dismantled and reused without additional pollution after its 20-year lifespan.

The load-bearing core is made from laminated spruce timber, with weather-resistant larch wood for the outer layer. The highly prefabricated construction was delivered by the HASSLACHER group and installed in one day. The gantry's equipment is powered by its own photovoltaic system, with a battery storage system ensuring functionality in adverse weather conditions.