WH Sections Related News - WH22 General http://www.worldhighways.com/Related-News-WH22-General.rss The debut PLANTWORX construction equipment exhibition at Stoneleigh Park, in Warwickshire, central England, has been hailed a success after attracting more than 11,500 visitors over the course of the three-day event. While the British weather was true to form with torrential rain for the best part of two days, serious buyers were out in in their droves. PLANTWORX also made National TV on the morning of day one (May 14 2013) with BBC Breakfast News broadcasting live from the show, interviewing PLANTWORX or http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/first-ever-plantworx-show-hailed-a-success-after-attracting-over-11000-visitors/ 85534 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130521001200 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:12:02 GMT 20130521091202 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:20:14 GMT 201305210992014 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Ammann Case JCB Terex Finning Takeuchi Volvo Construction Equipment Association PLANTWORX Plans are in hand in the Philippines to build a new road linking the international airport of capital Manila to the city and to other surrounding highways. The contract for the project was awarded to Optimal Infrastructure Development Inc (OIDI), a subsidiary of local firm San Miguel Corp (SMC). The company will build the new Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Expressway in a deal worth some US$387.25 million for the Department of Public Works and Highways. OIDI will carry out the work under the PPP http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-to-connect-manilas-airport-in-the-philippines/ 85414 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130521001000 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:11 GMT 20130515090811 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:14 GMT 201305150990814 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Department of Public Works and Highways A US$307 million highway is being built in the state of Jharkhand and West Bengal. This follows an agreement between local firm IL&FS Transportation (IL&FS) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The deal takes the form of a concession package and will be for a 20 year period. The highway is to be constructed in around 30 months and IL&FS will then operate the route on a tolled basis once it is open to traffic. The project forms part of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) phase V. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-highway-in-india-for-jharkhand-and-west-bengal/ 85418 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130521000900 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:20:00 GMT 20130515092000 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:22:52 GMT 201305150992252 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News National Highways Authority of India on www.WorldHighways.com IL&FS The authorities in Vietnam are planning several key infrastructure projects, including the new Cho Chien Bridge and improvements to Provincial Road No15 amongst others. The new Cho Chien Bridge will connect Ben Tre and Vinh Long provinces and this is expected to cost in the region of US$182 million. The project will now be carried out under the PPP model instead of a BOT scheme, which had been envisaged earlier in the planning stage. This change is due to the fact that TLIC will now carry out the project in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-infrastructure-projects-planned-in-vietnam/ 85420 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130521000800 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:24:33 GMT 20130515092433 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:26:44 GMT 201305150992644 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In Australia, New South Wales Roads Minister Duncan Gay said talks are continuing between federal and state governments to develop a US$3.03 billion (AUD 3bn) F3-M2 road link in north-west Sydney. It is reported that NSW and federal governments will each pump up to US$407.83 million (AUD 400mn) in to the project. The balance of the funds for the four-year works, set to start in 2013, will be provided by a private firm to construct a tunnel from the F3 freeway to the M2 motorway. The private firm will then c http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/talks-to-develop-us303bn-sydney-f3-m2-road-link/ 85277 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130520001000 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:25:34 GMT 20130510142534 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:29:14 GMT 201305101422914 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Transurban on www.WorldHighways.com The Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has revealed that five consortia have entered bids to land the contract for the construction of the €2.08 billion (RON 9bn) 121km Pitesti-Craiova highway. The deadline for the submission of bids was 8 May 2013. Offers were submitted by a consortium formed by Romanian companies such as Spedition UMB, Tehnostrade and Vectra Service. The other four consortia that filed bids are: Obrascon Huarte Lain/OHL ZS (Spain), China Communications Construction Company/Dogus Insaat http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/five-consortia-interested-in-romanias-pitesti-craiova-highway-project/ 85278 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130520000900 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:31:47 GMT 20130510143147 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:39:43 GMT 201305101423943 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Egis Projects on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag OHL Aktor China Communications Construction Impregilo Colombian construction firm Odinsa is looking to become one of the country's major concession operators. The ambitious company has put forward a new proposal for a public-private partnership for the repair and maintenance of 1,768km of roads that are the responsibility of Invias. The US$409.83 million (COP 750bn) Odinsa proposal seeks to repair 48% of the roads in the next two years, for which the company will use revenue from 20 out of the 35 Invias tolls that it manages. Works would be contracted with thi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/odinsas-ppp-proposal-with-invias-for-1768km-of-colombias-roads/ 85279 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130520000800 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:41:50 GMT 20130510144150 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:45:03 GMT 201305101424503 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Invias Odinsa Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic have published an alarming report on distracted driving on the busy I-95 highway in Northern Virginia in the US. The two bodies have launched a regional campaign focused on reducing distracted driving in the 95 Express Lanes construction zone. According to the report, almost all (94%) of frequent I-95 drivers have seen someone engage in dangerous, distracted behaviour while driving on this busy commuter route. In addition, more than half (56%) of I-95 drivers use their http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/alarming-results-from-us-distracted-driving-survey/ 85478 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130517001200 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:23:57 GMT 20130516102357 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:48 GMT 2013051610102948 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fluor AAA Mid-Atlantic Transurban Group Nearing 400 construction machinery and industrial equipment lots already set to go under the hammer on June 26th, the first US auction for Euro Auctions at its recently acquired site in Newnan, near Atlanta, Georgia, USA is on course to be a real success. The Northern Ireland-founded auctioneer's American auction debut includes lots from consignments from some of the largest rental companies in the US and other regional dealers and rental companies. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/interest-mounts-in-euro-auctions-debut-us-auction/ 85224 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130517000900 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:28:33 GMT 20130509082833 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:31:08 GMT 201305090883108 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Euro Auctions on www.WorldHighways.com Infrastructure projects valued at US$244.23 million (PHP 10bn) have been introduced by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Metro Manila region of the Philippines. The majority of the new projects are said to be locally funded bridge and road developments. Plans are being proposed to develop a four-lane vehicle tunnel which would run along the intersections of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Revenue. The tunnel, along Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, has approaches of 140m long and the tunnel section is http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/metro-manilas-infrastructure-projects-worth-more-than-us240mn/ 85226 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130517000800 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:38:38 GMT 20130509083838 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:41:52 GMT 201305090884152 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Department of Public Works and Highways Funding for emergency repairs to the US89 route in Arizona is being provided by the US Government. The current US Transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced that US$35 million grant will tackle damage to US Highway 89 in Northern Arizona, which has been closed since its collapse due to a landslide in February 2013. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will use the funds to build a temporary detour on Navajo Route 20 (N20), and continue assessments and emergency repairs, as well as to evaluate http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us89-in-arizona-to-receive-emergency-repairs/ 85243 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130516001000 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:30:23 GMT 20130509103023 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:34:51 GMT 2013050910103451 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com US Government Arizona Department of Transportation Austrian contractor STRABAG is heading a consortium handling work to complete a section of Poland's A4 highway between Krzyż and Dębica Pustynia. STRABAG's subsidiary Heilit+Woerner is responsible for the contract, which was awarded by Poland's General Directorate for National Roads and Highways (GDDKiA). The contract is worth €236 million (PLN 981 million), of which Heilit+Woerner has a 50% share. The work will be carried out over a 35km section of the route over and 18 month period. The work includes the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/strabag-will-lead-a4-highway-deal-in-poland/ 85244 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130516000900 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:36:58 GMT 20130509103658 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:42:13 GMT 2013050910104213 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag GDDKiA New data from the UK reveals key information about road risk factors both across the country and in capital London. A new report reveals that around 68% of pedestrian casualties are adults who are at greatest risk on weekend evenings and after consuming alcohol. Meanwhile another separate study in London reveals that cyclists are not at fault in most crashes in which they are involved. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/risk-warnings-for-uk-revealed-with-new-data/ 85245 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130516000800 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:44:44 GMT 20130509104444 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:50:09 GMT 2013050910105009 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com Transport For London Europe's cross-border police body TISPOL reports positive results from the recent pan-European seatbelt enforcement drive. The data shows that over 100,000 drivers and passengers were detected for not wearing seatbelts. A total of 24 countries took part in the operation, which was co-ordinated by TISPOL. Of the final total of 104,838 offences, 3,245 related to children not wearing seatbelts or other safety restraints. The remaining 101,593 offences related to adult vehicle occupants. Commenting on the resul http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/pan-european-seatbelt-enforcement-yields-results/ 85165 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130516000800 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:11:26 GMT 20130507111126 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:18:47 GMT 201305131641847 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News TISPOL on www.WorldHighways.com Criminal charges are being considered against a road contractor in Belize following extensive damage to a Mayan pyramid. The company has been accused of using rock from the 2,300 old Mayan pyramid as aggregate for a road project. Situated on private land the Nohmul complex is in the north of the Central American country and lies close to its border with Mexico. The company allegedly used excavators to remove rock from the 30m high historic temple with the material then being crushed for use as aggregate. Ar http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/belize-temple-damaged-by-road-builders/ 85465 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130515001200 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:47:28 GMT 20130516084728 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:49:40 GMT 201305160884940 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Finnish VTT research body believes that hydrogen offers considerable potential as a future fuel, according to its latest study. The Finnish hydrogen roadmap has been compiled by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and partly funded by the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (Tekes). According to VTT's study, hydrogen fuelled vehicles will be as important as electric/battery types in minimising traffic pollution. The study says that transport applications for hydrogen are now close http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/finnish-research-body-highlights-hydrogen-as-future-fuel/ 85163 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130515001000 Tue, 07 May 2013 10:18:25 GMT 20130507101825 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:17:33 GMT 201305131641733 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com VTT New transport infrastructure in Russia will be created from a US$4.178 billion (RUB 130bn) federal budget pot for boosting transport, energy supply, communications, utilities, and safety infrastructure ahead of the country hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, a further US$3.857 billion (RUB 120bn) is to be spent on the reconstruction of sport facilities ahead of the international football showpiece event. To pay for the huge infrastructure spending the Russian government is reported to have ordered http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/russia-transport-infrastructure-cash-for-2018-fifa-world-cup/ 85186 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130515001000 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:07:30 GMT 20130507140730 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:11:45 GMT 201305071421145 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Cup Spanish infrastructure operator Abertis is reportedly interested in participating in new motorway projects valued around US$20.9 billion (BRL 42bn) planned by the Brazilian government. However, Abertis said its main interest remained in short-term investment projects which will be connected to its own motorways. As a result, the company may be participating in the BR-050 motorway project, expected to demand an investment of $1.142 billion (BRL 2.3bn). Abertis is also reported to be considering the acquisiti http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/abertis-looks-at-new-us2089bn-brazil-motorway-projects/ 85187 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130515000900 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:01 GMT 20130507141401 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:16:12 GMT 201305071421612 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Abertis An estimated 34,080 people died in road accidents in the United States in 2012, up 5.3% on the year before, according to a new report from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The reported deaths figure is the highest since 2008. In 2012, the US NHTSA said the fatality rate or the number of people killed for every 100 million vehicle miles travelled was 1.16, compared to 1.1 in 2011. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nhtsa-data-shows-53-rise-in-us-road-accident-deaths-in-2012/ 85188 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130515000800 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:18:19 GMT 20130507141819 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:20:27 GMT 201305071422027 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com National Highway Traffic Safety Administration JCB has won an order for more than 800 machines from one of the UK's leading rental firms - a deal worth more than US$44 million (£27mn). The lucrative A-Plant order for a huge fleet of micro, mini and midi excavators and 240 Loadall telescopic handlers is a big boost for JCB's British factories, where all the machines will be made. Delivery of the new fleet to A-Plant's extensive UK depot network begins this month through JCB dealer Greenshields JCB. The latest deal comes on the back of 550 machines order http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/jcb-wins-rental-firm-machine-order-worth-over-us44mn/ 85308 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130514001400 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:37:04 GMT 20130513163704 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:51:03 GMT 201305131645103 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News JCB on www.WorldHighways.com A-Plant Swarco Traffic Americas has acquired the parking business unit from McCain for an undisclosed sum. This business uses LED signs, single space indicators and software to provide real-time information to motorists and parking operators. The purchase of McCain's parking guidance system will allow Swarco Traffic Americas to broaden its product offering in the US. Swarco is already a major player in Europe and this deal strengthens its international position. The move boosts Swarco's range of technology as McCai http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/swarco-acquires-parking-business-from-mccain/ 85301 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130514001200 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:38:19 GMT 20130513133819 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:43:22 GMT 201305131314322 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Mccain on www.WorldHighways.com Swarco Traffic Americas Trafficnow and Isbak are working together to provide 250 DeepBlue Sensors in Turkey's commercial centre Istanbul. These units will be installed along all the major corridors and access points of the city and the deal also includes the DeepBlue Core centralised system. This award is of note and could help make a major contribution to taming Istanbul's notoriously congested streets. Split between Asia and Europe, Istanbul has some 2.6 million vehicles on its road network of 25,000km as well as a population of http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/trafficnow-and-isbak-win-istanbul-contract/ 85306 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130514001100 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:24:08 GMT 20130513162408 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:30:44 GMT 201305131643044 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Isbak on www.WorldHighways.com Trafficnow Parsons Brinckerhoff is now working with Blythe Construction on a US$69 million project for the Salem Creek Connector in Winston-Salem. The deal was awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the two companies are handling the design and construction for a 1.7km section of four-lane highway on US52, which includes concrete pavement widening work. The project includes a new diverging diamond interchange and eight new bridges, including two railroad bridges. The new roadway is red http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/parsons-brinckerhoff-is-working-on-a-key-project-in-north-carolina/ 85164 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130514000900 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:06:04 GMT 20130507110604 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:09:23 GMT 2013050711110923 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Parsons Brinckerhoff Turkish contractor ENKA and its joint venture partner Bechtel have won the Best Global Project Award from US magazine Engineering News Record (ENR) for the Kosovo Route 7 highway project. The privately owned firm ENKA and Bechtel won an award in ENR's Global Best Competition 2013 for the Project of the Year in the category for Roads and Highways around the world. Projects in several categories competed in the awards on factors such as innovation and overcoming global challenges, implementation of safety pro http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/enka-wins-award-for-work-on-kosovo-highway-project/ 85299 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130513001200 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:19:35 GMT 20130513121935 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:40:07 GMT 2013051312124007 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Bechtel Enka Strong industry interest will ensure a large attendance at the FEHRL Infrastructure Research Meeting 2013 (FIRM13). This event is being held from 4-6th June 2013 at the Diamant Centre in Belgian capital Brussels. This key event is gathering over 250 transport infrastructure innovation and research experts, including European and national policy makers, leading industry and standardisation agencies. The theme for FIRM13 is Advanced and Innovative Construction and Maintenance and the event will feature sessio http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-firm-13-event-is-attracting-strong-industry-interest/ 85217 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130513001200 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:19:15 GMT 20130508131915 Wed, 08 May 2013 13:21:41 GMT 201305081312141 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com FEHRL Construction of Mexico-Puebla highway's second level will start in early 2014, according to the head of the Communications and Transport Ministry, Gerardo Ruiz Esparza. Meanwhile, the Secretariat of Communications and Transport in Mexico has opened an international tender process for the construction of the Siglo XXI road in the Morelos state. Those interested in taking part in the process have until 12 June 2013 to buy the tender's terms and conditions. The new contract involves the construction, operation http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mexico-puebla-highway-second-level-build-from-early-2014/ 85137 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130513001000 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:28:27 GMT 20130503152827 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:30:38 GMT 201305031533038 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com JP Autoceste FBiH, the state-owned motorway company of Bosnia's MuslimCroat Federation, has revealed that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide consultancy for finding a private partner for three sections of Corridor Vc. The IFC consultancy-covered sections are Doboj Jug (Karusa)-Medakovo (4km); Medakovo-Ozimica (21km); and Ozimica-Poprikusa (13.7km). The consultancy deal will last for a period of 15 months during which a due diligence of costs and a study for the three Corridor Vc secti http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ifc-to-provide-consultancy-on-three-section-corridor-vc-works/ 85138 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130513000900 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:32:31 GMT 20130503153231 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:34:55 GMT 201305031533455 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Autoceste FBiH A report on road accident victims compiled by the Spanish breakdown recovery service Real Automovil Club de Espana (RACE) and tyres manufacturer Goodyear claims that pedestrians will always die if run over by a vehicle speeding at 70km/h. The report states that at 40km/h, the risk of pedestrian death after being run over is of 22%; with the death rate rising to 71% at 50km/h, and 95% at 60km/h. Most accidents of this kind, says RACE, occur at junctions and at the side of the road when drivers of broken down http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/pedestrians-will-always-die-if-struck-by-vehicle-at-70km-h-says-report/ 85139 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130513000800 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:39:51 GMT 20130503153951 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:48:01 GMT 201305031534801 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Goodyear RACE The Chinese equipment manufacturer Shantui intends to capitalise on the strength of demand for machines in the Russian market by focussing on the upcoming CTT show in Moscow. The 2013 CTT Expo is being held from June 4th-8th in Russia's capital and Shantui will display its most popular models on a 945m2 outdoor booth (F-6/3) at the event. The products being highlighted include the SD16, SD22, and SD23 bulldozers, which are Shantui's highest-selling units in the Russian region. Also being featured at the ex http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-firm-shantui-is-targeting-the-ctt-show-in-russia/ 85207 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130510001100 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:45 GMT 20130508110045 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:08:39 GMT 2013050811110839 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com CTT show Shantui Work in the UAE city of Sharjah will improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of jams and delays. Two road projects worth some US$272.26 million will cut chronic congestion in the city. The work includes the extension of Al Arouba Street and the extension of the King Abdul Aziz Road, with dual four-lane carriageways, which will be integrated with the Sharjah Bridge. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-links-will-improve-uae-traffic-flow/ 85134 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130510001000 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:07:28 GMT 20130503150728 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:09:51 GMT 201305031530951 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In Indonesia major road development plans are in hand for Papua, with an expansion of the network being set out. The Ministry of Public Works has detailed its strategic programme for Papua which includes the development of 11 roads totalling 37,499km in all. The 11 national and provincial roads include new links from Timika - Potowaiburu - Enarotali; Wamena- Habema - Kenyam; Depapre - Bonggrang; Ring Road Jayapura - Sentani; Serui - Menawi - Saubeba; Nabire - Wagete - Enarotali; Timika - mapurajaya - Pomako http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesian-authorities-plan-major-road-expansion/ 85135 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130510000900 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:13:52 GMT 20130503151352 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:17:05 GMT 201305031531705 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Jasa Marga A new PPP agreement in Ireland will add a further 50km of motorway to the country's road network. The new motorway construction will be carried out to the south of capital Dublin. The work will be carried out by the Dutch construction company BAM with financing for this PPP deal being provided by the pension fund manager PGGM. BAM and PGGM signed a PPP contract with the Irish National Roads Authority to build the new motorway links. Construction work is expected to commence in July 2013 and is due for compl http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-motorway-deal-for-ireland/ 85136 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130510000800 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:23:21 GMT 20130503152321 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:25:25 GMT 201305031532525 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Deutz has revealed a 40% increase in its new orders during Q1 2013 compared to the previous trading quarter. The Cologne, Germany-based diesel engine manufacturing giant said the significant new order rise represented a continuation of an encouraging trend that emerged in Q4 2012. New orders for Deutz were worth €388.5 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to new orders valued at €276.6 million in Q4 2012. The new order value for Q1 2013 was also in line with the €390 million reported for Q1 2012. