Featured Articles
Featured Articles brings together the top-performing and most talked-about articles published on Highways Today. Curated by our editorial team, this collection showcases standout stories that have captured industry attention — from groundbreaking projects and cutting-edge technologies to expert insights and global trends shaping the future of infrastructure.
CASE European Roadshows hailed a roaring success
CASE European Roadshows hailed a roaring success CASE Construction Equipment’s European Roadshows have been hailed a roaring success by customers and the media from across Europe, who have tested CASE...
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Travis Perkins invests in new fleet of 170 26-tonne Volvo Trucks
Travis Perkins invests in new fleet of 170 26-tonne Volvo Trucks Travis Perkins plc is investing in a new fleet of 26-tonne Volvo Trucks, designed to support the Group’s ambitious carbon reduction tar...
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Doka introducing new Scaffolding Solutions at bauma 2022
Doka introducing new Scaffolding Solutions at bauma 2022 Doka will present its new “scaffolding” business during the world’s largest construction trade fair bauma 2022 when it opens...
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Flameless combustion system wins National Highways Innovation Competition
Flameless combustion system wins National Highways Innovation Competition A ground-breaking flameless combustion system which allows green off-grid electric car charging has been created by an entrant...
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Konecranes Container Handling Machines go Electric
Konecranes Container Handling Machines go Electric A “battery megatrend” has been gathering force for years on a global scale, first in electronic devices with the maturing of Li-ion battery technolog...
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Hyundai reveals two new Articulated Haulers at Hillhead
Hyundai reveals two new Articulated Haulers at Hillhead Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced two articulated dump truck models to its rapidly expanding line of heavy construction and earthmov...
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Hydropower project in Pakistan relies on electric Air Compressors
Hydropower project in Pakistan relies on electric Air Compressors Once completed, the Suki Kinari Hydropower project will deliver a much-needed 3 gigawatts of renewable power to Pakistan’s electrical...
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Bobcat Demo Days preview new tech in the in the Czech Republic
Bobcat Demo Days preview new tech in the in the Czech Republic The Doosan Bobcat Campus at Dobris in the Czech Republic has just hosted the first face-to-face Bobcat Demo Days event in nearly three ye...
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Komatsu to acquire Swedish Attachments manufacturer
Komatsu to acquire Swedish Attachments manufacturer Through Komatsu Forest AB, a wholly owned subsidiary in Sweden, Komatsu Ltd., is going to acquire Bracke Forest AB, headquartered in Bräcke , Sweden...
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Finance and business professionals to unite at Reset Connect London
Finance and business professionals to unite at Reset Connect London Thousands of financial and business professionals are set to showcase the valuable role the finance and investment sector can play i...
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How AI is shifting how Cities approach Traffic Management
How AI is shifting how Cities approach Traffic Management On average, New Yorkers lose 80 hours a year in traffic. This gridlock causes air and noise pollution, decreases quality of life in congested...
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Liebherr gearing up for Bauma 2022
Liebherr gearing up for Bauma 2022 At Bauma 2022 in October, Liebherr will offer visitors a unique opportunity to discover first hand the latest developments from the areas construction machines, cran...
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Komatsu acquiring Mine Site Technologies for Underground Mining Connectivity
Komatsu acquiring Mine Site Technologies for Underground Mining Connectivity Developing safe, highly productive, smart and clean workplaces of the future, together with customers Komatsu Ltd., through...
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JCB driving an Electric Future for Construction on the Isle of Wight
JCB driving an Electric Future for Construction on the Isle of Wight Isle of Wight-based MCM Construction has bought three new electric JCB machines – adding to a three-strong existing electric JCB fl...
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John Deere and Wacker Neuson announce Global Agreement for Small Excavators
John Deere and Wacker Neuson announce Global Agreement for Small Excavators Today, John Deere announced an expanded relationship with Wacker Neuson, a leading manufacturer of compact and construction...
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Mammoet innovation enables Accelerated Bridge Construction in Portland
Mammoet innovation enables Accelerated Bridge Construction in Portland After more than 60 years in operation, Portland, Maine’s Veranda Street Bridge on I-295 was due for a replacement. The bridge, on...
