If you're used to cruising down south on the A7, keep your eyes peeled! Since Monday, January 19, an autonomous speed control radar has been set up on the A7 highway at the Pierre-Bénite viaduct, heading from Lyon to Marseille. It's a super busy area, especially during rush hours, and now it's under close watch.
Ongoing work… and a near-zero tolerance
This installation isn’t just a surprise twist! It's part of maintenance work on this vital stretch of highway. According to the Rhône prefecture, the radar will be operational until May 7, which means it will be around for the entire duration of the construction. In other words, this isn’t a “flash” radar—it’s more like a roommate for several months!
Maximum speed 50 km/h, not a single km/h more
The key point to remember is simple: here, it's 50 km/h, not 51. On this stretch of the A7, the maximum speed limit has been lowered to ensure the safety of the construction zone. The construction radar is there to remind everyone of this rule, which is often overlooked on this major route connecting Lyon to the south of France. And as its name suggests, it flashes without hesitation.
The goal declared by the authorities is clear: to avoid yet another accident. By reducing the speed and automatically monitoring violations, the prefecture aims to protect both motorists and the workers close to the viaduct, who are particularly at risk. This strategy has already been used on other highway construction sites in the region, and while it's rarely appreciated... it's often effective.