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Work on an award-winning US bridge was completed with savings and benefits to motorists through the help of an innovative barrier. The bridge replacement of US 31 over I-465 and Lick Creek in southern Indianapolis, state capital of Indiana, won the 2011 Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana. Stephen J. Christian & Associates of Indianapolis completed the design in less than nine months to allow Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to take advantage of the favourab

Delays to better barrier safety pose further risks for Europe's powered two wheeled riders. The issue of safety for powered two wheeler riders (PTWRs) is a matter of some debate in Europe. Although Europe's PTWRs make up a mere fraction of the vehicle population, they figure highly in accident statistics. Safety provisions could be improved using available technology but a recent political decision has downgraded the importance of such a move.

In concrete paving, Leica Geosystems has long held the dominant position in the market for stringless 3D controls. The company's products are well-accepted by contractors and have been used on an array of machines from different manufacturers with a high degree of success in recent years. GOMACO has been working with Leica Geosystems for some time and the two companies set up a partnership recently. This combination technology and business relationship has seen the placement of personnel from Leica Geosyste

Russia should be one of the largest and most dynamic infrastructure markets in the world over the next 15 years, and now "the time is right to begin a major push." Patrick Smith reports

One of the world's most versatile building materials is subject to a variety of tests to make sure it is fit for purpose. Patrick Smith reports

New trials pave the way for smart road pricing using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). In recent years, the concept of road charging has been gaining acceptability among Europe's policymakers.

An array of new models has increased competition in the market for compact asphalt compaction products - Mike Woof reports