Editor’s Choice
The Editor’s Choice articles are the very best articles published on Highways Today, personally selected by the editor for their quality, relevance, and impact. These standout pieces represent the finest journalism on the site, offering insightful analysis, exceptional storytelling, and a clear view of the trends shaping the future of infrastructure and construction.
World’s Longest Suspension Bridge to be Built Over the Messina Strait
World’s Longest Suspension Bridge to be Built Over the Messina Strait After decades of false starts, Italy has finally given the green light to a monumental $15.6 billion project: the world’s lo...
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Bentley Going Digital Awards Finalists Set the Standard for Infrastructure Innovation
Bentley Going Digital Awards Finalists Set the Standard for Infrastructure Innovation Bentley Systems has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Going Digital Awards, shining a spotlight on a remarkable...
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Construction Firms Must Rethink Their PR Strategy for the AI Search-Driven Era
Construction Firms Must Rethink Their PR Strategy for the AI Search-Driven Era Construction might conjure images of cranes and concrete, but today’s building sites are as much about code and data as b...
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GelreGroen’s ViA15 Motorway Overhaul Set to Reshape Dutch Infrastructure
GelreGroen’s ViA15 Motorway Overhaul Set to Reshape Dutch Infrastructure In a move that’s set to reshape the transportation landscape of the Netherlands, the GelreGroen consortium has sign...
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Lane Construction Drives Major I-85 Upgrade in North Carolina
Lane Construction Drives Major I-85 Upgrade in North Carolina The wheels of progress are turning swiftly in Gaston County, North Carolina, where Lane Construction, a key player in the Webuild Group, h...
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New Zealand’s Infrastructure Surge to Power Jobs and Growth
New Zealand’s Infrastructure Surge to Power Jobs and Growth New Zealand is laying down more than just tarmac. With a staggering NZD 6 billion (around US$3.6 billion) in project finance for infra...
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NDB Backs South Africa’s Road Revival with ZAR7 Billion Loan
NDB Backs South Africa’s Road Revival with ZAR7 Billion Loan In a bold move to revitalise South Africa’s ageing road network and bolster economic resilience, the New Development Bank (NDB)...
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PlantWorx 2025 Awards Shortlist Sets the Stage for Construction Excellence
PlantWorx 2025 Awards Shortlist Sets the Stage for Construction Excellence The countdown is on for one of the most eagerly awaited events in the UK construction calendar. PlantWorx 2025 returns to New...
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Stevens Equipment Rental Celebrates Half a Century of Heavy Metal
Stevens Equipment Rental Celebrates Half a Century of Heavy Metal In an industry that rarely slows down, longevity is a badge of honour, and Stevens Equipment Rental wears it with pride. What began as...
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Hitachi Rail’s Acquisition of Omnicom Sets the Track for Global Innovation
Hitachi Rail’s Acquisition of Omnicom Sets the Track for Global Innovation In a move set to reshape the digital rail landscape, Balfour Beatty has agreed to sell Omnicom, its specialist in rail...
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EIB Injects €100 Million into Cyprus for Road Upgrades
EIB Injects €100 Million into Cyprus for Road Upgrades Cyprus is gearing up for a major road network transformation, powered by a fresh €100 million injection from the European Investment Bank (EIB)....
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Ritchie Bros. Gears Up for a Super September
Ritchie Bros. Gears Up for a Super September September is shaping up to be a landmark month in the used equipment world as Ritchie Bros. announces “Super September 2025”. With over 10 majo...
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GNSS Systems Unveil the Subtle Movements of Bridges
GNSS Systems Unveil the Subtle Movements of Bridges Long-span bridges are more than just feats of engineering. They’re living structures, constantly responding to the ebb and flow of natural for...
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Komatsu Powers Peace and Progress in Senegal
Komatsu Powers Peace and Progress in Senegal In the once-vibrant Casamance region of southern Senegal, echoes of past conflict still linger beneath the surface. Though a ceasefire was signed back in 2...
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The Business Case for Sustainability in Construction
The Business Case for Sustainability in Construction Not long ago, many construction executives saw sustainability as a costly add-on – a “nice to have” that satisfied environmental goals but ate into...
