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Eastern Distributor and Hills M2 faster and safer as cashless tolling starts
30 January 2012
More than 170,000 motorists will benefit today from the conversion of the Eastern Distributor and Hills M2 motorways to fully electronic or cashless tolling at 12.01am this morning.
"The conversion of the motorways is a small change but will deliver major benefits to thousands of commuters," Henry Byrne, Commercial and Operations Manager at Airport Motorway Limited (owner of Eastern Distributor), said.
"The conversion to cashless toll collection will help to reduce congestion and improve travel times on the motorways by removing the need to queue at cash booths, increasing the sign-posted speeds through toll collection points and reducing merging and weaving through cash booths.
"Motorists who find themselves unexpectedly on either of the motorways today and without a valid e-TAG or e-PASS, have up to 48 hours after their first journey to call Roam Express on 13 76 26 in order to make payment.
"A number of pre-paid and post tolling products are available, making payment quick and simple.
"Motorists travelling on the motorways should expect changes to normal traffic conditions, including lane realignment and changed speed limits. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, drive with care and follow the signs.
Cashless, or fully electronic toll collection, will deliver a significant enhancement to both Motorways and follows the conversion of the Harbour Bridge in 2009 and the Harbour Tunnel in 2007.
The Eastern Distributor links motorists to the fully electronic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, while the Hills M2 links motorists to Westlink M7 and the Lane Cove Tunnel, both of which have operated fully electronic since opening in 2005 and 2007 respectively.
Further information
For more information on tolling products including e-TAGs and visitor’s ePASSes, contact www.roamexpress.com.au or 13 76 26, or www.sydneymotorways.com
For more information on the Hills M2 Upgrade, visit www.hillsm2.com.au or www.hillsm2upgrade.com.au or contact 1800 196 266 or via enquiries@hillsm2upgrade.com.au.
For more information on the Eastern Distributor, visit www.easterndistributor.com.au or call 8356 2200
For up to date traffic information contact the Transport Management Centre at www.livetraffic.com or 132 701.
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