[France Bleu] Landes: photoluminescent road paint tested at Saint-Pandelon
A Landes road equipped with LuminoKrom®, a national first
For the first time in France, a road open to traffic is equipped with LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint. The Landes département, with the support of the French government, is testing this innovation on a section of the D29 between Saint-Pandelon and Dax, which is notoriously dangerous. The aim is to improve the visibility of road markings at night, without the need for street lighting. By capturing daylight and releasing it for almost ten hours, this solution combines road safety, energy efficiency and technological innovation.
LuminoKrom®, photoluminescent marking of roadside verges - Dangerous bends RD29 Saint-Pandelon (40)
A look back at an innovative experiment in the Landes region of France
The introduction of LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint is presented as a concrete response to the problem of night-time insecurity on rural roads. Developed by Bordeaux-based SME OliKrom in partnership with Eiffage, the paint is being tested on 200 meters of roadway, with the aim of measuring its effectiveness over three years. The report highlights the expected safety benefits, as well as the economic and environmental issues associated with the absence of street lighting. If the results are positive, this solution could be extended to other French roads.