LuminoKrom® lights up Colombia’s roads

In Colombia, a winding, unlit road is transformed into a safer, more visible thoroughfare thanks to our French innovation: LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint. This first road application marks a significant step forward for night-time safety in the country's rural and mountainous areas.

Colombia makes its roads safer with photoluminescent paint

First application of LuminoKrom® paint on a local road

At a time when isolated roads represent a safety challenge in many regions, this initiative symbolizes the emergence of sustainable, efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions to the lack of traditional street lighting. LuminoKrom® stands out as an innovative response to global problems, with its first milestone set in the heart of Latin America.

An innovative pilot project in Colombia

With successful applications on the South American continent, such as Brazil and the Grenadine Islands, Colombia has now decided to experiment with our technology on its local territory!

The project was carried out in the department of Tolima, on the road linking the village of La Cabaña to the Salto del Mico natural tourist area, near Ibagué. This stretch of road is typical of rural areas in Colombia: narrow pavement, steep gradients, sharp bends and, above all, a total absence of lighting.

Frequented by both local residents and visitors, this road represented a major safety hazard at night, particularly in foggy or rainy weather. The local authorities therefore sought an innovative solution to improve safety on this route without installing costly electrical infrastructure.

LuminoKrom® was chosen for its ease and speed of application, its night-time reliability, and its undisturbed integration into the natural environment.

Type of project

In this pilot application, photoluminescent guide strips were applied to the edges of the roadway, particularly on dangerous curves. The paint used is our almond-green paint, which is particularly well-suited to the environment and performs very well in the dark, thanks to its 10-hour visibility.

Implementation was coordinated with local authorities and technicians on site. LuminoKrom® paint was applied according to a rigorous protocol to ensure its effectiveness on a pavement subject to high humidity and variable weather conditions.

On-site performance was immediate: from the very first night, visibility improved significantly, offering a continuous "light guide" effect to accompany drivers around bends. The effect is as spectacular as it is useful.