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A Turkish contractor is to handle a major road project in Oman worth over US$304 million.

SUMITOMO’s novel new asphalt screed is said to offer wider extension than other designs on the market at present, increasing versatility for the contractor. The firm says that this screed can be extended to 2.5 times its minimum width, compared with twice the width for other existing models available.

The Bangladeshi authorities are looking to boost investment in road maintenance and repairs.

A new road contract worth close to US$296 million is planned for the Mexican state of Veracruz.

In India a major highway deal has been agreed for a road project in Gujarat worth an estimated US$810.8 million.

The Australian Government is setting aside funds for a major road rebuilding programme in a bid to repair damage caused by recent flooding.

A new road bridge is now open in US capital Washington DC, improving capacity and safety in the city.

The Indonesian Government is planning a major safety campaign in a bid to reduce the country's road death rate by 2020.

A package of road works worth some US$206 million will be carried out in Brazil's Sao Paulo State. The civil engineering work will be focused on roads in the Baixada Santista area.

Plans for a new highway connecting the African nations of Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi are gathering pace.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is offering a novel solution to funding sources for the US Highway Bill.

A new road project in Mozambique will see the rebuilding of the link between Namialo and Rio Lúrio, in Nampula province.