Ho Chi Minh City has just put into operation the first automatic solar-powered median system at the Cong Hoa - Tan Ky Tan Quy intersection to optimize traffic regulation during peak hours without spending much manpower.
This solution is expected to help the Traffic Police (CSGT) force regulate traffic faster and more effectively, especially during peak hours. Instead of having to use manpower to manually pull mobile medians as before, the new system will significantly reduce the time and effort of officers and soldiers on duty at intersections.
The automatic median strip has a total length of about 30 m and is controlled by remote control devices. This system will be handed over to the traffic police force on duty at the intersection. Officers and soldiers can proactively open and close the median strip to prevent traffic on Cong Hoa street from turning left into Tan Ky Tan Quy street during peak hours or adjust it based on actual traffic conditions.
After a pilot period, this system is expected to continue to be installed at some other locations on Cong Hoa street.
According to the plan, tonight (May 25), this system is expected to continue to be installed at some other locations on Cong Hoa street. Notably, the construction work is carried out according to a rolling plan, installing and completing to the point of trial run. This approach helps functional agencies to quickly assess the actual operating efficiency.
Previously, the Cong Hoa road area had deployed flexible reversing lanes according to time frames. Functional agencies also arranged mobile medians at important intersections such as Tan Ky Tan Quy to close intersections during peak hours to help reduce traffic conflicts. Upgrading to automatic solar-powered medians is considered the next step to complete traffic infrastructure in this area.
