iRAP: cost of road deaths and injuries continues
Road deaths alone are estimated to cost US$753 billion annually, according to the latest annual Safety Insights Explorer report.
$1.49 billion for Oregon-Washington bridge
The existing Interstate 5 bridge connecting Portland and Vancouver over the Columbia River in the US northwest is actually two parallel bridges – one dating back to 1917.
US$397 million for roads in Nigeria’s Enugu State
A budget of US$397 million has been set for roads in Nigeria’s Enugu State.
Peru US$6.4 billion highway proposal
Peru is proposing a US$6.4 billion highway project, while a $3.4 billion ring road is planned for capital Lima.
India’s US$20.5 billion road building plans
India has plans for US$20.5 billion of road building works.
3rd International Conference on Asphalt 4.0
For those not able to attend in person, the event in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana - September 24 and 25 - will be presented under the PDV model: present + digital + virtual.
Denmark pulls the plug on Hikvision cameras
Around 170 new road surveillance cameras were purchased by the Danish Roads Directorate – Vejdirektoratet - in late 2022 from Hikvision at a cost of around €670,000.
US$1.76 billion Pakistan highway
Spiralling costs mean a Pakistan highway could cost US$1.76 billion.
A US$136 million bridge for Laâyoune, Western Sahara
A US$136 million bridge is planned for Laâyoune, Western Sahara.
Topcon’s Ray O’Connor to retire in 2025
Before his retirement, O’Connor becomes chairman on September 1 and Ivan Di Federico, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, becomes chief executive.
US$625 million Rhode Island bridge repair plan
Rhode Island will benefit from a US$625 million bridge repair programme.
Romania eyes new Danube River bridge
The announcement by Romania’s minister for transport, Sorin Grindeanu, comes as the Friendship Bridge, connecting Giurgiu in Romania and Ruse in Bulgaria, is closed for repairs.
Electric dawn
Volvo CE is following a revolutionary path in the market for earthmoving construction machines with its innovative, mid-size electric models – Mike Woof writes
Volvo CE is taking an important step in the earthmoving equipment market with the introduction of innovative, mid-size electric construction machines. While several construction equipment firms now offer compact electric equipment, Volvo CE is cementing its position as a leader in the field with is a key development for the firm, with two new electric wheeled loaders and a crawler excavator being made available.
Financial close for Louisiana’s Calcasieu Bridge
Sacyr said that the project is the company’s first transportation infrastructure private-public partnership contract in the US and calls for a total of $2.27 billion in construction investment.
Record entries for ITA Tunneling Awards
Entries have come in from over 19 countries for the annual International Tunneling Association Awards to be held in Genoa, Italy, from November 28 to 30.
Bentley announces 2024 awards finalists
Bentley has announced its 2024 awards finalists.
US$346 million Charlotte, NC highway works
The US$346 million I-485 highway project for Charlotte, NC is underway.
Fehmarn Belt Tunnel opening set for mid-2029
Around 1,500 tonnes of reinforcement for casting the concrete tunnel elements are produced weekly for the 17.6km Fehmarn Belt Tunnel that will connect the Danish island of Lolland with the German island of Fehmarn.
Brazil’s highways bidding process
Brazil will start bidding processes for highway concessions.
Bio-binder and reclaimed asphalt trials for UK
Heidelberg Materials has used its CarbonLock asphalt containing polymer modified bitumen bio-binders, produced as both hot mix and warm mix asphalts.
