Short Lifespan of Road Markings and Ground Signs

Traditional road markings last only 6–18 months due to friction and weather conditions, leading to 200–300 hours of annual road closures for maintenance and increasing congestion by 40–60%.

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Challenge Name:
Short Lifespan of Road Markings and Ground Signs
Challenge Code:
CH152

Challenge Description:

Traditional road markings last only 6–18 months due to friction and weather conditions, leading to 200–300 hours of annual road closures for maintenance and increasing congestion by 40–60%.

Innovation Questions

"Questions "How can we
  • How might we develop locally sourced, innovative materials for road markings that withstand high temperatures (+50°C) and last at least 5 years?
  • How might we integrate smart paint technologies or photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) materials that enhance night visibility without external electricity?
Questions "What if"
  • What if we replaced traditional paints with heat-resistant plastic strips or recyclable composite materials that can be installed in under an hour without closing the road?
  • What if we used embedded sensors in road markings to collect data on wear and friction and send proactive maintenance alerts before deterioration occurs?

Submission Stages:

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing Innovation Platform follows clear procedures, guiding ideas from submission to testing, ensuring an organized innovation journey and turning concepts into actionable initiatives.

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Submit Your Idea

Proposers submit their innovative ideas in detail through the Innovation Center platform, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria.

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Initial Review & Screening

All submissions are reviewed and evaluated by the Innovation Committee to ensure alignment with the Ministry’s priorities and challenges.

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Idea Incubation & Development

Accepted ideas are invited to join the Ministry’s innovation tracks to further develop their proposals.

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Testing

Solutions are tested in a pilot environment within the Ministry or with its partners, and a case study documents the results.

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Implementation & Operational Support

Tested solutions are granted the opportunity for wider implementation across the Ministry, municipal authorities, and affiliated municipalities, with technical and supervisory support to ensure successful execution and sustainability.

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