Visionstream wins $62.5 million ITS contract for Melbourne’s M80 ring road

Visionstream Australia has been selected as preferred provider for an AU$62.5 million (US$67 million) contract by VicRoads to deliver the ITS communications infrastructure and intelligence services to the M80 Ring Road in Melbourne, Australia. The installation of this electronic freeway management system along 38kms of road from Laverton North to Greensborough will provide VicRoads with the ability to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion on the M80 and its main connecting roads. Under the contract, Vis
April 23, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
5156 Visionstream Australia has been selected as preferred provider for an AU$62.5 million (US$67 million) contract by 5155 VicRoads to deliver the ITS communications infrastructure and intelligence services to the M80 Ring Road in Melbourne, Australia. The installation of this electronic freeway management system along 38kms of road from Laverton North to Greensborough will provide VicRoads with the ability to manage traffic flow and reduce congestion on the M80 and its main connecting roads. Under the contract, Visionstream will design, supply, construct, install, commission and maintain the intelligent transport system.

The technology includes road sensors to monitor traffic flows, automatic control of vehicle entry onto the M80 and dynamically managing the freeway's speed limits, as well as electronic message boards with real time information on traffic condition, travel time and general freeway information.

This information provided by the electronic freeway management system will allow faster response times to unexpected traffic conditions, improved management of road works and closures and significantly improved driving conditions experienced by Melbourne motorists and truck drivers on the M80.
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