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In the Czech Republic there is disagreement over the routes for the R43 and R52 expressways, which are being upgraded.

A new range of tandem vibratory rollers will be launched by Cat at Intermat, which it said will deliver greater operator comfort and visibility. Among the range will be articulated and drum-steer configurations, available with solid or split drums. Optional attachments will allow customers to take advantage of the versatility on offer by customizing the machine for specific applications, enabling customers to improve compaction quality.

IRF BPC bringing GNSS-based road pricing a step closer to maturity. Today, road transport faces major challenges such as the ever-increasing need for safety, as well as for reduced congestion and pollution. These problems are particularly critical in highly populated zones, notably big cities and their surrounding areas. Different schemes are being proposed to improve the situation, including road pricing systems to automatically charge drivers for their use of road infrastructures.

Volvo latest pavers, the P7820C ABG and P8820C ABG, get independent travel drives and electronic traction control to maintain productivity on slopes and around corners. The P8820C ABG tracked paver from Volvo Construction Equipment can pave widths up to 13metres, while the P7820C ABG paves up to 11metres. Expect up to 900tonnes/hour from the smaller paver and up to 1,000tonnes/hour from the larger machine. Power comes from Volvo’s latest D8 stage IIIB emissions compliant six-cylinder, seven-litre engine. Th

Shantui’s SR12-5 road roller is the Chinese company’s most exported construction machine model and will be part of its large exhibition at Intermat. Said by Shantui to be designed mainly for use in the middle layers of compacting, it features DANA hydraulic control systems, and comes with a single front-mounted drum.

JCB is broadening its range of asphalt compactors with the addition of the VMT380 and VMT430 models. These are said to offer high operator visibility, comfort, safety and performance in comparison with other models on the market, according to the firm. Tapered frames ensure good sightlines while both models are powered by 2.2litre Kohler diesels mounted in the front chassis section and rated at 34.6kW, with large fuel and water tanks that are said to be class leading. A novel feature is said to be the trave

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) welcomed the launch of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, saying it will enable the European Union to join forces in tackling road safety at a global level. The UN move aims to reduce by 50% the projected increase in road deaths by 2020, and was developed with the support of the World Health Organisation (WHO), which predicts that road traffic injuries will rise to become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030 in the world. It demanded action to correct t

Dynapac continues to innovate with its paver range, following from previous developments in 2010 and 2011. The firm says it is now improving the operator´s environment and transport sizes, as well as gearing up to meeting future exhaust emission regulations. The firm introduced six new tracked asphalt pavers with paving widths of 2-14m. Of these, the four sophisticated PLC-controlled pavers SD2500 C / SD2500 CS / SD2550 C / SD2550 CS are designed to meet the needs of contractors, communities and rental comp

The MPH 125 soil stabiliser/recycler with innovative Flexmix technology is being launched by Bomag at Intermat. The German company says increasing requirements in soil engineering are requiring maximum flexibility from soil stabilisation and cold recycling units, and believes its new Flemix technology is setting unprecedented standards in mix quality on all applications worldwide. An optional change in the mix function provides a range of practical options which, according to Bomag, has never been available

The AV 120 X asphalt roller is the latest addition to the family of articulated tandem rollers produced by Ammann. Equipped with 1880mm wide drums, the AV 120 X has been produced for efficient compaction on asphalt mixes and binder courses. An unobstructed view of the drum, a sliding and rotating operator’s station and a drive system with two hydraulic pumps is claimed to deliver improved driving and rolling properties. The 11tonne machine is powered by a Cummins QSB 3.3 engine and delivers a static line lo

AFW350 and AFT350 are the latest medium-sized asphalt pavers from Ammann and are said to offer good manoeuvrability in confined areas. The hydrostatically driven machines offer a paving width from 1.8-3.5metres and the output potential of up to 230tonnes/hour. A wide range of optional equipment is available to improve paver performance. These include a vibratory screed or a tamping/vibratory screed that can be heated with either gas or electricity, and automatic lighting and temperature control functions.

An updated D6T bulldozer also will be introduced at Intermat. As one of the more popular machines in its dozer range, the D6T gets a revised engine that meets stage IIIB emissions requirements. It features a hydraulically driven on-demand fan that works in connection with an all-new cooling package and advanced electronic engine controls – together, the integration and control of these key components is able to deliver fuel savings of up to six percent, said the US equipment maker, depending on the applicat