Applications
Road and Tunnel Lighting
Motorways, city streets, bridges, residential roads, tunnels and transport terminals... these are only a few of the aspects of daily life where exterior lighting plays its inseparable part.
Join us as we study some examples and see how lighting keeps things on the move.
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Cavalcavia dell'Affrico, Italy
Low level lighting for the high road
Road lighting with a difference! That’s the Orus installation along the Cavalcavia dell'Affrico rail track flyover in north-east Florence, Italy near the Campo di Marte train station.
Low level lighting for the high road
Road lighting with a difference! That’s the Orus installation along the Cavalcavia dell'Affrico rail track flyover in north-east Florence, Italy near the Campo di Marte train station.
Vieux Port Tunnel, Marseille
Thorn wins Marseille tunnel contract
There’s a new look to the Vieux Port Tunnel in Marseille coming along soon, and it’s all down to new lighting. The Infrastructure Branch of the Marseille Provence Métropole (MPM) has awarded Thorn the contract to refurbish the 600m long immersed tunnel with 759 high output Gotthard fluorescent luminaires – in wattage ratings of 55W, single and twin. The majority are dimmable.
Thorn wins Marseille tunnel contract
There’s a new look to the Vieux Port Tunnel in Marseille coming along soon, and it’s all down to new lighting. The Infrastructure Branch of the Marseille Provence Métropole (MPM) has awarded Thorn the contract to refurbish the 600m long immersed tunnel with 759 high output Gotthard fluorescent luminaires – in wattage ratings of 55W, single and twin. The majority are dimmable.
Polkowice, Poland
Indra first in Poland
First of many: That’s this installation of Indra LED road lanterns in Polkowice, a town in south-western Poland.
Indra first in Poland
First of many: That’s this installation of Indra LED road lanterns in Polkowice, a town in south-western Poland.
Farsund by-pass, Norway
Working in association with Otera Samferdsel AS, Thorn’s Gotthard and Civic luminaires are lighting the way across the new Farsund city by-pass, which includes three roundabouts, a 2.3km road, a 350m tunnel and a 1.6km walking and cycling path. The new by-pass was built to relieve the city of the constant flow of heavy north and south bound through-traffic.
Working in association with Otera Samferdsel AS, Thorn’s Gotthard and Civic luminaires are lighting the way across the new Farsund city by-pass, which includes three roundabouts, a 2.3km road, a 350m tunnel and a 1.6km walking and cycling path. The new by-pass was built to relieve the city of the constant flow of heavy north and south bound through-traffic.
Cadriano, Italy
IVS lighting system helps to improve pedestrian safety in Cadriano
What is believed to be the first significant installation of Thorn Identification, Visibility and Safety lighting, or IVS, is in Cadriano, near Bologna
IVS lighting system helps to improve pedestrian safety in Cadriano
What is believed to be the first significant installation of Thorn Identification, Visibility and Safety lighting, or IVS, is in Cadriano, near Bologna
Orly Airport, France
First StyLED luminaires light the way in Orly airport refurbishment
Following a successful pre-launch presentation to the top management of Aéroport De Paris, the first of the new StyLED luminaires have been installed at Orly Airport.
First StyLED luminaires light the way in Orly airport refurbishment
Following a successful pre-launch presentation to the top management of Aéroport De Paris, the first of the new StyLED luminaires have been installed at Orly Airport.
Light at the end of the tunnel
Of all exterior lighting applications, the lighting of tunnels is unique in three ways.
Of all exterior lighting applications, the lighting of tunnels is unique in three ways.
Perth-Bunbury Highway, Australia
Thorn has completed what is believed to be the biggest highway lighting scheme ever undertaken in West Australian (WA) history. The new Perth-Bunbury Highway, opened by WA Premier Colin Barnett on 20th September, will bring the State’s South-West Region significantly closer to metropolitan Perth, to the benefit of daily commuters and tourists. It covers 71 km of dual carriageway and 32km of adjacent shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
Thorn has completed what is believed to be the biggest highway lighting scheme ever undertaken in West Australian (WA) history. The new Perth-Bunbury Highway, opened by WA Premier Colin Barnett on 20th September, will bring the State’s South-West Region significantly closer to metropolitan Perth, to the benefit of daily commuters and tourists. It covers 71 km of dual carriageway and 32km of adjacent shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
Kagithane - Piyalepasa Tunnel
16 kilometres of light for Turkish tunnels
Thorn, working in association with local distributor Kitoko Group, has supplied some 16 kilometres of light for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s “7 Tunnels to 7 Hills" project, a unique solution to alleviating the mega-city's excessive traffic congestion.
16 kilometres of light for Turkish tunnels
Thorn, working in association with local distributor Kitoko Group, has supplied some 16 kilometres of light for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s “7 Tunnels to 7 Hills" project, a unique solution to alleviating the mega-city's excessive traffic congestion.
Sogn og Fjordane Highways
Telea cuts energy costs for Norwegian Road Authority with 30% saving
Radio frequency (RF) has become an increasingly popular method of controlling road lighting, particularly where energy savings and flexibility are required. In place of a photocell, an RF controller is fitted into the road lantern so that instructions are transmitted wirelessly to a base station (typically mounted in a nearby switch cabinet) and central management server.
