Western Cape Partners with Bentley Systems to Modernize 5,000 Kilometers of Roads

• Proeksa Meas
• 11 June 2026
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The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has partnered with Bentley Systems to modernize its road safety and maintenance across 5,000 kilometers of strategic roadways. This landmark initiative marks the first deployment of Bentley’s AI-powered Blyncsy technology on the African continent.

Faced with limited budgets and severe weather events, the province is utilizing Blyncsy to shift toward proactive, data-driven asset management. Part of Bentley’s Asset Analytics portfolio, the software uses crowdsourced dashcam imagery and machine learning to automatically inspect and identify infrastructure defects.

The software’s key usage focuses on detecting immediate road hazards, such as potholes, damaged guardrails, missing signs, faulty streetlights, and debris. Additionally, it monitors vegetation encroachment to maintain visibility and prevent road obstructions during storm cycles.

By automating these inspections, the technology provides the major benefit of real-time visibility and a precise digital inventory of assets. This enables the department to optimize its R4.56 billion transport budget, deploying maintenance crews where they are needed most and rectifying hazards before they escalate into costly repairs.

Ultimately, Bentley’s AI-driven insights reduce financial and operational risks, lower costs, and enhance climate resilience to keep citizens safe.

• Bentley
• Blyncsy
• AI
• Bentley Systems
• Road improvement