Kapsch TrafficCom Wins Contract to Modernize 20 Toll Plazas and 183 Lanes Across the Dominican Republic With SmartToll Technology

Kapsch TrafficCom Wins Contract to Modernize 20 Toll Plazas and 183 Lanes Across the Dominican Republic With SmartToll Technology

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a major contract from RD Vial to modernize the Dominican Republic’s national tolling system, deploying its SmartToll solution across 20 toll plazas and 183 lanes nationwide. The project represents one of the most significant SmartToll implementations in Kapsch TrafficCom’s toll plaza operations portfolio and forms part of a wider effort to digitally transform the country’s primary road infrastructure. In addition to the technology upgrade, Kapsch TrafficCom will provide ongoing maintenance and support services designed to ensure operational continuity and enable future platform improvements. The company said the award reflects its international tolling expertise, scalable technology and strong presence across Latin America and the Caribbean. Ramiro Virreira, EVP Latin America, said the project will help RD Vial build a future-ready tolling ecosystem capable of improving efficiency and the overall experience for road users.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA/ SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, 4-Sep-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract to modernize and digitally transform the Dominican Republic’s national tolling system, supporting a major upgrade of the country’s road infrastructure through its SmartToll platform.

The project is being led by RD Vial, the state-owned entity responsible for operating and developing the Dominican Republic’s primary road network, and represents one of the most significant SmartToll deployments in Kapsch TrafficCom’s toll plaza operations portfolio.

Under the contract, Kapsch TrafficCom will upgrade 20 toll plazas and 183 lanes across the country and provide maintenance and support services intended to ensure long-term operational continuity and enable future enhancements to the platform.

SmartToll deployment to support nationwide toll modernization

Kapsch TrafficCom will use its SmartToll solution to modernize tolling infrastructure across the Dominican Republic’s national road network.

The deployment is intended to improve operational efficiency, modernize toll collection processes and provide a more scalable technological foundation for future developments.

By upgrading 20 toll plazas and 183 lanes, the project will create a more consistent digital tolling environment across the country and support RD Vial’s broader efforts to modernize road operations.

Long-term maintenance and support included in contract

The agreement extends beyond initial technology deployment.

Kapsch TrafficCom will also provide maintenance and support services, helping RD Vial maintain system availability and operational continuity over the longer term.

The support framework is also intended to make it easier to implement future platform enhancements as tolling requirements and road-user expectations evolve.

Kapsch TrafficCom highlights regional expertise

Ramiro Virreira, Executive Vice President Latin America at Kapsch TrafficCom, said the project represents an important step in modernizing the Dominican Republic’s tolling infrastructure.

He said the award reflects the strength of Kapsch TrafficCom’s technology, its international experience in tolling systems and its established presence across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Virreira added that the company is pleased to support RD Vial in developing a future-ready tolling ecosystem designed to improve both operational efficiency and the customer experience for road users.

Project strengthens Kapsch TrafficCom’s position in the Caribbean

The contract reinforces Kapsch TrafficCom’s role in the development of mobility and transportation infrastructure across Central America and the Caribbean.

The company said its proposal was selected based on the robustness and scalability of its technology, its international tolling experience, its established regional presence and its ability to deliver projects of significant scale and complexity.

The Dominican Republic project adds to Kapsch TrafficCom’s broader portfolio of tolling and mobility solutions implemented across international markets.

SmartToll designed for scalable toll plaza operations

Kapsch TrafficCom positions SmartToll as a platform designed to support modern toll plaza operations while allowing operators to expand and adapt systems as requirements change.

For RD Vial, the technology is expected to provide a more modern foundation for managing toll infrastructure across the country’s primary road network.

The combination of system modernization, long-term support and future upgrade capability is intended to give RD Vial greater flexibility as it continues developing the national road system. 

Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the areas of tolling and traffic management contribute to a healthier world without congestion.

With one-stop-shop solutions, the company covers the entire customer value chain, from components and design to the implementation and operation of systems.

Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2025/26 financial year, about 2,700 employees generated revenues of EUR 431 million.

Media Contact:

Sandra Bijelic
Head of Corporate Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom