Brazil needs to further ramp up road investment
A report by the Brazilian industry body Ipea points to the need for massive investment to continue expansion and upgrades to the country's road system.
Polish project plan
The authorities in Poland are looking for solutions to the debacle that has become the A2 highway project.
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.
Ukraine's roads benefit from Russian loan
Ukraine's state road company Ukravtodor will boost road repairs and upgrades with a loan from the Russian Sberbank.
Italian and Spanish firms complete Chilean asset deal
An agreement between Spanish company Acciona and Italian firm Atlantia is allowing the sale of a highway concession in Chile.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Jam busting project awarded in Israel
The tender process for the project to builds the Dror interchange at Lev Hasharon in Israel has been won by Ramat.
Russia planning major investment
A huge budget has been set by the Russian authorities for highway expansion for the next three years.
Mexico's road plan
Mexico's highway authorities have announced record investment in road projects.
Emissions disagreement
Criticisms have been made in Europe over the policy aimed at cutting the EU's transport emissions by 60% by 2050.
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.
Traffic & Transport Information Design MSc course
The International Institute for Information Design (IIID), in cooperation with FH St.
Asphalt-rubber binder ideal for repairing worn roadways
Asphalt rubber is a medium that solves the problem of waste tyres and at the same time produces a material that is suitable for highway use.
Controversy over Bolivian project
The Villa Tunari-San Ignacio de Moxos road in Bolivia will be built as planned, despite opposition by some groups.