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Meet Hytera’s 5G XSecure Rugged PNC560 Smartphone
Meet Hytera’s 5G XSecure Rugged PNC560 Smartphone Hytera has officially launched its new 5G XSecure Rugged device – PNC560. This new device was engineered for users such as officers and op...
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Cat announces new 966 GC Wheel Loader
Cat announces new 966 GC Wheel Loader Offering long-term durability in a wide range of applications, the new Cat® 966 GC Wheel Loader is designed for reliable, performing and efficient operation. Its...
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New Smart Guardrail can warn drivers of Risky Situations
New Smart Guardrail can warn drivers of Risky Situations Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), belonging to the ai2 Institute, and from the company Metalesa have developed a...
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Chulalongkorn University develops Rocking Traffic Poles from Natural Rubber
Chulalongkorn University develops Rocking Traffic Poles from Natural Rubber A lecturer from the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University has developed rocking traffic poles made of natural rubber...
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Mammoet’s Barge Crane innovation enables Red Sea Bridge Project
Mammoet’s Barge Crane innovation enables Red Sea Bridge Project Mammoet’s MTC 15 on a barge creates 500t capacity containerised sheerleg for the Red Sea Project’s Shurayrah island bridge install...
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Jenoptik to demonstrate Yellow Box Enforcement Solution at Traffex
Jenoptik to demonstrate Yellow Box Enforcement Solution at Traffex Visitors to Traffex at Birmingham’s NEC this week will be able to try out for themselves a traffic monitoring solution for yellow box...
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VolvoCE starts testing Hydrogen Articulated Hauler prototype
VolvoCE starts testing Hydrogen Articulated Hauler prototype Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues acting on its commitment to drive change towards a net-zero future. Following the complet...
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Traffic Group Signals introduces EVO 1 Crossover Portable Traffic Signal
Traffic Group Signals introduces EVO 1 Crossover Portable Traffic Signal Bringing together a series of unique features into one sophisticated, wireless solution, Traffic Group Signals is gearing up to...
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RealWear AR Wearables saves MAN Romania 2,700 litres of fuel per month
RealWear AR Wearables saves MAN Romania 2,700 litres of fuel per month Demand for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses and vans is high in south-eastern Europe, as there are many regionally based...
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National Highways first to use new Biogenic Asphalt
National Highways first to use new Biogenic Asphalt The UK’s first commercially available biogenic asphalt has been contracted on a National Highways scheme in Ulverston, Cumbria, as the national road...
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Sleipner teams up with Lego Brothers Garage to launch DB80 internationally
Sleipner teams up with Lego Brothers Garage to launch DB80 internationally Unveiling new machinery and equipment for the mining industry on site around the world is never a simple task due to their en...
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Meet the new Doosan DX225LC-7X Smart Crawler Excavator
Meet the new Doosan DX225LC-7X Smart Crawler Excavator Doosan has launched the new DX225LC-7X – the company’s first ‘Smart’ crawler excavator, designed to help operators work faster and more eff...
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Traffex returns to bring together the UK Traffic and Transport Industry
Traffex returns to bring together the UK Traffic and Transport Industry With just days to go before the traffic and transport industry gets together for Traffex Parkex 2022 at Birmingham’s NEC (14-16...
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Wrekin and Ringway trial sustainable solutions for failing manhole covers
Wrekin and Ringway trial sustainable solutions for failing manhole covers THE safety and longevity of all major roads in Bracknell has been improved, thanks to a solution provided by Wrekin Products. ...
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Hyundai HW210A Wheeled Excavator cleans up for PMG Services
Hyundai HW210A Wheeled Excavator cleans up for PMG Services With environmental concerns at the top of the agenda, a leading provider of operated vehicle hire for the waste management sector has turned...
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Liebherr luffing jib cranes raise Singapore Skyscraper from the inside out
Liebherr luffing jib cranes raise Singapore Skyscraper from the inside out Limited space, lifts weighing several tonnes and a world first: Two new Liebherr luffing jib cranes are currently raising a 4...
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Bobcat transforms their Pontchateau Telehandler Plant
Bobcat transforms their Pontchateau Telehandler Plant Telehandlers have been part of the DNA of the Pontchateau site in Loire-Atlantique in France for more than half a century. Before the year 2000, t...
