The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has now revealed the artificial intelligence technology that is assisting them in assessing the condition of roads and managing their maintenance, as well as how the budget for this is being allocated rationally.
With an upgraded automated system, RTA was able to save 78 percent of its annual maintenance costs while still achieving better results. Through software applications such as the pavement management system, the system automatically manages the condition of the road network. The system has been designed with the road user’s safety and satisfaction as the top priority. “This system uses a digital version of roads developed through artificial intelligence technology and helps in implementing RTA strategies and policies,” explains Hamad Al Shehi, RTA’s Director of Roads and Facilities Maintenance. It assists the maintenance department in assessing the road network and carrying out appropriate maintenance within the budgetary constraints.
