Motorists traversing the roads of Nova Scotia will soon encounter a novel addition to their driving experience. Over the next few weeks, automated flagging machines are set to become a common sight at road construction sites across the province.

In a recent statement, Public Works Minister Kim Masland announced the deployment of these innovative machines, aimed at bolstering the safety of workers at construction sites. The traditional practice of having human flaggers stationed at road edges will now be supplanted by these technologically advanced devices.

“These machines will allow flagging crews to stay further off the roads and thus do their jobs in a safer manner,” stated Masland, highlighting the potential safety benefits.

These automated flagging machines will, however, adhere to specific regulations. They will not be operational on the 100-series highways and will be restricted to roads with a maximum speed limit of 80 km/h. Furthermore, their deployment will be reserved for roads with relatively low traffic volume, encompassing fewer than 200 vehicles per hour.

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