About the Client

A state-level public works department responsible for maintaining the road network across thousands of kilometers of highways, rural roads, and bridges. The client sought a data-driven system to improve visibility, planning, and lifecycle management of road infrastructure assets.

The Challenge

The client managed a widespread and aging road network without centralized data, leading to reactive maintenance, poor planning, and inefficient resource allocation. Manual condition surveys and scattered data sources made it difficult to prioritize interventions or justify funding needs.

The Solution

We implemented a comprehensive Road Asset Management System (RAMS) that unified inventory, condition assessment, and maintenance planning into one GIS-enabled platform.

Key components included:

• Digital mapping of road networks with attributes like width, pavement type, and traffic
• Condition surveys using GPS, LiDAR, and visual inspection methods
• Prioritization models for maintenance based on pavement distress and usage
• Integrated dashboards for performance monitoring and budget allocation
• Lifecycle cost analysis and multi-year planning tools
• User training and documentation to support department-wide adoption

The Impact

The system enabled better infrastructure decisions through improved data availability and analysis:

• Created a centralized, verifiable inventory of road assets
• Enabled proactive maintenance planning and fund optimization
• Reduced maintenance backlog through objective prioritization
• Provided audit-ready documentation and performance benchmarks
• Positioned the department for scalable expansion to other transport assets