The final innovation is viewed as a ‘gamechanger’ by workplace lehal Malicki. His team is making the most of a progressive rollout of second-generation VMS signage across patrol and intervention vehicles to revisit the signage design and illumination patterns. The new technology offers more colours and brighter light, so the team designed an alternating blue directional arrow and a yellow/red warning triangle to advise drivers of obstructions, roadworks, or the need to switch lanes. Tests have shown that the blue arrows are much more visible than the previous yellow arrows—especially in strong sunlight—and the alternating flash sequence helps to increase awareness and reinforce the message. Also relevant is the familiar association of blue signage with police warnings, which can help encourage earlier compliance from drivers in Poland.
Together, these innovations reflect a company-wide commitment to combining proven safety practices with practical technology—making warnings more visible, reducing the need for staff to work outside vehicles, and communicating directly with drivers who need the information most. The A2 Poland team will continue to expand deployment of these systems and capture data and driver feedback to measure impact and guide future improvements.
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The A2 motorway consists of 255 km of highway between Swiecko (German border) and Konin. Egis is a 45% shareholder in the project's operation and maintenance company. This 40 years concession contract began in 1997.