Telea cuts energy costs for Norwegian Road Authority with 30% saving
Radio frequency (RF) has become an increasingly popular method of controlling road lighting, particularly where energy savings and flexibility are required. In place of a photocell, an RF controller is fitted into the road lantern so that instructions are transmitted wirelessly to a base station (typically mounted in a nearby switch cabinet) and central management server.
Öresund Bridge and Malmö CityTunnel
Double Take
The Öresund Bridge spans the narrow stretch of sea between Denmark and Sweden, connecting the cities of Copenhagen and Malmö by road and rail. In autumn 2008, eight years after it opened, it was decided to replace the aged, deteriorated road lighting. The bridge’s management authority chose Thorn Victor lanterns for their lighting performance and ability to better withstand the marine environment.
Double Take
The Öresund Bridge spans the narrow stretch of sea between Denmark and Sweden, connecting the cities of Copenhagen and Malmö by road and rail. In autumn 2008, eight years after it opened, it was decided to replace the aged, deteriorated road lighting. The bridge’s management authority chose Thorn Victor lanterns for their lighting performance and ability to better withstand the marine environment.
Norrortsleden Highway
The Norrortsleden highway was built to provide a fast and easily accessible route for commuters along the northern-suburbs of Stockholm. New and safe highways require high-performance lighting that saves energy. The Swedish Road Administration therefore decided on some 600 Civic road lanterns.
The Norrortsleden highway was built to provide a fast and easily accessible route for commuters along the northern-suburbs of Stockholm. New and safe highways require high-performance lighting that saves energy. The Swedish Road Administration therefore decided on some 600 Civic road lanterns.
Arabian Ranches Interchange
On the move
One of the largest infrastructure projects ever constructed in the UAE features tunnel lanterns from Thorn. Dubai’s newest multi-tier flyover complex consists of 11 bridges and one underpass and replaces a busy roundabout junction within the Arabian Ranches Interchange.
On the move
One of the largest infrastructure projects ever constructed in the UAE features tunnel lanterns from Thorn. Dubai’s newest multi-tier flyover complex consists of 11 bridges and one underpass and replaces a busy roundabout junction within the Arabian Ranches Interchange.
Toll Station lighting gets full marks for safety
Thorn India demonstrated yet another facet of its expertise in diverse areas of lighting application, when it designed and supplied the lighting solution for the Toll station at the entrance of the Old Mahabalipuram Road.
Thorn India demonstrated yet another facet of its expertise in diverse areas of lighting application, when it designed and supplied the lighting solution for the Toll station at the entrance of the Old Mahabalipuram Road.
Eagle Nest Tunnel
13,000 fittings light the new Eagle Nest Tunnel
Over 13,000 light fittings have been supplied by Thorn for the new Eagle Nest Tunnel in Hong Kong.
13,000 fittings light the new Eagle Nest Tunnel
Over 13,000 light fittings have been supplied by Thorn for the new Eagle Nest Tunnel in Hong Kong.
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Kettenanlegeplatz Parking Stop
Telea puts an end to lights blazing away at night
Outdoor lighting controls help truck stop to save energy and manage traffic.
Telea puts an end to lights blazing away at night
Outdoor lighting controls help truck stop to save energy and manage traffic.
Tamuda Bay
New road lantern creates iconic identity for Moroccan development
Thorn France has supplied 700 special ‘Tamuda’ lanterns for lighting the shoreline roads of Tamuda Bay.
New road lantern creates iconic identity for Moroccan development
Thorn France has supplied 700 special ‘Tamuda’ lanterns for lighting the shoreline roads of Tamuda Bay.
Roe Highway
Light in the fast lane
An artist-designed exterior lightwork, which makes up the seventh and final stage of the Roe Highway development in Western Australia.
Light in the fast lane
An artist-designed exterior lightwork, which makes up the seventh and final stage of the Roe Highway development in Western Australia.
Allegheny Tunnel
Performance driven
The Allegheny Mountain Tunnel carrying the busy Pennsylvania Turnpike across the eastern United States has been relit by Thorn’s agent, North Star Lighting of Illinois.
Performance driven
The Allegheny Mountain Tunnel carrying the busy Pennsylvania Turnpike across the eastern United States has been relit by Thorn’s agent, North Star Lighting of Illinois.
Grenoble Bridge
Orus bridges the gap
First installation of Thorn Orus road lighting lanterns light bridge in Nice in the South of France.
Orus bridges the gap
First installation of Thorn Orus road lighting lanterns light bridge in Nice in the South of France.
Wellington Point Streetscape
Streets ahead
Wellington Point Streetscape revitalisation project was part of an exciting mission to transform the sleepy Brisbane village in Queensland, Australia, into a trendy urban region.
Streets ahead
Wellington Point Streetscape revitalisation project was part of an exciting mission to transform the sleepy Brisbane village in Queensland, Australia, into a trendy urban region.
Albi
Driving efficiency on the road
Customised traffic lighting for Albi, France, including involvement in a research project, funded by the European Union, to promote new, economical and energy efficient road lighting systems.
Driving efficiency on the road
Customised traffic lighting for Albi, France, including involvement in a research project, funded by the European Union, to promote new, economical and energy efficient road lighting systems.