- Among the main works are the renovation of drainage, the replacement of existing lighting with LED systems and the modernization of signage and fire protection systems.
- The actions are part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) and are aimed at improving safety and road conditions, as well as gaining energy efficiency.
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, through the State Society of Terrestrial Transport Infrastructures (SEITT), has finalized the works to adapt and improve the safety, road and traffic conditions of the Valdepastores and Boadilla tunnels between the 72.7 and 74 kilometers of the M-50, in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid). These actions have had an investment of 6.1 million euros from the European funds of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR).
The main works carried out were the following:
- Renovation of the drainage and waterproofing system to avoid leaks that compromise the structure.
- Replacing existing lighting with high-efficiency LED systems, improving visibility and reducing energy consumption.
- Modernization of signalling, fire protection systems (PCI), radio and megaphony installations.
- Temporary reordering of traffic during construction to ensure the safety of workers and users.
Strategic infrastructure
Inaugurated in 2004, the Valdepastores (800 m) and Boadilla (500 m) tunnels are part of the M-50 bypass, a high-capacity strategic infrastructure that records high and continuous traffic. The interventions carried out respond to the need to update the security conditions after more than two decades of uninterrupted service.
This action is integrated into the investment plan of SEITT, which allocates more than 455 million euros to the recovery of motorways reverted to the State. Among its priorities are the rehabilitation of firmes, tunnels, structures, signage, toll and ITS systems, noise control, lighting improvements and capacity expansions.
With this work, the Ministry adapts these infrastructures to the safety and road requirements established in Royal Decree 635/2006, of 26 May, which regulates the minimum safety requirements in the tunnels of the State road network. This regulation sets the essential technical standards to reduce the risk of accidents, minimize their consequences and facilitate an effective response to emergencies.
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