The Ministry of Transport in the Libyan Government-designate has officially launched a smart traffic management system in Benghazi, alongside a new central traffic control room designed to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow across the city.
The project was implemented in coordination with the Greater Benghazi Security Directorate as part of efforts to modernise traffic infrastructure, improve road safety and introduce advanced technology into the city’s transport network.
According to the ministry, the system is powered entirely by solar energy to ensure uninterrupted operation. It uses artificial intelligence to analyse traffic density in real time and automatically adjust traffic-light timings according to the number of vehicles at each junction.
The system also uses “green wave” technology, which coordinates traffic signals along major roads to reduce waiting times and allow vehicles to move more smoothly through consecutive junctions.
Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and Civil Defence vehicles, will receive priority at traffic lights while responding to urgent incidents.
The project included the rehabilitation of road junctions in accordance with modern technical standards. The new infrastructure includes a fibre-optic network, upgraded traffic poles and accessible pedestrian crossings for people with disabilities.
All junctions covered by the system have been connected to the central control room, allowing traffic officers to monitor vehicle movement, detect technical faults and prepare operational reports.
An electronic enforcement system has also been installed to detect and record vehicles that cross red lights.
The ministry said the project was completed through cooperation between the transport and interior ministries and the Greater Benghazi Security Directorate. It forms part of a wider plan to modernise Benghazi’s transport network, improve traffic services and reduce road accidents.
