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Hyderabad set to get live traffic updates

Motorists in the Indian city of Hyderabad are to get live traffic updates and information on the fastest route, which will be displayed on digital variable message signs (VMS) to be installed at twenty locations in the city and due to be operational by August. The VMS are being installed under the Hyderabad Traffic Integrated Management System (HTRIMS); live traffic information will be relayed from the traffic control centre and will display information on traffic diversions, congestion and incidents.
April 25, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Motorists in the Indian city of Hyderabad are to get live traffic updates and information on the fastest route, which will be displayed on digital variable message signs (VMS) to be installed at twenty locations in the city and due to be operational by August.
 
The VMS are being installed under the Hyderabad Traffic Integrated Management System (HTRIMS); live traffic information will be relayed from the traffic control centre and will display information on traffic diversions, congestion and incidents.

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