Cadenazzo-Quartino: smart traffic lights start August 29 (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• The new smart traffic lights between Cadenazzo and Quartino will come into operation from the end of August.
• The first tests were carried out between 20 and 22 July.
• Activation will take place in stages, with the aim of completing the entire system by the end of 2027.

Key facts

• What: Activation of the new smart traffic lights between Cadenazzo and Quartino.
• When: End of August 2024.
• Where: Cadenazzo e Quartino, Canton of Ticino.
• Who: Federal Office of Roads (USTRA).
• Amount: Total investment of about 40 million francs.

The new smart traffic lights between Cadenazzo and Quartino will come into operation from the end of August, improving traffic management. The first tests were carried out between 20 and 22 July, in the evening, to test the computer components of the system. The activation of the new self-regulated traffic management system will take place in stages, as explained by the Bellinzona branch of the Federal Office of Roads (USTRA).

The first phase will involve the three plants in Cadenazzo, at the intersections of Via Camoghè, Al Ponte and Via Monte Ceneri. By the end of the year, the traffic light will also be active at the SBB station in Cadenazzo, where the previous roundabout has already been removed. During 2027, work will continue in the Municipality of Gambarogno, with the aim of completing the entire system by the end of the year. The plants of Contone Est, Contone Ovest, Luserte, Quartino via will be built

Operational details

Implications for frontier workers

The activation of the new smart traffic lights between Cadenazzo and Quartino will have a significant impact on traffic management for border crossers who use this road daily. The new traffic lights will be able to adapt in real time to vehicle flows, improving the fluidity of circulation and reducing waiting times at intersections. This will be especially useful during peak hours, when traffic is at its most intense.

Border crossers will benefit from preferential transit for buses, which will be automatically recognised by the system. This means that public transport will be able to circulate more quickly, reducing travel times for commuters using public transport. In addition, the transformation of Magadino Airport's roundabout into a turbo-round will increase traffic disposal capacity, reducing the points of conflict between vehicles.

Comparison with the previous situation

Before the introduction of the new smart traffic lights, traffic management between Cadenazzo and Quartino was based on traditional roundabouts and static traffic lights. This system was unable to adapt in real time to vehicular flows, often causing congestion during peak hours. With the activation of the new traffic lights, border crossers will be able to benefit from more efficient and flexible traffic management, which adapts to changes in traffic in time

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What to do for border workers

For border crossers who use the road between Cadenazzo and Quartino on a daily basis, it is important to be informed about the activation of the new smart traffic lights and any traffic changes. It is advisable to follow the official communiqués of the Federal Office of Roads (USTRA) to be updated on the progress of the works and on the activation of the new systems.

In addition, border crossers can use Frontier Ticino's calculator to plan their journeys and estimate travel times based on new traffic conditions. This tool allows you to calculate travel times and identify the most efficient routes, taking into account changes in traffic and new infrastructure.

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Source: ticinonews.ch