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Xbloc Wave Protection System to be showcased at the Flood and Coast Show
Xbloc Wave Protection System to be showcased at the Flood and Coast Show Aggregate Industries, in partnership with Holcim Coastal, will be showcasing its complete range of coastal protection solutions...
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Mecalac comes out swinging with three new versatile Loaders
Mecalac comes out swinging with three new versatile Loaders Created by Ahlmann, now Mecalac, in 1953, the swing concept revolutionises the world of loaders with proven efficiency and unrivalled speed...
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New Biocomponent Binder from Shell keeps Carbon locked into roads
New Biocomponent Binder from Shell keeps Carbon locked into roads Shell has today launched Shell Bitumen CarbonSink, a new bio-component binder that locks carbon within roads instead of releasing it b...
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Volvo CE upgraded L350H Wheel Loader focuses on Profitability
Volvo CE upgraded L350H Wheel Loader focuses on Profitability Built to take on the toughest of jobs, the upgraded L350H wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment arrives on the back of decades of...
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Volvo CE L200H High-Lift Loader reaches new heights
Volvo CE L200H High-Lift Loader reaches new heights When it comes to understanding the needs of forestry, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has deep roots. The logging industry was felled when V...
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Volvo CE Remote Monitoring App supports Electric Transformation
Volvo CE Remote Monitoring App supports Electric Transformation Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is helping operators and fleet managers ensure their Volvo electric machines are always ready to...
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Reset Connect explores incentivising Rural Drivers to go Green
Reset Connect explores incentivising Rural Drivers to go Green The number of vehicles on UK roads have been steadily increasing in recent years, with 39.2 million licensed vehicles recorded in 2021 al...
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Geo Connect Asia 2022 kicks off in Singapore
Geo Connect Asia 2022 kicks off in Singapore Geo Connect Asia (GCA) 2022, the second edition of Southeast Asia’s flagship geospatial and location intelligence industry trade show and conference, opens...
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Sleipner’s updated new DB product family attracts orders from Finland and Africa
Sleipner’s updated new DB product family attracts orders from Finland and Africa Sleipner updated its entire DB product family last year and has unveiled two new narrower models. The new DB80 an...
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Evolution Wheel introduces the EWRS-HS Hard Surface Skid Steer Tire
Evolution Wheel introduces the EWRS–HS Hard Surface Skid Steer Tire The EWRS–HS series solid skid steer tire is the hard surface version of the EWRS–AT series all–terrain tire....
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Liebherr showcases recycling innovations at IFAT 2022 in Munich
Liebherr showcases recycling innovations at IFAT 2022 in Munich The recycling industry is growing rapidly, and it is changing. In recent years, many waste disposal companies have developed from being...
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SRL launches scalable software for Traffic Management Hire Industry
SRL launches scalable software for Traffic Management Hire Industry SRL Traffic Systems has become the only mobile ITS (intelligent transport system) hire supplier to provide local authorities with a...
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Ford teams up with Lighthouse Charity for ‘Make it Visible’ suicide prevention campaign
Ford teams up with Lighthouse Charity for ‘Make it Visible’ suicide prevention campaign Ford has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to “Make it Visible” – a new hi...
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Trelleborg announces EMR1031 Tough Earthmover Tire
Trelleborg announces EMR1031 Tough Earthmover Tire Trelleborg has taken on the challenge to improve earthmoving operations with the release of its newest radial tire, the EMR1031, designed to perform...
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Sicilian beaches gets the Bobcat Sand Cleaning Treatment
Sicilian beaches gets the Bobcat Sand Cleaning Treatment The Bobcat SC200 Sand Cleaner attachment, mounted on a new Bobcat T76 R-Series compact track loader, has proved to be an unparalleled combinati...
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VolvoCE and FIA World RX developing next generation Rallycross Tracks
VolvoCE and FIA World RX developing next generation Rallycross Tracks Following the news that Volvo Construction Equipment has become the Official Construction Equipment Supplier to the new fully elec...
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Southampton reducing Air Pollution with Living Walls
Southampton reducing Air Pollution with Living Walls Air pollution from motor vehicles is an invisible danger that is a serious threat to our health and wellbeing. Richard Sabin, Managing Director of...
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