Traffic signal upgrades have been made across key junctions that feed into the M8, M73 and M74 as part of a recent motorway improvement project. Fourteen junctions have been upgraded using the M100 Wireless Vehicle Detection system as it was identified that this would be more cost effective than inductive loop technology over the life of the contract. The M100 Wireless Vehicle Detection system uses a small magnetometer sensor to detect the presence of vehicles. This sensor is placed in the centre of the carriageway, meaning it has less structural impact on the integrity of the road surface and requires little to no maintenance.
Hanchurch crossroads in Staffordshire is close to junction 15 on the M6 and leads to a depot for a large haulage company. As such, a high volume of traffic passes through the crossroads and a significant proportion of this traffic is made up of heavy goods vehicles (HGV). This combination of volume and type of traffic caused the inductive loops, originally used as part of MOVA signal control, to fail. This, in turn, caused congestion at the crossroads and the surrounding area.
The M100 system was used to replace these failed loops. Given the position of the M100 sensors in the centre of the carriageway, they are far less likely to be driven over and less subject to issues with the road surface such as potholes. Since installation, the solution has operated faultlessly, proving to be a very durable solution to this challenging location.
The main junction leading to the Borders General Hospital in Scotland had a poor accident record and was identified by both visitors and hospital staff as a dangerous junction to navigate. The decision was made to introduce traffic signals at this junction to improve safety. Minimising disruption at this very busy junction was crucial while the upgrade was undertaken. Installing the M100 system rather than loops was much quicker. It takes just 15 minutes to install a sensor and allow the fixative to cure. The carriageway can then be reopened. It was also possible to install this vehicle detection one lane at a time, meaning access to the hospital could be maintained.
The speed of installation has the added benefit of reducing the time road workers spend in the road, so reducing the risks faced by your installation engineers.
These are just a few of our recent installations that highlight the many benefits of wireless vehicle detection. Clearview Intelligence offers comprehensive training on this system and would be delighted to help you train your engineers on how to install and commission the M100 Wireless Vehicle Detection system. If you'd like to arrange a training session, get in touch.