See Telecom has been chosen by Eltel to provide the critical radio communication system for the new section of E4 Stockholm Bypass, the part of the European highway (E4) that will pass the Swedish capital.
SEE Telecom, located in Nivelles (Wallonia - Belgium), is a best-in-class provider of innovative radio communication technology and solutions that aim to improve the critical communication in confined areas, such as road tunnels, railway tunnels, metros, offshore wind farm platforms, airports, etc. They provide innovative solutions and creates radio networks that correspond to the current and future needs of the domains where the critical and secured wireless communication is or will be mandatory.
This prestigious project consists of a 1.5 km length Northern tunnel and 18 km length Southern Tunnel. The scope includes FM and DAB rebroadcasting with Voice Break-In, TETRA Swedish public safety network RAKEL, TETRA operation network Trafikverket and new generation public safety LTE network. See Telecom will provide engineering, system design, and management software.
The delivered system is designed fully scalable and future-proof for new technologies in the see smart® Road Tunnel portfolio like IoT, Geolocation, 5G, etc…
The design and installation period will start in 2020 with completion anticipated in 2026. According to the Swedish Transport Administration, The Stockholm bypass will be one of the longest road tunnels in the world and will be used by approximately 140.000 vehicles daily.