NEWS

March 17, 2025

Conservation Actions On Roads In The Region Of Murcia

Aim of the project

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has awarded the contract for the repainting of the
road markings on different sections of the motorways A-30 y A-7. The work will consist of
the removal and repainting of longitudinal and transverse road markings of the signage
horizontal, in such a way as to ensure their visibility and thus the road safety of both sides of the road.
tracks.
In particular, in the A-30 the section between Lorquí y Murciathrough Molina de Molina de
Segura, and another on the Murcia ring road. On the other hand, in the A-7 two sections will be painted,
both within the municipality of Murcia.
In order to ensure the visibility of road markings, especially at times of day and night.
In the case of night-time and adverse weather conditions, two types of paint are to be used
white reflective glass beads: one of them hot thermoplastic type,
which is applied at elevated temperatures to promote adhesion to the pavement and its
durability; and another acrylic type, for use on symbols, arrows and inscriptions because of its
that need greater visibility.
This action is part of the programme for the Conservation and Maintenance of the
State Roads, by which the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility
has been since 2018 investing in the improvement and maintenance of roads in the Region of Murcia.
Murcia.

(Source: Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility) 


Correct road marking and visibility of these signs is essential.
to ensure their safety, as the lack of maintenance work in these areas has led to a
elements can lead to confusing situations for drivers. This problem
is particularly dangerous in poorly lit situations, either because it is
night-time or due to weather conditions, and can lead to accidents on stretches of road.
with high traffic intensity.
CTCON has as one of its main objectives to equip the construction sector with
the tools necessary to ensure the proper manufacture and maintenance of the
pavements, which not only includes innovations in the asphalt mixtures used for
which have particular properties, but also elements such as the
signage, among others. The extensive experience of CTCON at R&D&I associated with the
infrastructure and its ability to transfer knowledge to the land-based sector.
The construction process allows for its updating, incorporating the concepts of
road safety, as well as others that are equally relevant today, such as the protection of the environment.
and the sustainability of the actions.
Therefore, the investigation of CTCON is aligned with the needs of the
and society due to the high importance of the road network.