The trial will cover around 355km of the network on the M50 (above), M1, M7 and M8 motorways. Instead of having to wait to see a sign, motorists would get real-time information relayed to them from road network operators via an app or an on-board unit. Linked devices will use “on-road connected vehicle technology” to gather and display information about collisions, congestion, stationary vehicles, road works and hazardous weather. In Ireland, the pilot scheme is being run by the Department of Transport and road operators, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The pilot aims to develop a common system that can be shared between all road operators and road users in every EU state.

Source: Irish Independent February 01, 2024 05:18 UTC