ROMERO POLO COLLABORATES ON THE DESIGN OF THE 21ST-CENTURY STREET FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE BARCELONA

Romero Polo, in collaboration with Molins Concrete and Aggregates and Leitat Technological Center, is participating in the RePavimenta project. This is one of the winning solutions of the “21st-Century Street Section” innovation challenge, promoted by the Barcelona City Council, BIMSA, and the BIT Habitat Foundation, in conjunction with the Barcelona Provincial Council (Diputació de Barcelona). The project aims to transform the city’s sidewalks and roadways through low-carbon footprint and full circularity models, aligned with Barcelona’s 2030 climate goals.

Technical innovation and circular materials

The solution features a multi-layer section, applicable to both roadways and sidewalks, integrating a high percentage of recycled materials, semi-warm asphalt mixes, and low-emission mortars. This approach aims to reduce the consumption of natural resources by 90% and CO2 emissions by 50%. RePavimenta incorporates circularity from the structural design phase to the total reuse of materials at the end of their life cycle, while also enhancing pavement durability and mitigating noise and temperature in urban environments.

Real-world validation and urban commitment

Following the start of the research phase in early 2026, the schedule anticipates conducting pilot tests on public roads between October 2026 and December 2027. Jaume Gasia, Head of R&D at Romero Polo, emphasizes that this project allows for the integration of sustainability and technical performance criteria from the design stage through to commissioning. With this initiative, Romero Polo reinforces its commitment to public-private partnerships to create more resilient and efficient infrastructures that contribute to citizen well-being.