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February 23, 2012
In Chile a serious accident has triggered a major assessment of existing safety regulations.
February 23, 2012
A new joint report on the US transport sector is highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment for the country's economic growth.
February 23, 2012
Several key highway developments are being planned in Mexico, although project delays are now facing increasing public scrutiny.
February 23, 2012
Plans are now in hand for a 2.7km mile tunnel in the US to be built in the city of Seattle in Washington State.
February 23, 2012
The market for electric cars looks set to expand rapidly as the technology improves. Past vehicles have suffered from poor range imposed particularly…
February 23, 2012
An innovative approach to power generation is being taken in Japan, with highway companies planning to rent out space to utility companies to install…
February 23, 2012
Major repairs are required to roads and bridges in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro State following the recent spate of flooding.
February 23, 2012
Work is now well underway on the new North Tarrant Express project in Texas.
February 23, 2012
The latest survey from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) suggests a worrying trend for US road and bridge…
February 22, 2012
A new alliance has been formed to promote the benefits and implementation of technology for mobile plant in the construction and associated…
February 22, 2012
The TRL’s car driving simulator has notched up 100,000 miles (160,000km) and has never driven anywhere.
February 22, 2012
Major investments in Croatia’s tolled highway network are being seen during 2011.
February 22, 2012
The road accident rate in France looks to be on the increase as a result of changes in laws, which have softened penalties for offences.
February 22, 2012
Work will start in the second half of 2011 on a new stretch of Hungary’s M3 highway between Vasarosnameny and the number 49 Highway.
February 22, 2012
Klaruw RMS has won Safety Project of the Year for a joint submission with Area 10 managing agent contractor A-one+ in the recent Chartered…
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