en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Government of Bizkaia, Spain, has inaugurated the new MKZ (Mugikortasuna Kudeatzeko Zentroa, Mobility Management Center) building, aimed at enhancing the intelligent management of the road network. This infrastructure integrates sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly concepts into its design and operation while improving system operational efficiency.
During her inspection of the new facility, Bizkaia Provincial Governor Elizabete Etxanobe stated that the MKZ serves as the "brain" of the road network system, processing over 5 million data points from the provincial road network in real time every day.
The project involved a comprehensive renovation of the building envelope, featuring a vertical wooden louver facade that reduces the carbon footprint while presenting a modern architectural style. Sustainability measures include the installation of 35 photovoltaic panels for self-consumption of energy, the use of wood as the primary material, and passive design elements such as overhangs or north-facing skylights to avoid glare in the control room, along with an efficient air conditioning system. These initiatives have earned the building an A-level energy certification, with emission reductions equivalent to planting 246 trees.
Located near the Marmasin tunnel, the MKZ center currently coordinates the management of a 1,104-kilometer road network, including 17 tunnels and expressway sections. The renovation was carried out in two phases: constructing a new annex building and renovating the existing center to expand operational space, improve internal organization, and enhance incident management capabilities. Key improvements include a new double-height control room equipped with a video wall consisting of 32 LED screens, as well as the addition of a crisis management room for handling complex emergencies.
The center connects to sensors, cameras, and control systems distributed throughout the road network via its own fiber optic network, enabling real-time information processing. The modernization of the MKZ is part of Bizkaia's strategy to promote smarter, more connected, and sustainable mobility. The system is already prepared to integrate technologies such as connected driving, traffic automation, or emergency response systems like eCall to reduce accident response times.
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