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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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Rebuilding the twisting road presented challenges but the use of Viewpoint software made the process easier
April 26, 2021
Tricky mountain road rebuild job in Phoenix AZ
Sophisticated technology played  a vital role in a difficult road construction project...
The GC-1 connects the Canary Island’s capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and its international airport to the tourist destinations (image courtesy Signify)
April 19, 2021 5 mins Read
Significant wins for Signify
Signify is transforming Gran Canaria’s most important highway, known as GC-1, into a smart highway with the company’s Interact City system
The new generation deadweight roller from Dynapac offers high performance
April 16, 2021 2 mins Read
Dynapac’s new asphalt compactors
Dynapac is widening its asphalt compaction range with the addition of new models aimed at the rental market, as well as a new deadweight roller for…
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April 14, 2021 3 mins Read
Transforming urban mobility
A group of experts has developed a policy framework and actionable guidance to support policymaking on data sharing for sustainable urban mobility
From the air, the size of the operation can be appreciated
April 12, 2021 5 mins Read
India’s new expressway link
Accelerated road construction methods are being used to build an expressway link in India, setting records along the way
Decision-makers need tools to help predict a storm’s travel path and intensity pattern Image: © David Arminas/Jasper National Park, Canada
April 6, 2021 3 mins Read
Springtime for the use of analytics
Samu Karanko of Vaisala Digital argues for more - and better - use of big data analytics to predict winter weather patterns in order to keep roads…
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April 5, 2021 2 mins Read
Bitumen technology specialists work to lower embodied carbon
A novel recipe for bitumen combines chemicals extracted from naturally occurring asphalt with a product created from cashew nut shells. Called ‘…
The proposed northern tunnel entrance approach, looking south (artist image courtesy Highways England)
April 2, 2021 2 minutes Read
More tenders for the Lower Thames Crossing
The winners will build 23km of road connecting to what will be the UK’s longest road tunnel.
April 2, 2021 2 minutes Read
Europe’s COVID escape route
The European Union’s COVID recovery budget and its NextGenerationEU programme are major opportunities for national, regional and local road…
Using the Topcon 3D tools allowed the work to be completed ahead of schedule, while delivering the high quality required for the airport runway
April 2, 2021 3 mins Read
Runway resurfacing in Brussels
Years of heavy use meant that runway 25 at Brussels Airport required attention, with a full resurfacing needed. Smooth runways are vital for large…
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