ITS systems

Año

2026

País

Spain

Cliente

Servei Català de Trànsit

ITS systems in the Central Pyrenean Axis

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Contract awarded for the installation of intelligent traffic management infrastructure on the N-260

 

ACISA has been awarded the contract “Installation of ITS equipment – Central Pyrenean Axis”, promoted by the Catalan Traffic Service (Servei Català de Trànsit, SCT). The award corresponds to Lot 1 – Transversal Zone of the Central Pyrenean Axis, which covers the N-260 road between kilometer points 119,000 and 227,200.

The project involves the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) aimed at improving road safety, optimizing traffic management, and enabling real-time information in a mountainous environment particularly exposed to adverse weather conditions.

 

Project context and objectives

The N-260 is one of the key road axes in the Catalan Pyrenees and presents a high level of operational complexity due to its challenging orography, extreme weather conditions, and seasonal traffic peaks associated with tourism and weekend travel.

The contract awarded to ACISA aims to strengthen the management capabilities of the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) through the deployment of ITS equipment that will enable:

  • Access to reliable real-time traffic and weather data.
  • Dynamic information provision to road users.
  • Reduction of accident rates, especially in high-risk sections.
  • Centralised management from the CIVICAT control centre.

 

Integration and centralised management


All systems included in the contract will be integrated into the CIVICAT control centre, enabling:

  • Real-time monitoring of traffic conditions.
  • Centralised incident management.
  • Remote activation and control of signage and information systems.

 

A strategic project for mobility in the Pyrenees

With this contract, ACISA will take part in a strategic project aimed at improving road safety and traffic management along one of the most complex corridors in the Catalan road network. The deployment of ITS systems on the N-260 will contribute to advancing towards a safer, more connected, and more efficient road infrastructure in the Central Pyrenean Axis.

 

 

 

 
Puntos destacados

  • Details of the planned ITS equipment:

    The new equipment included in the awarded contract comprises the following systems:

    Variable Message Signs (VMS):

    • 12 Variable message signs (VMS)
    • Installed on gantries and cantilever structures.
    • Designed for the dynamic communication of safety warnings, incidents, and adverse weather conditions.

    CCTV cameras:

    • 28 CCTV cameras in total, distributed along the N-260 section:
      • Cameras designed for continuous traffic monitoring.
      • Monitoring points prepared for traffic control and analysis.
      • Installed on 15 and 20-metre lowering columns, ensuring adequate visual coverage in both directions.

    Non-intrusive traffic counters:

    • 12 non-intrusive traffic counting systems
    • Designed to measure traffic volumes, vehicle speeds, and vehicle classification.
    • Installed without intervention on the carriageway, making them suitable for mountainous environments.

    Speed control systems:

    • 6 speed control systems, deployed at key locations along the route:
      • 4 average speed cameras, designed to monitor section-based speed in sensitive stretches.
      • 2 spot speed cameras, intended for instantaneous speed enforcement.
    • All systems include advance information signage in accordance with current regulations.

    Weather stations:

    • 1 weather station planned within the scope of the lot
    • Capable of collecting data on road surface conditions and environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, and visibility

    Universal Remote Stations (URS):

    • 7 Universal Remote Stations (URS)
    • They will act as field nodes for the management of ITS equipment and the transmission of information to the SCT control centre.

    Power supply and solar systems:

    • 14 solar power supply points, planned for locations without access to the electrical grid.
    • 9 electrical power supply points, in areas with available grid connection.
    • They ensure the energy autonomy of the installed systems

    Support infrastructure:

    • 13 gantries and 10 cantilever structures, intended to support VMS, cameras, and other ITS devices.
    • Structural elements designed to ensure visibility, safety, and maintainability under demanding conditions.

     

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