Advanced Israeli tolled lane opens
An innovative reserved toll lane concept is helping improve traffic flow in Israeli city Tel Aviv.
Libyan highway deal for Italian team?
An Italian consortium looks to be a front runner for a major highway project in Libya.
Manitou bullish for 2011
Telehandler manufacturer Manitou reports strong financial performance in 2010.
South African supply deal for EFKON
The EFKON Group has a major portion of a large tolling technology contract in South Africa.
Romanian road revamp to commence
Austrian contractor STRABAG is to upgrade Romania's national roads DN14 and DN15A in deals worth a total of some €106 million.
Brazil's bridge repair programme
Brazil's Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DNIT) plans to invest close to US$3.5 billion in repairing bridges in the country.
Mighty infrastructure project for China
China's investment in landmark infrastructure projects continues with the announcement of plans for a 50km expressway as well as a bridge spanning the Pearl River.
Pothole patching problem for UK
In the UK severe winter conditions for the second year in succession have resulted in an increase in the number of pavement surface failures and potholes developing.
Chile's road safety drive
The road authorities in Chile are taking action to improve safety and reduce accident levels on key routes in the country.
Malaysia sees road accidents increase
The latest official data from Malaysia reveals a worrying increase in road accidents during 2010.
LiuGong's new 816III compact wheeled loader offers high performance despite its size
LiuGong is widening its wheeled loader line-up with the addition of the compact 816III model. Despite its small size the 5.6tonne 816III is said to have a high power to weight ratio, has a bucket breakout force of 5.45tonnes and features a 0.785m3 bucket as standard. Power comes from a Yanmar diesel rated at 48kW and which meets Tier 3 noise and emission regulations.
UK travel fell due to recession
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data showing that fewer journeys were made during the recession.
Samoter - an exhibition to attend
The organisers of the Samoter construction equipment exhibition being held in Verona, Italy, report that interest is strong from exhibitors and visitors alike.
Volvo bullish
The Swedish-based manufacturer Volvo Construction Equipment reports that its final quarter for 2010 showed a major financial improvement.
VW to offer fuel sipping city car
The Volkswagen group has now committed itself to putting its innovative XL1 vehicle into series production.
China's major highway investment
China's Shandong and Tianjing Provinces plan to boost transport links with major investment programmes in hand.
Chinese contractors in Netherlands?
Chinese firms may play a role in the ?1.5 billion A6/A9 highway project in the Netherlands.
Inaugural bC India set for success
The first ever bC India has opened with a total of 508 exhibitors from over 30 countries.
Italian highway in planning
The Italian authorities are revising plans for an extension to the A12 Tirrenica highway.
German capital ring road attracts controversy
Plans are now being set out for a ring road project for German capital Berlin.