CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 20, 2026 – Bentley Systems will deploy Blyncsy computer-vision road monitoring in Africa for the first time through a project with the Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure. The initiative will inspect about 5,000 kilometers of roadway and provide automated condition data for key sections of the provincial road network.
The project comes as the province manages limited transport budgets and growing weather-related risks. Recent extreme flooding has isolated entire towns, increasing the need for faster road inspections, manage assets and protect public mobility.
Blyncsy, part of Bentley’s Asset Analytics portfolio, uses dash camera imagery and machine learning to analyze roadway conditions. The technology detects damaged guardrails, missing street signs, faulty streetlights, debris and vegetation encroachment, which can reduce visibility or block roads during storm cycles.
The road condition data will support the Roads4U campaign and the Western Cape Infrastructure Framework 2050, which focuses on infrastructure planning, innovation and partnerships. Automated inspections will help the department use its R4.56 billion transport budget and rectify hazards, such as potholes and drainage-blocking debris, before they escalate into costly repairs.
“Providing safe and resilient infrastructure is the foundation of economic opportunity in the Western Cape, particularly as we manage the impacts of climate change on our road network,” said Johannes Neethling, chief engineer for transport infrastructure systems for the Western Cape. “By integrating Blyncsy’s AI technology, we are gaining a level of visibility that was previously impossible. This allows us to maintain a precise digital inventory of our assets, from guardrails to streetlights, ensuring that our maintenance crews are deployed where they are needed most. This isn’t just about better data; it’s about a proactive commitment to keeping our roads open and our citizens safe.”
“The expansion of Blyncsy into Western Cape of South Africa represents a pivotal step in our mission to provide global transportation agencies with real-time visibility into the state of their infrastructure,” said Mark Pittman, senior director of transportation AI at Bentley Systems. “Western Cape is leading the way on the African continent by embracing empirical evidence to drive financial and operational decisions. As we look toward bringing this technology to more markets worldwide, our goal remains clear: to replace historical precedent with AI-driven insights that reduce risk, lower costs, and ultimately save lives. We are proud to partner with a department that is so clearly focused on building a resilient future.”
Source: Bentley Systems
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