Highway & Network Management

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government said it is seeking proposals for the management of Canberra city’s 79,000 streetlights to improve cost and energy efficiencies.

The first data-collecting sensors as part of a delayed but major roads project have been stationed atop traffic light poles in Chicago. The US city installed two nodes containing computers and sensors including low-resolution cameras as well as air quality sensors, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune newspaper.

Intercomp says that its HH400 Handheld Indicator offers additional capabilities over the previous TL-RFX Indicator. This now offers added features such as output to RFX enabled wireless printers, memory storage, and RS232 output. The unit can be used for monitoring and controlling CS and TL Series Crane and Tension Link Scales, as well as PT and LP Portable Wheel Load Scales from up to 90m away. With three display modes, it allows simultaneous viewing of data from up to four scales from a large, graphic

An umbrella body of 370 local authorities in the UK wants towns and cities to charge utility companies for digging up roads and disrupting traffic. The Local Government Association, representing English and Welsh members says too many roads are blocked due to lane closures because of digging to repair pipes and communication lines. The LGA said it should be easier for local councils to introduce lane rental schemes if needed, without the requirement to get approval from the central government. A la

The Czech republic’s Transport Ministry said spend close to €310 million for maintenance and winter gritting of class I roads. Winners of the tenders for 14 regional authorities should start their eight-year road maintenance contracts on 1 May 2017, according to media reports.

Turkey’s new Osman Gazi Bridge has now opened for traffic. This bridge can carry 40,000 vehicles/day, while halving the travel time needed using previous routes. This is a six lane suspension bridge measuring 3km and spanning the Sea of Marmara. Construction has taken 42 months and the structure has been designed to cope with the risk of earthquakes. The project has been co-ordinated by Japanese construction company IHI, with Siemens handling the role of electro and mechanical contractor. Siemens has dev