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Overcoming Highway Challenges by Modernising Technology
Overcoming Highway Challenges by Modernising Technology The highways sector is facing a perfect storm of challenges with outdated technology, shrinking budgets, climate pressures, and mounting cyber t...
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Breaking Barriers and the Hidden Challenges of Highway Fencing
Breaking Barriers and the Hidden Challenges of Highway Fencing You’ve been there. That stretch of fencing you installed six months ago? Leaning like a row of drunks at closing time. The bid specs look...
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Shaping Safer Roads with Automated Vehicle Research
Shaping Safer Roads with Automated Vehicle Research For six decades, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has been at the forefront of road safety research, playing a p...
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Kapsch TrafficCom Introduces Advanced ANPR Technology for Tolling in America
Kapsch TrafficCom Introduces Advanced ANPR Technology for Tolling in America In a significant stride towards revolutionising tolling systems across North America, Kapsch TrafficCom has unveiled its la...
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Ferrovial and Acciona Leading Vital Highway Expansion in Northern Peru
Ferrovial and Acciona Leading Vital Highway Expansion in Northern Peru Ferrovial, in partnership with Acciona, has successfully completed a 29.7-kilometre stretch of road in Chimbote, seamlessly exten...
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How to Make Roads Safer in Winter
How to Make Roads Safer in Winter Keeping roads safe in winter has always been a challenge. For all the effort and steps taken by provinces and municipalities across Canada, hazards are still present,...
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The Engineering Differences Between Highways and Racetracks
The Engineering Differences Between Highways and Racetracks Highways and racetracks serve distinct purposes, yet both rely on advanced engineering to handle high-speed travel safely and efficiently. T...
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The World Bank Aims to Halve Global Road Safety Fatalities by 2030
The World Bank Aims to Halve Global Road Safety Fatalities by 2030 As the global community approaches the midpoint of the United Nations’ Second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021-2030), the...
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Granite’s $78m Infrastructure Overhaul to Ease Traffic Woes in Anaheim
Granite’s $78m Infrastructure Overhaul to Ease Traffic Woes in Anaheim Granite has secured a $78 million contract from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to tackle one of Ora...
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Peru’s Longitudinal de la Sierra Highway Project Nears Final Award Stage
Peru’s Longitudinal de la Sierra Highway Project Nears Final Award Stage Peru’s ambitious Longitudinal de la Sierra Tramo 4 project is edging closer to reality, with the final award proces...
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Melbourne’s $333.5m Road Upgrades to Boost Safety and Cut Congestion
Melbourne’s $333.5m Road Upgrades to Boost Safety and Cut Congestion In a significant move to tackle congestion and enhance safety in Melbourne’s burgeoning western suburbs, the Australian...
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$700m Kwinana Freeway Upgrade Transforming Western Australia Infrastructure
$700m Kwinana Freeway Upgrade Transforming Western Australia Infrastructure A major infrastructure upgrade is set to reshape Western Australia’s transport network, with the Albanese and Cook Governmen...
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StrataGrid Geogrids Transform Road and Rail Construction
StrataGrid Geogrids Transform Road and Rail Construction Deep beneath the asphalt we drive on every day, an invisible layer of polymer is strengthening the world of construction. Geogrid products, suc...
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Creating Sustainable Roads with Biochar Farm Waste
Creating Sustainable Roads with Biochar Farm Waste Every road we drive on is a carefully engineered mix of crushed stone, sand, and petroleum-based binders. But while traditional asphalt has shaped gl...
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Transforming Western Sydney with $1 Billion Investment in Future-Ready Infrastructure
Transforming Western Sydney with $1 Billion Investment in Future-Ready Infrastructure Western Sydney, Australia’s fastest-growing region, is poised for a monumental transformation, thanks to a landmar...
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Road Investment Strategy Driving the Future of Britain’s Roads
Road Investment Strategy Driving the Future of Britain’s Roads With the second Road Investment Strategy (RIS2) currently nearing the end of its target lifespan, Britain faces a juncture when it...
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Spain Cracks Down on Speeding with High-Tech Enforcement
Spain Cracks Down on Speeding with High-Tech Enforcement Spain has made it clear: speeding is a serious issue, and the nation is taking bold steps to tackle it head-on. In a high-stakes collaboration,...
