Quarterhill Secures $10.7M, Three‑Year Illinois Tollway Deal Ensuring Tolling Continuity

Northern Illinois Tolling Deal Secures Operational Continuity

Quarterhill Inc. secures a three-year extension with the Illinois Tollway that runs from Jan. 31, 2026 through Jan. 30, 2029 and is valued at about $10.7 million. Under the agreement, Quarterhill continues to maintain and enhance mission‑critical legacy back‑office and host roadside transactional systems that support daily toll collection across Northern Illinois. The work provides operational support, system enhancements and integration with multi‑partner back‑office and roadside systems to ensure uninterrupted tolling and a consistent customer experience.

The contract emphasizes revenue assurance and system reliability while allowing the Illinois Tollway to advance its modernization roadmap. By keeping legacy systems operational and enabling seamless interoperability with current roadside hardware and multi‑vendor ecosystems, Quarterhill minimizes risk during transition phases and supports routine maintenance cycles. The arrangement also supplies measurable continuity for drivers and agency partners, preserving customer service metrics tied to daily tolling while paving the way for eventual platform upgrades.

Quarterhill frames the renewal as part of its broader transportation‑technology offering that combines upkeep of existing infrastructure with tools for future modernization. CEO Chuck Myers underscores a shared focus on safety, reliability and resilient infrastructure, saying the partners are committed to keeping critical tolling systems running smoothly for drivers across the network.

Broader ITS Capabilities

Quarterhill leverages its Intelligent Transportation Systems platforms to process billions of transactions annually, conduct compliance and safety inspections on millions of commercial vehicles and optimize thousands of lanes worldwide. The company applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automation and predictive analytics, which it uses to reduce downtime, detect anomalies and inform maintenance planning for tolling operations.

Alignment with Modernization Strategy

The extension aligns with the Illinois Tollway’s long‑term modernization planning by balancing immediate operational needs with future upgrade paths. Quarterhill’s role in maintaining legacy systems while enabling integration with modern roadside technology positions the agency to transition incrementally, retain revenue integrity and manage vendor complexity as it implements next‑generation tolling solutions.