Tay Road Bridge bosses have announced a major shake-up of the crossing’s traffic management system.
A new two-year maintenance contract has been awarded to a Manchester-based company.
TWM Traffic Control Systems Ltd - a division of sustainability experts,Pilot Group - have pledged to maintain and improve traffic management systems on the bridge.
The contract will see them upgrading a number of existing signs to a 4G system and integrating these into the existing TRAMS control system.
The variable message signs are used to improve and control congestion, warning drivers of excess speeds, unforeseen hazards and any impending bridge restrictions due to extreme weather conditions.
The historic crossing is used by up to 27,000 vehicles a day.
As part of the dual-phase project, which commenced in February 2022, TWM has also been selected as the preferred supplier for a potential third phase to replace ageing signage within the system.
Chris Rayner, national sales manager for TWM, told Dundee Live : “We have a passion for developing equipment that brings enhanced road safety for drivers and believe the upgraded signs will ensure we increase road safety throughout the region, improve traffic flow and ultimately lower congestion on the Bridge.
“We look forward to seeing the results of these improvements and continuing our relationship with the TRBJB into the future.”
While Alan Hutchison, the Tay Road Bridge Manager, added: “Using our current system, there are often delays in terms of finding out about issues on the bridge which adds pressure to the team.
“The new, fully functioning system will be faster, more user friendly and can be updated from the control room at Tay Road Bridge, affording us greater flexibility and control over traffic in the area.”
“As well as benefitting our organisation, we hope to improve the experience of the people of Dundee by significantly improving traffic flow on the bridge.”
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