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October 31, 2024 35 seconds Read
The 61st edition of the IRF World Road Statistics 2024 is available
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The road surfacing portion of the tunnel contract was carried out using an SF-2700 slipformer from Power Pavers
September 3, 2021
Paving a tunnel at altitude
A road tunnel stretch that opened for traffic in India in late 2020 is notable for several reasons. The new 9km Atal Tunnel is the world’s longest…
BM 2000/65: BOMAG’s new 2-metre class cold planer in a slim and lightweight design (27 tonnes CECE operating weight) for greater efficiency, manoeuvrability and ease of use. (Photo: Bomag)
September 1, 2021
Slim design, efficient removal: New generation of large cold planers from BOMAG
Bomag launches its new BM/65 series of cold planers in early September 2021. With a CECE operating weight of only 27 tonnes, the BM 2000/65 is the…
Viewing Stone Bridge With HoloLens | Photo Credit: Bentley Systems
September 1, 2021
Protecting bridge assets over time
One of the challenges facing transportation agencies today is how to conduct accurate, timely, and safe bridge inspections. Maintaining bridges is…
August 26, 2021 2 minutes Read
Highways England opts for warm mix asphalt
The company in charge of maintaining England’s strategic highways, including motorways and main roads, is officially shifting its preference towards…
IRF HVT Webinar
August 23, 2021
Data and best practices on Africa’s response to impacts of COVID-19 on transport
The final results of the HVT-funded project on the impact of the COVID-19 response on transport and mobility in seven countries in Africa were…
The Wirtgen compact slipformer was able to handle the job quickly and efficiently
August 18, 2021
Versatile concrete pour
One of Wirtgen’s SP 15i compact concrete slipformers has been used to handle a paving job within confined conditions in Germany
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August 16, 2021
Road Safety: Puerto Rico Highway Agency distinguished with IRF award
The International Road Federation has presented its annual "Find a Way" Global Road Safety Award to the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and…
Caterpillar has upgraded its XE loaders, which feature advanced transmissions
August 10, 2021 4 mins Read
New wheeled loaders are coming to market
Several improved wheeled loader models are now being offered by major manufacturers
Bypass the interference with Active Channel Management from Traffic Group Signals (image courtesy Traffic Group Signals)
August 9, 2021 2 mins Read
Sorting out site comms
With the radio spectrum quickly filling up, signal congestion can hinder reliability and site communications. Darren Hudson, senior projects manager…
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August 6, 2021
IRF delivering Smart Road Infrastructure Classification Index for FRONTIER project
IRF plans to deliver Smart Road Infrastructure Classification Index for FRONTIER project
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