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Vitinya Tunnel

The Challenge

The Vitinya Tunnel, constructed in 1984 and stretching 1,195 meters, holds the distinction of being the longest motorway tunnel in Bulgaria. Over the years, the tunnel has faced significant challenges related to traffic management and safety. The dense traffic flow, combined with the tunnel's aging infrastructure, increased the risk of incidents and posed a significant challenge for real-time monitoring and response.

API (Road Infrastructure Agency) was looking for:

  • A reliable traffic management solution to enhance real-time monitoring and incident detection.
  • Integration capabilities with existing systems to ensure seamless operation and data flow.
Project details

End user: API (Road Infrastructure Agency)

Partner: Sectron and ITST

Gorna Malina, Bulgaria

June 2021

The Solution

To address these challenges, Sprinx, in collaboration with its local partner Sectron and system integrator ITST, introduced the traffix.ai software platform. This innovative solution leverages the power of AI and 3D object tracking technology to detect anomalous events in traffic flow. The traffix.ai platform is seamlessly integrated with the local SCADA system via the Modbus communication protocol, ensuring efficient data exchange and system control. Additionally, the platform’s capability to bookmark automatic incident detection events on the Milestone VMS platform, a technology partner of Sprinx, enhances the overall incident management process. This integration facilitates immediate response actions and improves the overall safety and efficiency of the Vitinya Tunnel.

The Result
  • Enhanced Traffic Safety: the AI-powered system provides real-time detection and reporting of traffic anomalies, enabling prompt responses to incidents and reducing the likelihood of severe accidents.
  • Improved Operational Efficiency: the automatic incident detection system allows for quicker incident resolution and minimizes disruptions, leading to smoother traffic flow.
  • Seamless Integration: The integration with the local SCADA system via Modbus and the Milestone VMS platform ensures efficient data management and incident response.
  • New safety standards: the successful deployment of this advanced technology sets a new standard for tunnel management in Bulgaria, demonstrating the effectiveness of AI and 3D object tracking in enhancing infrastructure safety.
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