{"id":3395,"date":"2025-07-23T15:07:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/?p=3395"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:27:13","slug":"how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/","title":{"rendered":"How Technology is Transforming the World\u2019s Busiest Highway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine driving on the <\/span>world\u2019s busiest highway<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Honking horns, bumper-to-bumper traffic, brake lights flashing every second, and cars stretching out as far as your eyes can see. You\u2019re stuck in your lane, barely moving, and already running late. Sounds stressful, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now multiply that by hundreds of thousands of drivers going through the same headache every single day. Whether it&#8217;s commuters trying to get to work, trucks hauling goods across cities, or families heading out on road trips, these <\/span>high traffic road<b>s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are constantly packed. And honestly, it feels like there\u2019s no end to the chaos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s a shift happening, and it\u2019s quick. Technology is here to ease the chaos. Roads today are more than just concrete and lines, they\u2019re getting smarter. From helping drivers avoid jams to giving city planners tools to manage traffic better, and even making life easier for emergency services and delivery trucks, tech is turning our everyday drive into something much smoother and safer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#What_Makes_a_Highway_%E2%80%9CBusy%E2%80%9D\" >What Makes a Highway \u201cBusy\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#How_Tech_is_Making_Roads_Smarter\" >How Tech is Making Roads Smarter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Real-Time_Data_AI_Sensors_%E2%80%93_Whats_That_All_About\" >Real-Time Data, AI &amp; Sensors &#8211; What\u2019s That All About?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Electric_Cars_Self-Driving_Rides\" >Electric Cars &amp; Self-Driving Rides<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Heres_how\" >Here\u2019s how:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#The_Bumps_Along_the_Way\" >The Bumps Along the Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Cool_Real-World_Examples\" >Cool Real-World Examples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Torontos_Highway_401\" >Toronto\u2019s Highway 401<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Shuto_Expressway_Tokyo\" >Shuto Expressway, Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Chinas_Smart_Expressways\" >China\u2019s Smart Expressways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Final_Takeaway\" >Final Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Q1_Whats_the_worlds_busiest_highway\" >Q1. What\u2019s the world\u2019s busiest highway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Q2_How_does_smart_tech_help_with_traffic\" >Q2. How does smart tech help with traffic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Q3_Are_self-driving_cars_really_safe_on_busy_highways\" >Q3. Are self-driving cars really safe on busy highways?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Q4_What_do_%E2%80%9Csmart_highways%E2%80%9D_actually_have\" >Q4. What do \u201csmart highways\u201d actually have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/how-technology-is-transforming-the-worlds-busiest-highway\/#Q5_Will_all_highways_become_smart_in_the_future\" >Q5. Will all highways become smart in the future?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Highway_%E2%80%9CBusy%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>What Makes a Highway \u201cBusy\u201d?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A highway becomes \u201cbusy\u201d when there are just way too many vehicles using it every day. Experts call this highway traffic volume, basically, how packed the road gets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few highways that top the list for the world\u2019s worst traffic:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Highway 401<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Toronto, Canada<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>I-405<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Los Angeles, USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Shuto Expressway<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hundreds of thousands of vehicles travel these roads daily. It\u2019s like rush hour that never ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Tech_is_Making_Roads_Smarter\"><\/span><b>How Tech is Making Roads Smarter<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days when highways only had road signs and traffic lights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s roads are like smart assistants, always watching, thinking, and adjusting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what\u2019s happening:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Smart traffic lights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that change based on the number of cars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Digital signs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> telling you about accidents, speed limits, or road closures ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Apps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like Google Maps or Waze) that update in real-time and guide you around trouble spots.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this tech is making sure the traffic keeps moving, even on \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/what-are-the-busiest-highways-in-the-world\/\">world&#8217;s busiest highway<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4512\" src=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Busiest-Highway-300x108.jpeg\" alt=\"World\u2019s Busiest Highway\" width=\"1225\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Busiest-Highway-300x108.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Busiest-Highway.jpeg 669w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-Time_Data_AI_Sensors_%E2%80%93_Whats_That_All_About\"><\/span><b>Real-Time Data, AI &amp; Sensors &#8211; What\u2019s That All About?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, here\u2019s where it gets a bit techy, but I\u2019ll keep it simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highways now have <\/span>tiny sensors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span>cameras<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> everywhere. These gadgets watch the road 24\/7 and collect info like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many cars are on the road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How fast they\u2019re going<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s a crash or heavy rain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then comes <\/span><b>AI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Artificial Intelligence), which looks at all this info and makes quick decisions. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If traffic is slowing down, the system might reduce speed limits ahead or suggest another route.