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/deutz-achieves-40-new-orders-value-increase-in-q1-2013/ 85216 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130509001200 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:09:14 GMT 20130508120914 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:11:41 GMT 2013050812121141 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Deutz on www.WorldHighways.com The Lazio region of central Italy is to benefit from the implementation of a strategic plan for the intermodal transport development of hub ports with the road and logistic network. Promoted by the port authority of Civitavecchia, Fiumicino and Gaeta, the execution of the plan will follow the signing of a logistic platform agreement by local and ministerial authorities. The investment budget amounts to €905 million (US$ 1.19 billion), of which €370 million is coming from private funds. The remaining part wi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/905mn-intermodal-transport-development-for-lazio-italy/ 85107 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130509001000 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:19:49 GMT 20130502111949 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:28:21 GMT 2013050211112821 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Several motorways in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro will undergo construction works costing at least US$1.99 billion (BRL 4bn) in 2013 as part of the state's economic growth plan. On 25 April 2013, work began on turning a 70.9km stretch of BR-101 Norte into a dual carriageway, creating around 400 direct jobs. The next expansions will be on Via Dutra, on Ponte Rio-Niteroi's connection with Avenida Brasil and the Linha Vermelha, and on BR-040's stretch between Duque Caxias and Petropolis http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/minimum-of-us199bn-for-rio-de-janeiro-state-motorway-works/ 85108 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130509000900 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:30:37 GMT 20130502113037 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:32:57 GMT 2013050211113257 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com An EU subsidy of over €600.65 million (PLN 2.5bn) has been approved for the ring road project in the Polish capital Warsaw. The construction of the southern ring road is delayed as it was planned for the road to be ready in time for the Euro 2012. The whole project is valued at more than €1.031 billion (PLN 4.3bn). The road includes the S79 section between the Marynarska and Lotnisko junctions as well as the S2 section between the Pulawska and Kontpoie junctions. When ready, the road will ease the access to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/eu-agrees-60065mn-subsidy-for-warsaw-ring-road/ 85109 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130509000800 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:34:36 GMT 20130502113436 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:37:22 GMT 2013050211113722 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Japanese manufacturers intend to launch a number of fuel cell powered electric vehicles (FCEVs). Honda, Nissan and Honda are all planning to introduce commercially available fuel cell vehicles in Japan. Toyota has been working on a project to develop fuel cell vehicles in partnership with German firm BMW. Nissan has been jointly developing fuel cell vehicles in partnership with Ford in the US and Daimler Benz in Germany. Meanwhile Honda has been working on its own fuel cell vehicle project. Toyota says that http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fuel-cell-vehicles-being-launched-in-japan/ 85096 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130508001000 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:03:08 GMT 20130501110308 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:09:39 GMT 2013050111110939 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan Toyota BMW Honda The Egyptian Government has signed four agreements with Chinese companies that are intended to develop and improve the economic area northwest of the Gulf of Suez. Under the terms of these agreements the Chinese companies will be investing US$500 million into the area with this sum being delivered in three stages. The Egyptian Government expects the move by these companies to attract an additional investment of $1 billion in the region. As part of the development for the area, Egypt's National Authority for http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/egypts-government-has-signed-key-transport-deals-with-chinese-companies/ 85097 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130508000900 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:13:57 GMT 20130501111357 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:17:52 GMT 2013050111111752 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Research by European motorcycle body ACEM reveals that the number of powered two wheeler (PTW) rider fatalities has decreased by 27% in 10 years (2001-2010). ACEM performed an analysis of road safety statistics based on International Road Traffic Accident Data (IRTAD) data for the period 2001-2010. But despite this positive result the percentage of PTW rider fatalities has increased in the overall transport mix, due to a much greater reduction in fatalities amongst other road user groups. The research shows http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/research-shows-overall-safety-improving-in-europe-for-motorcyclsits/ 85098 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130508000800 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:20:26 GMT 20130501112026 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:24:25 GMT 2013050111112425 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com IRTAD Hyundai Heavy Industries has completed its first construction equipment factory in Brazil. The 562,000 m2 factory represents an investment of US$175 million and will have a production capacity of 3,000 units/year initially. It will produce excavators, wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders, and the firm also has plans to increase capacity to 4,000 units/year by 2014. This new Brazilian plant will serve as the South and Central America base helping Hyundai Heavy secure market share, and provide better service to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hyundai-opens-new-facility-in-brazil/ 85166 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130508000700 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:17:06 GMT 20130507111706 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:19:39 GMT 2013050711111939 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hyundai The capital planning for the major expansion and upgrading of Hanoi-Can Tho expressway in Vietnam is being considered ahead of a National Assembly evaluation for bond financing. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has made a proposal for the prime minister to seek the National Assembly's permission to issue government bonds to handle the project. Last month, the MoT presented Document 2738/BGTVT-KHDT to the prime minister to seek capital resources for 17 road sections under the project. The government bonds wil http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hanoi-can-tho-expressway-in-vietnam-bond-financing-evaluation/ 85076 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130507001000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:43:51 GMT 20130430114351 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:46:06 GMT 2013043011114606 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com KordaMentha, a receiver, and investment bank Goldman Sachs have put the Clem Jones tolled road tunnel in Brisbane, Australia up for sale. Queensland Motorways as well as local and overseas pension funds are reported to be planning to bid for the asset, estimated to be worth US$617.15 million (AUD 600mn). The closing date for first round bids is expected in middle of June 2013 and completion of the deal is scheduled at the end of September 2013. The Clem Jones tunnel is owned by River City and the company ha http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brisbanes-clem-jones-tolled-road-tunnel-goes-up-for-sale/ 85077 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130507000900 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:47:55 GMT 20130430114755 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:50:00 GMT 2013043011115000 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Goldman Sachs Altius Associates (Altius) has tipped institutional investor allocations to private infrastructure funds to grow dramatically over the next decade, either as a stand-alone asset class or as part of a broader real assets allocation. In a new report entitled 'Infrastructure as part of a global investment portfolio', Altius states that institutional investors currently have less than 1% allocated to infrastructure, including transport-related infrastructure projects, but it expects this figure to increase to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/institutional-investor-demand-for-private-infrastructure-set-to-flourish-says-altius-associates/ 85078 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130507000800 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:51:43 GMT 20130430115143 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:53:38 GMT 2013043011115338 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is planning the construction of a further five toll roads. A feasibility study is underway for the N12 route connecting Kimberley with Johannesburg, the Limpopo N1 Botlokwa Interchange, the N3 road from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, the N1 connecting Kroonstad to Winburg and a N1 ring road at Musina. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-tolled-highways-planned-for-south-africa/ 85065 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130506001000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:53:21 GMT 20130430085321 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:55:41 GMT 201304300885541 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Competition is strong in the tender process for a highway project in Florida. The contract is to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the interstate I-4 highway and the investment required for the project is expected to exceed US$1.95 billion. The tender is being held by the Florida Department of Transport through a public-private partnership. The project includes the reconstruction of 35km of the I-4 and the revamped route will feature four tolled lanes. Spanish firms OHL and FCC are partnering http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tender-open-for-key-florida-highway/ 85066 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130506000900 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:57:32 GMT 20130430085732 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:02:03 GMT 201304300990203 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Macquarie Acciona OHL Dragados FCC Construcción Ferrovial Two new road tunnels have been proposed by the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) that would pass through the Nark Kerb Mountain. The work is expected to cost in the region of US$208 million. The new links have been suggested by EXAT as a means to improve communications between Kathu-Patong beaches in Patong Muang in Phuket. The Phuket area is important to Thailand's tourist trade which forms a key component in the country's economy. Building the two tunnels will reduce the travel distance from 14km at http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/two-thai-tunnels-are-proposed/ 85067 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130506000800 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:03:35 GMT 20130430090335 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:06:09 GMT 201304300990609 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Turkish General Directorate of Motorways (KGM) aims to build over 2,000km of roads in 2013. They will consist of 998km single-platform roads and 1070.5km of dual carriageway. Out of the total duel carriageway, 20.5km will be added to motorways and 1,050km to state roads. Almost 20,000km roads will be asphalt covered or repaired. KGM currently manages 63,250km state roads and 2,250km of motorways in Turkey. It plans to build a total of 9,700km dual carriageway and 5,550km motorways by 2023. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/kgm-to-build-2000km-of-new-roads-in-turkey/ 84985 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130503001000 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:37:42 GMT 20130426093742 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:41:09 GMT 201304260994109 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com KGM A consortium led by Australia-based Macquarie Group and Kiewit of the US, known as NYNJLink, is to build a new US$1.5bn bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City in the US. Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey David Samson said that the Authority will hold on to the ownership of the existing Goethals Bridge. Upon completion, 35 yearly payments of roughly US$60 million per annum will be made to the consortium. A maximum of $500 million US Department of Transportation low-interest lo http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-us15bn-bridge-linking-new-jersey-new-york-city/ 84987 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130503000900 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:42:44 GMT 20130426094244 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:45:52 GMT 201304260994552 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News US Department of Transportation on www.WorldHighways.com Macquarie A report by the US Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimates that motorcyclist deaths increased around 9% in 2012, with over 5,000 killed. This is greater than had been expected by the US Government and if the data is confirmed, 2012 will be the 14th out of the last 15 years in which motorcyclist fatalities have increased. This shocking data is in marked contrast to US road fatalities overall, which have dropped. Motorcyclists remain one of the few roadway user groups where no safety improvemen http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/study-reveals-high-levels-of-us-motorcyclist-fatalities/ 85001 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130503000800 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:20:19 GMT 20130426102019 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:23:51 GMT 2013042610102351 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Governors Highway Safety Association Colombia's road administration body Instituto Nacional de Vias (Invias) will carry out investments of around US$247.62 million (COP 455bn) in infrastructure projects in 2013. Some of the Invias projects include the construction of several roads, such as Tumaco-Pasto-Mocoa, with an investment of $40.81 million (COP 75bn), San Miguel-Santana with an investment of $16.32 million (COP 30bn), and Popayan-La Plata, at a cost of $10.88 million (COP 20bn). Furthermore, Invias will also invest $69.66 million (COP 12 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/invias-to-invest-us24762mn-in-colombian-road-infrastructure-in-2013/ 84835 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130502001000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:58:03 GMT 20130424105803 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:25 GMT 2013042411110025 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Invias An event has been staged to encourage investment in a number of highway build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects in China's Sichuan province. The Sichuan BOT projects include the US$2.22 billion 90km Pingwu-Guangyuan highway; the $2.612 billion 122km Wanyuan-Bazhong highway; the 72km $1.41 billion Bazhong-Cangxi highway; and the $2.147 billion 122km Cangxi-Mianyang highway http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/sichuans-highway-bot-opportunities/ 84836 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130502000900 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:02:46 GMT 20130424110246 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:05:18 GMT 2013042411110518 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Thai government has prioritised the construction of five roads worth US$9.27 billion (THB 267bn) and totalling 705km in length by 2020. Chula Sukmanop, director general for Thailand's Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, said that three of the new roads will be financed by a loan secured by the government. The new highways being built include Bang Pa-in-Nakhon Sawan Road at a cost of $1.293 billion (THB 37.3bn) and Nakhon Pathom-Cha-am Road at a cost of $1.529 billion (THB 44.10bn). The http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/thai-government-prioritises-five-new-roads-worth-us927-billion-by-2020/ 84860 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130502000800 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:35:44 GMT 20130424133544 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:38:02 GMT 201304241313802 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for used heavy equipment, has launched TruckPlanet, an online marketplace dedicated exclusively to buying and selling used commercial trucks. We are very excited to bring the same marketplace that changed the used equipment business to the truck industry, said Greg Owens, CEO of IronPlanet. Truck buyers and sellers can now enjoy the convenience and confidence at TruckPlanet that our used equipment customers have come to know and trust at IronPlanet. Since IronPla http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ironplanet-launches-truckplanet-online-marketplace/ 85086 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130502000700 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:35:53 GMT 20130430133553 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:41:20 GMT 201304301314120 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com IronPlanet In Bolivia work is in hand on a new road that will improve connections from the country to Argentina and Peru. The road will link El Desaguadero, in La Paz, and Bermejo y Villazon, in Tarija. The 1,459km road is expected to cost around US$635 million and is due for completion by July 2014. So far 581km of the road has been completed. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-highway-to-connect-bolivia-to-bordering-nations/ 84831 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130501001000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:36:01 GMT 20130424103601 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:37:58 GMT 2013042410103758 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com South Africa is planning to increase the number of toll roads in the country in a bid to improve transport connections. The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced a plan to build new links with the N12 running from Kimberley to Johannesburg, the N3 connecting Durban and Pietermaritzburg and the N1 linking Kroonstad and Winburg. These projects come in addition to work on the Musina N1 Ring Road and the N1 Botlokwa Interchange. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/toll-road-expansion-plan-for-south-africa/ 84832 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130501000900 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:40:15 GMT 20130424104015 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:46:32 GMT 2013042410104632 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Survey specialist Fugro is setting out plans for an upcoming highways seminar, which will be held in July 2013 in Birmingham. The firm has been involved with the Developments in Pavement Assessment conference for the last 12 years and is now relaunching the event with a broader view to include all elements of the highway network. The 13th edition of the one day conference is now being retitled Developments in Highways Assessment (DIHA). The event is aimed at highway engineers, network and asset managers, th http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fugro-plans-uk-road-conference-for-july/ 84833 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130501000800 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:49:10 GMT 20130424104910 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:52:03 GMT 2013042410105203 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fugro Aperio Fugro Austrian contractor STRABAG reports healthy earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of €207 million in 2012. This figure beats the firm's own expectations and the expectations of the market. Net income after minorities stood at €61 million, showing an expected considerable decrease of 66.67% compared to the year before. An output volume of €14 billion in 2012 that's nothing to complain about. With €13.2 billion, the end-of-the-year order backlog is also nearly exactly at the pre-crisis level of 2008, s http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/contractor-strabag-reports-strong-performance/ 85075 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130501000700 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:06:14 GMT 20130430110614 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:09:03 GMT 2013043011110903 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag Fiat Industrial's (FI) revenues of €5.802 billion in Q1 2013 were just 0.6% down on its €5.837 billion revenues of Q1 2012, the Group has disclosed. FI said a growth in its agricultural machinery and engines businesses was able to offset more challenging trading conditions in the construction equipment and truck and commercial vehicles sectors. The Group posted a trading profit of €408 million in Q1 2013, down from €430 million over the same three months of 2012. Meanwhile, net industrial debt increased t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fiat-industrial-q1-2013-trading-in-line-with-q1-2012/ 85092 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:06:00 GMT 20130501000600 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:35:21 GMT 20130430153521 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:38:36 GMT 201304301533836 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com CNH Iveco Fiat Industrial The Philippines Government will inject US$316.15 million (PHP 13bn) into improving tourism roads during 2014, in order to transport tourists to all parts of the archipelago. The latest cash for tourism roads follows the allocation of $507.73 million (PHP 21bn) from 2011-2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/philippines-tourism-roads-to-receive-us31615mn-in-2014/ 84715 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130430001000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:50:39 GMT 20130423095039 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:52:57 GMT 201304230995257 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A total of US$ 4.36 billion (CNY 27bn) is to be invested in 11 expressway projects in China's Haikou city. They include the around 15km Jiangdong No 27 expressway and the 9km Linggui expressway. Meanwhile, Qiongshan Avenue-Airport North Road-Xindazhou Avenue expressway will stretch over 14km; Longkun Road over 15km; a distance of 9km will be covered on Qiuhai Avenue; with another expressway being the 11km Green Corridor. Yuehai Avenue will have a planned speed of 80 km/hour and a length of around 15km. Th http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us436bn-to-be-spent-on-11-expressway-projects-in-haikou-china/ 84716 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130430000900 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:54:34 GMT 20130423095434 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:56:36 GMT 201304230995636 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com More than US$260 million will be spent on creating a 157.5km-long link road between Kenya and Tanzania. Of the total with $262.2 million project cost, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has offered a loan of $232.5 million, while the Africa Trade Fund will provide a trade grant of $740,000. The governments of Kenya and Tanzania have pledged $12.3 million and $15.6 million respectively. The project consists of a stretch between Voi and Taveta, Kenya as well as another between Holili and Arusha, Tanzania, an http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/kenya-tanzanias-us-2622mn-transborder-road/ 84717 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130430000800 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:58:38 GMT 20130423095838 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:48 GMT 2013042310100048 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com African Development Bank Cautious mining customers holding back from investing in equipment is said by Atlas Copco to be a key reason behind an 'organic' decline of 11% in the value of its product and service orders and 5% 'organic' drop in revenues compared to the same three months of last year. The firm's orders received value decreased to €2.45 billion (SEK 21,008mn) in Q1 2013 from €2.89 billion (SEK 24,827mn) in Q1 2012. Atlas Copco revenues were €2.36 billion (SEK 20,227mn) in the first three months of 2013, compared to €2.59 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mining-market-demand-dip-hits-atlas-copcos-orders-and-revenues/ 85064 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130430000700 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:48:30 GMT 20130430084830 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:51:19 GMT 201304300885119 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Atlas Copco on www.WorldHighways.com An important transport infrastructure event is being held in Oman from the 8th-11th September 2013 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Muscat. The Oman Land Transport Infrastructure Summit is being run as an information sharing, business event aimed at the country's growing infrastructure development and rise in transport regulations. Oman Land Transport Infrastructure is a platform discussing the current traffic, transport and infrastructure challenges faced with the design and construction of roads, bridges and h http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-transport-event-scheduled-for-oman/ 84700 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130429001000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:34:16 GMT 20130423083416 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:36:32 GMT 201304230883632 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com New data from the US state of Ohio reveals worryingly high levels of highway construction work zone deaths. Fatalities in the state's highway work zones doubled in the period from 2009-2011, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The figures are the most recent available and include both motorists and construction workers. Meanwhile, ODOT is piloting a new program aimed at reducing vehicle crashes and making construction work zones safer. ODOT tries to do all we can to e http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ohio-reveals-worrying-data-on-workzone-crashes/ 84701 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130429000900 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:38:23 GMT 20130423083823 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:04:03 GMT 201304230990403 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Ohio Department of Transportation Atkins North America is now working on a key traffic project in the US to head the 2013 Congestion Management Program (CMP) and Multimodal Transportation Service Objective (MTSO) Monitoring Effort. This is an important project costing some $225,000. As part of the CMP, the Authority is responsible for monitoring the achievement of Level-of-Service (LOS) Standards and performance standards established under the programme. These measures will compare the 2011 monitoring results with those from previous monito http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/atkins-is-working-on-a-major-traffic-project-in-the-us/ 84709 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130429000800 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:05:32 GMT 20130423090532 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:07:37 GMT 201304230990737 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The ERF is publishing its manifesto intended to improve transport in Europe. Called Keeping Europe Moving, this programme offers solutions for effective management of a safe and efficient European road network. The ERF highlights that chronic underfinancing is leading to a severe deterioration of the quality of Europe's road network. The manifesto highlights how this is threatening one of Europe's most important assets. With a total of around 5 million km, the European Union's road network represents a valu http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/erf-releases-key-european-transport-plan/ 83909 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130426001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:28:11 GMT 20130412162811 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:28:11 GMT 201304121642811 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The German VDMA association for construction equipment and building material machinery is holding road show called Cement + Minerals during May 2013 that will stop in Peru, Chile and Brazil. Seven companies working in the field of cement engineering and mineral processing are joining forces. These companies will invite South American cement manufacturers and extraction industry operators to familiarise themselves with advanced solutions for secondary breaking, thermal treatment, feeding and screening techno http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/vdma-holding-road-show-through-key-latin-american-nations/ 83910 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130426000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:32:05 GMT 20130412163205 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:32:05 GMT 201304121643205 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com VDMA Road transport access in the Swedish capital Stockholm improved in 2012, a study by the Traffic Administration Office shows. One key reason for this was said to be fewer disruptions from major roadworks during the year, and less traffic was reported on the roads both in inner city areas and in the region as a whole. Cycling is on the increase, and environmental and traffic commissioner Ulla Hamilton reportedly said that the City is now increasing its investments in bicycle infrastructure. