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Bulb matrix (Eggcrate) DMS still in use

Started by Pink Jazz, October 16, 2015, 03:26:04 PM

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Pink Jazz

I was wondering, I would like to know which states still have some bulb matrix (aka Eggcrate) DMS still in use.  The bulb matrix DMS is one of the earliest types of non-static DMS, predating flip-dot, fiber optic, and LED DMS.

I think I remember seeing one in the Orlando area in 2003 displaying the estimated travel times to theme parks, although I can't remember which highway it was on.


Mohkfry

GDOT still has a couple in the Atlanta area along I-75, unless they've been replaced in the past year. I see them on the way from Indiana to Florida and vice versa.

roadfro

NDOT has gotten rid of a lot of the traditional bulb DMS displays. They had several on freeways in the Las Vegas area, but many were replaced during various freeway expansion projects of the last 5-10 years.

The only older displays I know of still around, courtesy of Street View:
* I-15 north, approaching Flamingo Road (exit 38).
* I-15 north, approaching Charleston Blvd/SR 159 (exit 41). This one will be replaced whenever NDOT gets going on Project Neon.
* I-15 south, approaching Spring Mountain Road (exit 39).
Roadfro - AARoads Pacific Southwest moderator since 2010, Nevada roadgeek since 1983.

odditude

There are several of these on I-95 in PA.

AsphaltPlanet

Ontario has basically phased them out, though there still are a few of the older style around:


www.AsphaltPlanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/Contracts/2013-2014/2014/09-Sep/401_dv_366-25_east_C_Sep14_24x16.jpg
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