Siemens to supply signals for Yeovil traffic improvement

Siemens ITS will deliver traffic signals and CCTV equipment to engineering contractor Alun Griffiths in a bid to improve traffic flows in the UK town of Yeovil. The equipment will be implemented along a series of junctions and roundabouts at 11 locations. The 18-month project is part of Somerset County Council’s Yeovil Western Corridor project and is expected to make journeys faster by 23% on the western side and 16% on the eastern side of the town. This contract includes the replacement of expired
June 25, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Siemens ITS will deliver traffic signals and CCTV equipment to engineering contractor Alun Griffiths in a bid to improve traffic flows in the UK town of Yeovil. The equipment will be implemented along a series of junctions and roundabouts at 11 locations.

The 18-month project is part of Somerset County Council’s Yeovil Western Corridor project and is expected to make journeys faster by 23% on the western side and 16% on the eastern side of the town.

This contract includes the replacement of expired equipment and new installations. The work will be carried out in phases to help reduce disruption to traffic, residents and businesses. 

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