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October 9, 2012
The World Bank is offering the Kenyan Government a loan worth nearly US$300 million to fund road projects. The lion’s share of the money will be used…
October 9, 2012
A novel safety programme is being implemented that will benefit Europe’s motorcyclists. The RIDERSCAN programme is the European motorcycle safety…
October 8, 2012
A leading industry body is calling for the UK’s motorway and main road links to be privatised and tolled. According to the Confederation of British…
October 8, 2012
The Highways Agency is to deliver 57 vital road improvements said to equate to a near US $ 4.83 billion (£3bn) boost to the UK economy. The $ 274.25…
October 8, 2012
The latest highway industry products, systems and technologies will be on show at Seeing is Believing (SIB) next month. Speaking about the event in…
October 8, 2012
The Chinese Government is to spend US $4.45 billion on transport infrastructure in 2012. Of the total, $ 789.59 million will go on rural road…
October 8, 2012
In Europe there is a growing understanding that alcohol use amongst drivers still has to be tackled effectively. Accident data reveals that while…
October 8, 2012
Work is underway in Serbia for the Corridor 11 highway project and a number of local firms are now carrying out construction work on the Corridor 11…
October 8, 2012
A new road in Bolivia is planned to improve connections between Montero and Yapacani. A loan worth US$122 million for the project is being provided…
October 5, 2012
The European Motorcyclists' Forum at the INTERMOT fair in Cologne on October 3rd attracted a diverse audience ranging from motorcyclists and…
October 5, 2012
The Gulf region has bridge and road projects valued at US$ 121.3 billion in the planning stage or already ongoing. In Bahrain, there is $ 2 billion…
October 4, 2012
Worrying data has been revealed by a study of bus drivers in Nigeria’s mega-city and commercial centre, Lagos. The research revealed that 39% or 781…
October 4, 2012
A US$1.3 billion toll road project in Indonesia is being funded by a syndicate composed of various financial institutions. In all 22 banks or…
October 4, 2012
After many delays work is now progressing on the expansion of Bulgaria’s highway network. The authorities in Sofia plan to commence construction of…
October 4, 2012
The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) will this month begin maintenance works on the Highlands Highway after receiving US$ 46.12 million from…
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