Highway Lighting Solutions/LED Highway Lighting Solutions for Road Infrastructure Upgrades

Engineering-designed LED highway lighting solutions for highway renovation, roadway modernization, energy-efficient lighting replacement and large-scale infrastructure projects.

LIKELITE provides LED highway lighting products and engineering support for EPC contractors, highway contractors, engineering companies, infrastructure operators, lighting distributors and bulk project buyers.

A highway lighting upgrade is not simply a luminaire replacement.

The final lighting system needs to consider roadway geometry, pole spacing, mounting height, existing electrical infrastructure, photometric distribution, environmental conditions, installation access and long-term operating requirements.

LIKELITE combines LED Highway Lights, lighting and circuitry design, onsite metering, DIALux Evo, Litepro DLX, AGi32 and AutoCAD layouts to support complete Highway Lighting Projects.


Highway Lighting Solution Overview

Typical Applications

  • Highway lighting upgrades

  • Expressway lighting replacement

  • Existing roadway lighting modernization

  • Main road lighting upgrades

  • Interchange lighting

  • Infrastructure renovation

  • Energy-efficient roadway lighting

  • Large-scale LED highway lighting replacement

Project Customers

  • EPC contractors

  • Highway construction companies

  • Infrastructure contractors

  • Engineering companies

  • Municipal procurement

  • Electrical contractors

  • Lighting distributors

  • Lighting brands

  • Bulk project buyers


Durban South Africa Highway Lighting Upgrade

Engineering Application

Location: Durban, South Africa
Application: Highway Lighting Upgrade
Product: LED Highway Lights
Quantity: 3,000 sets
Power: 80W
Certification: LOA
Warranty: 2 Years
Reported Energy Saving: 20%

The Durban application is based on a large-scale highway lighting upgrade using 3,000 sets of 80W LED Highway Lights.

The solution is designed around the requirements of outdoor highway infrastructure, combining LED luminaire performance with roadway lighting design, electrical considerations, site measurement and installation support.


Project-Based Solution Configuration

ParameterSpecification
ProductLED Highway Lights
Power80W
Quantity3,000 sets
Input VoltageAC 230V
Frequency50Hz
LED SourceCREE SMD2835 LED
Luminous Efficiency120 lm/W
Calculated Nominal OutputApprox. 9,600 lm
IP RatingIP65
Beam Angle120°
CCT5000K ±400K
CRIRa 80
Surge Protection10KV
Voltage Resistance1.5KV
HousingAluminum Alloy
MaterialALU + PC
Power SupplyAC
Operating Temperature-20°C to +45°C
Lifespan30,000 hours
CertificationLOA
Warranty2 Years

Highway Lighting Engineering Approach

Site Data → Roadway Design → Photometric Calculation → Product Configuration → Installation

LIKELITE approaches Highway Lighting Projects as an engineering system rather than a standalone product sale.

The design process can be adapted to the existing highway infrastructure and project requirements.


01 — Existing Highway Assessment

The first step is to understand the existing roadway lighting conditions.

Project information may include:

  • Road width

  • Number of lanes

  • Pole height

  • Pole spacing

  • Existing luminaire wattage

  • Existing luminaire position

  • Roadway geometry

  • Existing electrical system

  • Existing lighting condition

  • Installation access

Where field verification is required, onsite metering can be included in the project scope.


02 — Roadway Lighting Design

After the available site information is collected, the roadway is modeled according to project drawings and measured conditions.

The design can consider:

  • Luminaire mounting position

  • Pole spacing

  • Mounting height

  • Road width

  • Lighting distribution

  • Luminaire orientation

  • Electrical configuration

The objective is to establish a lighting arrangement that matches the actual roadway rather than selecting a luminaire based only on wattage.


03 — DIALux Evo Photometric Design

LIKELITE can prepare DIALux Evo roadway lighting layouts according to project requirements.

The calculation process can be used to evaluate:

  • Luminaire positioning

  • Roadway illumination

  • Light distribution

  • Lighting uniformity

  • Mounting configuration

  • Potential lighting overlap


04 — Litepro DLX and AGi32

For projects requiring alternative lighting calculation platforms, LIKELITE can support:

Litepro DLX

For roadway lighting layout and photometric calculation.