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s an accident, it alerts emergency teams and updates digital signs immediately.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s like the road develops a brain of its own, reacting even faster than we do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electric_Cars_Self-Driving_Rides\"><\/span><b>Electric Cars &amp; Self-Driving Rides<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to go anywhere without seeing an electric car these days. And yep, highways are changing to support them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_how\"><\/span><b>Here\u2019s how:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charging stations are popping up everywhere, even along busy highways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special lanes and rest areas are being planned just for EVs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s talk about <\/span><b>s<\/b>elf-driving cars<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or autonomous vehicles). These cars use sensors and AI to drive themselves. They\u2019re already being tested on some highways!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though fully driverless roads are still a few years away, we\u2019re heading in that direction, fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bumps_Along_the_Way\"><\/span><b>The Bumps Along the Way<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, it\u2019s not all smooth sailing. Even with smart tech, there are a few roadblocks (pun intended):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Maintaining all this tech<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes time and money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Too much data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can sometimes cause confusion, both for drivers and the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater connectivity between roads and vehicles comes with a greater cyber risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yep, <\/span><b>building smart highways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t cheap.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, the benefits usually outweigh the headaches. Cities are willing to invest because the payoff, less traffic, fewer crashes, cleaner air, is totally worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4514\" src=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Worlds-Busiest-Highway-300x108.jpeg\" alt=\"World\u2019s Busiest Highway\" width=\"1225\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Worlds-Busiest-Highway-300x108.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Worlds-Busiest-Highway.jpeg 669w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cool_Real-World_Examples\"><\/span><b>Cool Real-World Examples<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a quick tour around the world to see where this tech is already working:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Torontos_Highway_401\"><\/span><b>Toronto\u2019s Highway 401<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the busiest highway in North America.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highway uses live sensors and message boards to manage traffic better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They even have \u201cramp signals\u201d that slow down cars entering the highway during rush hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shuto_Expressway_Tokyo\"><\/span><b>Shuto Expressway, Tokyo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tokyo uses tech like a pro.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI helps predict traffic build-up and updates drivers in real-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They even change toll prices based on time, charging more during peak hours to reduce traffic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chinas_Smart_Expressways\"><\/span><b>China\u2019s Smart Expressways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China is testing <\/span>5G-powered roads<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where cars and roads \u201ctalk\u201d to each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These highways support self-driving cars and could become the future model for everyone else.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Takeaway\"><\/span><b>Final Takeaway<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what\u2019s the bottom line?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is changing our roads, especially the busiest ones, in ways that make travel safer, faster, and smarter. Whether it\u2019s smart traffic lights, electric car chargers, or highways that talk to your car, the future of driving is already here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as transport gets smarter, so does delivery. That\u2019s where companies like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/\"><b>Lading Logistics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in, making sure goods move smoothly even on the busiest highways in the world. It\u2019s not just about getting from point A to B anymore, it\u2019s about doing it better, cleaner, and smarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"917\">Modern infrastructure developments are playing a key role in improving the performance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/what-makes-these-the-top-10-busiest-highways-key-factors-behind-the-traffic\/\"><strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"882\">busiest road in the whole world<\/strong><\/a> through smarter traffic solutions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Whats_the_worlds_busiest_highway\"><\/span><b>Q1. What\u2019s the world\u2019s busiest highway?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re talking about Highway 401 in Toronto, yep, the one with over 400,000 cars zooming through every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_does_smart_tech_help_with_traffic\"><\/span><b>Q2. How does smart tech help with traffic?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It watches what\u2019s happening in real time, then changes lights, signs, and routes to keep things moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Are_self-driving_cars_really_safe_on_busy_highways\"><\/span><b>Q3. Are self-driving cars really safe on busy highways?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re getting there! Most have safety features that help on highways, and full self-driving tests are happening in many places.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_do_%E2%80%9Csmart_highways%E2%80%9D_actually_have\"><\/span><b>Q4. What do \u201csmart highways\u201d actually have?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensors, cameras, digital signs, charging points, and systems that talk to cars and apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Will_all_highways_become_smart_in_the_future\"><\/span><b>Q5. Will all highways become smart in the future?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s the plan! Many countries are already upgrading their busiest roads. 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