Neology wins contract to make Humber Bridge free-flowing and toll plaza free

Global tolling technology company Neology has signed a multimillion-pound, multi-year contract with Humber Bridge Board to implement a free-flowing toll collection system.

Under the terms of the deal, Neology will deliver roadside and back-office systems as well as website and mobile app solutions.

The end-to-end tolling system aims to transform toll collection across the Humber Bridge, which currently supports more than 30,000 crossings per day, by removing the current stop-go toll plazas in favour of a free-flow solution that leverages artificial intelligence-powered technology for roadside infrastructure, including Neology’s latest neoForce automatic number plate reader offering.

“The Humber Bridge is the longest single-span suspension bridge in the UK, a critical piece of infrastructure connecting core economic regions and an iconic regional landmark,” said Andrew Arundel, Humber Bridge Board COO.

“We underwent an extensive procurement process to understand market capability to address the needs of our customers whilst also ensuring that vendor capability and long-term commitments to the project were secured.

“The Neology team has impressed us throughout the tender process, and we look forward to forging a strong partnership with them in the months and years ahead on this critical project.”

When it opened by Queen Elizabeth II in July 1981, the Humber Bridge was the largest single-span suspension bridge in the world. Its completion was the culmination of decades of work to connect the core economic regions located on both of sides of the Humber estuary without the need for a ferry or an 80 mile drive. Today, the Humber Bridge plays a vital role in helping the region reach its potential, supporting over 30,000 crossings per day, and saving drivers millions of miles and hours.