Coastal road control centre in Breach Candy almost ready

An Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) is nearing completion behind Tata Garden in Breach Candy to serve as the central control hub for the entire coastal road.

- Linah Baliga

MUMBAI: A vital part of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), it will utilise information and communication technologies to manage and monitor traffic flow.

The centre will gather data from sources like CCTV cameras, traffic sensors and weather stations to provide a real-time view of traffic conditions while also tracking air quality and the ventilation system. In addition, it will offer a backup during power outages.

The ground-plus-one building is crucial for the continuous monitoring of the coastal road and is strategically located for optimal technical efficiency. HT delved into the features, requirements and the purposes that it will serve.

The primary feature of the structure is to monitor the tunnel's ventilation. "Air quality must be monitored, as gases emitted by vehicles exceed certain limits," said a civic official from the BMC's coastal road department. "As and when needed, the power of the ventilation fans will have to be increased."