Gran Canaria
1st August 2007

Photos of roads and street lighting from Gran Canaria.

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Heading southbound on the newly widened and illuminated GC-1 Autopista near Vecindario. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
Heading southbound on the newly widened and illuminated GC-1 Autopista near Vecindario. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
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A side road in Patalavaca. Lighting: Philips EGS (MBFU).
A side road in Patalavaca. Lighting: Philips EGS (MBFU).
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The old main road, now called the GC-500, through Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips Iridium SGS253 (SON).
The old main road, now called the GC-500, through Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips Iridium SGS253 (SON).
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The whale tail roundabout in Arguineguin. A few years ago many traffic light controlled junctions were replaced by roundabouts. Lighting: Philips Iridium SGS253 (SON).
The whale tail roundabout in Arguineguin. A few years ago many traffic light controlled junctions were replaced by roundabouts. Lighting: Philips Iridium SGS253 (SON).
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The Iridium Invasion? Not really an invasion, at least in this part of the island, where the SGS203 is king.
The Iridium Invasion? Not really an invasion, at least in this part of the island, where the SGS203 is king.
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The old main road, now the GC-500, through Arguineguin. I didn't see any remaining traffic lights in the south of the island that were switched on, not that this caused any problem of course. Lighting: Philips EGS (SON).
The old main road, now the GC-500, through Arguineguin. I didn't see any remaining traffic lights in the south of the island that were switched on, not that this caused any problem of course. Lighting: Philips EGS (SON).
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Cobrahead lighting in a park, most likely an American import, running SON.
Cobrahead lighting in a park, most likely an American import, running SON.
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A footpath entering a small park. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
A footpath entering a small park. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
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A variety of lighting: some Philips SGS203s and Philips Malaga SGS102s (SON).
A variety of lighting: some Philips SGS203s and Philips Malaga SGS102s (SON).
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A modern terraced street. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
A modern terraced street. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
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A car park in Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips Malaga SGS102 (SON).
A car park in Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips Malaga SGS102 (SON).
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Cobraheads lighting a park, most likely American imports, running SON.
Cobraheads lighting a park, most likely American imports, running SON.
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The whale tail roundabout in Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
The whale tail roundabout in Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
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The old main road, now the GC-500, leaving Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips EGS (SON), although looking quite clean and new.
The old main road, now the GC-500, leaving Arguineguin. Lighting: Philips EGS (SON), although looking quite clean and new.
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The main road around the island, at this part called the GC-200, leaving Puerto de Mogan and heading for Mogan. Lighting: unknown, probably an American cobrahead (SON).
The main road around the island, at this part called the GC-200, leaving Puerto de Mogan and heading for Mogan. Lighting: unknown, probably an American cobrahead (SON).
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The main road, the GC-200, through Las Casillas. Lighting: Philips EGS (SON).
The main road, the GC-200, through Las Casillas. Lighting: Philips EGS (SON).
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A VMS on the GC-1 Autovia entering Las Palmas from the south. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
A VMS on the GC-1 Autovia entering Las Palmas from the south. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
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A typical zebra crossing and stainless steel street lighting. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON?).
A typical zebra crossing and stainless steel street lighting. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON?).
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Philips Equinox LED street lighting in Las Palmas; very smart.
Philips Equinox LED street lighting in Las Palmas; very smart.
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A service road parallel to the GC-1 Autovia in Las Palmas. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON?).
A service road parallel to the GC-1 Autovia in Las Palmas. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON?).
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The fairly recent Puerto Rico access tunnel from the present terminus of the GC-1 Autopista. Tunnels are very popular on the island. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON).
The fairly recent Puerto Rico access tunnel from the present terminus of the GC-1 Autopista. Tunnels are very popular on the island. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON).
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The fairly recent Puerto Rico viaduct carrying the GC-1 Autopista over the valley between two pairs of tunnels. Lighting in foreground: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
The fairly recent Puerto Rico viaduct carrying the GC-1 Autopista over the valley between two pairs of tunnels. Lighting in foreground: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
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Most likely the old alignment of the GC-500 before the current alignment was carved through the rock near Balito. Lighting: unknown (MBFU).
Most likely the old alignment of the GC-500 before the current alignment was carved through the rock near Balito. Lighting: unknown (MBFU).
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Steps down the hill on an undeveloped estate. The road infrastructure was built in 2003/2004, but the top layer of the road surface not put down and the lighting not switched on. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON/MBFU?).
Steps down the hill on an undeveloped estate. The road infrastructure was built in 2003/2004, but the top layer of the road surface not put down and the lighting not switched on. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON/MBFU?).
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A close up of a Philips SGS203. Notice the incorrect use of an elliptical lamp with a T-POT reflector. The lamp may be SON or MBFU, but I'm not sure. I have seen elliptical SON lamps fitted further along the road, but have also seen MBFU lamps lighting footways, so I'll have to wait a few years to find out.
