Robot traffic cones could shrink size of roadworks

Hugo Griffiths2018-06-07 12:10
Prototype 'robo-cones' move out from the side of the road at the touch of a button, closing off lanes only when needed A new generation of traffic cone that could ease congestion and improve worker safety has been developed by construction giant Costain.
The prototype ‘robo-cones’ sit by the side of the road when not in use, and can be ‘driven’ onto the carriageway to close lanes when required.
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