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Istanbul Airport sees largest compaction project in history with 130 Bomag Rollers
130 Bomag Rollers synchronised in the largest compaction project in history Bomag is the largest manufacturer or Rollers in the world and their expertise was bought into action in 2014 for the constru...
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Volvo Group UK fined £900,000 after employee injured falling off step ladder
Volvo Group UK fined £900,000 after employee was seriously injured falling from a step ladder The Volvo Group UK Limited has pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work A...
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Road bridge reconstructed over a weekend shown in time-lapse video
The time-lapse video shows the demolition and reconstruction of the Station Road Bridge in Hucknall, Nottingham, England. The 140 year old, 6 span bridge carries an average 9,000 vehicles a day. The b...
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Moscow lays 8,000 tons of asphalt in one continuous layer
While Moscow slept a major road rehabilitation project took place in May/July this year. The first major overhaul since the 1930’s was completed when Tverskaya Street was given a new surface dressing...
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The Benefits of Cold Milling / Planing
The Benefits of Cold Milling / Planing The video by Benjamin Beytekin, shows Wirtgen W 250 Cold Milling machines at work in Germany on the B 14 – Abfräsen, Waiblingen-Nord. Pavement Milling Also...
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Frankfurt Airport relies on Wirtgen Milling Machines to Recycle its Runway
Fraport AG, operator of Frankfurt Airport, renews the surface course on the runways about every seven years, including the centre runway, the most-frequently used section. Reason enough to assign key...
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German Rail approves Alstom’s concrete slab track solution for high-speed main lines
The German rail authority has approved Alstom’s concrete slab track system for both high-speed and conventional rail services. Alstom has received recognition from the Eisenbahn-Bundesamt (EBA), the G...
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British Government announced over £1.3b in road improvements for the United Kingdom
The British Government has announced details of over £1.3 billion in road improvements for the United Kingdom As part of the £1.3 billion fund, the government is providing £925 million, which highways...
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Tesmec 1150 Rock Hawg Concrete Pavement Breaking in Kiev
Tesmec 1150 Rock Hawg Concrete Pavement Breaking in Kiev This video filmed in Kiev, Russia shows the Tesmec 1150 Rock Hawg surface miner being used to break a concrete pavement on highway No 1. Made i...
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Formula 1 circuit in Baku – Hamm rollers refine demanding street circuit
On 19 June, the Formula 1 once again broke new ground: for the first time, a race was held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Instead of building a new track somewhere in the open countryside, the Ge...
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Third Annual National Pothole Day announced on 16th January 2017
The United Kingdom has a new champion in the battle against potholes in the form of a website that facilitates communication between the public and the Nation’s Highways Authorities. StreetRepai...
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Heathrow reveals team that will design the airport’s sustainable expansion
Seven companies have been contracted by Heathrow to design plans for the airport’s sustainable expansion. They will help deliver one of the most leading-edge airport operations in the world. The group...
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Stirling Lloyd’s Eliminator waterproofing system protects Turkey’s bridges
Stirling Lloyd’s Eliminator waterproofing system protects Turkey’s bridges Stirling Lloyd’s Eliminator advanced bridge deck waterproofing system was specified for the waterproofing of two new high pro...
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Warm Mix Asphalt used on A66 in Cumbria
Hanson spreads the benefits of warm asphalt Use of warm asphalts promises environmental benefits of energy saving, lower emissions and enhanced durability and to this list can now be added technical a...
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European Investment Bank loans Poland 70m Euros for 40km Road Upgrade
European Investment Bank loans Poland 70m Euros for 40km Road Upgrade Loan agreed with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to lend Euro 70M towards the upgrading of a section of the S7 highway between...
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Hard Hat colour scheme introduced by Highways England
Hard Hat colour scheme introduced by Highways England As from 1st January 2017, a new Hard Hat colour scheme will be enforced on Contractors working on national road projects in the United Kingdom. Bl...
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Banja Dam fills
Banja Dam fills On Friday April 15th 2016, Albania’s 80 metre tall Banja Dam, part of the Devoll Hydropower Project started filling the 16km reservoir. The National Committee of Large Dam in Alb...
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Deep snow road clearing
Deep snow road clearing Every April Norway’s Trollstigen Road which forms part of the National Tourist Route from Geiranger to Trollstigen is cleared of deep snow by this giant snow blowing snow...
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Time-lapse video of Rail Bridge Replacement
Time-lapse video of Rail Bridge Replacement Here’s a great time-lapse video of a rail bridge replacement in Reading, UK. The video was produced by Upper Cut Productions for BAM Nuttall and Netwo...
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UK looks at 2 mile roadwork limit
UK looks at 2 mile roadwork limit In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and delays Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has told Highways England, which manages Britain’s toad network, to...
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£6 billion Trans-Pennine tunnel proposed
£6 billion Trans-Pennine tunnel proposed Highways England has announced they are looking at the feasibility of building a £6 billion tunnel under the A628 Woodhead Pass between Sheffield and Mancheste...
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Drive from London to America on a 12,400 mile highway!
Drive from London to America on a 12,400 mile highway! Russians think big and this ambitious proposal would create the world’s longest highway. The route would start in Britain, pass through the Chann...
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Aerial drones to inspect and survey water
Aerial drones to inspect and survey water Barhale, one of Britain’s largest privately-owned infrastructure specialists has announced an alliance with Anglian Water. The civil engineering company...
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