AGi32

For professional lighting analysis and project-specific calculation requirements.

The selected software depends on the project engineering requirements and buyer's preferred calculation platform.


05 — AutoCAD Engineering Layout

AutoCAD layouts can be prepared for project coordination.

Typical drawings may include:

  • Roadway layout

  • Pole locations

  • Luminaire locations

  • Installation positions

  • Lighting arrangement

  • Electrical layout

  • Project dimensions

This allows the lighting supplier, EPC contractor and installation team to work from the same project information.


06 — LED Highway Light Configuration

The Durban highway lighting solution uses:

80W LED Highway Lights

The specified luminaire provides:

80W power

120 lm/W nominal luminous efficiency

Therefore:

80W × 120 lm/W = approximately 9,600 lm nominal output per luminaire

For 3,000 sets:

3,000 × 9,600 lm = approximately 28.8 million lm nominal total lamp output

These figures represent nominal product output based on the supplied specification.

Actual roadway lighting performance must be verified through photometric calculation and site conditions.


Product Engineering Features

CREE SMD2835 LED

The specified light source is CREE SMD2835 LED, configured for outdoor roadway lighting applications.

120 lm/W

The stated lamp luminous efficiency is 120 lm/W.

IP65

The luminaire is specified with an IP65 protection rating for outdoor applications.

10KV Surge Protection

The product configuration includes 10KV surge protection for the specified highway lighting application.

Aluminum Alloy Housing

The lamp body uses aluminum alloy for outdoor luminaire construction.

5000K ±400K

The specified CCT provides a neutral-to-cool white lighting appearance for roadway applications.

Ra 80

The product is specified with a color rendering index of Ra 80.


Highway Lighting Electrical Configuration

The Durban solution is specified for:

AC 230V

50Hz

AC Power Supply

The electrical design should be reviewed together with the existing highway electrical infrastructure.

LIKELITE's lighting and circuitry design service can consider:

  • Input voltage

  • Power supply

  • Surge protection

  • Electrical connection

  • Existing circuits

  • Luminaire quantity

  • Installation configuration

The final electrical arrangement should be confirmed against actual site conditions and project drawings.


Outdoor Highway Operating Conditions

Highway luminaires are exposed to changing outdoor conditions and require appropriate mechanical and electrical configuration.

The Durban project specification includes:

IP65 protection

Aluminum alloy housing

10KV surge protection

-20°C to +45°C operating temperature

30,000-hour stated lifespan

These specifications form part of the product configuration and should be evaluated against the actual project environment.


Highway Lighting Installation

A large-scale highway lighting upgrade requires coordination between lighting supply, engineering design and installation.

LIKELITE can provide Project Installation support according to the agreed project scope.

Installation planning may consider:

  • Existing pole condition

  • Mounting compatibility

  • Luminaire orientation

  • Electrical connection

  • Cable condition

  • Surge protection

  • Installation access

  • Replacement sequence

  • Site working conditions

The final installation method depends on the actual highway infrastructure and contractor requirements.


Energy-Efficient Highway Lighting Upgrade

Reported Energy Saving: 20%

The Durban project information specifies:

20% energy-saving improvement

Energy performance should be evaluated against the existing highway lighting system.

Actual energy savings may be influenced by:

  • Existing luminaire wattage

  • New LED luminaire power

  • Operating hours

  • Lighting controls

  • Maintenance condition

  • Existing electrical losses

  • Required lighting performance

For this reason, the 20% figure is treated as the reported project application result, not as a universal saving guarantee for all Highway Lighting Projects.


Why LED Highway Lighting for Infrastructure Upgrades?

LED highway lighting can provide infrastructure owners with a practical pathway for modernizing existing roadway lighting.

The engineering benefits can include:

Lower Lighting Power

The LED system can reduce installed lighting power compared with higher-power conventional luminaires, depending on the existing system.

Controlled Optical Distribution

The luminaire's optical distribution can be evaluated through roadway photometric calculation.

Outdoor Protection

IP-rated housing and surge protection support outdoor roadway applications.

Existing Infrastructure Integration

Where conditions permit, LED luminaires can be configured around existing poles and electrical infrastructure.

