"I left at 8 am as usual, but arrived at work 10 minutes early today!" Recently, frequent commuters on Luoyang's Wangcheng Avenue Expressway have encountered a delightful surprise during their daily travels. The once notoriously congested route during morning and evening rush hours is now flowing smoothly—this transformation is attributed to the 'scheduling genius' of the smart ramp control system.

As a pivotal north-south artery traversing the heart of Luoyang's urban area, Wangcheng Avenue Expressway spans 19.5 kilometers, linking Luobei and Luolong—two central districts—and major transportation hubs like the airport and Longmen Station. With heavy daily traffic, this expressway experiences significant 'tidal' congestion during peak hours, while the surrounding surface roads remain underutilized. How can traffic resources be optimized for maximum efficiency? Hikvision's smart ramp control system offers the solution.

Intelligent Devices in Harmony

From Passive Guidance to Dynamic Flow Management

When navigating onto ramps like Taikang Road and Kaiyuan Avenue from Wangcheng Avenue, drivers will encounter a suite of 'smart tools'—real-time traffic information screens, precise lane signal lights, and radar-video monitoring devices that dynamically assess traffic conditions. This system serves as a 'technological traffic controller', automatically adjusting strategies based on real-time road conditions.

The system employs multi-phase control strategies. During off-peak hours, green lights remain illuminated, accompanied by prompts for 'ramp open, alternate traffic', facilitating swift passage. During peak hours, red lights are activated, coupled with messages indicating 'auxiliary lane open during red light', effectively directing traffic to disperse logically and preventing bottlenecks from 'everyone rushing in simultaneously'. In emergencies, management can remotely switch schemes via the platform, enhancing response efficiency.

Information Screens + Lane Lights: A Dual Boost for Efficiency and Safety

'I used to dread merging onto the ramp, but now I just follow the lights,' shared Mr. Xu, a frequent user of the Wangcheng Bridge ramp. The intelligent system not only streamlines traffic flow but also enhances safety through meticulous design. Lane lights alert drivers 10 seconds before gate closure, while information screens offer real-time rerouting suggestions, enabling drivers to plan their routes ahead, significantly reducing unsafe merges.

Crucially, the system fosters synergy between the expressway and surface roads: during off-peak hours, it extends ramp opening times to divert surface traffic; during peak hours, it intelligently manages traffic, guiding vehicles to utilize surface roads, balancing the overall road network load.

The transformation on Wangcheng Avenue Expressway showcases Luoyang's refined traffic management and epitomizes the intelligent transformation of transportation. Leveraging intelligent IoT technology, traffic management is evolving from 'passive response' to 'proactive regulation'. As smart transportation technology continues to advance, it will bring travel convenience to more cities, making urban commutes increasingly efficient and enjoyable.