Road Works Warning
The service is to warn road users about nearby road works (mobile, static, short-term, long-term).
NordicWay Presentation Road Works Warning
The video shows an example of an implementation of the service, however the service can be implemented and used in different use cases as described below.
Background
Road works usually lead to changes of road layout and driving regulations. This may give rise to driver anxiety possibly leading to unsafe traffic situations and accidents.
Warning road users about road works in advance should increase their alertness and allow them to adapt their driving behaviour.
Objective
The objective of the service is to inform road users of road works, providing for more attentive and adjusted driving when approaching and passing road works zones.
NordicWay 3 Flagships implementing this service
NordicWay 2 Demonstration sites implementing this service
Road Works Warning to road users
C-ITS deployment pilot in Finland
Sharing information from the Danish Traffic Center
Norwegian open test site for C-ITS technology
Norwegian C-ITS services for challenges on high volume highways
Expected benefits
Expected benefits include:
- Increased alertness;
- Better traffic flow;
- Improved traffic safety (reduced number of collisions and other accidents).
Use Cases
The use cases for the service include:
- Road and Lane Closure.
- Mobile Road Works.
