Thruway Authority Issues Request For Proposals to Modernize Fueling Facilities at 27 Thruway Service Areas

Thruway Authority Issues Request For Proposals to Modernize Fueling Facilities at 27 Thruway Service Areas

RFP is Next Step in Ongoing Modernization of Thruway Facilities

Project Seeks to Improve Amenities for Motorists and Commercial Drivers

RFP Proposals are Due by July 24, 2026 

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design, construct and operate the fueling facilities at the Thruway’s 27 Service Areas with modern amenities, alternative fuels and an eye towards the future. The current fuel contracts will expire in March 2027.

The RFP is part of the Authority’s ongoing modernization of its facilities across the 570-mile system to better serve travelers. This initiative builds on the recent completion of the $450 million private investment to redevelop and upgrade all 27 Thruway service areas. The final service area reopened in November 2025. No toll or tax dollars were used for construction, and no Authority funding will be used for the modernization of the fueling facilities. 

For its next long-term fuel services contract, the Authority is seeking proposals that feature innovative solutions to significantly improve the quality, amenities, and customer service experience at its 29 service area fueling facilities ( (separate fuel facilities service northbound and southbound traffic at the New Baltimore Service Area on I-87 and eastbound and westbound traffic the Angola Service Area on I-90). Each fuel facility will be required to remain open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and proposers are encouraged to consider loyalty programs and a variety of services for truck drivers, commuters, business travelers, vacationers, people with disabilities, among others.

In support of New York State’s climate mandates, proposers also must include a plan to design, install, operate and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, such asdelivery trucks, buses, freight vehicles, at five fueling facilities along the Thruway. The five charging facilities would be required to be located within a maximum distance of 200 miles from one another to ensure a connected and reliable freight corridor on the Thruway system.

Last year, the Authority launched a customer survey of its fueling facilities to collect feedback from travelers about habits, current services and potential improvements. More than 1,800 people, including commercial drivers, responded with information about how often they stop at Thruway service areas, whether they purchase fuel and some amenities they would like to see added when the fueling facilities are redeveloped, such as different options to pay and a more contemporary appearance.

RFP submissions are available for download from the Thruway Authority’s website with responses due by July 24, 2026.

Upon approval by the Thruway Authority’s Executive Director, the lease agreement would take effect next year and last until June 30, 2054.

The winning proposer will be responsible for ensuring transitioning operations from the current provider; fueling service will remain available during the project except for scheduled times to facilitate construction work, safety inspections and other related activities. No two consecutive fueling sites in the same direction will be closed at the same time during construction.

For up-to-date travel information, motorists are encouraged to download the Thruway Authority’s mobile app which is available to download for free on iPhone and Android devices. The app provides motorists direct access to real-time traffic and navigation assistance while on the go. Travelers can also visit the Thruway Authority's interactive Traveler Map which features live traffic cameras. Motorists can also sign up for TRANSalert e-mails, which provide the latest traffic conditions along the Thruway. 

About the Thruway System

Built in the early 1950s, the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway is one of the oldest components of the National Interstate Highway System and one of the longest toll roads in the nation. It sets the standard for modern highway geometric design with safe roadway characteristics including smooth curves, wide medians and unobstructed driver sight distance.

Year after year, the Thruway system is recognized as one of the safest highways in the nation. In 2024, the Thruway-wide fatality rate was 0.22 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, one of the lowest recorded rates on the Thruway system since fatality rates have been documented in 1954. The figure is significantly lower than the nationwide traffic fatality rate for 2024 of 1.20 and the latest New York State traffic fatality rate from 2023 of 0.93.

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