Emesa M-30

Since November 2017 the so-called seat belt radars have been in full operation and they can be found in different locations around the country. Thanks to these radars, the Directorate General of Traffic intends to ensure that we drive safely. A measure with the main objective of raising awareness about how important it is to […]

You may be surprised to learn that Madrid’s first ring road wasn’t the M-30. Prior to this, two ring roads had already been built in the city, which, back then, was obviously much smaller than it is today. It was built to alleviate the density of vehicles that travelled through the centre of Madrid. The […]

You may be surprised to know that, in addition to a mosque, we also have a chapel on the M30 that is open to worship and where mass is celebrated daily. It is the chapel of Santo Domingo de la Calzada which is also known as the Bridge Chapel. The chapel is located in the […]

It is always a good idea to know when the rush hour for traffic jams in Madrid is. Avoiding traffic jams is something we all try to do. If you also know this important information and avoid it in this way, you achieve three important objectives: you optimise your time, consume less fuel and contribute […]

Do you know how emergencies in road tunnels are managed before, during and after the incident? On February the 13th, Mar Martínez Yebra, head of Emesa’s Tunnel Safety Department, participated in the 7th Road Tunnel Symposium. In her presentation, our colleague discussed the coordination of activity in normal and emergency situations in complex tunnels such […]

Velolaser radars were put into operation in February 2018 and their implementation in various provinces has been expanding. However, there have been some issues as regards the effective use of these radars. Because of the ease with which they can be relocated and operated remotely. What are Velolaser radars? Many of the first 60 units […]

On 14 February Emesa welcomed 10 representatives from South Korean construction companies. The objective of the visit was to learn, first-hand, about the technical and management aspects of highly complex infrastructures such as those overseen and managed by Emesa. Specifically, representatives of the following companies travelled to Spain: Hyundai Construction, Kunhwa, Sambo, Esco, Namjin, Hyubwoojiyeu, Parkor […]

Are you still unaware of the speed at which radars go off? According to official data from the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), in 2017 there were a total of 1.7 million fines given out for speeding in Spain. These fines were applied using both fixed radars and mobile radars. We explain this below. Margin of […]

Thanks to Madrid’s Plan A, the fight against pollution in this great city continues to make progress. For now, it is in the information phase and 472 hectares have already been closed to traffic in the city centre. Madrid Central, one of Plan A’s star measures is already in force The City Council of Madrid […]

When you’re driving on any road there are always basic signals that you must take into account, road markings. These markings painted on the asphalt regulate basic traffic on any road and also when higher priority signs are missing. Road markings and their importance Road markings or horizontal signing have the following characteristics: They mark […]