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Will moving traffic underground make our lives cleaner, healthier and safer?
Will moving traffic underground make our lives cleaner, healthier and safer? On the second of December PLP Architecture held a conference at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to unveil...
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ADB approves loan for 160km of road projects in Nepal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $186.8 million loan to upgrade 160 kilometres (km) of Nepal’s strategic road network and improve the country’s domestic and regional transport connectiv...
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Korean guardrail safety barrier system on a roll to safety
Korean guardrail safety barrier system on a roll to safety A Korean company that specialises in guardrail systems and traffic cones has developed a new barrier system that incorporates rollers to abso...
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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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Contract awarded for Kāpiti Expressway in New Zealand
The New Zealand Transport Agency has awarded a contract to Fletcher Construction for the next section of the Kāpiti Expressway in New Zealand. The contract for involves the construction of the 13km st...
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Solar Roads – A great idea in principal
Solar Roads – A great idea in principal The latest excitement being generated by the alternative energy industry is Solar Roads. Colas, a subsidiary of the French engineering firm Bouygues, has...
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An overview of the Bitumen Market in India
An overview of the Bitumen Market in India India has the world’s second largest road network after the United States of America, with a road infrastructure of over 47,000 km. The Indian bitumen market...
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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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India approves 476km of Highways projects totalling US$884m
Twelve National Highway projects On the 15th November 2016, the Indian Government approved twelve National Highway projects totalling 476 km with a value of Rs 6,067.9 crore (US$884m). The projects ar...
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Paraguay contract awarded for Asunción and Coronel Oviedo, and Road 7
Paraguay A contract was awarded a contract by the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) of Paraguay to a consortium led by Sacyr Concesiones, which includes Mota Engil and Ocho A for the...
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Procurement Notice – Mozambique Mtwara Development Corridor
Procurement Notice – Mozambique Mtwara Development Corridor Republic of Mozambique Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Mtwara Development Corridor N3...
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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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Funding Approved for the Dili to Baucau Highway Project, East Timor
Timor-Leste (East Timor) 16th November 2016 Funding Approved for the Dili to Baucau Highway Project The project is consistent with the Timor-Leste Strategic Development Plan (SDP) 2011-2030, which set...
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AfDB approves US$3m grant for feasibility studies for Central Africa roads & bridges
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday, November 1, 2016, approved a US $3.04-million grant to assist the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to undertake studies for the Kribi...
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Japan’s giant sinkhole repaired in 8 days
Japan’s giant sinkhole repaired in 8 days A week after a giant 30 metre hole appeared in the centre of the Japanese city of Fukuoka the section of road has reopened. Workers toiled around the cl...
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Papering over the cracks – with toilet paper
Papering over the cracks – with toilet paper This week, bewildered residents in Littleton, Colorado, USA, were left wondering why local highways crews were leaving toilet paper strewn all over the roa...
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Self-Driving Cars and the Highways Industry
Self-Driving Cars and the Highways Industry Autonomous cars are coming to a road near you Self-driving cars and trucks are now a reality, moving from the test-track on to our roads. Volvo, Mercedes, B...
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Africa is looking forward, to combat climate change
Africa is looking forward, to combat climate change Africa’s transport infrastructure is the biggest hurdle in the continents increasing economic development, and climate change is now threating to un...
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Upcoming Project: Road Sector Support Project V, Kampala, Uganda
Upcoming Project: Road Sector Support Project V, Kampala, Uganda Project: Road Sector Support Project V: Lot 1: Upgrading of Rukungiri – Kihihi – Ishasha / Kanungu Road (78.5 Km) From Gravel to Paved...
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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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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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Kenya to Southern Sudan Highway gets World Bank funding
Kenya to Southern Sudan Highway gets World Bank funding The World Bank has announced US$512 million in funding for the construction of a link highway between Kenya and South Sudan. The project also in...
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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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US$5.54 billion for Ho Chi Minh roads
US$5.54 billion for Ho Chi Minh roads Vietnam has announced a massive budget for road maintenance and development in Ho Chi Minh City in their 2016-2020 road transport development plan. US$5.54 billio...
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