Estimates now suggest that repairs to Chile's earthquake damaged infrastructure will cost the country's government in the region of US$1.2 billion. Meanwhile private highway operators are expected to pay an additional $200 million for repairs to links they manage.
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has announced its Awards for composites excellence (ACE) at the COMPOSITES 2010 event. The awards were presented in a number of categories, with two awards gone to composite bridge structures.
The Bangladesh Government is to open the bidding process for the 6.15km Padma Multi-purpose Bridge project shortly. The bridge project is expected to cost US$2.4 billion in all.
Planning is now well in hand for the 16th International Road Federation World Meeting 2010 in Portugal. The event is being held in Portuguese capital Lisbon from Tuesday 25th may to Friday 28th May and includes a top-flight programme of speakers and conference topics.
Sri Lanka's war ravaged roads will begin to benefit from a massive improvement programme shortly, following the cessation of hostilities. Some US$3 billion is being spent in the north and east of the country according to the Highways Ministry.
Plans are being formulated for a road tunnel in Bhutan, with phase one of a feasibility study now having been completed by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI).
UK engineering firm DavyMarkham is now owned by Indian company, Hindustan Dorr Oliver (HDO). The Indian firm is a subsidiary of IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects and this acquisition provides HDO with an entry into the heavy engineering market.
Construction of Tunisia's new north-south highway will start shortly. The 152km highway will link Sfax and Gabès and the construction schedule calls for the building of underpasses, flyovers, interchanges, tollgates and 10 bridges.
