Highway & Network Management

Intercomp Weighing Systems says that its advanced weighing solution will speed weight checks and help boost highway safety by reducing the risk of overloading. The latest addition to the firm's weighing range is an RFX wireless weighing system, which combines Intercomp's advanced low resistance load cells with its latest RFX wireless weighing package. The new wireless scales feature enclosed and integrated RFX wireless radios that transmit data from the platforms to a handheld PDA, PT20 CPU, or a PC running

Canadian company Carmanah Technologies is offering the versatile new A650 aviation and obstruction solar-powered light featuring an innovative user interface, replaceable battery pack, intelligent-deployment capability and up to 10 candela of intensity. It is suited to airfield construction applications, taxiway and apron-edge lighting, barricade lighting, and obstruction lighting. The self-contained A650 is free from wiring or external power requirements, and the on-board interface provides access to conf

Nora Lighting says that its new slim-line LED LightBar system is one of the most energy efficient linear fixtures available. The LightBar uses only 1.08W/100mm and the fixtures are CA Title 24 compliant while the firm says its LED technology offers a working life of over 10 years. The 19mm wide by 12.7mm deep low profile design and wide range of mounting options make this a lighting solution suitable for use in space-restricted areas. The system is offered in lengths of 152, 305 and 610mm, is made from extr

With traffic volumes increasing around the world, many existing road links will need to be upgraded or replaced in coming years The need for new road tunnels is particularly intense in many dense urban areas, due to environmental requirements that mean new road links will have to be installed underground. However, improving existing road tunnel links is providing a very large part of the business for this specialised construction segment at present.

In Brazil, concrete pavers from Wirtgen are being used to improve sections of the BR-101 highway as well as to construct concrete safety barriers. The use of these machines is of note as it is the first time concrete paving has been used on a federal road in Brazil. The 1st Army Engineering Division of the Brazilian Army is carrying out three of the eight North Eastern sections, as the construction work had to be speeded up project because the road is deemed crucial to the country's economy. Two Wirtgen SP8

Telegra, a leading provider of smart traffic management solutions, has introduced its electro-mechanical prismatic variable message signs (VMS). Using three-sided prisms, the signs display up to three traffic conditions and can be changed by remote command or manually.

A partnership between AirSage and Citilabs has announced Cube Cloud, which is claimed to be the world’s first cloud-based traffic analytics solution. Using AirSage’s cell phone signal analysis data, Cube Cloud combines the convenience of an online solution with accurate population movement data to deliver efficient transportation analysis and modelling.