Balfour extends Lincolnshire maintenance deal
The €385 million highways maintenance contract is a six-year extension from Lincolnshire County Council in England.
Cummins opens new pilot installation facility in Germany
Cummins is opening a new pilot installation facility in Germany.
Avalanche safety measures for Norway roads
Avalanche protection measures for Norway roads will be hugely expensive.
Tender opening for €104 million Czech highway project
The tender process is opening for a €104 million Czech highway project.
Financing for Vietnam highway
More financing is found for a Vietnam highway project.
National Highways calls in the dogs
England’s National Highways agency has brought in several dogs to sniff out the invasive Japanese knotweed plant on the M25 junction 10 upgrade project.
Kekava Bybass opens with Kapsch technology
Latvia’s recently opened “high-speed” Kekava Bypass is using Kapsch traffic technology to ensure safety of drivers as they travel between the capital Riga and Lithuania.
Key Kenya road project stalled
A key Kenya road construction project has stalled.
Magic microcapsules could prevent potholes
A UK university has started research on using solar-to-ground heat exchange to prevent freeze-thaw damage to roads.
€108 million Italian port access upgrade project
Besix and Donati have been awarded a €108 million Italian port access upgrade project.
Lintec asphalt plants for Egypt and the Philippines
Egyptian firm Rsquared Construction has been using a Lintec CSD2500B asphalt plant to assist with material supply for a road project in the south of the country. The Lintec CSD2500B plant’s first task was to supply material for a short but important road link. The firm, Rsquared Construction, selected the model for its ease of transport and low fuel consumption.
Dubai plans to be best cycling city by 2040
The plan, by URB urban planning consultancy, is a “paradigm shift" for a city where car is king.
Increased traction, load and productivity for Volvo compact pavers
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has made improvements to its compact P2820D and P2870D pavers – boosting their performance to become even more competitive and productive for customers.
Indian road tolling concession signed
Indian road tolling concession worth US$540 million have been signed.
Skanska to start Black Cat upgrade
The A428 upgrade work in England was awarded in 2021 to create a 16km dual carriageway to improve journeys between Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge, near London.
Epic demolition work for Epiroc in Germany
A demolition firm in Germany has made good use of hydraulic breakers from Epiroc.
Trapped workers rescued from collapsed Indian tunnel
Construction workers in India have been rescued from a collapsed tunnel.
Loan provided for Virginia road project
A US$141 million loan has been provided for a Virginia road project.
Go-faster road inspections with a GoPro
BrainCreators has launched in the UK a cost-conscious “pro” edition of its road inspection system called INSPECH.
Kohler Energy accelerates clean energy vision & expands offering with new hydrogen solutions
Kohler Energy announced a new hydrogen engine and its first-ever hydrogen fuel cell power system, expanding an ever-growing portfolio of clean energy solutions.