A close up of a Philips SGS203. Notice the incorrect use of an elliptical lamp with a T-POT reflector. The lamp may be SON or MBFU, but I'm not sure. I have seen elliptical SON lamps fitted further along the road, but have also seen MBFU lamps lighting footways, so I'll have to wait a few years to find out.
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One of the roads through the undeveloped estate, awaiting the top road surface and the switch on of the lighting. It will take quite a bit of work to get the road back up to standard, as the road and some of the lighting has fallen into disrepair. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
One of the roads through the undeveloped estate, awaiting the top road surface and the switch on of the lighting. It will take quite a bit of work to get the road back up to standard, as the road and some of the lighting has fallen into disrepair. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
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One of the slip roads of the Balito grade separated junction on the single carriageway GC-500. Lighting: unknown, probably an American cobrahead (SON).
One of the slip roads of the Balito grade separated junction on the single carriageway GC-500. Lighting: unknown, probably an American cobrahead (SON).
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The Balito grade separated junction, with the GC-500 passing over the top.
The Balito grade separated junction, with the GC-500 passing over the top.
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Typical directional signage.
Typical directional signage.
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A cobrahead, most likely an American import, running SON.
A cobrahead, most likely an American import, running SON.
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A Philips SGS203 viewed from above. Unlike many on the coast road, this one hasn't been used as a bird toilet!
A Philips SGS203 viewed from above. Unlike many on the coast road, this one hasn't been used as a bird toilet!
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The GC-1 Autopista passing between two pairs of tunnels on the fairly recent Arguineguin-Puerto Rico section.
The GC-1 Autopista passing between two pairs of tunnels on the fairly recent Arguineguin-Puerto Rico section.
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The GC-1 Autopista passing between two pairs of tunnels on the other side of the hill where I was standing, on the fairly recent Arguineguin-Puerto Rico section.
The GC-1 Autopista passing between two pairs of tunnels on the other side of the hill where I was standing, on the fairly recent Arguineguin-Puerto Rico section.
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A road tunnel on the GC-500 near Puerto Rico. Unlike the motorway tunnels these are unlit inside, which is strange for a Brit to see. Lighting outside the tunnel: Philips SGS203 (SON).
A road tunnel on the GC-500 near Puerto Rico. Unlike the motorway tunnels these are unlit inside, which is strange for a Brit to see. Lighting outside the tunnel: Philips SGS203 (SON).
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Entering Puerto Rico on the GC-500. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
Entering Puerto Rico on the GC-500. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
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A side road in Puerto Rico. Lighting: Philips Malaga SGS102 (SON/MBFU?).
A side road in Puerto Rico. Lighting: Philips Malaga SGS102 (SON/MBFU?).
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The road down to the beach from Puerto Rico. Lighting: unknown (MBFU).
The road down to the beach from Puerto Rico. Lighting: unknown (MBFU).
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The road next to the beach in Puerto Rico. Lighting: American Electric cobrahead (SON/MBFU?) and an unknown possibly German luminaire lighting the footway (MBFU).
The road next to the beach in Puerto Rico. Lighting: American Electric cobrahead (SON/MBFU?) and an unknown possibly German luminaire lighting the footway (MBFU).
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Near the sea in Puerto Rico. Lighting: Gewiss Indy (SON).
Near the sea in Puerto Rico. Lighting: Gewiss Indy (SON).
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Unknown cobraheads lighting a roundabout, running SON.
Unknown cobraheads lighting a roundabout, running SON.
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The GC-500 clinging to the coast near Puerto Rico. Note the useful kilometre posts. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
The GC-500 clinging to the coast near Puerto Rico. Note the useful kilometre posts. Lighting: Philips SGS203 (SON).
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Approaching one of the many tunnel portals on the fairly recent GC-1 Autopista extension between Arguineguin and Puerto Rico. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON).
Approaching one of the many tunnel portals on the fairly recent GC-1 Autopista extension between Arguineguin and Puerto Rico. Lighting: Schreder Onyx (SON).
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Next to a grade separated junction on the GC-500 at Playa del Aguila. Lighting: unknown (MBFU?).
Next to a grade separated junction on the GC-500 at Playa del Aguila. Lighting: unknown (MBFU?).
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Standing in the unopened half of a dual carriageway in Vecindario, with two-way traffic on the other half. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
Standing in the unopened half of a dual carriageway in Vecindario, with two-way traffic on the other half. Lighting: Philips TrafficVision SGS306 (SON).
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A road through an undeveloped estate in Vecindario; an estate suffering a little from the Iridium Invasion. Lighting: Philips Iridium SGS253 (SON).
A road through an undeveloped estate in Vecindario; an estate suffering a little from the Iridium Invasion. Lighting: Philips Iridium SGS253 (SON).
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