Road surfaces are at the heart of our transportation infrastructure, and their maintenance remains a constant challenge. Thanks to high-precision LiDAR scanning (2 million measurements per second) and Jakarto’s AI algorithms, it is now possible to gain a complete, detailed understanding of pavement conditions — from fine crack detection to the analysis of freeze–thaw impacts.
Jakarto offers a multi-scale approach that goes far beyond traditional inspections:
Crack detection: measurement of length, depth, orientation, and distribution.
Hexagonal analysis: classification of pavement quality by homogeneous segments.
Management indices: surface roughness, transverse and longitudinal cracking, and an overall quality index.
All this information is delivered in GIS-compatible formats and seamlessly integrated into Jakartowns and the Asset Viewer, giving infrastructure managers an intuitive interface to visualize, compare, and prioritize maintenance activities.
Traditionally, pavement inspections are carried out on a five-year cycle — often forcing municipalities to react to issues rather than prevent them. With Jakarto, cities can now be mapped every year, providing:
Continuous and rigorous monitoring of pavement evolution.
Early detection of degradation before it becomes critical.
More proactive and cost-effective maintenance planning.
This shift in approach transforms road management into a dynamic and preventive process, rather than a series of isolated interventions.
In Québec, freeze–thaw cycles are a major factor in pavement deterioration. In collaboration with the City of Québec, Jakarto demonstrated the effectiveness of 3D surveys in identifying seasonal heaving and measuring its extent.
Thermal maps reveal the most vulnerable areas (pages 6–8, 13–17 of the report).
City managers can anticipate at-risk zones, plan budgets, and reduce emergency repair costs.
This ability to combine structural analysis with climate impact assessment positions Jakarto as a key player in proactive road management.
By combining crack analysis, road marking inventory, and freeze–thaw monitoring, Jakarto empowers municipalities to:
Objectively prioritize maintenance work.
Optimize budgets with a clear understanding of actual needs.
Maintain a historical record within the digital twin for long-term planning.
End the traditional five-year inspection cycle: by mapping the city annually, Jakarto enables consistent, reliable monitoring of pavement conditions.
Beyond pavement condition, Jakarto also provides a comprehensive inventory of road markings — whether point features (directional arrows, symbols), linear markings (continuous or dashed lines, bike lanes), or polygonal elements (crosswalks, stop lines).
Each marking is identified by its type, position, color, and description.
The inventory is based on standardized datasets, including Québec’s Tome V – Road Signage reference.
This data allows cities to plan road marking maintenance efficiently, ensure user safety, and maintain network visibility over time.
By combining pavement analysis with freeze–thaw monitoring, Jakarto delivers a unique and innovative solution.
This approach — powered by the precision of Z+F LiDAR, AI-driven automation, and real-world collaborations like the City of Québec — transforms how municipalities manage their roads.
Above all, it enables annual monitoring of pavement evolution, enhancing road safety and reducing maintenance costs — with far greater precision and relevance than traditional five-year inspections.