C-32 Highway Launches 'Digital Twin' to Speed Up Emergency Response by 20%

A pioneering 5G project between Castelldefels and el Vendrell optimizes traffic safety and ambulance arrival times.

Generic image of a smart highway equipped with sensors and 5G technology for emergency management.
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Generic image of a smart highway equipped with sensors and 5G technology for emergency management.

The i2CAT research center and Abertis have successfully tested a 'digital twin' technology on the C-32 highway, reducing emergency vehicle arrival times by 20%.

This DIMOS 5G project has digitalized 51 kilometers of the southern C-32, connecting Castelldefels and el Vendrell. It uses real-time data from sensors and cameras to send personalized driving recommendations to users, improving safety and traffic flow.

"It allows us to take a leap forward in smart mobility to gain safety and contribute to the autonomous mobility of the future."

Albert Tort · Secretary of Telecommunications
The system proved effective during a demonstration in Sitges, where it managed traffic to clear a path for an ambulance. Drivers receive alerts via the AWAI app or digital road panels, ensuring a faster response that is critical for victim survival.