World’s First Glow-in-the-Dark Road Promises a Brighter, More Energy-Efficient Future

Recently, prolific Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde and civil engineering firm Heijmans nabbed headlines by installing the world’s first glow-in-the-dark road in the Netherlands. The futuristic road is lined with paint treated with photo-luminizing powder that charges in the sunlight and emits a green glow for up to 10 hours at night. The light-absorbing luminescent road paint was developed as part of Roosegaarde’s award-winning "Smart Highway" concept, which seeks to make our roads more interactive, environmentally friendly, and safe, particularly in rural areas that lack street lighting.

by Lucy Wang,

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