1988. A billion and a half for roads

Political stability, entry into the European Community, the improvement of Spanish and global economic situation and the increase of the fleet, caused some positive changes in the General Plan of Highways. A Royal Decree Law 1988 budget includes modifications to the Plan: of the 800.000 1,48 million is passed billion. The geometric characteristics and construction quality gradually improve. And, clearly, also for research and technological development with the creation of the Center for Studies of Roads bet. With him began the studies of firm in a full-scale test track.

At present, the country has a road network of over 155.000 kilometers.