PRAM to work with National Highways to protect roads and users from climate-related hazards

PRAM to work with National Highways to protect roads and users from climate-related hazards
28/2/23, 22:00
PRAM to work with National Highways to protect roads and users from climate-related hazards
With climate change set to increase isolated heavy rainfall and flash flooding by up to 30%, the impact on road infrastructure and the safety of road users will not only increase but also become less predictable. The sooner the risk can be identified, the safer and more resilient the roads will be.
That is why PRAM will trial the provision of our groundbreaking mm-wave radar sensors across the Strategic Road Network to improve reactive and proactive safety management as part of a Connected Places Catapult and National Highways Accelerator.
It follows the launch of a competition by National Highways to find new ways to help protect road users by better managing hazards.
National Highways' Technology Programme Portfolio Manager, James Gibson, said:
“We reached out to find new and innovative ways to help improve the safety of people who use or work on our roads – and we weren't disappointed. We had some fantastic submissions and it wasn't easy whittling the list down to nine. But we are very optimistic that these schemes will be able to improve safety and help prevent people coming to harm on our roads. I look forward to seeing these ideas develop.”
We are very excited about this new development and if you would like to learn more please get in touch.