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VINCI Construction Secures Transport Contracts in the Czech Republic
VINCI Construction Secures Transport Contracts in the Czech Republic The Czech Republic has entrusted VINCI Construction with two pivotal infrastructure projects, reflecting its commitment to modernis...
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WJ Group Champions Road Safety with Emergency Area Retrofit on M6 Motorway
WJ Group Champions Road Safety with Emergency Area Retrofit on M6 Motorway When it comes to road safety, every second counts. Recognising the need for safer and more efficient emergency areas, WJ Grou...
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Pioneering the Future of Road Condition Monitoring with PAS 2161:2024
Pioneering the Future of Road Condition Monitoring with PAS 2161:2024 The British Standards Institution (BSI) has unveiled a ground-breaking standard, PAS 2161:2024, which promises to revolutionise ho...
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Armenia’s Sisian-Kajaran Road Project Supported by EIB
Armenia’s Sisian-Kajaran Road Project Supported by EIB The European Investment Bank has signed a monumental €236 million loan agreement with Armenia to co-finance the construction of the Sisian-...
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Teledyne FLIR and VSI Labs Lead the Charge in Thermal Vision for Safer Roads
Teledyne FLIR and VSI Labs Lead the Charge in Thermal Vision for Safer Roads The race to meet new pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) standards by 2029 is heating up, and Teledyne FLIR, alon...
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Fagerhult unveils Ground-breaking AI Tool to Revolutionise Road Lighting Design
Fagerhult unveils Ground-breaking AI Tool to Revolutionise Road Lighting Design When it comes to road and street lighting, precision is everything. Navigating the intricate maze of standards, regulati...
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New Road Corridor is Transforming Northwestern Honduras
New Road Corridor is Transforming Northwestern Honduras The Honduran Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, is embarking on a ground-breaking initiative to revolutionise the country’s road...
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VINCI Helping to Transform Prague’s Transport Infrastructure
VINCI Helping to Transform Prague’s Transport Infrastructure VINCI Construction has bolstered its position as a pivotal force in European infrastructure development, winning two transformative t...
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A Safer Tomorrow for New South Wales Roads in Australia
A Safer Tomorrow for New South Wales Roads in Australia The Australian and New South Wales (NSW) Governments have joined forces to deliver a ground-breaking series of road safety initiatives under the...
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Germany Paves the Way for Smarter Roads with Kapsch TrafficCom
Germany Paves the Way for Smarter Roads with Kapsch TrafficCom Germany, long recognised as a pioneer in automotive engineering, is steering boldly into the future of autonomous and connected driving....
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Connecting Africa With The Trans-African Highway Network
Connecting Africa With The Trans-African Highway Network The Trans-African Highway (TAH) network stands as one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever conceived, aiming to weave together th...
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The Elf Road Crew Keeping the North Pole Moving at Christmas
The Elf Road Crew Keeping the North Pole Moving at Christmas When most people think of Santa Claus, the image of a jolly man in red delivering gifts comes to mind. But behind the scenes, there’s an un...
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ADB and Cook Islands Partner on $30m Loan to Enhance Resilience and Growth
ADB and Cook Islands Partner on $30m Loan to Enhance Resilience and Growth The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Cook Islands have taken a significant step toward sustainable and...
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Nigeria and The World Bank to Transform Rural Roads and Boost Communities
Nigeria and The World Bank to Transform Rural Roads and Boost Communities Nigeria is embarking on an ambitious journey to reshape its rural infrastructure, addressing long-standing challenges that hav...
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Cyprus Secures €100m EIB Loan to Upgrade Road Infrastructure
Cyprus Secures €100m EIB Loan to Upgrade Road Infrastructure The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €100 million loan to Cyprus, setting the stage for significant upgrades to the country’s...
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VINCI Opens PPP Financed D4 Motorway in Czech Republic
VINCI Opens PPP Financed D4 Motorway in Czech Republic In a significant milestone for Czech infrastructure, VINCI has officially opened the D4 motorway, marking the country’s first motorway delivered...