Large-Scale Supply

The Durban application demonstrates a project quantity of:

3,000 sets


Engineering Service Scope

LIKELITE can support highway lighting projects with:

Lighting & Circuitry Design

Electrical and lighting configuration according to project requirements.

Onsite Metering

Existing site condition measurement where required.

DIALux Evo Layout

Roadway photometric simulation.

Litepro DLX Layout

Alternative lighting calculation support.

AGi32 Layout

Professional lighting analysis.

AutoCAD Layout

Engineering drawings and project coordination layouts.

Project Installation

Installation support according to project scope.


Highway Lighting Solution Workflow

01 — Project Information

Receive roadway drawings, pole information and existing lighting data.

02 — Site Verification

Perform onsite metering where required.

03 — Roadway Modeling

Build the roadway lighting model.

04 — Photometric Calculation

Perform DIALux Evo, Litepro DLX or AGi32 calculation.

05 — Product Configuration

Confirm LED Highway Light power, optics and electrical parameters.

06 — Engineering Documentation

Prepare AutoCAD and lighting documentation.

07 — Installation

Coordinate project installation.

08 — Project Verification

Review final installation and available project performance data.


Durban Highway Lighting Solution at a Glance

3,000 Sets

Large-scale LED highway lighting quantity.

80W

LED highway luminaire power.

120 lm/W

Nominal luminous efficiency.

Approx. 9,600 lm

Nominal output per luminaire based on the supplied specification.

20%

Reported energy-saving improvement.

LOA

Specified certification.

IP65

Outdoor protection rating.

10KV

Specified surge protection.

30,000 Hours

Specified lifespan.

2 Years

Product warranty.


Highway Lighting Solutions for EPC Contractors

LIKELITE's highway lighting solutions are intended for project buyers who need more than a product quotation.

For an engineering-based quotation, useful project information includes:

  • Project location

  • Road width

  • Number of lanes

  • Pole height

  • Pole spacing

  • Existing luminaire

  • Existing wattage

  • Required quantity

  • Lighting requirements

  • CAD drawings

  • Project schedule

  • Installation scope

LIKELITE can evaluate the available project information and develop an appropriate LED highway lighting configuration.


Request a Highway Lighting Solution

Send LIKELITE your:

Roadway Drawings + Pole Height + Pole Spacing + Road Width + Existing Lighting + Required Quantity

Our engineering team can evaluate the project information and determine the appropriate LED highway lighting configuration.

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LED Highway Lighting Solutions for Global Road Infrastructure


FAQ

1. What is a highway lighting solution?

A highway lighting solution combines LED luminaires with roadway lighting design, photometric calculation, electrical configuration, engineering documentation and installation support.

2. What type of highway lighting application is the Durban solution designed for?

The solution is designed for a highway lighting upgrade application in Durban, South Africa.

3. What LED highway light is specified for the project?

The specified product is an 80W LED Highway Light using CREE SMD2835 LED technology.

4. How many LED highway lights are specified?

The project configuration specifies 3,000 sets.

5. What is the luminous efficiency?

The stated lamp luminous efficiency is 120 lm/W.

6. What is the nominal lumen output of the 80W luminaire?

Based on the supplied specification:

80W × 120 lm/W = approximately 9,600 lm

Actual roadway performance must be confirmed through photometric calculation.

7. What certification is specified?

The project specification lists LOA certification.

8. What is the IP rating?

The LED Highway Light is specified as IP65.

9. Does the luminaire have surge protection?

Yes. The product specification lists 10KV surge protection.

10. Can LIKELITE provide DIALux Evo calculations?

Yes. DIALux Evo layout and photometric calculation are available as part of the lighting engineering service.

11. Can LIKELITE provide AGi32 and AutoCAD layouts?

Yes. AGi32 and AutoCAD layout support can be provided according to project requirements.

12. Can LIKELITE provide onsite metering?

Yes. Onsite metering can be included when existing roadway conditions need to be verified.

13. What is the reported energy-saving result?

The supplied Durban project information specifies 20% energy saving.

14. Is the 20% saving guaranteed for every highway lighting project?

No. The 20% figure refers to the stated project application. Actual savings depend on the existing lighting system, operating schedule, replacement configuration and lighting controls.

15. What warranty does the product have?

The specified project configuration includes a 2-year warranty.