November 11, 2013
Speed control technology has been proposed as a safety solution for commercial vehicles operating in Europe. A European Commission study has explored…
November 11, 2013
Work is now underway on the Empalme Nejapa-Empalme Puerto Sandino highway in Nicaragua. The project is costing some US$40 million and the road forms…
November 11, 2013
Thailand is targeting an annual 7% reduction in road accident deaths, according to the Public Health Ministry's Permanent Secretary Narong…
November 11, 2013
Indian company IL&FS Transportation Networks (IL&FS Transportation) will push ahead with vital major national road projects after securing…
November 11, 2013
A study carried out by a researcher in the University of Nottingham reveals improving safety on British roads. The study focussed on data from…
November 11, 2013
A new road link for Armenia will help improve the country’s connections to its neighbours and provide a through-route for transport. Around US$967…
November 11, 2013
A road construction contract worth US$1.07 billion has been awarded to China Railway Construction in Nigeria. The Ministry of Delta Affairs of…
November 8, 2013
Only one consortium has submitted a technical bid in the tender for a project to build the Chacao bridge in Chile. The bridge will link Chiloe…
November 8, 2013
Regional authorities in Slovakia have been pointing out poor condition of the roads across the country and the absence of the €700 million plus they…
November 8, 2013
Astec Industries executive Richard Patek is to head the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) trade group in 2014. Patek, Group President…
November 8, 2013
Parsons has won an award for its work on the Caldecott Fourth Bore Project. The award comes from Roads & Bridges magazine as the top (US) road…
November 8, 2013
The French Association d'Automobilists is about to release a publication detailing its plans to improve road safety in the country. Copies will be…
November 8, 2013
The authorities in Russia’s Urals Region are approving a programme that will see major investment in infrastructure. Some US$3.91 billion will be…
November 8, 2013
A new underwater tunnel being created in Istanbul, Turkey will dramatically reduce journey times between two sides of the mega city. The €957.34…
November 8, 2013
Almost US$500 million will be spent in the three years to 2017 on the electrification of public and private transport in Quebec, Canada. Of the…
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