Controlling Of Smart Movable Road Divider and Clearance of Ambulance Path

Road dividers are important for controlling traffic by creating lanes for incoming and outgoing traffic to make the movement of traffic smooth. But in the case of industrial areas or malls, traffic usage is different at different times of the day, and the lanes prove to be inefficiently utilized. In peak hours, one way could have heavy traffic congestion while the other lane is left empty, causing wastage of fuel and time. To solve this problem, a smart movable road divider system is suggested. The system dynamically changes lane allocation according to real-time traffic density through ESP32, ultrasonic sensors, IR sensors, and a motorized mechanism driven by an L298N motor driver. The sensors continuously observe traffic flow, enabling the divider to move towards the less crowded lane, thus maximizing road space utilization. Also, the system can advance emergency vehicles on a priority basis when needed, increasing traffic efficacy and response speed. This clever method reduces intervention by human operatives, optimizes traffic management, and gives timely feedback about traffic conditions. Keywords: Smart Road Divider, ESP32, Ultrasonic Sensors, IR Sensors, Motorized mechanism , L298N Motor Driver.