Efficient hauling with Doosan
Doosan CE is launching the new DA30-7 and DA45-7 Stage V compliant ADTs, replacing the previous DA30-5 and DA40-5 Stage IV models respectively. The DA30-7 has a payload of 28tonnes, while the DA45-7 has a 41tonne payload.
HUESKER’s new geogrid made from recycled materials
HUESKER is now offering a novel geogrid made from 100% recycled PET.
Slipforming versatility from Miller
Miller Formless claims versatility for the latest versions of its concrete slipformers, the M-1000, M-8100 and top-of-the-range M-8800.
BKT offers widened range
BKT has increased its range of tyres available for off-highway use.
E&E Congress 2020 in Madrid: book now for early bird savings
Early bird booking to save €200 on full registration for the E&E Congress 2020 in Madrid is still available but ends March 9, so hurry.
Colombia develops tertiary roads plan; cost overruns for La Linea Tunnel
Colombia has a new plan to develop tertiary roads, while cost overruns for the La Linea Tunnel project will be paid for.
Testing time for Tlicho all-season gravel road in Canadian north
Contractors on the 97km Tlicho all-season gravel road in Canada’s far north are on site despite not having all proper approvals, according to Canadian media.
Kenya: Mobilizing partnerships for better road safety data and action
IRF and the Global Alliance of Road Safety NGOs have hosted the first training of the LEARN project in Nairobi, Kenya.
Driving too fast in the US
Too many drivers in the US drive too fast for the conditions.
Pedestrian bridges go-ahead for US-Canada Gordie Howe project
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has selected the design for the five pedestrian bridges which will be part of the US$4.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Congo connection construction contract consolidated
A new bridge is planned to span the River Congo in Africa.
Ontario’s Highway 407 East Phase 2B extension opens
The 23km final extension phase of the provincially-owned tolled freeway Highway 407 East near Toronto, Canada has opened.
Norwegian road improvement programme
Many Norwegian roads are at risk from landslides.
Safety technology to cut crashes
Bloomberg Philanthropies has commissioned a new road safety report that shows 42,000 lives could be saved and 150,000 serious injuries prevented by 2030.
New concrete construction technology at World of Concrete
New concrete construction technology is being unveiled at the upcoming World of Concrete exhibition in Las Vegas
Upbeat in Beijing for BICES number 15
This year’s BICES exhibition in Beijing showcased much machinery destined for export to emergent countries that are taking advantage of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
New Morocco motorway stretches being planned
Morocco will benefit from new motorway stretches, cutting congestion around key cities.
New head for Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has appointed a new managing director.
Guatemala highway construction project
Guatemala is to benefit from a new highway link.
Houston bridge project, construction paused
Work is being paused on the construction of the new Ship Channel Bridge replacement project close to Houston, Texas.