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Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul
Transforming Connectivity in Chile with Coquimbo-La Serena Urban Overhaul In a significant boost to Chile’s infrastructure, the Coquimbo-La Serena Conurbation is set for a transformative redevelopment...
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Indra Traffic and Tolling Innovation Transforms Atlanta’s SR 400 Express Lanes
Indra Traffic and Tolling Innovation Transforms Atlanta’s SR 400 Express Lanes The bustling highways of Atlanta, Georgia, are about to experience a revolution in traffic management and tolling t...
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Colombia Opens Bidding for the El Estanquillo-Popayán Highway Corridor
Colombia Opens Bidding for the El Estanquillo-Popayán Highway Corridor Colombia is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform its road network and bolster regional connectivity. The national gover...
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Yunex Traffic Stratos UTMC Revolutionises Traffic Management in Lancashire
Yunex Traffic Stratos UTMC Revolutionises Traffic Management in Lancashire Lancashire County Council (LCC) is taking bold strides towards a smarter, more sustainable transport future with the adoption...
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Ferrovial BAM driving High-Speed Rail in the UK with new HS2 Contract
Ferrovial BAM driving High-Speed Rail in the UK with new HS2 Contract Ferrovial, in partnership with BAM, has landed the most significant construction contract in its UK history. The joint venture wil...
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Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero Action Plan for a Safer Tomorrow
Greater Manchester’s Vision Zero Action Plan for a Safer Tomorrow Greater Manchester has taken a decisive step toward transforming road safety with its newly approved Vision Zero Strategy and Ac...
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Asphalt Group Declares Potholes Are Old News
Asphalt Group Declares Potholes Are Old News Potholes. They’re the bane of every driver’s existence—causing everything from minor frustrations to costly vehicle damage. Yet, Asphalt Group Ltd., a lead...
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The Five C’s Needed to Reduce UK Road Mortality Rates
The Five C’s Needed to Reduce UK Road Mortality Rates The UK, once a global leader in road safety, now finds itself lagging behind other European nations in reducing road-related fatalities and...
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The Digital Life of a Road – From Inception to Legacy
The Digital Life of a Road – From Inception to Legacy Roads form the lifeblood of modern society, yet their planning, construction, and maintenance have long been mired in inefficiencies and sil...
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Navigating ADA Compliance in the US to Ensure Accessible Car Parks
Navigating ADA Compliance in the US to Ensure Accessible Car Parks Ensuring that car parks across the United States comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not just a legal obligation...
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How to Handle Nighttime Highway Construction Claims in Small Claims Court
How to Handle Nighttime Highway Construction Claims in Small Claims Court Night-time highway construction is the modern-day equivalent of a loud neighbour hosting an all-night rave. Except in this cas...
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China Building a New Silk Road Highway to Iran Via Afghanistan
China Building a New Silk Road Highway to Iran Via Afghanistan China’s ambitious project to construct a transcontinental highway stretching from its western borders to Iran, via the challenging terrai...
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Sacyr Secures Ruta 68 Project to Transform Chile’s Transport Landscape
Sacyr Secures Ruta 68 Project to Transform Chile’s Transport Landscape The Spanish infrastructure giant Sacyr has just clinched one of Chile’s largest road infrastructure projects to date. With...
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Transforming Uruguay’s Ruta 5 to Modernise Key Infrastructure
Transforming Uruguay’s Ruta 5 to Modernise Key Infrastructure Nestled in the bustling heart of Montevideo lies the Column of Peace on Plaza de Cagancha, a historic landmark marking kilometre zero for...
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Leveraging Data to Optimise Highway Construction Projects
Leveraging Data to Optimise Highway Construction Projects In the bustling world of highway construction, maintaining traffic flow while expanding infrastructure is a balancing act that demands precisi...
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Bentley Systems’ Role in Designing Next-Generation Road Infrastructure
Bentley Systems’ Role in Designing Next-Generation Road Infrastructure In an age where infrastructure is at the heart of urban development and sustainability, technology is stepping up to redefine how...
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IQ & IAT Student Awards Celebrate Excellence in Quarrying and Asphalt Technology
IQ & IAT Student Awards Celebrate Excellence in Quarrying and Asphalt Technology Every industry has its moments of recognition, and for the quarrying and asphalt sectors, that moment arrived with...
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