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Gauteng’s Freeway Management System makes for less stressful travel

System allows road users to plan and navigate their way through traffic with real-time information. Travelling between Pretoria and Johannesburg has become safer since the implementation of the intelligent Freeway Management System (FMS) in Gauteng over ..

Recycling of asphalt reduces costs

Forty percent of old road surface used in construction of four-lane dual carriage-way in the Free State. A single carriage-way between Kroonstad to Holfontein in Free State is being upgraded to four-lane dual carriage-way, thus reducing accidents and drastically ..

‘Trailblazing step for the South African construction industry’

SANRAL and Bell Equipment to work together to ensure growing businesses can participate more meaningfully in major projects. A joint undertaking by the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) and construction machinery supplier, Bell Equipment, will accelerate the transformation of ..

Overload control facility saves roads – and lives

Extensive overloading of trucks on the N2 restricted by dedicated staff who weigh and check trucks for road-worthiness. The Eteza Traffic Control Centre on the N2 in northern KwaZulu-Natal is helping curb the overloading of trucks that has resulted in a marked deterioration in ..

Technology introduced to stop the danger of overloaded trucks

Weigh-in-motion system will enable authorities to effectively monitor heavy vehicles and improve productivity. Technology being introduced by the South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) will revolutionise the way in which overloaded trucks are detected and result ..

SANRAL’s Freeway Management System keeps motorists in the know

System on strategic KwaZulu-Natal road sections provides real-time information to road users on possible obstructions. Motorists using KwaZulu-Natal freeways can make smart decisions to remain safe and avoid congestion, thanks to the implementation of the Freeway Management System (FMS). ..

Coordinated responses save lives on SA roads daily

Road Incident Management System oversees efforts between emergency services and traffic officials during incidents. When a crash occurs on any major road in South Africa, the first priority is to assemble emergency services and traffic management teams ..

Technology is changing behaviour towards speeding

‘Average speed’ system encourages adherence to limits on the nation’s roads. The introduction of innovative technology to curb speeding on major highways has resulted in a significant reduction in contraventions. Average Speed over Distance – Asod – is a growing global trend ..

Engineering students create concrete canoe

Participants in the annual Concrete Boat Race have just seven days to build a competitive boat. The annual Concrete Boat Race, hosted by the Concrete Society of South Africa (CSSA), is a fun way of introducing ..

Tech teasers: Things to look forward to in the efforts of road safety

Technological developments in improving road safety are leading to newer and better methods of road monitoring. The introduction of a panoramic camera and other new technological developments may soon improve freeway incident detection on South Africa’s ..