Bitumen tech: innovation for decarbonisation
Kristina Smith examines four new products and processes, including bio-bitumen produced from algae, designed to lower the carbon footprint of asphalt mixes.
Float positioning for Bandra Worli Bridges
In Mumbai, India, two steel bridges have been barged to site and then lifted into position as part of the Mumbai Coastal Road-Bandra Worli Sea Link project.
US$5.5 billion Uttar Pradesh in India, road development
Uttar Pradesh in India is planning US$5.5 billion of road development works.
John Hopkins report: iRAP boosts safety
A paper and report from Johns Hopkins University suggests that 700,000 deaths and severe injuries have been prevented through road safety projects using the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) methodology.
Powerscreen success in India
Powerscreen has made over 1,000 Warrior machines at its state-of-the-art facility in Hosur, India. The firm established its manufacturing presence in India 15 years ago, contributing to the growth and development of the country’s industrial sector. The 1000th machine, a Warrior 600 (now known as a Titan 600), represents the culmination of years of research, development, and engineering expertise.
India’s US$1.7 billion Mumbai Coastal Highway
India’s US$1.7 billion Mumbai Coastal Highway inaugurated
2024 construction machinery exhibitions
2024 is an important year for construction machinery exhibitions.
Sela Tunnel in India inaugurated
The Sela Tunnel in India has been inaugurated by the country’s premier.
Japan loan for Chennai Peripheral Ring Road
Chennai’s new ring road is one of several Indian highway projects to get more cash injections from Japan economic development loans.
US$4.4 billion planned for Indian roads
US$4.4 billion of works are being planned for two Indian road projects.
New US$436 million bypass for Ayodhya
A new US$436 million bypass project is planned for Ayodhya, India.
Bidding opening for Balavali-Navghar expressway project
Bidding is open for the US$6.9 billion Balavali-Navghar expressway project
Volvo CE ends 2023 with healthy sales
But despite increased orders in North and South America, overall global order intake remained low, declining by 26%, primarily caused by lower demand in China.
Electric road expansion for India
An electric road expansion programme is planned for India.
Bidding for eight highways worth US$3.78 billion in India
Bidding is opening for eight highways worth US$3.78 billion in India.
India plans multi-billion $ road expansion programme
India is planning a multi-billion $ road expansion programme.
India’s US$2.2 billion Mumbai Trans Harbour Link opens
India’s US$2.2 billion Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is being opened to traffic.
US$143 million funding provided for roads in Ladakh, India
Funding worth US$143 million is being provided for roads in Ladakh, India.
India’s transport infrastructure plans
India has massive plans for transport infrastructure.
Ammann and Volvo CE strike asphalt paver deal
Ammann and Volvo CE are striking an asphalt paver deal.
