Delivering the smoothest road surfaces
Roads and highways have to be monitored and maintained regularly to ensure they are safe for use, and surface smoothness is a key factor for road quality. However, for racetracks (and airport runways) surface smoothness is even more important for safety and performance
Excavator advances for the earthmoving sector
Manufacturers are introducing an array of new excavators and improved models
Paraguay-Argentina bridge design
The design for the new Paraguay-Argentina bridge project is being finalised.
Key Florida highway project underway
A key Florida highway project is currently underway.
Low emissions power from Cummins
Cummins has launched its latest B6.7 Performance Series engine, which the firm says meets the strict Stage V emissions standards by a near-zero emission levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter PM)
Key bridge opening in Brazil
A key bridge in Brazil is now open to drivers.
Road works underway in Argentina
Road works are now underway in Argentina.
Kobelco re-launches SK17SR-3E mini excavator
The SK17SR-3E’s cabin now has a deluxe Grammar-branded reclining seat and there are wrist rests have been integrated to further reduce operator fatigue.
Connected and autonomous mobility: a manifesto for change
The International Road Federation (IRF), based in Geneva, Switzerland has released the “Connected and Autonomous Mobility Manifesto”. This aims to provide food for thought on how to proactively prepare for the mobility revolution that connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) will bring to the mobility and transport sector
Highways England to launch tender
Highways England is to launch a tender for road maintenance works.
PlasticRoad goes commercial
Raw material used in the production of the CCL200 and CCL300 path and road modules consists of 100% recycled municipal plastic waste.
Right fast tolling for Kapsch
Norway has installed multilane free-flow tolling from Kapsch in one of world´s deepest undersea road networks, the Ryfast tunnel system.
Handheld imaging from Leica Geosystems
Leica Geosystems is offering an updated imaging tool in the shape of its latest BLK3D model.
Morocco sets road repair budget
Morocco has set out its annual road repair budget.
Funds pave way for Canadian runway upgrades
Around CAN$490 million (US$403 million) will be handed out through the Canadian government's new Airport Critical Infrastructure Programme.
Empa tests string as bitumen replacement
The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research Centre (Empa) has been testing alternate layers of aggregate and string laid out by a robotic arm (photo courtesy Empa)
Almi Invest Greentech invests in Elonroad
Other investors in Swedish electric road developer Elonroad include transport and logistics company Bring and EU venture capital fund EIT Urban Mobility.
Transpordiamet opens Tartu procurement
The Estonian Transport Administration - Transpordiamet - is tendering for the Tallinn–Tartu–Võru–Luhamaa highway section of the planned Western Tartu Bypass.
Webinar: AI and road asset management
Vaisala RoadAI creates faster, more detailed, accurate and cost-effective road condition surveys
Volvo’s hydrogen power pathway
Volvo is the latest manufacturer to research the hydrogen power pathway.