Dubai RTA Adopts LiDAR Technology For Road Asset Management

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted the latest LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to evaluate the condition of road assets and improve the accuracy of data used in digital twin platforms. This technology allows for daily road assessments of up to 80 km, a 96% increase compared to the 3 km achievable with traditional methods.

This technology also enables efficient inspection of elevated highway assets like lighting poles, traffic signals, and road signs, improving road safety and lowering the risks of manual inspections. Assessments can be carried out while in motion at speeds ranging from 30 to 100 km/h, without disrupting traffic flow, reported Dubai Media Office. The latest initiative supports the development of preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance strategies. “This advanced technology delivers highly accurate data and detailed analysis of asset conditions, supporting the long-term sustainability of the Assets Condition Index (ACI)," said Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA.