Beca Uses 3D Design and a Collaborative Environment on Takitimu North Link Project
The western Bay of Plenty region in New Zealand, south of Auckland on the North Island, is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Growing traffic in the area, with many serious crashes, strained road systems. To improve safety, access, travel options, and to support economic development in the area, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency initiated the Takitimu North Link project.
Improved paving quality
A project in the US has benefited from the use of a material feeder, helping to maximise quality. The work was carried out by contractor Cobleskill Stone Products.
Road repair works planned for Indonesia
Road repair works are being planned for Indonesia.
Work starts on last Sofia-Kalotina section
Bulgaria’s A6 Europa Motorway from the capital with link up with Serbia’s A4 Motorway.
RAP use in the US
According to the National Asphalt Paving Association (NAPA), the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is increasing in the US.
Costa Rica road works planned
Costa Rican road works are being planned.
Onsite hybrid power
LIFOS says that its new all-in-one Fort solar photo-voltaic battery storage system helps the hire and construction industries transition to a diesel-free and low-carbon future.
Strategic road plan announced in the UK
A statement from National Highways in the UK said the emphasis is on boosting the economy “in an environmentally sustainable way” up to 2030 and beyond.
Utility machine innovations
New developments will make utility machines more efficient and reliable, lowering running costs for users
Czech road project, bidding delay
Bidding has been delayed for a major Czech road project.
New Chinese highway link
A new Chinese highway link is planned.
New concrete paving equipment
The major players in the concrete slipforming market are offering an array of new and improved technologies for users
Solar traffic signals from SRL
SRL Traffic Systems says it’s one of the first companies to offer UK traffic managers solar technology for mobile traffic signals
Alternative power for earthmoving
Since the 1920s, the diesel engine has dominated the earthmoving machinery sector as a means of motive power but that is now changing
Karpaty Tunnel value-for-money scrutinised
The planned 12km Karpaty Tunnel under the Lesser Carpathian mounts of Slovakia is again being questioned as the government awaits an environmental impact assessment.
Norsenga Bridge undergoes weathering tests
Norway’s Statens Vegvesen says the wooden truss bridge – opened only in 2017 – will be the subject of a study in conjunction with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Prepare for ‘interoperability on steroids’
The gathering of Europe’s toll professionals offers a chance for views to be exchanged by senior people on a number of big issues: and there’s currently an awful lot to think about
New Chinese expressways planned
New Chinese expressways are being planned.
New road in New Zealand will be tolled
A major new road in New Zealand will now be tolled.
Aecon sells Ontario road business to GIP
Canadian infrastructure group Aecon has sold its Ontario-based construction and aggregates business Aecon Transportation East to Green Infrastructure Partners.