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Baghdad Shortlists Bidders for Airport PPP Project
Baghdad Shortlists Bidders for Airport PPP Project In a move set to reshape Iraq’s aviation landscape, the Ministry of Transport and the General Company for Airport and Air Navigation Services h...
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Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System
Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System Raleigh, North Carolina is preparing to make a major leap in public transport infrastructure, as the city council officially gr...
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Montenegro Paving the Way to Europe with EBRD Highway Investment
Montenegro Paving the Way to Europe with EBRD Highway Investment In a significant stride towards strengthening regional cohesion and advancing European integration, Montenegro has secured a powerful f...
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Drone Swarms vs Wildfires with Early Intervention from Above
Drone Swarms vs Wildfires with Early Intervention from Above Wildfires are no longer rare disasters – they’ve become a summer certainty in many parts of the world, from the mountains of California to...
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Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis
Waste Not, Want Not – Tackling the Construction Waste Crisis The construction industry is grappling with a waste crisis of colossal proportions. From concrete chunks and timber offcuts to mounta...
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London Mining Week to Dig into the Global Resource Future
London Mining Week to Dig into the Global Resource Future Move over fashion week and fintech expos. This December, it’s mining that takes centre stage as London gears up to host the inaugural London M...
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Valley Interior Systems Sets the Pace with HP SitePrint Robots
Valley Interior Systems Sets the Pace with HP SitePrint Robots Valley Interior Systems, a long-established name in the American interior construction landscape, is taking a bold leap into the future....
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Helma SA Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence and Five Years with Hitachi
Helma SA Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence and Five Years with Hitachi In 2025, Greek construction industry stalwart Helma SA is raising a glass to two significant achievements: its 40th anniversary a...
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VINCI Strengthens German Foothold with Strategic Acquisition of R+S Group
VINCI Strengthens German Foothold with Strategic Acquisition of R+S Group In a decisive move to consolidate its presence in Europe’s largest economy, VINCI Energies has inked a deal to acquire the R+S...
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LANDCROS One Excavator Concept Wins Red Dot Design Award
LANDCROS One Excavator Concept Wins Red Dot Design Award Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) has captured the industry’s attention with a bold new vision. The LANDCROS One concept excav...
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WJ Unveils RapidLine Instant-Curing Road Markings
WJ Unveils RapidLine Instant-Curing Road Markings WJ Group, the UK’s leading road safety and marking specialist, has taken the spotlight at the recent LCRIG Innovation Festival with the launch o...
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Esri and Microsoft Join Forces to Usher in a New Era of AI Geospatial Intelligence
Esri and Microsoft Join Forces to Usher in a New Era of AI Geospatial Intelligence In a move that’s set to shake up the landscape of geospatial technology, Esri has announced a deeper integratio...
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Blackstone’s $25 Billion Bet on Pennsylvania’s AI Future
Blackstone’s $25 Billion Bet on Pennsylvania’s AI Future Pennsylvania, long known for its industrial heritage, is stepping into a new era as a digital and energy powerhouse, thanks to a co...
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The New Cat 980 GC Wheel Loader Redefines Performance and Efficiency
The New Cat 980 GC Wheel Loader Redefines Performance and Efficiency Caterpillar has once again sharpened its edge in the heavy machinery game with the introduction of the all-new Cat 980 GC Wheel Loa...
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Unlocking Trust and Capital as Africa’s Carbon Markets Come of Age
Unlocking Trust and Capital as Africa’s Carbon Markets Come of Age Africa’s carbon future is hurtling into focus, and come October, Johannesburg will take centre stage. From 21 to 23 Octob...
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Greece Accelerates Smart City Transition with EIB Advisory Backing
Greece Accelerates Smart City Transition with EIB Advisory Backing Greece is stepping up its game in the race toward climate-neutral urban development, with six pioneering municipalities now partnerin...
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Powering Italy’s Future with €1.5 Billion Adriatic Energy Link Investment
Powering Italy’s Future with €1.5 Billion Adriatic Energy Link Investment Italy is charging ahead on its energy transformation journey with a landmark €1.5 billion financing package set to power...
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Accelerating the Green Transition to Drive Global Sustainability
Accelerating the Green Transition to Drive Global Sustainability Climate change is a global challenge that demands action across every sector of the economy. From the cars we drive to the buildings we...
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Smart Tolling Takes Off in Norway with Kapsch TrafficCom and Vegfinans
Smart Tolling Takes Off in Norway with Kapsch TrafficCom and Vegfinans Norway has taken a bold leap into the future of road infrastructure with the official launch of a barrier-free tolling system on...
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Paving the Way for Rural Prosperity in Paraguay
Paving the Way for Rural Prosperity in Paraguay Paraguay is making a major leap forward in connecting its rural heartlands with a $75 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This...
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Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads
Saving Lives on Asia’s Roads Every day, across Asia’s bustling highways and rural backroads, road crashes shatter lives in an instant. In 2021, the region bore the brunt of a staggering gl...
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UNDRR and CDRI Join Forces to Future-Proof Global Infrastructure
UNDRR and CDRI Join Forces to Future-Proof Global Infrastructure In a world where climate extremes are becoming the new normal, the safety and durability of infrastructure can no longer be left to cha...
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What Material Gives the Best Head Protection on the Job?
What Material Gives the Best Head Protection on the Job? In the construction industry, there are no second chances when it comes to brain injuries. Whether you’re standing on scaffolding, operat...
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Ambitious Railway Tunnel Beneath Vienna Reaches Pivotal Milestone
Ambitious Railway Tunnel Beneath Vienna Reaches Pivotal Milestone Vienna is no stranger to ambitious infrastructure projects, but few rival the sheer scale and strategic significance of the U2xU5 metr...
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Crypto’s Mainstream Embrace Reshapes Global Infrastructure Investment
Crypto’s Mainstream Embrace Reshapes Global Infrastructure Investment The world of high finance is fast converging with the once-fringe realm of cryptocurrency, and the ripple effects are poised to tr...
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Transforming Peru’s Highlands with a Billion-Dollar PPP Road Deal
Transforming Peru’s Highlands with a Billion-Dollar PPP Road Deal In a defining moment for Peru’s transport infrastructure, PROINVERSIÓN, the country’s Private Investment Promotion A...
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City Skyway Twinning Bridge Project to Reinforce Ontario’s Trade Corridor
City Skyway Twinning Bridge Project to Reinforce Ontario’s Trade Corridor In a significant move for transport infrastructure in Southern Ontario, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transp...
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Peru Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure with Cajamarca Wastewater Project
Peru Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure with Cajamarca Wastewater Project In a decisive move to modernise Peru’s sanitation infrastructure and protect its fragile ecosystems, the Peruvian governm...
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Colombia’s Rail Revival Shifts Gears with Major PPP Oversight Contract
Colombia’s Rail Revival Shifts Gears with Major PPP Oversight Contract Colombia is turning a bold corner in infrastructure development with the strategic appointment of Consorcio Dorada CSLE to...
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Venture Global Deepens LNG Ties with Germany Through Expanded SEFE Deal
Venture Global Deepens LNG Ties with Germany Through Expanded SEFE Deal In a powerful move to reinforce energy stability across Europe, Venture Global has announced an expanded agreement with German s...
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$1.4 Billion ViA15 Project to Bridge Infrastructure Gaps Across the Netherlands
$1.4 Billion ViA15 Project to Bridge Infrastructure Gaps Across the Netherlands The Netherlands is about to plug a critical gap in its road network with the ground-breaking ViA15 project – a game-chan...
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New Zealand Shortlists Bidders for Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway
New Zealand Shortlists Bidders for Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway New Zealand’s transport ambitions are shifting up a gear. Waka Kotahi – the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) – has named the...
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Smart Cement to Generate Power from the Pavement and Store the Energy
Smart Cement to Generate Power from the Pavement and Store the Energy Concrete has long been the workhorse of modern civilisation. From motorways to megacities, it’s laid the very foundations of...
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Bentley System’s Open API Ushers in a New Era for Smart Infrastructure
Bentley System’s Open API Ushers in a New Era for Smart Infrastructure Bentley Systems has taken a bold step in the evolution of smart infrastructure technology by launching an open API framewor...
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Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable
Smart Green Technology is Making Sites More Sustainable Across the construction industry, digital transformation is accelerating efforts to meet ambitious net-zero carbon goals. From intelligent desig...
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