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/improved-accessibility-on-stockholm-roads-in-2012/ 83913 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130426000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:47:18 GMT 20130412164718 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:03:21 GMT 201304121750321 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Mott MacDonald, the global engineering, management and development consultant, is to acquire the Johannesburg-based engineering specialist, PD Naidoo & Associates. Under the deal which will see the activities of the two companies in southern Africa come together to create an 800-employee concern, the new Mott MacDonald PDNA business will provide a much extended, multi-sector capability for the entire sub-Saharan region. Subject to approval by the Competition Commission of South Africa, the move is said to b http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mott-macdonald-to-acquire-south-african-engineering-specialist-pdna/ 84958 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130426000700 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:30:21 GMT 20130425133021 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:32:36 GMT 201304251313236 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) said sharply lower global demand, especially in the mining sector, during the first three months of 2013 had caused its 33% net sales decline in the quarter to US$1.829 billion (SEK 12,136mn). The Swedish construction equipment manufacturing giant's operating income was also down in Q1 2013 to $75.38 million (SEK 500mn), compared to $314.97 million (SEK 2,089mn) in the first quarter of 2012, while operating margin was 4.1%, down from 11.6% in Q1 2012. Volvo CE said it http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/volvo-ce-q1-2013-net-sales-down-33-but-firm-maintains-profitability/ 84969 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130425001200 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:12:28 GMT 20130425161228 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:34:49 GMT 201304251643449 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com A major highway project for Colombia has now been opened to tenders. The project is for the Autopistas de la Prosperidad highway and the first five sections of this link have been opened to tender. Only 10 construction firms are being selected to send final bids, while the contracts will be awarded in November 2013. The five sections of the project are expected to cost a total of US$3.52 billion to construct. Overall, all nine sections of Autopista de la Prosperidad will cost $7.15 billion to build. The fou http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/colombian-highway-project-open-to-tenders/ 83906 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130425001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:14:45 GMT 20130412161445 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:14:45 GMT 201304121641445 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The tender process is now open for work to rebuild a key highway connection linking St Petersburg with Murmansk in Russia. Kola state enterprise is managing the tender process. The section of the highway in question runs from St Petersburg to Petrozavodsk via Priozersk and Sortavala. The work is expected to cost some US$182.6 million and to require up to 1,262 days to carry out. The tender result will be revealed on 13 May 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-russian-highway-to-be-reconstructed/ 83907 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130425000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:19:09 GMT 20130412161909 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:19:09 GMT 201304121641909 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In the UKL the Highways Agency has announced plans for an additional 58 schemes intended to boost the economy, reduce congestion and improve safety. These schemes form part of the third, and final, stage of the Highways Agency's pinch point programme. The 58 schemes represent an investment of €114.6 million (£98 million) and are intended to remove bottlenecks and keep traffic moving on England's motorways and major A roads. They will be delivered by March 2015 and will bring an estimated €1.64 billion (£1.4 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-highways-agency-unveils-additional-spending-plans/ 83908 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130425000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:23:04 GMT 20130412162304 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:23:04 GMT 201304121642304 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a financing agreement for a €120mn (US$ 156.2mn) loan designed to improve security conditions within the Fréjus tunnel, connecting France and Italy. The planned installation of a second lane/safety tunnel will to allow traffic to flow one-way on each of the two lanes, with each having a second emergency stop lane. One of the main trans-Alpine transport routes between France and Italy, the Fréjus Road Tunnel runs under Col du Fréjus in the Cottian Alps between Mo http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/european-investment-bank-to-lend-120mn-for-frjus-tunnel/ 83904 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130424001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:02:07 GMT 20130412160207 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:02:07 GMT 201304121640207 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Investment Bank The Indian government is to invest US$916.06 million (INR 50bn) in phases to convert 10,000kms of state roads in Andhra Pradesh to National Highways. According to the country's Minister of State for Transport and Highways, Sarvey Sathyanarayana, the conversion works will be completed within the next three to five years. In the last fiscal year of 2012/2013, six stretches of state highways in Andhra Pradesh were converted to National Highways, covering a distance of more than 1,800km. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/10000km-of-andhra-pradesh-roads-to-become-india-national-highways/ 83911 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130424000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:38:02 GMT 20130412163802 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:38:02 GMT 201304121643802 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com An equal revenue sharing proposal has been presented by Manila North Tollways (MNT) to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for running the 94km Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway in the Philippines. This is the third proposal devised by MNT since the firm secured the contract to operate and manage the Expressway in 2010. MNT has also offered to subsidise the current US$750.42 million (PHP 31bn) debt owed by the Philippines government to the Japan International Cooperation Agency, who provided t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mnt-proposes-philippines-expressway-revenue-share-with-government/ 83912 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130424000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:42:12 GMT 20130412164212 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:42:12 GMT 201304121644212 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Japan International Cooperation Agency Following a recent earthquake in China, the roads and highways had to be cleared quickly to allow emergency deliveries, as well as general transport. One key bridge was blocked by a massive boulder that had been dislodged by the quake. As the boulder was too large to move using the excavators or bulldozers that the bridge could support, a decision was made to use blasting instead to clear the path. A drilling rig was brought into place and this machine bored a blasthole into the errant boulder, with the hol http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bang-big-bridge-blocking-boulder-broken-by-blasting/ 84829 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130424000000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:59:41 GMT 20130424095941 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:42:26 GMT 2013042410104226 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Cummins and LiuGong are increasing their partnership in China, while Dana is opening a new research and development facility in the country. The first engines built in the Chinese joint venture facility established by Cummins and LiuGong are now rolling off the production line. The factory, located in Liuzhou in Guangxi Province, is part of a 50:50 partnership between the two companies called Guangxi Cummins Engine Company. The facility is now making L9.3 engines to meet the demand of both LiuGong and other http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/manufacturing-and-research-in-china/ 84828 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130424000000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:51:24 GMT 20130424095124 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:51:26 GMT 201304240995126 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Cummins Liugong in World Highways Urban motorways generated profits of US$ 113.21 million (CLP 53.46bn) in Chile in 2012 - 105% higher than 2010, and 52% higher than 2011. The country's urban motorways also generated revenues of $523.755 million (CLP 246.06bn) in 2012, 14% higher than 2010. An increase of 23% in car sales between 2010 and 2012 is thought to be behind these excellent results. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chiles-urban-motorways-generated-profits-of-us11321mn-in-2012/ 83891 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130423001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:51:12 GMT 20130412145112 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:54:22 GMT 201304121425422 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Some of the biggest international construction firms are among agencies and companies reportedly interested in funding or developing a new US$2.5 billion Brent Spence Bridge on Interstates 71/75 in the US state of Ohio. Ohio DOT (Department of Transport) says it has received responses from 23 firms to an inquiry aimed at measuring interest in the private sector for the huge capital project. The firms are said to have told Ohio DOT that they could do portions or all of the proposed bridge - including constru http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/international-firms-interested-in-brent-spence-bridge-project-in-ohio-us/ 83893 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130423000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:58:31 GMT 20130412145831 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:58:31 GMT 201304121425831 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com VINCI Group Bechtel The number of trucks passing the Alps will rise to 1.51 million a year by 2030, compared to 1.2 million in 2012, according to a survey carried out by the research institute INFRAS on behalf of the Swiss transport office OFT. In 1994 the aim was to reduce the truck passing figure to 650,000 by 2018, but in 2011 this was said to be too ambitious. INFRAS suggests that container traffic over the Alps will grow by 50% to 1.3 million units by 2030. While truck transport will increase, the planned transfer of good http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/151-million-trucks-a-year-will-pass-the-alps-by-2030-says-swiss-oft-survey/ 83894 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130423000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:05:38 GMT 20130412150538 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:05:38 GMT 201304121530538 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A future 10% cut in toll charges on roads in São Paulo could result in US$252.14million (BRL 500mn) less in revenues a year for concessionaires CCR and EcoRodovias, according to a study of 2012 company results by economists at Valor Data. São Paulo state has reportedly closed a deal to lower tolls by 10%-20%, with Governor Geraldo Alckmin only confirming that the concession contracts would be reviewed in order to achieve lower tariffs. If prices are cut by the suggested percentages, CCR will see annual reve http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cut-in-so-paulo-road-tolls-may-cause-us25214mn-revenue-drop/ 83914 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130423000700 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:53:01 GMT 20130412165301 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:53:01 GMT 201304121645301 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ecorodovias Global Cranes Sales, in partnership with Zoomlion, has sold four Zoomlion RT55 rough terrain cranes to Ser Global, Brazil's main foreign trade company. To express its high level of satisfaction with the new Zoomlion RT55 cranes, Ser Global held an open house to publicly display the four units. Zoomlion RT cranes are said to meet the tallest expectations for engineering and design, and five models are available, with lifting capacities ranging from 35-100tonnes. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/global-highlights-new-rt-cranes/ 84726 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130423000000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:15:39 GMT 20130423111539 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:15:40 GMT 2013042311111540 Kestutis Rusas 2013 April WH22 General News in World Highways Zoomlion Global Crane Sales Powerscreen distributor Kwintmadi-Lonmadi has been helping local contractors fulfill material requirements in advance of the 2014 Winter Olympics in the Black Sea holiday resort of Sochi. Kwintmadi-Lonmadi was appointed as European Russia distributor in 2011 and in its first year has been awarded the title of Powerscreen Dealer of the Year, 2012. Its first customer to buy a Powerscreen XA400S jaw crusher is heavily involved in the preparations for the Winter Olympic Games, having won various contracts in So http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/powerscreen-aids-olympic-effort/ 84724 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130423000000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:06:27 GMT 20130423110627 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:10:41 GMT 2013042311111041 Kestutis Rusas 2013 April WH22 General News Powerscreen in World Highways Kwintmadi A Russian construction company recently visited the Kolberg-Pioneer, (KPI-JCI) factory in Yankton, South Dakota, USA, to review its purchase of KPI-JCI material handling equipment that has never before been used in the country. Nikolai Skripal and his wife, Svetlana, owners of Gazpromdorstroy Construction Company in Orenburg, Russia, visited the manufacturing facility to approve the shipment of its new KPI-JCI 52S Pugmill system and conveyor. The 52S Pugmill system is the first of its kind shipped from KPI http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/kpi-jci-pugmill-in-russian-first/ 84729 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130423000000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:28:35 GMT 20130423112835 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:28:35 GMT 2013042311112835 Kestutis Rusas 2013 April WH22 General News Astec Industries in World Highways KPI-JCI A new survey carried out in the UK reveals that male drivers are more likely to risk lives by overtaking blind and speeding on rural roads. As a result male drivers are being urged to be more careful. The survey was carried out jointly by safety body Brake and insurance firm Direct Line. The data reveals that 24% risk catastrophic head-on crashes by overtaking blind, while 44% admit speeding at over the national speed limit of 96km/h (60mph) on rural roads. Men are much more likely to take these deadly risk http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/research-shows-male-drivers-more-likely-to-overtake-rashly/ 83884 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130422001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:02:08 GMT 20130412140208 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:12:46 GMT 201304121421246 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Direct Line Brake In Turkey plans are now in hand for the country's first Highway & Road Technologies Exhibition. This will be held from 6th-8th February 2014 at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) in Istanbul, Turkey and will be organised by Türkel Fair Organization. The event aims to attract international and domestic key manufacturers and industry players. The exhibition is set to be held in halls with a gross area of 10,000m2, plus outdoor exhibition areas. The organisers expect more than 200 companies to exhibit and 10,000 e http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/asphalt-exhibition-planned-for-turkey-in-2014/ 83889 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130422000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:43:42 GMT 20130412144342 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:45:56 GMT 201304121424556 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Plans are in hand in Indonesia for the Sunda Strait Bridge project. The Indonesian Government intends construction work to commence in 2014. The project will be funded by private investors which will also be given concessions to develop Lampung and Banten. Foreign investment will be required, no matter which firm wins the project. Chinese and South Korean investors are likely to be interested in financing the project. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesias-new-landmark-bridge-project-for-sunda-strait/ 83895 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130422000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:10:49 GMT 20130412151049 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:10:49 GMT 201304121531049 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Indonesian Government The initial figures for the bauma 2013 exhibition in Munich reveal that over 530,000 visitors attended the event. The proportion of attendees from outside Germany was higher than before with 200,000 international visitors from 200 countries. It is worth noting that most will have had to brave the city's notoriously expensive hotel charges during bauma as only Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic are within a short drive from Munich. The visitors to the show had plenty to see with 3,420 exhi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ebullient-busy-bauma-bustling-and-bursting-with-business/ 84619 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130422000000 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:02:57 GMT 20130422100257 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:17:25 GMT 201304300991725 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News Bauma Caterpillar Messe Munchen Construction Equipment and Building Material Machinery Association Zeppelin XCMG Bolivian road company ABC has a 2013 state budget of US$611.98 million (BOB 4.29bn) for 2013, according to the firm's president, Luis Sanchez. Bolivia has 16,000kms of roads. Work on a new section of the road between La Paz and Ilo is underway. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bolivias-abc-has-2013-road-construction-budget-of-us61198mn/ 83901 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130419001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:43:04 GMT 20130412154304 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:01 GMT 201305151530101 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Many large concessionaires have shown interest in the construction of the Corridor Vc motorway, according to Bosnian Minister of Transport and Telecoms, Damir Hadzic. When completed, the Bosnian section of the international Corridor Vc is planned to run for 330km through Bosnia and Herzegovina. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/large-companies-show-interest-in-bosnias-corridor-vc-motorway-says-minister/ 83902 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130419000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:49:09 GMT 20130412154909 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:49:09 GMT 201304121534909 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com UK Road safety charity Brake is holding an essential seminar on using in-vehicle technology to improve driver safety. Selected and used appropriately, Brake says in-vehicle technology can offer huge benefits to fleets by providing valuable data on drivers, vehicles and journeys which can be used to help prevent crashes and reduce costs. In light of this, the charity is offering fleet professionals the opportunity to hear from academic experts and experienced practitioners on the options available, features http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brake-to-hold-seminar-on-in-vehicle-technology-for-improving-driver-safety/ 83903 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130419000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:54:27 GMT 20130412155427 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:54:27 GMT 201304121535427 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Brake A report from market analysis specialist Timetric has highlighted increased demand for machines in the Asia-Pacific region. This report shows that the Asia-Pacific region has overtaken Europe and North America in demand for heavy construction machinery and earthmoving equipment. The 57.8% market share of the Asia-Pacific market for these machines makes it the largest in the world, followed by Europe with 22.0% and North America with 12.4%, according to the report. Economic uncertainty in Europe and slow gro http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/heavy-equipment-demand-strong-in-asia-pacific-according-to-report/ 83898 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130418001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:25:08 GMT 20130412152508 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:25:08 GMT 201304121532508 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Roads in Tanzania will be upgraded with funding from Japan and the African Development Fund (AfDF). The US$80 million of funding will be used to improve roads in Mtambaswala, Tuduru and Mangaka, and between Bonga and Mayamaya. The road rehabilitation work is expected to help boost transport demand by a factor of four by 2030. The development follows the Comprehensive Transport and Trade System Development Master Plan prepared by Japan. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/japanese-funding-for-tanzania-roads-upgrade/ 83899 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130418000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:30:08 GMT 20130412153008 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:33:22 GMT 201304121533322 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The first five sections of Colombia's Autopistas de la Prosperidad have been put out to tender. The contracts, worth a combined US$3.52 billion (COP 6.4tn), will be awarded in November 2013. Overall, all nine sections of Autopistas de la Prosperidad are estimated to cost COP 13tn. The four remaining sections will go under the hammer in September 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/autopistas-de-la-prosperidad-colombia-contracts-out-to-tender/ 83900 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130418000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:38:34 GMT 20130412153834 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:41:11 GMT 201304121534111 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A half day seminar has been run in Nepal with aim of reducing road fatalities. The seminar focussed on the Role of Roads Board Nepal in creating road safety awareness. This event was set up by the Road Board Nepal, a government agency established under the Road Board Act 2002. The agency has the aim of providing a sustainable fund for planned maintenance of the roads in association with local NGOs; Nepal Forum for Rural Transport and Development (NFRTD) and Nepal Road Safety Society. Engineer Ramesh Bastola http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nepals-road-safety-awareness-programme-is-now-commencing/ 83915 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130418000700 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:58:05 GMT 20130412165805 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:58:05 GMT 201304121645805 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The UK's Highways Agency is telling drivers to take extra care and to stick speed limits at roadworks, to prevent deaths and injuries among both road users and road workers. Eight road workers have been killed in the last three years while improving and maintaining the strategic road network in England. In addition there are many near misses, with members of the public driving through coned off areas or colliding with works vehicles. The UK Government is investing additional funding in road improvements acr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-highways-agency-aims-to-address-workzone-crashes/ 83708 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130417001000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:12 GMT 20130410164312 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:29:33 GMT 2013041212122933 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com In Algeria, a series of road projects are underway, as well as in neighbouring Tunisia. A key development in Tunisia is that work is ongoing for an 80km stretch of highway that will connect with Algeria's East-West Highway. This will further elevate the importance of the East-West highway in Algeria as it already connects with new links in Morocco. The new section in Tunisia will be the next step in this northern route providing connectivity right across North Africa. When the entire 5,600km route is comple http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-road-links-being-built-in-algeria/ 83896 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130417001000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:15:56 GMT 20130412151556 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:15:56 GMT 201304121531556 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Oman Government has cancelled work on Package Two of the Batinah Expressway project. This was for a 45km section of highway worth US$327 million. The eight lane highway was to have been built over a three year period. It is not clear when work will recommence and whether or not the original firms involved will be re-engaged but under different terms. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-on-key-section-of-new-oman-highway-cancelled/ 83897 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130417000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:20:48 GMT 20130412152048 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:22:54 GMT 201304121532254 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new 3km long bridge is planned for Yakutsk in Siberia. This bridge will cross the River Lena and is at present expected to cost some US$1.74 billion to construct. The tender process for the project was initially to be held until the end of 2013. The timing of the tender process for the two lane bridge will now be announced in due course. Design and construction is expected to take six years once the contract is signed. Drivers will not pay tolls to use the bridge and instead the investor will be paid fees http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-bridge-planned-for-yakutsk-in-siberia/ 83905 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130417000700 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:08:07 GMT 20130412160807 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:08:07 GMT 201304121640807 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Transstroy Global engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald is to acquire Brazilian environmental engineering consultancy Habtec Engenharia Ambiental, as part of its strategy to create a regional base in Brazil from where it can expand across South America. Habtec has been operating principally in the energy, mining and transport sectors for over 20 years. The company's project portfolio includes various environmental impact studies, compliance support, monitoring projects and environmental ed http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mott-macdonald-to-acquire-habtec-engenharia-ambiental/ 84226 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:05:00 GMT 20130417000500 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:13:16 GMT 20130417121316 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:13:16 GMT 2013041712121316 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News A new partnership between Jamaica and the UK is intended to reduce road deaths in the Caribbean country. This novel agreement on improving road safety forms part of international twinning programme. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD are joining forces for this twinning initiative. Under the programme Jamaica and the UK will promote the implementation of best practices in road safety data collection. The goal of the twinning is to help Jamaica a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-uk-is-working-with-jamaica-to-drive-down-its-road-deaths/ 83767 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130416001000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:26:15 GMT 20130411112615 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:42:50 GMT 2013041610104250 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com International Transport Forum Inter-American Development Bank A joint venture between India's Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and UAE-based Delma Engineering (Delma) has reportedly emerged as the best bidder for a US$273.71 million (INR 15bn) road project in the Emirates. Indian daily newspaper The Economic Times says the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport-led project involves widening the Mafraq to Al Ghweifat highway. It will be built over a period of 30 months. The joint venture also bids for another two road projects in Abu Dhabi, according to The Economic Times. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/lt-and-delma-bid-for-us27371mn-abu-dhabi-road-project/ 83885 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130416000900 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:15:35 GMT 20130412141535 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:19:40 GMT 201304121421940 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Larsen & Toubro The Czech Transport Ministry is considering the adoption of car-sharing scheme as one of the solutions to reduce traffic congestion and lack of parking spaces in towns and cities across the country. Research shows that one shared car could save between five to twenty parking spaces. According to the ministry's proposal for transport policy until 2020, a car-sharing system could be most beneficial when complemented by a combined public transport ticket. The Ministry is said to have been inspired by the car-s http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/czech-transport-ministry-to-consider-car-sharing-scheme/ 83886 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130416000800 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:29:24 GMT 20130412142924 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:29:24 GMT 201304121422924 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A person who spends 30 minutes a day driving to get into Brussels loses four days, or 101 hours-a -year in traffic jams, according to the 2012 Congestion Index compiled by TomTom. During rush hour a journey by car is said to take almost a third - 31.8% - longer than normal. Roads are busier in the evening rush hour than the day time rush hour. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/drivers-lose-101-hours-a-year-in-brussels-traffic-jams/ 83887 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130416000700 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:36:00 GMT 20130412143600 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:36:00 GMT 201304121423600 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News TomTom on www.WorldHighways.com Construction software specialist Bentley Systems reports a strong financial performance with its latest annual results. The 2012 financial year has been healthy with regard to the firm's global operations. The firm's financial report reveals that revenues grew 5% to a record US$550 million on an historical GAAP basis; in constant currencies, GAAP revenues grew 8% and organic growth was 6%. The company claims user numbers of its software have also grown. The report states that applications use was logged by http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/software-specialist-bentleys-bullish-growth/ 83876 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130415001200 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:31:38 GMT 20130412123138 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:35:54 GMT 2013041212123554 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Trimble on www.WorldHighways.com Siemens Bentley Systems Polish road authority GDDKiA has signed a contract with a consortium of Salini Polska, Przedsibiorstwo Budowy Drógi Mostów Kobylarnia and Impreglio for completing two sections of the A1 motorway. The combined value of two sections (Brzezie- Kowal and Czerniewice-Brzezie) stands at over €238.24 million (PLN 1bn). The works are due to start in the second quarter of 2013, with the completion expected to take 11 months on the Czerniewice-Brzezie section, and a year on the Kowal-Brzezie stretch. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a1-poland-contract-worth-over-2384mn-signed-by-gddkia-and-consortium/ 83687 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130415001000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:10:11 GMT 20130410151011 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:44:35 GMT 201304101534435 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com GDDKiA Indra is supplying its sophisticated urban traffic control system to Metro Manila, the Philippines' main metropolitan region. The Metro Manila area has more than 11 million residents and accounts for a significant proportion of the country's entire traffic volume. This technology was selected as it involves proven systems and is already implemented in a number of cities in China, Brazil, Colombia and Spain. Indra is also involved with the toll system for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), one of the nation' http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indra-wins-tolling-deal-in-philippine-capital-manila/ 83705 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130415000900 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:37:45 GMT 20130410163745 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:41:28 GMT 201304101644128 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Indra on www.WorldHighways.com Metro Manila Development Authority Metro The authorities in Senegal have awarded a US$ 142.6 million package of works to Spanish contractor Isolux. The work involves construction of two stretches of the RN6 highway measuring some 194.5km in total. Also included in the deal is work to the new bridge at Kolda. The project will involve widening, improvement and modification works to the highway. The areas where work will be carried out lie between the Casamance River and the border with Guinea Bissau and in the towns of Kolda and Ziguinchor. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/spanish-firm-wins-senegal-bridge-and-highway-upgrades/ 83710 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130415000700 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:48:59 GMT 20130410164859 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:51:58 GMT 201304101645158 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Isolux The VDMA is to have a representative office in São Paulo, Brazil. This means the German construction equipment and machinery organisation will be represented in all of the BRIC countries with its own offices. Brazil has become very important for the German engineering sector during the past few years. More than one fourth of the German exports are machines and plants. Especially materials handling technology, power transmission engineering as well as food processing machinery and packaging machinery are in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brazil-office-for-vdma/ 83935 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130415000000 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:56:14 GMT 20130415085614 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:44:28 GMT 201304150994428 Kestutis Rusas 2013 April WH22 General News in World Highways VDMA India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved four road projects worth a combined US$850.75 million (INR 46.20bn) in Assam and Madhya Pradesh. The projects involve the widening of stretches of National Highways 37 (NH 37) under the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for India's North Eastern Region (SARDP-NE). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ccea-backs-india-road-projects-worth-us85075mn-in-assam-madhya-pradesh/ 83688 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130412001000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:16:27 GMT 20130410151627 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:42:55 GMT 201304101534255 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com India's Cabinet Commitee The Norwegian Government's reported imminent €2.343 billion (NOK 17.5bn) contribution towards maintenance of the country's roads and avalanche protection in the Nasjonal Transportplan (the national transport plan) is not enough, according to a senior parliamentary transport figure. Knut Arild Hareide, head of the Norwegian parliament's transport committee, claims there is a need for €10.042 billion (NOK 75bn) to improve country roads. He believes the Government's alleged financial commitment to Nasjonal Tra http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/norwegian-government-cash-for-roads-not-enough-says-senior-transport-figure/ 83696 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130412000900 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:10:06 GMT 20130410161006 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:13:40 GMT 201304101641340 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The transport ministry of the Canadian province of Quebec will invest US$371.64million (CAD 377mn) in the capital region over the next two years. The initial focus will be on all north-south axes. However, the extension of the Henri-IV motorway will not be started before 2015. This is because of the major disruption to traffic expected. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/quebec-to-benefit-from-us37164mn-transport-investment-over-2-years/ 83697 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130412000800 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:15:35 GMT 20130410161535 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:17:47 GMT 201304101641747 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Organisers of bauma 2013 say that this year's event is likely to be the biggest in the history of the bauma show. Between 15th and 21st April, 2013, Messe München will be opening the gates on the world´s largest construction equipment trade show. This year's event will cover a total of 570,000m of exhibition space, spread between 16 halls, accounting for 180,000m, and the outdoor exhibition area, offering 390,000m. Over 3,400 exhibitors from 57 countries will be showcasing their innovations at bauma 2013 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/messe-mnchen-tips-bauma-2013-to-be-biggest-bauma-show-ever/ 83722 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130411001200 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:25:10 GMT 20130411092510 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:29:32 GMT 201304110992932 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Messe Munchen Construction Equipment and Building Material Machinery Association The Liebherr Group achieved its highest turnover in its history in 2012. Turnover climbed over than 9% to €9.1 billion, while the company invested a total of €840 million in its operations. The 2012 business year progressed well for the Liebherr Group. Although the reduced dynamism of the world economy had a noticeable effect on orders received in the final months of the year, this no longer influenced turnover significantly. The Group increased its total turnover in the past business year by more than €760 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/liebherr-achieves-record-turnover-in-2012/ 83689 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130411001200 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:23:35 GMT 20130410152335 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:34:38 GMT 201304101533438 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Liebherr on www.WorldHighways.com The American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) Women Leaders in Transportation Design and Construction (WLTDC) Council is now accepting nominations for its annual awards programme. The programme honours what ARTBA describes as the extraordinary efforts of individuals, companies and public agencies that have demonstrated leadership and dedication to innovation in the transportation construction field as well as the promotion of women leaders within the industry. The 2013 awards programme http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artba-women-leader-awards-2013-nominations-sought/ 83639 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130411001000 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:36:10 GMT 20130409163610 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:38:27 GMT 201304091643827 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to grant Tajikistan US$100 million towards reconstruction of the highway Penjikent - Aini the Uzbekistan border. The total project is valued at $136 million. Tajikistan's government will provide US$22 million. In addition, OPEC will give a 20-year $14 million loan with a 2.5% interest rate. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/adb-to-provide-us100mn-for-tajikistan-highway-reconstruction/ 83686 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130411001000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:53:22 GMT 20130410145322 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:58:41 GMT 201304101425841 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Asian Development Bank New technology is being brought in to make it easier for local councils and utility companies in England and Wales to manage roadworks. Coming into force on 1 October 2013, the electronic changes will modernise the way roadworks are co-ordinated and administered, making it easier and quicker for councils and utility companies to share information. The new technology will mean that more information on the timing and co-ordination of road works can be stored on a single computer system. Nobody likes having http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-technology-set-to-cut-uk-roadworks-red-tape/ 83642 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130410001200 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:47:57 GMT 20130409164757 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:49:59 GMT 201304091644959 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to loan the Indian government US$252 million for key road construction projects. The 25-year loan has a grace period of five years, a commitment charge of 0.15% per annum, and the interest rate will be determined on ADB's LIBOR-based lending facility. The loan will be used to finance the construction of 3,461km of all-weather rural roads in West Bengal, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Assam with the first phase scheduled to complete in Decem http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/adb-extends-us252mn-loan-to-fund-road-construction-in-five-india-states/ 83635 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130410001000 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:17:39 GMT 20130409161739 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:20:03 GMT 201304091642003 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Asia development Bank The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently became the only US state department of transportation to receive the American Public Works Association (APWA) Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013. Our people do great things every day and it's nice to be recognized for the superior level of service we are providing to our customers the motoring public, said ODOT director Jerry Wray. Motorists are less tolerant of failure in snow and ice control than in any other highway function. Unles http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ohio-dot-is-only-us-state-to-receive-apwa-2013-snow-ice-control-award/ 83563 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130410001000 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:35:59 GMT 20130409083559 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:44:13 GMT 201304090884413 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News US Department of Transportation on www.WorldHighways.com Ohio Department of Transportation Work on Algeria's High Plateau motorway is scheduled to begin in late June 2013, it has been revealed following the conclusion of related studies. The 1,300km motorway will link Tébessa and Nâam; connect to the East-West motorway; and serve 12 regions. It is one of 11 motorways to be built as part of the five-year, US$12.55 billion (DZD 1tn) plan established by the Algerian government. There is a further priority project to connect the ports in Béjaia, Djendjen and Skikda to the East-West motorway. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-on-algerias-high-plateau-motorway-to-begin-in-late-june-2013/ 83636 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130410000900 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:21:37 GMT 20130409162137 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:23:42 GMT 201304091642342 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Finley Engineering Group (Finley) is providing segmental bridge design and construction engineering services on three design-build projects in Israel. Road 722 is a US$68.9 million project in Haifa awarded to Danya-Cebus. The project's twin precast segmental bridges have a total length of 314m and six spans. The Road 722 Bridge is said to be based on the same cross section and erection method that Finley developed for Danya-Cebus and used on the Road 431 project (5 bridges), the Section 18 Interchange (6 br http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/finleys-triple-bridge-design-build-success-in-israel/ 83637 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130410000800 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:25:27 GMT 20130409162527 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:28:02 GMT 201304091642802 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Finley Engineering Group The installation of speed cameras in France prevented around 15,000 fatal and 62,000 non-fatal road accidents between November 2003 and December 2010, according to a study in the international review Accident Analysis and Prevention. The mortality rate per 100,000 vehicles is said to have fallen 42% from 1.86 in November 2003 to 1.07 in October 2010. A second study found that speed cameras were most effective at reducing excessive speed infractions (more than 20km/h over the limit) and moderate speed infrac http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/french-speed-cameras-prevented-15000-fatal-road-crashes-in-7-years-study-claims/ 83558 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130409001000 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:46:36 GMT 20130408164636 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:48:23 GMT 201304081644823 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Investment in roads should be the UK's transport spending priority, according to a report by the EEF. The employers' body's Transport for Growth survey found that 80% of manufacturers see the road network as vital to their business, with 50% revealing that operating costs are increasing substantially due to the condition of the road network. Meanwhile Roger Salomone, the EEF's head of business environment policy, noted that a mere 6% of firms regard the rail network as a priority, despite the fact investmen http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/eef-report-calls-for-more-uk-road-investment/ 83559 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130409000900 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:49:29 GMT 20130408164929 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:50:57 GMT 201304081645057 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Investment in new and existing roads, railways and waterways in the Czech Republic is set to rise in 2013, compared to the sum spent in 2012. The Czech National Transport Infrastructure Fund (SFDI) has a budget of €2.502 billion (CZK64.5 billion) in 2013, compared to almost €2.02 billion (CZK 52bn) invested in 2012. The amount invested last year represented a decline of €349.24 million (CZK 9bn) when compared with 2011. Originally, SFDI planned to invest €2.561 billion (CZK 66 billion) into infrastructure i http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/more-money-for-czech-roads-in-2013-than-previous-year/ 83560 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130409000800 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:52:10 GMT 20130408165210 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:53:48 GMT 201304081645348 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Bids are being invited by the Nepal Government for a contract to supply and deliver bridge inspection equipment for the South Asia country's Road Sector Development Project (RSDP). Sealed bids are being invited up until 12 noon on 6 May, 2013 for the key RSDP contract. Costing $50.6 million, the World Bank grant-aided, Nepal Government-implemented project is seeing the upgrade of around 300km of existing dry-season roads to all-season standard with low cost sealed gravel pavement. It also involves the maint http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nepal-government-invites-bids-for-rsdp-bridge-contract/ 83561 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130409000700 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:55:58 GMT 20130408165558 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:58:21 GMT 201304081645821 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank Nepalese Government VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland will soon begin test runs with an electric prototype bus in Espoo. The non-passenger carrying electric bus is a test vehicle for testing the performance of components from various manufacturers in laboratory conditions and in demanding Finnish climate conditions. The results will enable comparison of component properties with other products on the market. The project aims to help Finland's electric vehicle industry to design competitive components or subsystems for t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/electric-bus-trials-start-in-espoo-finland/ 83562 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:06:00 GMT 20130409000600 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:31:27 GMT 20130409083127 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:33:52 GMT 201304090883352 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com VTT The Mongolian government has pledged to invest US$407.87 million (MNT 570bn) in road projects in 2013. In May, work will begin on a $3.5 billion 1,000km long high speed road between Altanbulag-Ulaanbaatar-Zamyn-Uud. Due for completion in October 2015, the road will be built on a concession basis. The executor company will own the road from 2015 to 2040, when it will come under state ownership. Six aimags (first-level administrative subdivision) Umnugobi, Dornogobi, Khuvsgul, Dornod, Dundgobi and Bayankhongo http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mongolian-government-to-invest-us40787mn-in-roads-in-2013/ 83330 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130408001000 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:37:26 GMT 20130403163726 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:40:33 GMT 201304031644033 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In his new budget on Wednesday 10 April, 2013, US president Barack Obama is due to reveal details of a proposed US$4 billion loans and grants investment in America's roads, bridges and other infrastructure. During a visit to Port Miami, which is undergoing a $2 billion upgrade and tunnel project, the president also repeated a call for a $10 billion "infrastructure bank" to attract investment for projects that will have the greatest impact on the economy. The Obama administration is proposing tax breaks for http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/highway-and-bridge-rebuilds-part-of-obamas-us4bn-plans-for-infrastructure-works/ 83332 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130408000900 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:42:32 GMT 20130403164232 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:44:18 GMT 201304031644418 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The 33km WestConnex project will link the M4 to Sydney Airport, Port Botany and the M5 East in New South Wales, Australia. The project aims to improve King Georges Road, which will join the new M5 east with a dedicated lane of its own. The works will receive US$1.87 billion (AUD 1.80bn) up front from the state government. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/westconnex-to-provide-vital-sydney-airport-link/ 83333 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130408000800 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:45:51 GMT 20130403164551 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:47:27 GMT 201304031644727 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Technical and Scientific Committee of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition is inviting surface transportation experts and researchers from all over the world to submit paper abstracts for evaluation. The abstracts should reflect original research or innovation in technical, institutional, economic, business and policy issues that are relevant, recent and significant. This global event, to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 9-13, 2013, will provide a unique forum for sharing the latest industry http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-irf-is-calling-for-papers-for-its-world-meeting/ 83203 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130405001000 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:38 GMT 20130402120038 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:02:49 GMT 2013040212120249 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com IRF Massive infrastructure industry interest is expected in Indonesia, following the announcement of an almost unprecedented number of contracts. The Indonesian Government is offering no less than 2,378 bridge and road construction projects in all. The total value of these projects is US$2.16 billion. Of these, 496 projects have now been opened to tender and with more due shortly. Actual construction work on these projects that are already open to tender will begin from second half of 2013 until end-2014. The 2 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/massive-array-of-road-and-bridge-tenders-in-indonesia/ 83204 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130405000900 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:04:34 GMT 20130402120434 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:06:16 GMT 2013040212120616 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Indonesian Government Plans are in hand to carry out upgrades to a key stretch of highway in Peru. Work on the VII stretch of the Ayacucho-Abancay road will be carried out by the Kishuara III consortium. The contract is worth US$139 million. This consortium is headed by Spanish contractor firm, OHL, which has a 43% stake in the business. Its partners are Peruvian firm, Constructora TP, and Constructora Malaga Hnos. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-key-stretch-of-highway-will-be-upgrade-in-peru/ 83205 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130405000800 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:08:39 GMT 20130402120839 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:10:41 GMT 2013040212121041 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com OHL Motoring groups have criticised plans to launch Britain's second toll motorway as part of a multi-billion euro road building programme to kick-start the economy. The Treasury is expected to guarantee the €1.18 billion (£1bn) borrowing costs for the Welsh government to pay for the construction of the new 14-mile M4 relief road in South Wales. The money for the dual carriageway, which will run between junctions 23 and 29 of the M4 and aims to reduce bottlenecks at the Byrnglas Tunnels near Newport, is then l http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/motoring-groups-critical-over-plans-for-britains-second-toll-motorway/ 83324 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130404001200 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:46:27 GMT 20130403154627 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:49:21 GMT 201304031534921 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com AA A new report from The Freedonia Group highlights growing US demand for geosynthetics. According to Freedonia's report, this market is expected to grow 6.6%/year to 1.087 billion m2 in 2017. And this will have an expected trade value of some US$2.9 billion. This growth will be aided by gains in spending on the construction of structures and roads. The growth in demand for geosynthetics will also be helped by increased market penetration, as engineers become more aware of the long term cost and performance ad http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-report-highlights-strong-us-demand-for-geomembranes/ 83194 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130404001000 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:03:17 GMT 20130402090317 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:05:26 GMT 201304020990526 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Freedonia Group A wide array of measures is being used around the world to encourage customers to buy electric vehicles. Customers are still proving reluctant in many markets to buy electric vehicles, with range concerns and purchase costs amongst the key. Nissan reports that sales of its sophisticated Leaf model (developed jointly with its partner Renault) have been sluggish in Europe, despite glowing reviews in various motoring magazines. In the UK one leading thinktank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), h http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-variety-of-measures-will-increase-demand-for-electric-vehicles/ 83195 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130404000900 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:07:24 GMT 20130402090724 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:09:51 GMT 201304020990951 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan Renault A report from the St Petersburg Administration suggests that up to 18% of the city's roads are currently unfit for use. Plans were made in the third quarter of 2012 to repair about 33% of these damaged road links in the second quarter of 2013. The official data reveals that the city currently has 56,500km of roads. The planned budget is for US$161.63 million for repair works to 3,400km of the city's roads in 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-repairs-needed-in-st-petersburg/ 83196 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130404000800 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:11:24 GMT 20130402091124 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:13:25 GMT 201304020991325 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com SMEs developing innovative solutions to improve road infrastructure now have until 12 April, 2013, to apply to exhibit free-of-charge at the first Road Infrastructure Innovation Expo being held in Brussels, Belgium, 4-6 June 2013. Due to the involvement of additional countries and the final constitution of the scientific committee for the Infravation programme, organisers have extended the exhibitor registration deadline. All research fields are welcome addressing the theme of Advanced and Innovative Constr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/call-for-sme-exhibitors-at-road-infrastructure-innovation-expo-brussels/ 83218 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130403001200 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:43:12 GMT 20130402154312 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:52:02 GMT 201304021535202 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com FEHRL The European Union Road Federation and the Spanish Road Association have presented the results of their joint WhiteRoads Project, which highlights road links with good safety standards. This project has taken three years of research and is intended to create a positive approach to road safety and focus on zero fatality roads, as opposed to the traditional practice of focusing on black spots. A European White Spot (EUWS) is defined as a section of road 15km long or more where there have been no fatal acciden http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/erf-highlights-whiteroads-with-low-accident-rates/ 83192 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130403001000 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:49:12 GMT 20130402084912 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:52:55 GMT 201304020885255 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Road Federation Spanish Road Association A series of challenges are now facing the project to construct Serbia's key Corridor 10 highway. The EU has asked the Serbian Government for details of the priority plan and deadlines for the completion of the Corridor 10 highway. At present three sections of Corridor 10 are at risk, due to delays and financing issues. These are the Ciflik-Pirot stretch, the Bancarevo tunnel and the Vladicin Han section. According to Serbian roads company Koridori Srbije, the construction schedule will be set by the end of http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/corridor-10-project-in-serbia-may-be-delayed/ 83193 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130403000900 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:54:28 GMT 20130402085428 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:59:17 GMT 201304020885917 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank European Investment Bank European Union European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Koridori Srbije A new agreement has been established between Japanese firm Fujitsu and Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research A*STAR. The agreement concerns research into long-term urban sustainability solutions to deliver high standards of living, work opportunities and economic growth. The work will focus on using data from various agencies in Singapore to derive an understanding of complex dynamics within the city. The research will use modelling and simulation to guide critical decisions and implementa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/japan-and-singapore-agree-transport-research-programme/ 83199 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130403000800 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:45:40 GMT 20130402114540 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:57:03 GMT 2013040211115703 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fujitsu Agency for Science, Technology and Research Official data from Italy and Switzerland reveals changing patterns for fatal crash statistics. The information from Switzerland shows an increase in fatalities on the country's roads during 2012. The latest set of figures reveals that 339 people lost their lives on Switzerland's roads in 2012, 19 more than in 2011. During 2012 4,202 people were seriously injured in road crashes, although this was 235 fewer than in 2011, according to the Federal office for roads (OFROU). In all 2012 saw a total of 18,148 roa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-data-reveals-the-latest-crash-statistics-from-italian-and-swiss-roads/ 82983 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130402001000 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:27:37 GMT 20130326122737 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:31:08 GMT 2013032612123108 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Istat ASAPS Construction work on Algeria's planned Hauts-plateaux highway is set to commence at the end of June 2013. The highway will run 1,300km and connect Tébessa with Naâma, with the project being split into three sections. The East stretch will be 220km long while the West section will be 305km long and in the middle will be the 495km Central section. The new highway is expected to provide an important trade route and help improve transport between Algeria and its neighbours and this forms part of Algeria's 2030 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/additional-highway-work-is-planned-for-algeria/ 82984 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130402000900 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:32:41 GMT 20130326123241 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:34:30 GMT 2013032612123430 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Indonesia's Government is building 1,520km of new roads on Papua and West Papua. The work is proving challenging as Papua and West Papua both feature harsh terrain. Some US$154.2 million is being spent on this construction work, according to figures from the Presidential Unit to Accelerate the Development of Papua and West Papua (UP4B). Help for the work is being provided by local administrations and Indonesia's Public Works Ministry. UP4B has also sought for help from the Indonesian Military (TNI) for the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/extensions-are-planned-to-the-road-network-in-indonesias-papua-and-west-papua/ 82985 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130402000800 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:36:08 GMT 20130326123608 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:38:46 GMT 2013032612123846 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Uzbekistan Government is increasing its investment in road infrastructure. This will rise by a factor of 1.4 to US$454 million in 2013 compared to the spending in 2012. One of the main projects will be for repairs to Uzbekistan's national highway. Around $120 million of the budget will be used to rebuild a further 320km of public roads and over 1,100km of rural roads. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-projects-planned-for-uzbekistan/ 82973 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130401001000 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:33:30 GMT 20130326083330 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:39:40 GMT 201303260883940 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Mexican authorities will invest an additional US$362 million to complete the Durango-Mazatlan highway. The project has taken 12 years to reach fruition and has included many major technical challenges. The Mexican Government's Communications and Transport Secretariat has revealed that the final cost of the project is 173% over budget and it is also 10 months behind schedule. Meanwhile plans are moving forward for a new highway link that will connect Mexico to Guatemala as well as El Salvador. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-road-project-opening-in-mexico/ 82974 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130401000900 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:41:33 GMT 20130326084133 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:49:54 GMT 201303260884954 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The latest data from the European Commission reveals that road fatalities across the EU decreased by 9% in 2012. This shows that 2012 saw the lowest numbers of people being killed in road traffic crashes in EU countries since data first began being collated. Vice-president Siim Kallas, Commissioner for Transport, said, "2012 was a landmark year for European road safety, with the lowest ever number of road deaths recorded. A 9% decrease means that 3,000 lives were saved last year. It is hugely encouraging to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-causalities-dropped-in-europe-in-2012/ 82975 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130401000800 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:54:43 GMT 20130326085443 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:58:05 GMT 201303260885805 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Lithuania's roads are the highest quality among the Baltic States, according to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report for 2013. The report ranked Lithuania's roads at 32nd place out of 144 countries, which was the same as in WEF's report for 2010-2011. Estonia's roads ranked 61st in the world; and Latvian roads were positioned in 98th place, up slightly from 101st place previously. On a scale of 1-7, Lithuania scored 5.2 points in terms of road quality, followed by Estonia http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/wef-report-ranks-lithuanias-road-quality-ranked-best-of-baltics/ 82827 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130329001000 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:08:00 GMT 20130318150800 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:14:39 GMT 201303181641439 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Economic Forum Polish spending on modernisation and new road projects will reach around €4.33 billion (PLN 18bn) in 2013. Among the planned investments are a section of the five express roads between Rawicz and Leszno, a section of the A1 motorway between Swierklam and Mszana, and a section of the A4 motorway between Korczowa and Jaroslaw. Private companies have been contracted to maintain around 1,000km of motorways and roads, which will result in savings achieved by the General Directorate of National Roads and Motorway http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/upgrade-and-new-road-projects-in-poland-to-cost-433-billion-in-2013/ 82831 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130329000900 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:28:29 GMT 20130319082829 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:31:15 GMT 201303190883115 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank GDDKiA Nissan says it sees enormous potential for electric vehicles in Mexico, with its Leaf electric car to be launched commercially during the third quarter of 2013. However, many experts reportedly doubt that it will sell 1,000 units in the country by 2018. The high price of electric vehicles is seen as a potential barrier to their growth in this market. The domestic market for vehicles in Mexico is expected to grow by between 5% and 6% in the next few years, or by about 60,000. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nissan-says-mexico-is-enormous-potential-market-for-electric-vehicles/ 82832 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130329000800 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:32:56 GMT 20130319083256 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:35:20 GMT 201303190883520 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan A new study of bicycle accidents in Germany has revealed some interesting data, as this interview with chief traffic officer for the city of Munster, Udo Weiss, reveals. The interview highlights key risk patterns and also suggests some possible safety measures. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-video-highlights-safety-improvements-for-german-cyclists/ 83157 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130328001200 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:01:01 GMT 20130328140101 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:03:21 GMT 201303281420321 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com From 2 May 2013, it will be illegal for drivers in Norway to touch their mobile phones while behind the wheel of their vehicle for any other purpose other than accepting a call or hanging up. The tougher laws on the use of mobile phones while driving were outlined by Marit Arnstad, Norway's Transport Minister. It means that text messaging and use of Facebook or other applications will be prohibited for drivers. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/texting-behind-the-wheel-banned-in-norway-from-may-2013/ 82806 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130328001000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:54:00 GMT 20130315155400 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:55:46 GMT 201303151535546 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A series of four motorway projects in Colombia, known as the Autopistas de la Prosperidad, covering 844km and costing US$4.45 billion (COP 8tn), will be put out to tender from 11 April 2013. As well as the high profile road schemes, due to be awarded in October 2013, the government has also announced that a programme to boost national growth and productivity will be implemented. The Colombian financial budget for 2013 has been adjusted, signifying a $1 billion drop in foreign loans, while efforts will be ma http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/colombia-motorway-projects-worth-us445bn-up-for-tender/ 82807 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130328000900 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:57:20 GMT 20130315155720 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:59:19 GMT 201303151535919 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The World Bank and the Indian state of Kerala's Department of Economic Affairs have signed a loan agreement worth US$215.1 million (INR 11.66bn) to finance the second phase of the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP). In its 2013/2014 budget, Kerala allocated $51.65 million (INR 2.8bn) for the implementation of the second phase of KSTP. In the second phase, about $443.3 million (INR 24.03bn) will be spent to develop 367km of state highways spread over eight corridors built to international standards. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/world-bank-kerala-state-sign-us2151mn-loan-to-finance-second-phase-kstp/ 82833 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130328000800 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:36:59 GMT 20130319083659 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:39:25 GMT 201303190883925 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank A report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on traffic congestion in the US has revealed key data on increasing traffic volumes. California-based transportation body the Reason Foundation has analysed the 2012 Urban Mobility Report, which was produced it in cooperation with traffic data from INRIX and shows that as the US economy slowly recovers, congestion is increasing gradually. According to the Reason Foundation's analysis of the data, US traffic congestion has not yet reached of the 2005-07 peri http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/report-on-us-traffic-congestion-reveals-increasing-traffic/ 82798 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130327001000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:36:46 GMT 20130315143646 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:41:53 GMT 201303151424153 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Inrix on www.WorldHighways.com A unit of China State Construction International Holdings (China State Construction) has signed a US$617.4 million (HKD 4.79bn) contract with the Highways Department of Hong Kong. The company will build a 150m long slip road tunnel beneath the Victoria Park Road and the northern area of Victoria Park. A 300m twin box tunnel section will also be built by China State Construction under the seabed of Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter, as part of the 4.5km Central-Wan Chai Bypass development. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-state-construction-secures-hong-kong-tunnel-works/ 82799 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130327000900 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:54:50 GMT 20130315145450 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:35:28 GMT 201303181423528 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China State Construction International Holdings The Malacca state government in Malaysia will spend US$196.75 million (MYR 612.30mn) to build and improve roads in the state. The budget will develop 73 road projects that will connect more places within the state. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/malacca-state-in-malaysia-to-spend-us19675mn-on-road-building/ 82803 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130327000800 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:03:08 GMT 20130315150308 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:05:00 GMT 201303151530500 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Discussions on the next stage of engine emissions controls for Europe will commence in due course. This will follow the completion of the EC Consultation process on Stage V Emissions, which is being closed shortly. The consultation on the next round of changes to the engine emissions directive has been taking key topics under consideration. This is reviewing possible extensions to the legislation to include large and small engines and more petrol engines. Setting new stages including a Stage V with particle http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/discussions-on-next-stage-of-engine-emissions/ 82795 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130326001000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:20:39 GMT 20130315142039 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:23:04 GMT 201303151422304 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission In the Indian state of Bihar, investment is underway to improve the infrastructure links with neighbouring Nepal. Some US$109 million is being invested in the plan. The new road links will boost transport connections between Nepal and India and provide an economic boost in terms of trade between the two nations. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-links-to-join-nepal-and-india/ 82796 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130326000900 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:24:44 GMT 20130315142444 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:26:49 GMT 201303151422649 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Research into the risks posed by the use of smartphones by drivers has revealed extremely worrying results. An international study into this field has shown that using cellphones to send texts while at the wheel can deliver significant risks for vehicle occupants as well as others. The study has shown that sending texts while at the wheel presents a similar safety risk to being 25% over the legal limit for alcohol in the bloodstream. In addition the study has shown that using hands-free telephone technology http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/smartphones-provide-serious-threat-to-driving-safety/ 82797 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130326000800 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:28:43 GMT 20130315142843 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:34:43 GMT 201303151423443 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Volvo Construction Equipment president Pal Olney stressed the long-term importance to the company of the North American market while formally recognising the industry giant's US$100 million expansion programme at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania facility. Olney cut the ribbon to officially open Volvo CE's new Americas' headquarters building. The event also saw the unveiling of the first wheeled loader to roll off the Shippensburg site's cutting edge assembly line. On the significance of the two big landmarks, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/volvo-ce-us100-million-americas-expansion/ 82942 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130325001200 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:35:07 GMT 20130322163507 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:33:15 GMT 201303250883315 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com A 'pay-as-you-go' policy is set to be introduced on some of Taiwan's national freeways from August or September 2013, the country's Minister of Communications, Yeh Kuang-shih, has revealed. People driving along north-south freeways will get 20km of toll-free distance before having to pay a fee. According to results of a survey carried out by the National Freeway Bureau (NFB), the 20km toll-free policy was supported by 40% of Taiwan's population. The ministry will soon be briefing parliament's Transportation http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-pay-as-you-go-freeway-policy-to-be-introduced-in-taiwan/ 82756 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130325001000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:11:40 GMT 20130315091140 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:14:27 GMT 201303150991427 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Italian motorway operator SIAS saw a rise in net profits to €508 million (US$ 661.99mn) in 2012, from €180.6 million the previous year. The firm's Ebitda was down by 14.7% to €558 million, while revenues decreased to €853 million, down by 0.8%, traffic dropped by 7.48% and road infrastructure investments amounted to €272 million. Sias's saw a reduction of €235 million in its net debt to €1.521 billion. The company has proposed an overall dividend of €273 million, corresponding to €1.2 per share. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/italian-motorway-operator-sias-sees-rise-in-net-profits-to-508mn-in-2012/ 82767 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130325000900 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:58:30 GMT 20130315095830 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:01:11 GMT 2013031510100111 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Europe's construction contracting association, the FIEC, is calling for increased investment in training programmes for the construction sector. FIEC president Thomas Schleicher spoke at the Tripartite Social Summit as part of the employers' delegation, co-chaired by Irish prime minister Enda Kenny, the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and the president of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso. Schleicher said, The focus of this Summit was on the challenges of the recovery and the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fiec-calls-for-training-investment-in-construction/ 82794 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130325000700 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:13:45 GMT 20130315141345 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:18:45 GMT 201303151421845 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission Poland's Ministry of Transport plans to invest heavily in road projects from 2014-2020. The Polish road authority, GDDKiA, will invest €16.91 billion in new roads. A key project will be for the section of the Berlin-Lisbon A2 highway that runs through Poland. This will run through Zakret near Warsaw and connect to the Minsk Mazowiecki ring road and is expected to cost close to €1.7 billion. Meanwhile the A1 highway linking Pyrzowice and Tuszyn will cost in excess of €1.8 billion. GDDKiA is also planning to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/poland-is-planning-a-series-of-highway-projects/ 82745 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130322001000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:26:25 GMT 20130315082625 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:30:40 GMT 201303150883040 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com GDDKiA Authorities in Algeria have given the go-ahead for work on the 14km motorway link connecting the port in Oran to the East-West Highway. Algerian company Engeoa and a Japanese partner are reportedly set to be entrusted with creating the infrastructure. The project is estimated to cost close to US$ 252.22 million (DZD 20bn), not including lighting, ventilation equipment, signalising systems and CCTV in tunnels. The new motorway link means journey time between the Port of Oran and the East-West Highway will be http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/green-light-for-algerias-oran-port-east-west-highway-motorway-link/ 82747 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130322000800 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:43:11 GMT 20130315084311 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:45:47 GMT 201303150884547 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Itaipu Binacional and Parque Tecnologico de Itaipu (PTI) are said to be in the planning stages of developing a second electric car in Paraguay, following on from the Aguara electric prototype car. The new small family electric car will be able to travel 100km-120km on a full battery charge, reaching a maximum speed of 100km/h. The ultimate aim is to depend less on imported fuels. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/itaipu-binacional-and-pti-developing-new-electric-car-in-paraguay/ 82768 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130322000800 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:02:51 GMT 20130315100251 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:08:27 GMT 201303211310827 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com PTI Itaipu Binacional Kiratpur Ner Chowk Expressway has given IL&FS Engineering Services (IL&FS) a letter of intent (LoI) for an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract in India worth US$263.9 million (INR 14.36bn). Under the deal, IL&FS will undertake a scope of work including minor bridges, five tunnels, 18 major bridges, toll plazas, 67.3km of road work and related infrastructure. The expressway project includes the EPC contract as well as expanding the Kiratpur Ner Chowk section of the National Highway 21 in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ilfs-get-loi-for-us2639mn-kiratpur-ner-chowk-expressway-contract/ 82742 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130321001000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:05:46 GMT 20130315080546 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:08:46 GMT 201303150880846 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com IL&FS JCB is investing €9.34 million in its British manufacturing plants as the company gears up for future growth. This is being spent on new machine tools which will further boost component quality and production efficiency. One of the biggest single investments is in €4.67 million worth of machine tools in the hydraulic ram area at JCB's headquarters in Rocester. The new equipment includes CNC lathes, friction welders, robotic welding cells and an automated assembly cell. The new machinery will provide an addi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/jcb-is-investing-heavily-in-its-uk-manufacturing-capability/ 82880 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130321001000 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:33:33 GMT 20130321083333 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:41:11 GMT 201303210884111 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News JCB on www.WorldHighways.com In China, 80,000km of new roads are planned to be constructed in 2013 as part of a huge investment in new transport infrastructure. During 2012, 58,672km of roads, including 9,910 km of highways, were constructed in the country. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-to-get-80000kms-of-new-roads-in-2013/ 82743 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130321000900 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:11:03 GMT 20130315081103 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:13:26 GMT 201303150881326 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Data revealed by the Indonesian Government highlights a high annual death toll on the country's roads. Around 4,000 people/year die in road crashes in Indonesia, while the figures for those seriously injured are higher still. Three major factors have been highlighted as the major causes. The country suffers from a lack of traffic and transportation law enforcement. There is also a lack of traffic understanding, while Indonesia has serious traffic management problems. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesia-is-suffering-high-road-casualty-rates/ 82746 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130321000900 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:32:41 GMT 20130315083241 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:23:01 GMT 2013032110102301 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Indonesian Government Construction activity is commencing on a key highway link in Morocco. Preparation work for the El Jadida-Safi motorway has been underway since September 2012. This new highway will stretch 143km and will connect El Jadida to Jorf Lasfar, Sidi Smail, Sidi Bennour, Oualidia and finally Safi. The work is being split into four sections. The project is expected to cost US$632.5 million and will be financed in part by the European Investment Bank, which has agreed to invest close to $326 million. The Arab Fund fo http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-on-a-new-highway-is-commencing-in-morocco/ 82744 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130321000800 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:17:32 GMT 20130315081732 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:23:07 GMT 201303150882307 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Investment Bank Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development A borrowing plan of US$67.29 billion (THB 2tn) for new transport infrastructure projects has been presented to Thailand's parliament. Out of the total borrowing, $8.16 billion (THB 243bn) is earmarked for road development, and a further $409.36 million (THB 12.19bn) for road checkpoint development. Main transport projects include four high-speed rail route, ten mass transit projects and dual track railways. A bill cementing the borrowing plan is set to be presented to the parliament by the end of March 2013 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us-6729bn-proposed-for-thai-roads-and-other-infrastructure-projects/ 82739 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130320001000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:25:03 GMT 20130314162503 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:27:18 GMT 201303141642718 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Government of Spain is negotiating the nationalisation of nine reportedly loss-making motorways currently managed by private companies. The motorways in question are managed by firms including Abertis, ACS, Ferrovial, Sacyr, Globalvia, Isolux, Comsa and Azvi. The Government's plan is to launch a new state-owned motorway operator mirroring former operator ENA, and for this company to refinance the assets that are nationalised. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/spanish-government-devises-plan-to-nationalise-motorways/ 82740 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130320000900 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:52:09 GMT 20130314165209 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:55:57 GMT 201303141645557 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News ACS on www.WorldHighways.com Globalvia Infraestructuras Isolux Ferrovial Azvi Abertis The real value of highway construction climbed 4.3% in January 2013 compared to January 2012. This is according to the latest analysis of US Census Bureau data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Weather is the driving force behind the value of transportation work in January, which can be volatile, said ARTBA Chief Economist Dr Alison Premo Black. With warmer than average temperatures across the country, many contractors were able to get more work done on transportation p http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artbas-data-analysis-reveals-us-construction-activity-started-well-for-2013/ 82741 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130320000800 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:01:12 GMT 20130315080112 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:03:34 GMT 201303150880334 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association Dana is opening a new 12,000m2 technical centre at Wuxi in China's Jiangsu Province. The Dana China Technical Center will provide advanced product and applications engineering for original-equipment manufacturers for the off-highway equipment and vehicle markets in China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Dana serves more than 100 customers in China including off-highway equipment manufacturers Sany, XCMG, XGMA, and Zoomlion. It also supplies vehicle firms including Beijing Jeep Corporation, BMW, Daiml http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/dana-is-opening-a-new-technical-facility-in-china/ 82865 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130320000700 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:52:06 GMT 20130320085206 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:55:28 GMT 201303200885528 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Sany Zoomlion Dana XCMG German engine manufacturing giant Deutz saw the worth of its new orders fall 16.4% in 2012 to €1.237.1 billion, compared to 2011 new orders worth €1.479.3 billion. The Cologne-based firm sold almost 179,000 engines in 2012 - 22.5% fewer than in the previous year. The Deutz Group's revenue decreased by 15.5% to €1.291.9 billion in 2012. Average revenue per engine increased owing to the greater proportion of higher-value engines. Deutz said the difficult economic climate in Europe and a weakening capital equi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/deutz-new-orders-worth-down-164-in-2012-to-12371-billion/ 82839 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130319001200 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:38:37 GMT 20130319103837 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:42:08 GMT 2013031910104208 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Deutz A new safety campaign in the UK is commencing that is focussing on car drivers. These drivers are being urged to visualise the motorcycle rider and take more care at junctions. This campaign has been timed to coincide with the anticipated increase in the numbers of motorcyclists returning to the roads during the second quarter of 2013. This campaign encourages drivers to take longer to look for motorcyclists and think about the biker, not just the bike. Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond said, Motorcycli http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/improving-safety-for-motorcyclists-in-the-uk/ 82735 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130319001000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:31:22 GMT 20130314153122 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:33:40 GMT 201303141533340 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Vietnam's Government is proposing novel measures to control traffic volumes across the country. The first of these is an allocation of 16%-26% of urban areas for the setup of new traffic infrastructure. Another measure is a proposal to limit the number of registered vehicles on the country's roads. This would result in a limit of around 3.5 million trucks, buses and cars, as well as 36 million motorcycles by 2020. The limits would allow for growth in the vehicle population, which is expected to continue as http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/vietnams-government-proposes-novel-traffic-control-concept/ 82713 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130319000900 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:39:55 GMT 20130314103955 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:41:48 GMT 2013031410104148 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Dutch technology company TKH has developed a new technology enabling parking garage owners to charge more for vehicles which do not fit in one parking space. Cameras at the entrance recognise car registration plates and vehicle size. Parking garage owners can then choose to charge a higher rate, or direct individual vehicles to certain parking bays. Cars which fail to follow instructions, or use two parking bays, can then be charged accordingly at the exit. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-tkh-technology-can-vary-parking-charges-based-on-vehicle-size/ 82737 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130319000800 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:58:56 GMT 20130314155856 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:07:00 GMT 201303141640700 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com TKH Group While the new eastern span of northern California's Bay Bridge between San Francisco and Oakland will open to traffic this September, the task of taking down the old eastern bridge span roadway is likely to take years. Speaking to a local TV station Brad McCrea, regulatory director of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, the state agency that oversees protection of the Bay Area, said: Taking the old Bay Bridge [eastern span roadway] down is as practically as big a project as putting the new one http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/environmentally-friendly-demolition-of-famous-us-bay-bridge-to-take-years/ 82829 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130318001400 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:26:13 GMT 20130318162613 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:21:57 GMT 201303190882157 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Work on Indonesia's landmark Trans-Sumatera Toll highway is set to commence in 2013. The contractor Hutama Karya has been awarded the deal to carry out the project. There will be a total 24 toll roads to be constructed on the route by the state-owned construction firm. Meanwhile Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works has projected that overseas funding for its infrastructure projects in 2014 will be nearly US$784 million, similar to the figure set for 2013. Projects for funding in 2014 include several communi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-highway-investment-for-indonesia-with-key-project-on-track/ 82598 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130318001000 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:45:03 GMT 20130311104503 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:51:45 GMT 2013031110105145 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hutama Karya Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has announced plans to develop over 3,500km of highways in the country. Funding is being provided by some US$570 million worth of bonds sold in the country during February 2013. Key highway links have been set out for construction, along with upgraded to existing road links. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/iranian-investment-in-infrastructure/ 82599 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130318000900 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:53:47 GMT 20130311105347 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:01:36 GMT 201303141750136 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Italy's public road concession firm, ANAS, has signed an agreement with the region of Sardinia and the government for upgrade works on the Sassari-Olbia road worth a total €930.7 million. The project will entail replacement of the existing road with four lanes, with work scheduled for completion in 2017. Work is also ongoing for the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway refurbishment project. The 30km lot between Gioia Tauro and Scilla was awarded to Italian civil engineering groups Condotte and Impregilo for €78 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/italy-has-announced-key-project-plans/ 82600 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130318000800 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:58:06 GMT 20130311105806 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:05:37 GMT 2013031111110537 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com ANAS Impregilo Condotte SITEB The Nepalese Government is conducting out a comprehensive survey of road transportation, the first time in the country's history this has been carried out. Nepal's Central Bureau of Statics, the government's statistical agency, began its survey a month ago and is expected to complete with the end of June, 2013. The survey data is expected to help government fiscal planning, employment, public transportation role and GDP and also help in education and research. The Government of Nepal has also decided that d http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-nepalese-government-is-carrying-out-its-first-official-survey-of-public-transport/ 82515 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130315001000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:06:02 GMT 20130308150602 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:15:19 GMT 201303081531519 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nepalese Government Plans are on track for construction work on Seattle's Alaskan Way tunnel to commence in mid-2013. The massive TBM that will drive the tunnel has been tested in Japan by its manufacturer Hitachi and is now being shipped to the US. The TBM has a 17.5m diameter cutting head, making it the largest machine ever constructed. This is bigger even than the Herrenknecht machine with its 15.62m diameter cutting head built for the Bologna-Florence highway tunnel project in Italy. The new Hitachi TBM has been disassembl http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/seattles-alaskan-way-tunnel-on-track/ 82517 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130315000900 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:21:30 GMT 20130308152130 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:26:22 GMT 201303081532622 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Hitachi Washington State Department of Transportation on www.WorldHighways.com Herrenknecht A construction equipment exhibition will be held in Mongolian capital Ulan Bator from 19-22 June 2013. The organiser expects 120 international exhibitors to attend the event, which is being held at the Buyant Ukhaar sports complex, located next to the city's international airport. The Future Mongolia show will include 3,000m2 of hall space and 4,500m2 of outdoor exhibition area. The trade fair is being promoted by the Mongolian State Government and the city Ulan Bator and is expected to capitalise on the co http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/vdma-planning-new-mongolian-equipment-exhibition/ 82518 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130315000800 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:28:25 GMT 20130308152825 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:32:08 GMT 201303081533208 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Caterpillar Liebherr Wirtgen on www.WorldHighways.com VDMA Hyundai The new video interview of research for the international 2 Be Safe project on motorcycle safety highlights key steps that can be made with regard to reducing accident risks. The 2 Be Safe project has set out key guidelines to administrators wishing to cut accidents for motorcyclists. The main main objective of this project has been to target behavioural and ergonomics research to develop countermeasures for enhancing Powered Two Wheeler (PTW), riders safety, including research on crash causes and human err http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-video-promoted-by-police-body-tispol-highlights-motorcycle-safety-steps/ 82707 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130314001200 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:57:19 GMT 20130314095719 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:51:41 GMT 2013031410105141 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission AECOM Technology Corporation, the globally renowned provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients, is part of a joint venture that has been awarded an eight-year highways contract worth up to US$500 million (£334.87mn) by Transport for London (TfL). Working alongside FM Conway, AECOM will provide design and engineering services for one of the four new area-based highway contracts under the London Highways Alliance Contract. The contract includes work in th http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aecom-and-fm-conway-land-us500mn-uk-highways-contract/ 82709 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130314001100 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:16:36 GMT 20130314101636 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:19:28 GMT 2013031410101928 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com AECOM Transport For London The annual national survey of UK local road network condition and funding claims there is a crumbling road crisis of increasing concern, prompting renewed calls for increased and longer term Government funding. Commissioned by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), the 18th Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) Survey was completed by 75% of councils across England and Wales and reports that the number of potholes filled over the last year rose to over two million - an increase of 29% on the previou http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aias-uk-crumbling-roads-survey-prompts-call-for-greater-government-funding/ 82714 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130314001000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:46:48 GMT 20130314104648 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:49:48 GMT 2013031410104948 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Mineral Products Association Asphalt Industry Alliance Danilo Medina, president of the Dominican Republic, says the Cibao-Sur highway connecting the provinces of Santiago and San Juan is a high priority for his administration. However, Medina says that with the project requiring investments of US$345 million, the works may not start in 2013. In order to reduce the environmental impact of the project, a 4-6km tunnel will be built to cross the central highlands. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/dominican-republics-cibao-sur-highway-build-is-high-priority-says-president/ 82454 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130314001000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:58:13 GMT 20130306115813 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:02:47 GMT 2013030612120247 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A land dispute that has stalled the completion of the D11 motorway in the Czech Republic for more than 17 years is reportedly nearing its end. The Czech road management firm RSD has applied for planning permission to build the D11 between Prague and Hradec Kralove omitting the disputed land. But it's reported that the Transport Ministry is looking to come to an agreement with the owner of the last outstanding bit of land on the originally proposed D11 route, which will allow the preferred route to be comple http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/d11-motorway-in-czech-republic-could-be-completed-after-over-17-year-land-dispute/ 82455 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130314000900 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:04:49 GMT 20130306120449 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:06:58 GMT 2013030612120658 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Around 17 million vehicles in Turkey could be fitted with electronic licence plates, under a proposed draft law. The move would see the addition of a cryptographic chip on both licence plates, and a barcoded sticker on the vehicle's windscreen. The Electronic Vehicle Identification and Tracking System will depend on identification with radio frequencies and will be integrated into CCTV and motorway cameras. The initiative aims to reduce the number of traffic breaches while providing support in the pursuit o http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/17mn-turkish-vehicles-could-get-electronic-licence-plates/ 82456 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130314000800 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:19:27 GMT 20130306131927 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:21:32 GMT 201303061312132 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Honda has developed processes that allow it to recycle the rare-earth minerals from nickel-hydrogen batteries. This is a significant step as the ability to recycle materials from hybrid vehicle batteries will help reduce production costs with the benefit of lowering the overall cost of such vehicles and also address concerns over supplies of the rare-earths. This step will also address some of the criticisms of the environmental factors with regard to hybrid vehicles batteries, due to the previous inability http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/honda-is-now-able-to-recycle-materials-from-hybrid-batteries/ 82450 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130313001000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:27:37 GMT 20130306112737 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:31:32 GMT 2013030611113132 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Honda Taiwan is to benefit from major investment worth close to US$744 million in a highway construction project. The National Expressway Engineering Bureau of Taiwan is planning a freeway that will provide a new link between Sinbin Expressway and Sun Yat-Sen Freeway, which is also known as Freeway No 1. A report on the project will be submitted to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Taiwan by the bureau on the project assessment by June 2013. The planned freeway named as Branch Line of Freeway N http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/investment-in-taiwans-sinbin-highway-connection/ 82451 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130313000900 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:33:20 GMT 20130306113320 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:35:51 GMT 2013030611113551 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The debt owed by the Spanish Government's Ministry of Works to infrastructure firm, Abertis, for the expansion of the AP-7 road in Catalonia stood at €1.07 billion (US$1.39bn) by the end of 2012 an increase of 40.7% in just one year. The concession firm, Acesa, which is part of the Abertis group, signed an agreement with the Government in 2006 to add an additional carriageway on certain stretches of the highway, with the toll system also being changed to a payment model on exit instead of central tolls. T http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/abertis-owed-us139bn-from-spanish-government-for-ap-7-catalonia-expansion/ 82452 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130313000800 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:51:39 GMT 20130306115139 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:54:12 GMT 2013030611115412 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Abertis Hill & Smith Holdings PLC, a prominent international group in the manufacture and supply of infrastructure products and galvanising services to global markets, achieved 8.5% revenue growth to US$657.16 million (£440.7mn) in the calendar year 2012, compared to $605.72 million (£406.2mn) the previous 12 months. The Group's underlying profit before tax was also up 8% to $60.24 million (£40.4mn), from $55.77 million (£37.4mn) in 2011. Just over three quarters 76% - of profits were generated last year from ov http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hill-smith-holdings-plc-record-85-revenue-growth-in-2012/ 82647 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130313000200 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:28 GMT 20130312170028 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:29 GMT 201303121750029 Natalie Trueman 2013 March WH22 General News Hill & Smith on www.WorldHighways.com In the US city of Philadelphia, a new programme of red light camera installation is helping cut crashes. The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) has equipped 24 intersections throughout the city with cameras that monitor traffic and automatically photograph vehicles that drive into an intersection after the light has turned red. The PPA has shot a video of this programme, showing how this will cut crashes and also save drivers from being fined. Each fine costs drivers US$100 but the main goal of this progr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/red-light-cameras-in-us-city-philadelphia-are-boosting-traffic-safety/ 82663 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130313000000 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:36:53 GMT 20130313103653 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:46:12 GMT 2013031310104612 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News The European Federation of construction contractors (FIEC) is pressing Europe's members of parliament to vote for infrastructure investment. The European Parliament is to decide on the Multi-annual Financial Framework, which forms part of the EU's Multi-Annual Financial Framework and the FIEC is insisting that infrastructure investment will provide much-needed jobs and help kick-start economic activity. FIEC president Thomas Schleicher said, Clearly, the realisation of infrastructure projects, saving energ http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/europes-contractors-association-the-fiec-is-calling-for-infrastructure-investment/ 82712 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130312001200 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:36:14 GMT 20130314103614 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:38:34 GMT 2013031410103834 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission European Union Consultant Parsons Brinckerhoff is supporting Cornwall Council in its bid to secure central government funding for a major highways scheme on the A30 near Bodmin. Funding for the scheme was announced at the end of 2012 in the Chancellor's Autumn statement. The work will involve widening a 4.2km route between Temple and Higher Carblake to dual carriageway. The A30 is the main highway connecting Cornwall to the rest of the UK, and is critical to the local economy. The single carriageway section at Temple, loc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/parsons-brinckerhoff-is-working-on-a-key-deal-for-the-a30-road-in-the-uk/ 82409 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130312001000 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:03:33 GMT 20130304150333 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:00:08 GMT 201303081530008 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Parsons Brinckerhoff The latest data available from France reveals a continuing reduction in road safety fatalities. The Ministry of the Interior has produced figures showing that road fatalities dropped 8% to 3,645 in 2012, when compared with 2011. Notable reductions were seen in deaths of motorcyclists, down 14.5% and car drivers, down 8.6%. However deaths of cyclists bucked the overall improving trend for French road safety by rising 10%, according to the French Federation of Bicycle Users. Further analysis of the crash data http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-french-authorities-continue-to-drive-down-road-deaths/ 82448 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130312000900 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:01:55 GMT 20130306110155 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:03:40 GMT 2013030611110340 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A major new highway project that will improve transport links to Dallas, Texas, has been won by a consortium. The US$1.37 billion project will be handled by a consortium led by Cintra Infraestructuras and also including Dallas Police and Fire Pension System and French fund, Meridiam Infrastructure. The Texas Transport Department awarded the contract, which is for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the North Tarrant Express expansion project. The contract is valid for 43 years http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/consortium-wins-texas-highway-project-near-dallas/ 82449 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130312000800 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:15:33 GMT 20130306111533 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:19:57 GMT 2013030611111957 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Cintra Dallas Police and Fire Pension System Ferrovial Meridiam From 15 March 2013, French traffic police in 13 départements will be using new-generation radar speed cameras. The cameras will be fitted to unmarked vehicles in a bid to catch rogue drivers breaking the speed limit. Said to be designed to pass among vehicles unnoticed, they will photograph the offending vehicles on the move and without attracting attention with a flash. The new radars are set to be phased in to replace the old ones at a rate of 100 per year, reaching 300 vehicles by 2016. Road safety body http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/french-traffic-police-have-new-speed-cameras-fitted-to-unmarked-vehicles/ 82406 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130311001000 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:40:18 GMT 20130304144018 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:30:04 GMT 201303060883004 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Sécurité Routière. Despite the 2012 passage of the US federal surface transportation law, known as MAP-21, the real value of highway and bridge contract awards over the last 12 months was down 3% compared the previous 12 month period. This is according to the latest analysis of McGraw-Hill Dodge data by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Taking into account changes in wages, materials and inflation, state and local governments awarded US$54.3 billion in real highway and bridge contract awards bet http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artba-concerned-over-drop-in-us-highway-spending/ 82407 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130311000900 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:45:27 GMT 20130304144527 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:49:14 GMT 201303041424914 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association Strong interest from a wide array of contractors has been shown in the project to construct the Chacao Bridge in Chile. In all some 47 sets of terms and conditions have been sold in the pre-qualification process for the tender to design and construct the Chacao Bridge. When complete the bridge will link Chiloe Island with the mainland of Chile, in the Los Lagos region. Chile's Ministry for Public Works is now evaluating the companies/consortia that meet the requirements to build the bridge. The contract wil http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/interest-is-strong-in-the-project-to-build-chiles-chacao-bridge/ 82408 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130311000800 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:52:01 GMT 20130304145201 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:59:11 GMT 201303041425911 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Auction specialist Ritchie Bros has sold over US$44 million of equipment at a sale in Fort Worth, Texas. According to the firm, site records for registered bidders and online bidders were set as more than 3,100 heavy equipment items and trucks were sold during the two-day heavy equipment auction at Fort Worth. New auction site records were set for total registered bidders with more than 3,900 and total online bidders, in excess of 2,300. "This auction offered one of the largest quantities of high-quality la http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/auction-firm-ritchie-bros-breaks-sales-record/ 82489 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130308001200 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:25:29 GMT 20130307152529 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:27:29 GMT 201303071532729 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros A large tunnel project is being planned for Malaysia's Penang State. This project has been awarded to a joint venture, Consortium Zenith, formed by Chinese and Malaysian partners. The 6.5km Gurney Drive-Bagan Ajam undersea tunnel will form the centrepiece of the project. However the work will also include the construction of a 12km road connecting Tanjung Bungah with Teluk Bahang, the 4.6km Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu-Bandar Baru Air Itam bypass and the 4.2km Gurney Drive-Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu byp http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-tunnel-project-planned-for-malaysia/ 82386 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130308001000 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:49:31 GMT 20130304074931 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:54:29 GMT 201303040775429 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Road construction investment in Poland is expected to fall again in 2013 to US$ 6.33 billion (PLN 20bn), owing to contractual disputes in the sector, according to a study by market research firm PMR. This year's predicted fall comes after investment plummeted 19% in 2012, the PRM study states. However, the road construction share of total construction activity has increased since Poland became a part of the European Union - reaching a 28% peak in 2011, and a 22% share last year. Last year, bankruptcies of a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/polish-investment-in-road-building-to-fall-to-633bn-in-2013/ 82387 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130308000900 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:58:03 GMT 20130304075803 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:00:43 GMT 201303040880043 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union A new flyover and express bus routes are among revisions to a new traffic development plan for Hanoi City, Vietnam set to cost US$462.52 million (VND9.66tn). The revised plan has been put forward by The People's Committee of Hanoi City. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/revised-traffic-development-plan-for-hanoi-vietnam-to-cost-us46252mn/ 82388 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130308000800 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:02:39 GMT 20130304080239 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:37:10 GMT 2013041111113710 Natalie Trueman 2013 March WH16 Emergent WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com UK city Aberdeen was yesterday presented with an EU sustainable mobility award. The city won the 2012 Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) Award. The video shows more about the winning city and provides a glimpse of its cutting-edge achievements in the field of sustainable urban mobility. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aberdeen-has-been-presented-with-a-european-mobility-award/ 82487 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130307001400 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:05:01 GMT 20130307150501 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:08:21 GMT 201303071530821 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation's Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Programme is to receive a major financial contribution from the 3M Traffic Safety and Security Division. This programme provides post-high school financial assistance to the children of highway workers who have been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. The scholarship programme was originally launched in October 1999 through a gift from the families of past ARTBA cha http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/3m-is-helping-finance-artba-programme/ 82251 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130307001000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:13:52 GMT 20130228141352 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:16:15 GMT 201302281421615 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News 3M on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association Preliminary data from the German Federal Statistics Office, Destatis, shows a drop in road fatalities during 2012 compared with the previous year. According to the statistics, there was a 10.1% drop in road related deaths in 2012 compared to 2011. In 2012, 3,606 people were killed on Germany's roads. In addition the number of injuries from road crashes also dropped by 2.1% in 2012 compared to 2011, falling to some 384,100. But the overall number of accidents registered by German police rose by 0.6% to aroun http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-safety-improvement-for-germany/ 82252 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130307000900 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:18:36 GMT 20130228141836 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:20:49 GMT 201302281422049 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Destatis The organisers of Intertraffic India 2013 expect substantial growth both in exhibitors and attendees over the previous event, held in 2011. Intertraffic India was launched in 2011 with 85 exhibitors, of which 60% were international firms and the show attracted 3,000 visitors. But with strong growth in India's infrastructure sector, higher exhibitor and attendee levels are predicted for 2013. The event will be further boosted by its link with the IRF through its Regional Conference, which is being run in par http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/growth-for-intertraffic-india-2013/ 82254 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130307000800 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:23:03 GMT 20130228142303 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:25:41 GMT 201302281422541 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Intertraffic on www.WorldHighways.com TRL has agreed to acquire the full shareholding in Appia Infrastructure Solutions (Appia UK). This agreement is said to strengthen the existing excellent working relationship that the two organisations have developed in recent years, combining TRL's acknowledged position as world-leading transport research and consultancy experts with Appia's expertise as a leading highway and pavement management consultancy, and their innovative asset management software Scheme Engineer. TRL Appia will specialise in the de http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/trl-to-acquire-appia-infrastructure-solutions-appia-uk/ 82461 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130306001400 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:07:47 GMT 20130306140747 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:10:08 GMT 201303061421008 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com Caterpillar employees, executives, dealers and customers, along with local dignitaries, today celebrated the grand opening of the company's new parts distribution centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 46,451m Middle East Distribution Centre (MEDC) employs 130 people and will further strengthen aftermarket parts support in the East-Africa and Middle East region. The facility will also serve as a regional office for employees from other Caterpillar service groups. The MEDC follows the opening of o http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/caterpillar-stages-grand-opening-of-new-parts-distribution-centre-in-dubai/ 82446 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130306001200 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:51:32 GMT 20130306105132 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:28:12 GMT 2013041111112812 Natalie Trueman 2013 March WH16 Emergent WH22 General News Caterpillar on www.WorldHighways.com SMEC is now commencing its operations on a US$2.25 million (A$2.2 million) detailed design and construction supervision contract in Tanzania. The project is for rural roads in the Morogoro, Iringa and Ruvuma Regions of Tanzania and was awarded by the Ministry of Finance. This project forms part of the national Improvement of Rural Roads in Tanzania Program. The programme aims to eliminate bottlenecks identified in the 2006 Local Governments Roads Inventory and Condition Survey. The survey identified areas o http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/smec-working-on-key-project-for-tanzania/ 82231 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130306001000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:13:05 GMT 20130228121305 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:17:09 GMT 2013022812121709 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com SMEC The Federation of European Motorcycling Associations (FEMA) is challenging moves within Europe to make regular motorcycle safety inspections compulsory. The European Commission and Parliament are working on unified Road Worthiness Testing (RWT) that would affect all road users, including 40 powered millions two-wheelers. However this is in spite of the fact that every objective study carried out so far underlines such a measure would have next to no benefit for road safety. It also is continuing despite a q http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/association-challenges-need-for-motorcycle-inspections/ 82247 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130306000900 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:57:52 GMT 20130228135752 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:02:42 GMT 201302281420242 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission Fema Algeria has revealed plans to continue its heavy investment in infrastructure expansion during 2013. The Ministry of Public Works is planning to launch 13 major projects during 2013. Meanwhile, 30 airport and 57 port projects have already been completed and another 200 projects are undergoing consideration. Of the 13 projects set to be launched, two are for new expressways to link the highlands to the East-West motorway. The expressways will stretch 4,000km, with work on the first 2,000km to commence during http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/algeria-highlights-road-development-amidst-infrastructure-expansion/ 82249 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130306000800 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:05:44 GMT 20130228140544 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:07:55 GMT 201302281420755 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) 2013 student video contest has been designed to challenge young adults to explore the various logistical, financial and structural issues facing the US transportation infrastructure network. This contest is now in its third year and is sponsored by ARTBA's Research and Education Division (RED). Contestants are invited to develop and submit an original, two-to-four minute video that explores issues relating to the US transportation network. Pa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artba-opens-its-2013-student-video-contest-to-new-entrants/ 82060 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130305001000 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:06:35 GMT 20130226080635 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:09:01 GMT 201302260880901 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association SMEC is now working on two key projects in Australia. The company has been awarded the contract administration services contract for the Horse Park Drive extension in Canberra by the Australian Capital Territory Government. It has also won the intersection upgrade project in New South Wales. The project in Canberra involves construction of the final section of Horse Park Drive from Burrumarra Avenue to Mirrabei Drive in the Gungahlin area. On completion, the road will connect the new residential areas of Ja http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/smec-is-working-on-two-key-projects-in-australia/ 82228 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130305000800 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:04:59 GMT 20130228120459 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:07:53 GMT 2013022812120753 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com SMEC Paul G. Harms, founder and long-time managing director of MOBA, has died aged 82. For more than 30 years Harms led and shaped the German firm, from its foundation in 1972 to its current position among leading international companies in mobile automation. Born in 1931 in Osnabrück, Germany, on leaving school Harms completed an apprenticeship as an instrument mechanic then worked as thermal technician for Georgsmarienhütte AG. At the same time, Harms attended technical evening school and then studied mechanic http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/moba-founder-paul-harms-will-be-sorely-missed-after-death-aged-82/ 82397 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130304001200 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:51:59 GMT 20130304115159 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:01:57 GMT 2013030412120157 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Moba on www.WorldHighways.com In 2016, Thai Department of Rural Roads (DORR) is going to start the US$1.64 billion (THB 49bn) 36-month construction of Thailand's first suspension bridge between Samut Prakan's Muang-Phra Samut Chedi districts. According to Deputy Transport Minister, Prasert Chanruangthong, the suspension bridge will span 1km across the Chao Phraya River. Upon completion, the new bridge is anticipated to ease traffic woes in Samut Prakan by 20%. The bridge project is progressing to the detailed design and environmental im http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/dorr-to-build-first-suspension-bridge-in-samut-prakan-thailand-in-2016/ 82035 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130304001000 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:13:15 GMT 20130225121315 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:25:47 GMT 2013022512122547 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The government of Hunan Province, China plans to create more than 1,000kms of extra highway in the province as part of a US$27.32 billion (CNY 170bn) investment in 176 mostly infrastructure projects in 2013. The huge highway infrastructure expansion, which will see the construction of 37 new highways, will increase the 3,969km of province highway as of 2012 by more than 25%. Of the 37 highways, works on 14 of them are targeted to be wrapped up in 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hunan-china-to-get-more-than-1000kms-of-extra-highways/ 82044 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130304000900 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:06:20 GMT 20130225140620 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:35:46 GMT 201303040993546 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In the U.S. state of Missouri, a second project within the US$380 million Gateway Arch grounds restoration has been given the go-ahead. Construction will start in the summer of 2013 on the initial project to put a 'lid' over Interstate 70, near the grounds of the Arch. The Leonor K Sullivan Boulevard, the riverfront road runs along the Mississippi River in front of the Gateway Arch, is being raised by around 0.76m. It will also be redesigned to include pedestrian and bicycle paths. Engineers working on the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/second-project-for-gateway-arch-restoration-in-missouri-us/ 82045 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130304000800 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:13:40 GMT 20130225141340 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:16:00 GMT 201302251421600 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A US$75,632 (£50,000) pint of beer was being unveiled in London, England today as part of the Government's latest THINK! campaign highlighting the impact of a drink-drive conviction. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has calculated the personal financial cost of drink-driving for the first time, pricing it between $30,253 (£20,000) and $75,632. The calculation reflects the fines, legal costs, rise in insurance premiums and possible job losses faced by those who are convicted. The pricy pint, housed http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us75632-pint-of-beer-illustrates-uk-drink-drive-conviction-cost/ 82256 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130301001400 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:29:36 GMT 20130228142936 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:32:54 GMT 201302281423254 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Association of Chief Police Officers Institute of Advanced Motorists Two senior U.S. construction equipment industry figures have called for action on priority policies to create manufacturing jobs and expand the American economy. Speaking during the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) 'state of the industry policy update' press conference, 2013 AEM chair and Caterpillar Group president Stu Levenick and AEM president Dennis Slater said the Association's agenda in dealings with Government was focussed on improving transport and transport infrastructure, energy infras http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aem-leaders-set-agenda-for-boosting-manufacturing-jobs-and-lift-us-economy/ 82368 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130301001200 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:47:51 GMT 20130301144751 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:51:30 GMT 201303011425130 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News AEM Caterpillar on www.WorldHighways.com Norwegian electric car sales doubled in 2012 from 1,996 to 3,950 cars, according to new published figures. Nissan captured a 60% share of the market with its car Leaf. And, so far in 2013, Nissan has captured an 80% market share. The firm's Norwegian director of information, Marina Maneas Bakkum, says sales so far have been beyond expectations. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/norway-recorded-twice-as-many-electric-car-sales-in-2012/ 82007 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130301001000 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:13:28 GMT 20130222141328 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:16:03 GMT 201302221421603 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan In a bid to cut air pollution, councillors in the Czech capital Prague are planning to introduce a low emission zone in a wider city centre where cars produced before the first half of the 1990s will not be allowed. Other cars will have to have a US$4.18 (CZK 80) sticker as a proof that they comply with emission limits. There will be exceptions. A final decision is to be made later in 2013, with a validity within a year. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/low-emission-zones-could-ban-some-cars-from-parts-of-central-prague/ 82008 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130301000900 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:17:42 GMT 20130222141742 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:19:18 GMT 201302221421918 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Provinces in northern Germany must cooperate to get the federal government's support for transport infrastructure projects, according to Schleswig-Holstein's head of government Thorsten Albig. The minister believes that federal level politicians often favour southern and western provinces. Albig says that without further funds it is only possible to manage the decay of infrastructure. He said that the most important projects in the north are the expansion of the A 20 motorway, the Kiel Canal and the Elbe ri http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/minister-urges-north-germany-to-unite-to-reach-transport-infrastructure-goals/ 82009 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130301000800 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:20:52 GMT 20130222142052 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:22:54 GMT 201302221422254 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com East Bay's Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee (TBPOC) has commemorated completion of the 27-month, US$98 million seismic retrofit of the 2.57km (1.6 mile) Dumbarton Bridge, in northern California. The Bridge, the last of the San Francisco Bay Area's seven state-owned toll bridges to be retrofitted, leaves just one more outstanding project - the replacement of the East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge remaining in East Bay's historic $9 billion Toll Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/east-bay-officials-mark-end-of-dumbarton-bridge-seismic-retrofit/ 82003 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130228001000 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:00:56 GMT 20130222140056 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:03:12 GMT 201302221420312 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ana Pastor, the Minster of Works in Spain, says works valued at around US$241.11 million (€180 million) for a new road route to the Port of Barcelona will be tendered at some stage in 2013. Additionally, in April 2013, the tender will be opened for the new €96 million railway access to the port. Some €50 million has been budgeted by the Ministry of Works in 2013 for the railway accesses, while the remainder will be financed by the Port Authority of Barcelona (APB). It is not yet known what model will be use http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-and-railway-routes-to-spanish-port-of-barcelona-to-be-tendered-in-2013/ 82005 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130228000900 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:05:09 GMT 20130222140509 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:07:28 GMT 201302221420728 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Iran has reportedly issued bonds in a bid to raise US$570.5 million (IRR 7tn) to improve transport infrastructure including roads, freeways and railways. The bonds move, reportedly made on February 22 2013, was said to have been announced by Ahmad Sadeqi, managing director of Construction and Development of Transportation Infrastructure Company. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/iran-bonds-aim-to-raise-us5705mn-for-transport-infrastructure/ 82006 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130228000800 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:09:12 GMT 20130222140912 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:11:21 GMT 201302221421121 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment were up 13% to US$26.7 billion in 2012 compared to 2011, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) citing of U.S. Commerce Dept. data in global market reports for members. AEM noted that the 13% 2012 gain follows a 43% year-on-year growth in 2011, and 28% growth in 2010, after a deep recession decline of 38% in 2009. "Exports have been called a bright spot for the U.S. economy, and this has been especially true for construction equipment manufa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us-made-construction-equipment-exports-rose-13-in-2012-aem-says/ 82176 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130227001400 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:08:59 GMT 20130227170859 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:48:06 GMT 2013040311114806 Natalie Trueman 2013 March WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Association of European Manufacturers Hitachi Construction Machinery is to place greater emphasis on establishing local production facilities as it bids to strengthen its market position, said Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) president and chief executive Moriaki Kadoya. A subsidiary of the Hitachi Group, Hitachi Construction Machinery currently has 33 production sites worldwide with 16, including its flagship production site near Tokyo, in Japan. Two new production sites - HCMR in the Tverskaya region of eastern Russia; and Dee http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hitachi-to-place-greater-emphasis-on-local-production-focus-hcme-president/ 82091 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130227001200 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:12:37 GMT 20130226121237 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:17:19 GMT 2013022612121719 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Caterpillar Komatsu on www.WorldHighways.com Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe Neal Skelton, head of professional services at ITS UK, says that despite remarkable change in computer power over the last decade leading to an enhanced role for technology in improving road safety, the ultimate responsibility for staying road safe is with individual drivers. Skelton, a former police officer, also expressed his views on the future place of technology in road safety during a video interview with TISPOL - the European Traffic Police Network. He highlighted the debate over the ongoing trials http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/neal-skelton-of-its-uk-says-drivers-supported-by-it-hold-key-to-road-safety/ 82141 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130227001100 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:50:42 GMT 20130227145042 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:01:41 GMT 201302271530141 Kestutis Rusas WH12 Traffic Focus & Highway Management NM05 Traffic Management WH22 General News ITS Uk TISPOL on www.WorldHighways.com Brazil's government will soon be launching a call for tenders to turn 1,038kms of roads into dual carriageways, with US$3.57 billion (BRL 7bn) of associated contracts up for grabs. The projects, being made available by the government via its Dnit transport infrastructure department, include some of the main road arteries in the country, such as the BR-381 in Minas Gerais, where some BRL 1bn will be invested. The government hopes Dnit will be able to invest a total of BRL 14 billion in road infrastructure du http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brazilian-government-plan-dual-carriageways-tenders-in-2013/ 81893 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130227001000 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:22:58 GMT 20130221102258 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:25:34 GMT 2013022110102534 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Delcan, a multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, management and technology firm, has been awarded Concrete Canada's 2012 Structural Design Innovation Award for their work on the Whitemans Creek Bridge near Brantford, Ontario. Completed in 2011, Delcan, as Engineer of Record, worked collaboratively with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to complete the replacement of the Bridge. By using what were described as accelerated bridge construction techniques, the Bridge was constructed in only seven weeks, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/delcan-wins-concrete-canada-2012-structural-design-innovation-award/ 81894 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130227000900 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:27:51 GMT 20130221102751 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:31:34 GMT 2013022110103134 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Delcan on www.WorldHighways.com A reported 90% of Ukraine's 169,000kms of roads require major repairs at a minimum cost of US$55.49 billion (UAH 450bn), according to the advisor of the head of Ukravtodor state agency Engeniy Prusenko. The budget of the state program for motor road development in 2013-2018, approved by the Ukrainian cabinet of ministers in September 2012, amounts to UAH 264bn. Prusenko says that the program's funding is carried out according to plan, but it is not enough to conduct the needed amount of repairs. The governm http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/90-of-ukraine-roads-require-major-repairs-according-to-state-agency-advisor/ 81896 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130227000800 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:33:51 GMT 20130221103351 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:37:13 GMT 2013022110103713 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com UkrAvTodor The team behind what is set to be one of the UK's largest infrastructure initiatives in the next few years has invited final tenders from the three shortlisted bidders competing to deliver it. The Mersey Gateway Project bidders have been asked to submit their tenders on behalf of Halton Borough Council by 10 April 2013, and an announcement about the identity of the preferred bidder is due in June 2013. This will allow the team behind the North West England-based project to sign a contract and begin construc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uks-mersey-gateway-project-team-invites-final-tenders/ 82061 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130226001200 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:13:00 GMT 20130226081300 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:27:35 GMT 201302260882735 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Samsung C&T FCC Construcción KPMG Mersey Gateway Federal, state and local departments of transportation (DOTs) in the United States have so far allocated US$7 billion in federal funds during the 2013 Fiscal Year (FY), according to the latest Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The figure, for the year from October 1 2012, is an increase of 56% over the $4.5 billion allocated during the same time period last year. The current obligation levels are much more in line with w http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artba-highlights-large-increase-in-speed-of-dot-fund-allocations/ 81827 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130226001000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:37:42 GMT 20130219103742 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:41:23 GMT 2013021910104123 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Administration American Road & Transportation Builders Association The Chinese city of Wuxi plans to invest US$1.28 billion (CNY 8bn) in transport infrastructure during 2013. Alterations will be made to 150 dangerous bridges and 15 bus routes will be adjusted and opened within the year. Wuxi will also replace and add 100 buses and construct and upgrade 150km of rural roads. The Shuofang International Airport's second-phase terminal expansion will be completed within 2013, part of plans to increase the airport's passenger throughput to 3.6 million per year. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/wuxi-china-to-invest-us128-billion-in-transport-infrastructure/ 81828 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130226000900 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:43:09 GMT 20130219104309 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:45:33 GMT 2013021910104533 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Peru holding company Grana y Montero has resumed talks with Lima district council over the possible construction of a 20.3km motorway between Lima and Callao, ending a 15 year delay in negotiations. The US$800 million project would involve French company Vinci. Grana y Montero and Vinci are also negotiating the implementation of two BRT lines in Lima. