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.
ALE supports Newcastle Metro modernisation with swift double bridge replacement
ALE supports Newcastle Metro modernisation with swift double bridge replacement ALE performed a time-critical double bridge replacement in the UK for the Newcastle Metro and the Tyne and Wear Metro. T...
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JCB launches a new range of innovate Power Tools
JCB launches a new range of innovate Power Tools JCB Tools – an official licensee of construction equipment manufacturer JCB – has launched a new range of trade-quality power and hand tool...
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Abu Dhabi Roads Infrastructure – Connecting Cultures and Enabling Economies
Abu Dhabi Roads Infrastructure – Connecting Cultures and Enabling Economies From having no paved streets to building some of the world’s best, most modern, fully integrated and sustainable road...
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CASE Eagle Day in the UK offers guests a unique chance to get hands on with CASE machines
CASE Eagle Day in the UK offers guests a unique chance to get hands on with CASE machines On the 16 of July 2019, CASE Construction Equipment will host a CASE Eagle Day in the UK at Maltby Colliery,...
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2020 F-Series Super Duty Pickup debuts with rock-crushing Tremor Off-Road Package
2020 F-Series Super Duty Pickup debuts with rock-crushing Tremor Off-Road Package The 2020 F-Series Super Duty is delivering next-level capability in an all-new way – the Tremor Off-Road Package. Trem...
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New CDE plant delivers 100 percent increased production for D’Arcy Sands in Ireland
New CDE plant delivers 100 percent increased production for D’Arcy Sands in Ireland At its Wexford site, near the village of Blackwater, D’Arcy Sands was facing a combination of site-speci...
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Leica Geosystems and Autodesk expand collaboration to streamline construction documentation
Leica Geosystems and Autodesk expand collaboration to streamline construction documentation Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced further cooperation with Autodesk to offer streamlined co...
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JCB Fastrac Tractor sets new 103.6mph British Speed Record
JCB Fastrac Tractor sets new 103.6mph British Speed Record JCB has set a new British speed record for tractors with its high-speed Fastrac tractor. The tractor notched up 103.6mph at Elvington Airfiel...
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A Clearview of everything you need to know about improving route safety
A Clearview of everything you need to know about improving route safety Clearview Intelligence has been delivering road safety innovations for many years, and here we look at everything you need to kn...
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Regen 2019 is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK Regeneration Industry
Regen 2019 is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK Regeneration Industry Regen was launched 5 years ago and is now firmly established as the UK’s leading forum for the regeneration i...
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John Deere beefs up the 850L Dozer for next level earthmoving productivity
John Deere beefs up the 850L Dozer for next level earthmoving productivity Designed to meet the demanding needs of today’s earth movers, the new John Deere 850L Dozer boasts the productivity, reliabil...
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Siemens Mobility Plus+ trial introduces third-generation traffic control system
Siemens Mobility Plus+ trial introduces third-generation traffic control system Siemens Mobility Limited has announced that the first installation of its Plus+ traffic control solution will take place...
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New Hyundai A-series Excavator showcased at Plantworx 2019
New Hyundai A-series Excavator showcased at Plantworx 2019 Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) showcased their new HX220AL at Plantworx 2019, the HX220AL is one of the first Stage V ready Hyu...
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JCB unveils a versatile pothole warrior – the Highways Master
JCB unveils a versatile pothole warrior – the Highways Master Backhoe loader world leader JCB has introduced the 3CX Compact Highways Master – a one machine solution for roads and highways maint...
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Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range
Rubber roads pave the way for tyre recycling as Tarmac expands asphalt range A new rubberised asphalt, which uses waste from tyre recycling has been launched by Tarmac, the leading sustainable buildin...
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Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites
Brokk MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill improves safety in cramped jobsites Brokk, a world leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, delivers a sleek, low-profile design and imp...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara offers turnkey Primary Crushing Plant Solutions
Haver and Boecker Niagara offers turnkey Primary Crushing Plant Solutions Haver & Boecker Niagara offers rugged primary crushing plant in a wide variety of configurations for pre-crushing, seconda...
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Technology training for construction contractors addresses the need for sharp workers
Technology training for construction contractors addresses the need for sharp workers The scene: A busy mid-size construction contractors office where owner-operator Bill plops into his desk chair whi...
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Nokian launches Ground Kare excavator and backhoe tyres for roads and railways
Nokian launches Ground Kare excavator and backhoe tyres for roads and railways In the field of excavator tires, one solution is seldom optimal for all purposes, which is why Nokian Tyres now offers a...
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Volvo taking on our electric future, both on and off-road
Volvo taking on our electric future, both on and off-road The path to full electromobility begins in our cities. Here Anna Thordén, Product Manager, Electromobility, for Volvo Trucks explains how buse...
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Nasco Load Indicators debuts their One Stop Shop Demo Machine at Plantworx
Nasco Load Indicators debuts their One Stop Shop Demo Machine at Plantworx Essex based Nasco Load Indicators is the brainchild of Managing Director Neil Smith who has over 30 years of experience in th...
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Highways England rolls out Giant mobile barrier trucks
Highways England rolls out Giant mobile barrier trucks Two giant 70ft-long mobile barrier lorries originally designed for military use to protect against roadside bombs are now keeping road workers an...
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Minster Surfacing developing technology to make roads 90 percent recycled
Minster Surfacing developing technology to make roads 90% recycled Lincolnshire-based road surfacing firm, Minster Surfacing is developing technology that could lead to all roads being made from 90% r...
