- In March 2024, the City of New York initiated the installation of RFID-enabled FRP manhole covers to modernize its utility monitoring systems. This innovative effort aims to strengthen urban infrastructure resilience while enabling real-time data collection for underground utilities. By leveraging advanced RFID technology, the project seeks to enhance operational efficiency and ensure better management of critical infrastructure
- In January 2024, California's Department of Transportation (Caltrans) launched a statewide initiative to replace outdated cast iron manhole covers with FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) covers in areas prone to theft. This project was designed to address theft-related challenges while reducing maintenance costs and improving infrastructure resilience. By utilizing FRP covers, Caltrans aimed to enhance durability and security in vulnerable zones
- In December 2023, India’s National Highways Authority (NHAI) launched an ambitious project to replace over 10,000 traditional manhole covers in Delhi with FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) alternatives. This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance smart infrastructure, focusing on enhancing durability, minimizing theft, and incorporating sustainable materials into urban utilities. By adopting FRP covers, the project aims to improve the city's infrastructure resilience and promote eco-friendly practice
- In November 2023, Yokohama City, Japan, initiated trials of sensor-equipped FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) manhole covers. These advanced covers are designed to transmit data on temperature, pressure, and structural stress to a centralized monitoring system, enabling predictive maintenance. This initiative is a key component of Yokohama's smart infrastructure development, aimed at enhancing efficiency and resilience in urban utilitie
- In August 2023, Bordeaux Métropole, France, initiated a project to upgrade traditional manhole covers with smart FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) covers embedded with RFID chips. This innovative approach aims to enhance underground asset tracking and minimize the need for manual inspections. The initiative is a significant step in the region's broader smart city development efforts, focusing on improving efficiency and modernizing urban infrastructure
