Use of cork insulation: Application of ecological materials for preserving the structures of M-30
Emesa is looking towards a sustainable future with the use of products that are more respectful to the environment and has decided to apply cork insulation to preserve the structures of the M-30. Cork insulation is a material developed with ground…
Big Data in the maintenance of infrastructures on the m-30
Nowadays, it is very common to use Big Data in the maintenance of infrastructure . This is due to the fact that in recent years, the proliferation of information technologies has grown exponentially. This technology is used to obtain and exploit the data…
Tips for not getting lost on the M-30
Sometimes it can be difficult to find our way on the M-30 . Driving on this road can be quite an adventure, especially if you’re not used to it. It’s the largest network of urban tunnels in Europe. But it has the disadvantage that your vehicle or…
Seat belt radars: How do they work and where are they?
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…
Did you know that there was a Madrid’s first ring road before the M-30?
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…
Did you know that there is a chapel on the M-30 under one of its bridges?
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…
What is the rush hour for traffic jams in Madrid?
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…
Managing emergencies in road tunnels
Do you know how emergencies in road tunnels are managed before, during and after the incident? On February the 13 th , Mar Martínez Yebra, head of Emesa’s Tunnel Safety Department, participated in the 7 th Road Tunnel Symposium. In her presentation, our…
How do Velolaser radars work and where are they found?
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…
What speed do radars go off at?
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…