Al Ain City Municipality has strengthened its road safety system by installing 274 electronic gates to protect main and external roads from camels and stray animals entering road corridors.
The road protection system covers a number of main and external roads across the northern and southern sectors of Al Ain City, including Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road, Al Ain Road and Al Taf Road, among others where livestock activity is concentrated.
Engineer Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Head of the Roads and Pavements Maintenance Section at Al Ain City Municipality, said that in addition to the electronic gates, the system includes road right-of-way fencing and animal crossing barriers. These components operate as an integrated system to prevent stray animals from accessing roads, while maintaining designated crossings serving farms, livestock farms and service routes.
He added that the electronic gates are powered by solar energy and undergo continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure their readiness. This is complemented by field inspections of fencing and animal crossing barriers, as well as the rectification of any observations or damage identified.
He explained that specialized teams conduct round-the-clock inspection patrols to monitor the condition of fences and electronic gates, identify stray animals and return them to safe areas behind the fencing, secure damaged locations, and take the necessary measures in the event of malfunctions until the gates are restored to service.
The road protection system covers a number of main and external roads across the northern and southern sectors of Al Ain City, including Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Road, Al Ain Road and Al Taf Road, among others where livestock activity is concentrated.
Engineer Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Head of the Roads and Pavements Maintenance Section at Al Ain City Municipality, said that in addition to the electronic gates, the system includes road right-of-way fencing and animal crossing barriers. These components operate as an integrated system to prevent stray animals from accessing roads, while maintaining designated crossings serving farms, livestock farms and service routes.
He added that the electronic gates are powered by solar energy and undergo continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure their readiness. This is complemented by field inspections of fencing and animal crossing barriers, as well as the rectification of any observations or damage identified.
He explained that specialized teams conduct round-the-clock inspection patrols to monitor the condition of fences and electronic gates, identify stray animals and return them to safe areas behind the fencing, secure damaged locations, and take the necessary measures in the event of malfunctions until the gates are restored to service.