Abu Dhabi: A central monitoring system to ensure the safety of motorists is being installed in all five tunnels on Al Salam Street, an official spokesman of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City told Gulf News.
According to the spokesman, the tunnels will be opened for traffic in the near future.
The system's main features include the automated monitoring of traffic movement, lighting system, fire, toxic gases and temperature detectors, as well as uninterrupted power supply and drainage systems, he said.
Detects violations
The automatic incidence detection system detects stopped cars, pedestrians and other violations and alerts the system operator instantly, the spokesman said.
"[The] operator can then guide the rest of the traffic through electronic message signs that display all the needed information about traffic congestions, accidents and alternative roads to ensure smooth and safe traffic movement in the tunnels," he said.
The system also provides reception for all GSM mobile users even when inside the tunnels. There will be several emergency exits across the tunnels, he said.
The state-of-the-art monitoring system comes with enhanced safety features and is among the most advanced in the world.
It is based on the world's leading monitoring systems in Germany, Norway, Austria, Singapore and South Korea.
A lighting control system allows for a change in the levels based on the outside light to allow easy adjustment for the motorists.
The latest technology fire detection system is able to identify the origin of the fire and helps the operator and firefighters to act swiftly to extinguish it.
Carbon emissions and toxic gas detectors are triggered automatically as needed to ensure the safety of the public.
Backup power
The uninterrupted power supply systems provides backup for the automation systems and emergency lighting.
Tunnel drainage pump stations ensure that the tunnels will never flood. Various drainage pump stations are distributed throughout the tunnel to effectively and efficiently remove any water inside.
The project will upgrade the existing road to an urban expressway. Authorities hope that this will lead to smooth, free-flowing traffic and estimate that the road will accommodate an estimated 6,000 vehicles per hour in both directions.
System reach: Protected
- Five tunnels on Al Salam Street with an estimated capacity of 6,000 vehicles per hour
- First tunnel near Khalifa Park (850 metres long)
- Sea Palace tunnel (711 metres long)
- Third tunnel (850 metres) near Al Salam Street intersection with Street No 31
- Fourth tunnel (850 metres) near Hazza Bin Zayed Street and Al Salam Street intersection
- Fifth tunnel (3.1 kilometres)
