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Noida-Greater Noida Expressway

Red light and intersection free

Integration of advanced technologies, proactive surveillance,

and innovative traffic control measures have significantly
improved the safety, efficiency, and overall experience of
commuters using the Noida- Greater Noida expressway.

oida-Greater to EFKON and got upgraded speeding and vehicles parked
Noida expressway in 2021. on the side, allowing for timely
serves as a vital Sole aim of ATMS has been to preventive actions. Identification
transportation of fog-prone areas and installation
route, facilitating implement effective measures of temperature sensors helps in
Nthe movement of aimed at enhancing safety, reducing early detection and dissemination
over 80,000 vehicles daily between congestion, and mitigating security of information to commuters,
Greater Noida, Noida and Delhi. risks along the expressway. Such thereby reducing accidents caused
However, despite its significance, initiatives not only improved the by poor visibility and road surface
the expressway had been plagued overall commuting experience but conditions.
by various challenges, including also ensured the smooth flow of
fatal accidents, traffic congestion, traffic and enhanced the reputation Innovative traffic control
and incidents of roadside mugging. of the expressway as a vital measures such as the shift from
transportation artery in the region. spot speed monitoring to average
The high volume of traffic,
primarily consisting of cars and Through AI-based video speed solutions is a notable
similar vehicles, had contributed analytics, the system is able to innovation, as it not only reduces
to congestion and an increased detect potential hazards like over accidents caused by erratic speed
risk of accidents. Additionally,
the expressway’s notoriety for
fatal accidents always highlighted
significant safety concerns that
needed to be addressed urgently.
Moreover, the presence of
criminal activities such as roadside
mugging further exacerbated the
issues faced by commuters using
this stretch of road. These security
concerns not only affected the
safety of travelers but also impact
the overall perception of the
expressway as a safe and reliable
transportation route.
Considering these challenges,
Noida Authority decided to
implement Advanced Traffic
management System (ATMS) in Pic: Greater Noida Expressway - Times Now Navbharat
2014. The contract was awarded

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