Idaho to spend $3.4 million on upgrades to weigh stations

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Idaho to spend $3.4 million on upgrades to weigh stations

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) awarded a $3.4 million contract to add new technology and provide services at weigh station locations.On November 27, commercial vehicle enforcement technology company Quarterhill Inc. announced the receipt of contracts for system upgrades and maintenance at Commercial Vehicle Enforcement stations operated by the Idaho State Police.

The contract includes the addition of several new features at the Inkom Port-of-Entry weigh station along the I-15 corridor, including upgraded Weigh-In-Motion technology, advanced license plate readers and overview cameras, an over-height detector, and automatic vehicle identification antenna and reader electronics.The Inkom weigh station upgrades will also include a Tire Anomaly and Classification System (TACS) , designed to detect and classify tire issues, including flat, missing, or under-inflated tires.

Also as part of the ITD contract, Quarterhill is to provide a year’s worth of maintenance at additional Idaho commercial vehicle enforcement sites.

“Partnering with the Idaho Transportation Department underscores Quarterhill’s dedication to advancing infrastructure through innovation,” Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill, commented. “Upgrades like the modernized e-screening system, enhanced electronics, and TACS installation reflect our commitment to road safety, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability. These improvements streamline commercial vehicle processing and reinforce our role in delivering impactful public infrastructure projects that benefit Idaho and its citizens.”

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