Road widening works in Italy
Widening works are being carried out for a third lane on the Firenze South-Incisa section of the A1 highway in Italy. This important route connects Milan with Naples and the improvement work is required to boost capacity.
Novel demolition machines
The market for ruggedised demolition excavators has very specific requirements, with three new models now available – Mike Woof writes
Chinese road project, tender awarded
The tender has been awarded for a major Chinese road project.
Indian ring road project awarded
A major Indian ring road project has been awarded in Telengana State.
IRF kicks off 75th anniversary celebrations in Geneva
This is a special year for the International Road Federation as it marks the 75th anniversary of its creation.
Czech highway planning works are underway
Highway planning works are underway in the Czech Republic.
Benninghoven | Reducing the carbon footprint in asphalt production
Working more efficiently with sustainable and economical technologies is the challenge of today and tomorrow. Solutions from Benninghoven lower emissions and secure the future of asphalt mixing plant sites.
SWARCO sets up live-lane in Germany
SWARCO has installed a temporary hard shoulder clearance, or live-lane running system, on the A8 motorway in south-west Germany for the Die Autobahn highways agency.
Malaysian road maintenance plans
Malaysia has road maintenance plans.
Cummins reports strong performance for first quarter
Cummins is reporting a strong performance for first quarter of 2023.
Mexico’s new highway for Oaxaca
Mexico’s Oaxaca State is to benefit from a major new highway link – Mauro Nogarin and Mike Woof report
Advanced travel microsimulation from SYSTRA
SYSTRA is introducing a sophisticated Paramics Discovery 26 package that offers new capabilities for active travel microsimulation. The software now includes cyclist modelling and pedestrian visualisation capability.
Morocco highway development programme
Morocco’s massive highway development programme will extend the network.
Bangladesh bridge project to cost more
An important Bangladesh bridge project is set to cost more.
Cambodia cutting crash casualties on the road
Cambodia aims at cutting crash casualties on the road.
New highway projects in China
New highway projects are now underway in China.
Norwegian tunnel upgrades are underway
Norway is carrying out a series of tunnel upgrades.
New road project underway in Austin, Texas
Construction work is now underway on a new road project in Austin, Texas.
Study for proposed Vietnam expressway project
A study is planned for a proposed Vietnam expressway project.