Caminos de las Sierras dealership collects statistical data to optimize the durability of local roads
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The Access Network to Córdoba began a comprehensive survey on the weight of large-capacity transport vehicles that travel along its main arteries. These weighing tasks are carried out through the use of mobile scales that were specially provided by the regional Provincial Directorate of Highways. The operation seeks to generate an updated database that will make it possible to understand the flow of goods and its real impact on Córdoba's infrastructure.
The toll stations distributed along the different corridors of the concession function as strategic points for carrying out these measurements. It is vital for the private management of the roads to know exactly what tonnage each stretch supports in order to avoid premature deterioration of the pavement. This initiative is added to other preventive controls that are routinely carried out to ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the metropolitan area.
The activity schedule will be extended during the first 6 months of the year until the end of June inclusive. The data obtained will make it possible to plan more precise investments in repaving and preventive pothole repair according to the needs of each road. The final results are expected to facilitate the design of policies that will protect the road capital accumulated during the last few years of management.
Esta iniciativa se suma a otros controles preventivos que se realizan habitualmente
Strategic planning for road maintenance
The statistical nature of these measurements is essential in order to evaluate the structural behavior of pavements under transport pressure. Thanks to these technological tools, it is possible to determine the remaining useful life of roadways subjected to intensive use by trucks. Analyzing the load per axle helps, for example, to make preservation strategies much more efficient and to focus on the sections with the greatest technical fatigue.
The modernization of monitoring systems allows Córdoba to remain at the forefront in caring for its paved road network. The operators work under strict standards so that the weighing process is agile and doesn't generate significant delays in the transport of cargo. Keeping the roads in optimal condition is a priority to ensure the logistical competitiveness of the companies that operate throughout the central region.
The authorities request that drivers of large-capacity vehicles respect all signals and orders issued by control personnel. The cooperation of transport operators is essential so that the measurements are carried out safely and accidents are avoided in the areas. These joint actions seek to optimize the use of road resources and to guarantee safe travel for all users of the network.
