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February 28, 2012

Polish project plan

The authorities in Poland are looking for solutions to the debacle that has become the A2 highway project.
February 28, 2012

Longer lasting surface on M40

The UK's M40 motorway is benefiting from a new Rhinophalt surface, with over 160,000m² of the material having been applied. This preventative maintenance solution represents a move away from conventional replacement maintenance techniques. Preserving the M40 with this asphalt treatment is the largest contract to date for the Rhinophalt solution.
Rhinophalt material for a long roadway life
February 28, 2012

Vögele demonstrates spray system

Vögele expects to find new customers for its latest Sprayjet system following successful demonstrations to UK contractors. The SprayJet machine was used to repair a busy road in Ipswich, in eastern England, placing the tack coat and asphalt surface in a single pass.
SprayJet machine
February 28, 2012

Tackling the UK's traffic congestion

The biggest problem on UK roads is congestion, and there is no shortage of ideas as to how it should be tackled. Patrick Smith reports. Congestion (and how to relieve it), along with safety, are among the top priorities facing those responsible for looking after the UK's roads. Road pricing, car-share lanes, greener vehicle initiatives and alternative methods of transport such as buses, trams and rail are all part of the approach, but prior to the current economic climate the nation's love affair with the c
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February 28, 2012

Australia's ambitious 2011 ITS Summit

ITS Australia president Dr Norm Pidgeon has described the forthcoming ITS 2011 Summit, being held from 20-22 September at the Gold Coast, as ITS Australia’s most ambitious project to date.
February 28, 2012

IREF fundraising campaign gains momentum

In March 1991, the International Road Educational Foundation (IREF), through the leadership of Dana Low, John Gehrett and Marion Dietrich, among others, established the Future Fund, an endowment-style funding mechanism to support scholarship awards for IRF Fellows.
2011 IREF Fellows
February 28, 2012

Bosnian highway link bidding

The tender process to construct a €1.3 billion highway project in the Bosnian autonomous entity Republika Srpska is underway at present.
February 28, 2012

Software tools aid construction, reduce costs

Integrated construction software offers an effective planning solution - *Mark Nichols writes. In a world where resources are limited, 20 year designing and building in a sustainable way is more critical than ever. By employing today's software tools it is possible to reduce the total cost of construction of a new highway, while reducing operating costs and environmental impacts. The path to achieving the greatest gains is to take a holistic approach to the plan, design, construct and operate process from t
Grading with software
February 28, 2012

German autobahn project

Construction work is due to commence shortly in Germany on the upgrades to the A8 autobahn in the south of the country.
February 28, 2012

Mexico's road plan

Mexico's highway authorities have announced record investment in road projects.
February 28, 2012

Emissions disagreement

Criticisms have been made in Europe over the policy aimed at cutting the EU's transport emissions by 60% by 2050.
February 28, 2012

Improving rural road design

In emerging economies around the world, rural roads often play a key economic role as the first link in a complex agricultural supply chain.
Low-volume roads
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