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Plantworx 2019 features New Machines and Tech
Plantworx 2019 features New Machines and Tech Hot on the heels of Bauma Munich, the Plantworx Construction Machinery Exhibition hosted by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is almost upon us...
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Material Handler with electric travel drive developed by SENNEBOGEN
Material Handler with electric travel drive developed by SENNEBOGEN At ligna 2019, in Hanover, SENNEBOGEN will showcase a new electric drive version of the diesel hydraulic Pick & Carry Material H...
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Beat crime and protect your valuable assets with GPS Trackit247 technology
Beat crime and protect your valuable assets with GPS Trackit247 technology Trackit247, a leading manufacturer of live GPS tracking technology is advising equipment owners to be on their guard after th...
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Chicago O’Hare Airport keeps snow at bay with 65 Boschung Jetbrooms
Chicago O’Hare Airport keeps snow at bay with 65 Boschung Jetbrooms Boschung has announced that Chicago O’Hare International Airport has acquired another 36 Jetbrooms, adding to their exis...
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VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction
VolvoCE exploring the potential for 5G in construction In a global first, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is among a small number of pioneering companies trialling 5G mobile connectivity. With...
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Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence
Haver and Boecker Niagara brand expands global mineral processing presence Haver & Boecker has established its global brand Haver & Boecker Niagara to combine the engineering expertise and pro...
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JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate
JCB Finance has one billion reasons to celebrate One of the biggest lenders to the construction and agricultural industry in the UK, JCB Finance, is celebrating the milestone news that total lending h...
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Measuring runway friction before and after shotblasting at San Antonio Airport
Measuring runway friction before and after shotblasting at San Antonio Airport When planes land at airports, small amounts of rubber wear off the tires leaving a rubber residue behind on the runway. R...
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GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series
GSSI launches Ground Penetrating Radar video training series Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI) a world leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment has, launched a new video s...
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Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators
Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge to find the World’s Best Operators Caterpillar is proud to announce the launch of the 2019/2020 Global Operator Challenge Competition. Operators wi...
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D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials
D8239 ASTM Specification will help grade performance of Road Pavement Materials A new international standard announced by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) will help grade the perf...
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Four brand new JCB 457 Wheel Loaders for Kent waste firm Countrystyle Recycling
Four brand new JCB 457 Wheel Loaders for Kent waste firm Countrystyle Recycling Privately-owned waste recycling business, Countrystyle Recycling, has further improved on-site handling efficiency at it...
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter traction Loader tyres for road graders
Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter traction Loader tyres for road graders Wheel loaders and road graders are in the front line when the roads, parking lots and industrial sites must be cleared from snow to k...
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Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying
Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport in China has recorded significantly increased aircraft flights over the last few years due to a ra...
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NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide
NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide Across the United States, about four out of every five homes have asphalt shingle roofs. Annually, as those roofs are replaced and maintained, a...
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Eco Friendly Bollards for a Greener Environment
Eco Friendly Bollards for a Greener Environment ECO bollards from Leafield Environmental are environmentally friendly bollards are manufactured from a combination of 50% chipped recycled plastic bottl...
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New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites
New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy have announced the launch of their new Working with Wildlife mobile app to ide...
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Wirtgen W 220 cuts milling time in half at the foot of Mont Blanc in Italy
Wirtgen W 220 cuts milling time in half at the foot of Mont Blanc in Italy Somewhat surprisingly, the Wirtgen W 220 large milling machine’s first job in Italy did not take the high-performance m...
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PERI solution keeps cantilever bridge project on schedule in Northern Macedonia
PERI solution keeps cantilever bridge project on schedule in Northern Macedonia Upon completion, a new, almost 65 km long motorway will connect the cities of Kičevo and Ohrid in the south west of the...
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DJI improves Enterprise Drones for next level commercial drone operations
DJI improves Enterprise Drones for next level commercial drone operations Updated Matrice 200 Series Drones And FlightHub Software Lay The Foundation For BVLOS And Night Flights While Accelerating Org...
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KLEEMANN presents innovative and environmentally-friendly solutions at bauma
KLEEMANN presents innovative and environmentally-friendly solutions at bauma At this year’s bauma, Kleemann presents a comprehensive cross-section of its innovative product portfolio with a tota...
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Trimble introduce groundworks machine control system for drilling and piling
Trimble introduce groundworks machine control system for drilling and piling Trimble introduced today the Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System, a reliable and streamlined machine control solutio...
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The case for machine operator training to achieve improved productivity and accountability
The case for machine operator training to achieve improved productivity and accountability Building landfills have become more complex and technologically sophisticated. Gone are the days when a smart...
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Trimble announces HoloLens 2 tech for Construction, Manufacturing and Mining
Trimble announces HoloLens 2 tech for Construction, Manufacturing and Mining Trimble has announced a new wearable hard hat compatible device that enables workers in safety-controlled environments to a...
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New Volvo Loaders arrive at Sheephill Quarry in Scotland
New Volvo Loaders arrive at Sheephill Quarry in Scotland Breaking with its traditional brand of loading shovel, Thompson Quarries, a division of William Thompson & Son (Dumbarton) Ltd has opted fo...
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New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue
New Crafco program for Asphalt Manufacturers creates opportunities and revenue Pavement preservation specialist Crafco has just released a new program for asphalt manufacturers. The Crafco HP Asphalt...
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VolvoCE partners with National Geographic on Sustainability Campaign
VolvoCE partners with National Geographic on Sustainability Campaign Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has joined forces with National Geographic to highlight a breath-taking project to save an...
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