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/grana-y-montero-resume-talks-over-potential-lima-callao-motorway-in-peru/ 81829 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130226000800 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:47:43 GMT 20130219104743 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:50:49 GMT 2013021910105049 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Scientists at Oxford University in England have developed a driverless car system that can be installed in existing cars. A Nissan Leaf electric car has been used to test the system developed by a team headed by Professor Paul Newman. The car can deal with adverse weather conditions and halts for pedestrians, as well as being able to take over from the driver when negotiating regular commutes or traffic jams. Professor Newman reportedly describes it as an advanced driver assistance system in essence, claimi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/driverless-car-created-at-oxford-university/ 81744 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130225001000 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:10:44 GMT 20130218111044 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:13:03 GMT 2013021811111303 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan Hungary's new usage-based electronic road toll system will be launched as of the beginning of July 2013, in line with a government decree. The test phase of the system has been scheduled for 5 June 2013. The road toll is expected to generate income of around US$343.42 million (HUF75bn) in the second half of 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hungarys-new-e-road-toll-system-to-launch-early-july-2013/ 81745 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130225000900 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:14:39 GMT 20130218111439 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:17:02 GMT 2013021811111702 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Highways Department in Thailand has expedited work to enlarge the road leading to Laem Chabang port. The government wants to increase the road to 14 lanes at a cost of US$83.83 million (THB 2.50bn). Enlarging the road is expected to dramatically reduce traffic congestion at the port. In addition, new roads to connect with major roads leading to the port are being built. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/thailand-highways-department-expedites-key-port-road-expansion/ 81747 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130225000800 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:23:19 GMT 20130218112319 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:28:31 GMT 2013021811112831 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Malaysian government has awarded a US$501.81 million (MYR 1.55bn) contract for the East Klang Valley Expressway to Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB). The contract gives AZRB the authority and rights to carry out the Expressway's construction and the existing road's widening and upgrading works. The concession will last up to 50 years. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/malaysian-government-awards-us-50181mn-expressway-work-contract-to-azrb/ 81683 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130222001000 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:51:24 GMT 20130215105124 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:55:46 GMT 2013021510105546 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Malaysian Government Stockholm's road transport system could cope with population growth if planned infrastructure improvements are implemented, according to the results of a study into two different ways of allowing road traffic to develop in the Swedish capital by 2030. The first option studied called Basic, which would allow road traffic development to continue as it is, indicates a 20% increase in car traffic in central areas of the city. The Green alternative, where politicians apply policy instruments to reduce road traff http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/stockholm-road-transport-system-can-cope-with-future-demand-study-claims/ 81684 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130222000900 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:01:32 GMT 20130215110132 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:05:29 GMT 2013021511110529 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says his government plans to spend US$10.76 billion (€8bn) on improving road infrastructure until the end of its term in office in April 2016. The plan includes the construction of 140km of motorways and expressways before April 2016, while a further 310km are hoped to be under construction, and 200km should be ready for the start of the building works. Fico says the completion of the D1 motorway remains the priority of the government, and that by the end of his term in off http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/slovakia-to-spend-us1076bn-on-road-infrastructure-by-2016/ 81685 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130222000800 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:07:15 GMT 20130215110715 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:15:22 GMT 2013021511111522 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Car manufacturer Audi is said to be focussing its research on more environmentally friendly vehicles on new hybrid development. The company has opted to concentrate on hybrids, including plug-in types, rather than electric versions of its A2 model. The company's R8 electric concept vehicle will also not be developed further for the time being at least. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/audi-focussing-on-hybrids/ 81647 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130221001000 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:44:57 GMT 20130214104457 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:47:05 GMT 2013021410104705 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Audi A highway project in the Czech Republic looks set to benefit from EU funding. The highway is being established under a public private partnership model and will receive €700,000 of co-financing from the TEN-T Programme. The project was selected for funding under the 2011 TEN-T Annual Call. The funding will be used for a series of legal, financial and technical studies that will support the Czech authorities in planning its highway. The study will evaluate the construction, operation and maintenance through http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/czech-project-set-to-benefit-from-eu-fundin/ 81650 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130221000900 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:07:22 GMT 20130214110722 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:09:59 GMT 2013021411110959 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency Manila North Tollways Corp (MNTC) has started work on stage two of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in the Philippines. The US$245.76 million (PHP 10bn) stage involves an 8km road between the Harbour Link and the Smart Connect Interchange in Manila. The project also includes the construction of Segment Nine and Segment 10, earmarked for completion in 12 and 24 months respectively. Segment Nine will connect MacArthur Highway with the Valenzuela NLEX Main via a 2.4km link and costs $41.7 million (PHP 1.7bn), http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/stage-2-works-on-north-luzon-expressway-in-philippines-underway/ 81651 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130221000800 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:12:05 GMT 20130214111205 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:21:21 GMT 2013021411112121 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Manila North Tollways Corporation Volvo Group Venture Capital, a Volvo Group subsidiary, has made a strategic investment in global driver risk management firm DriveCam making Volvo Group a minority shareholder in the company. Volvo Group and DriveCam have a common vision - to reduce traffic accidents worldwide, said Johan Carlsson, president of Volvo Group Venture Capital. Complementary to our leading position in the global truck manufacturing market, Volvo Group is also focused on the human element in reducing accidents, an area where http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/volvogroup-makes-strategic-investment-in-drivecam/ 81655 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130221000700 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:25:30 GMT 20130214112530 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:41:02 GMT 2013021411114102 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Volvo Group AA Insurance in the UK says the number of insurance claims from motorists who have damaged cars as a result of potholes has more than doubled over the last year. An estimated 1,000 cars have been seriously damaged by potholes over the past four weeks, according to the leading broker. Tyre damage was reported by all motorists who made a claim, while one in five of those making a claim also suffered damage to wheels. Motorists also reported damage to bodywork, steering and suspension. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aa-in-uk-reports-rise-in-number-of-claims-for-cars-damaged-by-potholes/ 81631 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130220001000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:02:09 GMT 20130213120209 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:07:37 GMT 2013021312120737 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com AA The RADOR association, the leading organisation for advocating, planning, financing, building and maintaining roads in Russia's regions, estimates the country's North-Western Federal District needs US$5.367 billion (RUB 161.8bn) for road network repair and maintenance every year. RADOR says that around 19.7% of required funding was provided for regional road maintenance in 2012, along with 41.4% of funding for road repairs, and 6.3% of funding for road overhaul. The Leningrad region received 25% (RUB 5.1bn) http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/rador-highlights-claimed-shortfall-in-north-west-russia-road-funds/ 81632 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130220000900 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:09:17 GMT 20130213120917 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:11:49 GMT 2013021312121149 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Tanzania's Ministry of Works has opened a key road project to bidding for expressions of interest. The 100km route from capital Dar es Salaam to Chalinze is to be upgraded to a tolled expressway. The upgraded road will feature three lanes in either direction and the project includes the construction of a number of overpasses and intersections along the route, as well as cuttings and toll plazas. The work is expected to take three years to complete and is being handled by the Tanzania National Roads Agency ( http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-tanzania-road-project-open-for-tender/ 81641 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130220000800 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:41:46 GMT 20130213144146 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:44:16 GMT 201302131424416 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Bauma has announced the shortlist for its Innovation Awards 2013, which will be presented at the show in mid April. Speaking at the event's giant media dialog in Munich at the end of January 29, Johann Sailer, President of the VDMA Construction Machinery and Building Materials Machinery Association revealed that the organisers had received 156 entries across the scheme's five main categories. The judges have selected three groundbreaking innovations per category to go through to the final round, and the lin http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/15-leading-innovations-shortlisted-for-the-bauma-awards-2013/ 81836 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130219001200 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:28:21 GMT 20130219112821 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:35:50 GMT 2013021911113550 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Bauma Liebherr Wirtgen on www.WorldHighways.com VDMA Wacker Neuson Volvo Aker Herrenknecht Greece is again pushing for work on four motorway projects to recommence. The country is lobbying the EU for funding and assistance with restarting the projects as they will create up to 25,000 much-needed jobs, as Greece has been hit particularly hard by recession. The Greek Ministry of Development is hoping the work can start by April of this year. A major highway construction programme in Greece has seen the country benefit from a series of new tolled routes. However work on several of these stalled when http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-on-key-road-links-to-recommence-in-greece/ 81484 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130219001000 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:39:35 GMT 20130212103935 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:42:02 GMT 2013021210104202 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The UK Government is considering plans that could see motorists pay an annual fee of up to US$236.99 (£150) to use the country's motorways and trunk roads. The charges would be introduced as part of a move to reform vehicle excise duty, which currently raises $9.442 billion (£6bn) per year. Although the Government has dismissed the imposition of a flat-rate fee on those using the UK's largest roads, it has said that it is looking into introducing more sophisticated access charges. These would vary according http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-government-considers-charging-for-use-of-motorways/ 81491 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130219000900 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:08:51 GMT 20130212110851 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:41:58 GMT 2013021211114158 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com AA The Hungarian government is reported to be considering a temporary usage-based road toll sticker system for transport vehicles until the completion of an electronic system. The move would aim to reduce losses in road toll tax collections due to the delay in setting up the new system. However, Antal Rogan, the head of Hungary's governing party Fidesz, has said that the country's budget for 2013 does not need to be amended due to the delay of the usage-based electronic road toll system. The extension of the c http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hungary-ponders-road-toll-stickers-move/ 81513 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130219000800 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:35:32 GMT 20130212123532 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:38:25 GMT 2013021212123825 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nearly 4.5 million journeys have been made on a northern England city's key new road in its first year prompting praise for its impact on reducing city centre traffic. Traffic counters positioned on the Carlisle Northern Development Route (the A689 which runs from Junction 44 of the M6 to the A595 Wigton Road) have shown that since the road opened on 14 February 2012, an estimated 4.416 million vehicles have been counted crossing its most popular point - the new bridge over the River Eden. This equates to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nearly-45-million-journeys-made-on-uk-city-carlisles-new-road-in-first-year/ 81686 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130218001200 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:07:26 GMT 20130215140726 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:11:09 GMT 201302151421109 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Balfour Beatty Siemens claims the use of its technology to enforce London's congestion charge has been critical to achieving a 20% reduction in traffic and traffic jams being cut by a third in the first 10 years of the charge being in operation. The number of vehicles being driven in London each day is now said by the company to be down by 60,000 compared to 2003. A Siemens spokesperson said: London's congestion charge is a successful model, showing how chronically congested urban areas can get traffic moving again. Traf http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/siemens-london-congestion-charge-technology-behind-20-traffic-fall-in-10-years/ 81720 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130218001200 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:52:29 GMT 20130218075229 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:58:55 GMT 201302180775855 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Siemens New roads are needed in Zimbabwe to help the country's struggling economy. Zimbabwe's Department of Roads is prioritising work to the Harare-Beitbridge road. This 580km link is expected to cost in the region of US$600 million to turn into a multi-lane highway and the route will be tolled to fund its construction. Consultant Royal Haskoning is carrying out a feasibility study for the project. This will focus on engineering analysis, toll strategy, concept design and environmental-impact, in addition to traff http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-roads-needed-for-zimbabwe/ 81458 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130218001000 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:28:03 GMT 20130211112803 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:30:49 GMT 2013021111113049 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Royal Haskoning Heavy investment is needed in Queensland, Australia to repair damage to roads caused by flooding as well as cyclone Oswald. Queensland's Transport Ministry estimates that the combination of floods and ex-tropical cyclone Oswald has damaged 4,000-5,000km of roads and will cost billions of dollars to repair. A number of major road sections have been damaged and these include Bruce highway at Yeppen, the Neerkol Creek Bridge on the Capricorn Highway and Burnett Highway at Mount Morgan. In addition, the Don Tal http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/investment-is-needed-to-repair-queenslands-weather-damaged-roads/ 81456 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130218000900 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:14:56 GMT 20130211111456 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:40:50 GMT 201302111644050 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The latest official data from the UK's Department for Transport (DfT) show an overall drop in road-related fatalities. There were 1,760 deaths in road accidents to the year ending in September 2012, a 7% drop from the previous year when there were 1,883 fatalities. A worrying trend however can be seen with regard to vulnerable road users, with an increase in fatalities. The number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured in road crashes during this period increased by 4%, pedestrians by 6% and cyclists http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fatality-levels-are-dropping-on-uk-roads-but-some-cause-for-concern/ 81457 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130218000800 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:18:54 GMT 20130211111854 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:21:16 GMT 2013021111112116 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Department for Transport Herrenknecht says it has responded to the high demand for micro-machines and comprehensive services in the Gulf region by opening a full-service branch in Abu Dhabi. The new company, Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems, offers top machine overhauls, field service and supply of spare parts. The Arab market provides for enormous future potentials. This is the reason why we have now established a full-service branch for micro-machines in Abu Dhabi, says Ulrich Schaffhauser, head of management of the business uni http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/herrenknecht-launches-abu-dhabi-service/ 81730 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:45:59 GMT 20130218084559 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:13:48 GMT 2013021810101348 Kestutis Rusas 2013 January February WH22 General News in World Highways Herrenknecht XCMG, the Chinese construction equipment manufacturer, has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its manufacturing base in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Covering an area of 800,000m and with the total investment of US$200 million, the production facility will boast a production capability of 7,000 construction machines each year, including cranes, excavators, loaders, road rollers and graders. The Brazil manufacturing base is XCMG's first wholly-owned production base project in its internationalisation http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/xcmgs-ground-breaking-event-for-new-brazil-site/ 81732 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:02:27 GMT 20130218090227 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:20:02 GMT 2013021810102002 Kestutis Rusas 2013 January February WH22 General News in World Highways XCMG David Goodyear, P.E., S.E., T.Y. Lin International Senior Vice President and Chief Bridge Engineer, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Election to the NAE is regarded as one of the highest and most exclusive professional distinctions that can be awarded an engineer in the United States. One of only 69 new American members elected from a highly-competitive field of over 500 nominations, Goodyear was cited for leadership in concrete segmental, cable-stayed, and hybrid http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/david-goodyear-elected-to-prestigious-national-academy-of-engineering/ 81682 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130215001400 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:32:21 GMT 20130215103221 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:30:09 GMT 201302211533009 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Austrian firm Strabag claims to be Central and Eastern Europe's largest construction company and has announced steady financial performance for 2012. At €14 billion, our output volume has remained stable versus the €14.3 billion in the previous year: In Poland, we have registered declines due to the end of the construction boom, which, however, we were able to compensate with growth in Germany and transportation infrastructures projects in Romania. Germany is currently a successful market for us, also as r http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/austrian-contractor-strabag-reports-good-results/ 81649 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130215001200 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:02:05 GMT 20130214110205 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:04:51 GMT 2013021411110451 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag Around US$1.82 billion (€1.34bn) may be spent improving Spain's motorway network, according to an investment plan submitted to the Ministry of Development by Aseta, the national motorway operators' association. Execution of the plan submitted on behalf of Itinere, Abertis and Ferrovial would be in exchange for an extension on the management contracts on their managed motorways, or a raise in toll charges. Works would start immediately and would create some 25,000 jobs. Itinere is preparing to invest €744 mi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/spanish-motorway-operators-put-forward-us182bn-investment-plan/ 81266 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130215001000 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:33:13 GMT 20130206143313 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:38:25 GMT 201302061423825 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Cintra Ferrovial Aseta Abertis Itinere Italian civil engineering company Impregilo, through Poland-based subsidiary Salini Polska, and Polish firm Kobylarnia has been awarded a US$341.2 million (€250mn) contract to build a stretch of Poland's A1 motorway. The near 75km route will link the towns of Torun and Strykow, and is expected to be completed within a year. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-us3412mn-polish-motorway-construction-contract-awarded-to-impreglio/ 81267 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130215000900 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:42:42 GMT 20130206144242 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:44:43 GMT 201302061424443 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Impregilo Academic research by two UK universities shows that patch repairs on potholes could be far more durable if a few simple techniques were consistently used. An initial study - undertaken by Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham in central England found that the application of a coat of bitumen emulsion between two layers of asphalt in a clean, dry repair, greatly improved its resistance to further cracks. It was also confirmed that a hot mix repair in which asphalt is heated to 140C http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-universities-research-shows-potholes-can-be-fixed-better/ 81646 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130214001200 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:43:05 GMT 20130214094305 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:43:56 GMT 201302141534356 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com University of Nottingham Steady financial performance is claimed for the German equipment producers in 2012, according to the manufacturing association VDMA. The German construction equipment and building material machinery industry generated €12.5 billion in turnover during 2012 according to the latest results. Of this, construction equipment accounted for €7.9 billion, while €4.6 billion of business came from the building material, glass and ceramics machinery sector. This is a nominal decrease of around 1% compared to 2011. Afte http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/vdma-reports-steady-german-equipment-sector/ 81648 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130214001200 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:49:36 GMT 20130214104936 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:57:34 GMT 2013021410105734 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com VDMA All toll-collection systems on Istanbul's Bosphorus and Fatih Bridges have been converted to HGS. The new system offers instant toll payment on roads and bridges without having to wait at counters thanks to a device attached to the vehicle's windscreen, as well as 20% discount on fares. However, there are concerns that a lack of counters on the bridges might cause problems for European drivers driving through Istanbul. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hgs-toll-collection-switch-for-bosphorus-and-fatih-bridges-in-istanbul/ 81228 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130214001000 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:59:29 GMT 20130205115929 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:01:21 GMT 2013020512120121 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Madhya Pradesh authorities are to receive US$245.17 million (INR 17.8bn) from India's Union Government to build 1,521 new roads as part of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). The sum is in addition to INR 5.32bn sanctioned for the development of 1,656.7km highway stretch under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/madhya-pradesh-gets-us24517mn-from-indian-government-for-new-roads/ 81229 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130214000900 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:03:26 GMT 20130205120326 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:05:07 GMT 2013020512120507 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The 30km long third phase of the Madinah-Tabuk highway, the old Madinah-Qassim Road and the third 25km ring of King Khaled Road are among major highways projects to be carried out in Saudi Arabia's Madinah province. A total of US$306.66 million (SAR 1.15bn) has been approved by the Saudi government for the province's transport and road projects during the financial year 2013. Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia's Transport Minister Jabara Al-Seraisry said that SAR 11bn would be invested in new road projects in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us30666mn-for-madinah-saudi-arabia-road-projects/ 81230 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130214000800 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:07:22 GMT 20130205120722 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:23:23 GMT 201302051532323 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A study by the Texas Transportation Institute has revealed that US capital Washington DC now suffers the heaviest congestion of any city in the country. Los Angeles in California and Houston in Texas have both been regarded as amongst the worst in the US in this regard, suffering long traffic delays due to jams, but the report shows Washington DC to be worse still. The Texas Transportation Institute's Urban Mobility Report paints a damning portrait of congestion in the US capital. The American Road & Transp http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us-capital-washington-dc-is-the-countrys-congestion-capital/ 81221 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130213001000 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:01:59 GMT 20130205110159 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:06:32 GMT 2013020511110632 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Texas Transportation Institute on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association New cameras designed for catching red-light beaters are being put on trial by the Singaporean traffic police. The state-of-the-art cameras are being tested at three sites: one in Victoria Street and two along Thomson Road. The new cameras are said to be able to react faster and capture sharper images. They also enable remote downloading, which helps ease traffic police enforcement efforts. Currently, the cameras that have been set up at around 240 traffic junctions throughout the city-state require physical http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/singapore-traffic-police-test-new-cameras-to-catch-red-light-beaters/ 81223 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130213000900 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:27:21 GMT 20130205112721 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:30:28 GMT 2013020511113028 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Land Transport Authority New research carried out jointly by the Lighting Research Center and Penn State have identified links between visibility and safety from roadway lighting. The results are said to hold promise for predicting the safety benefits of new lighting configurations. Identifying when and where to install roadway illumination is a challenge for transportation agencies. Estimating nighttime crash reductions from roadway lighting is difficult in part because lighting tends to be installed along with other improvements http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/lighting-can-affect-road-safety/ 81224 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130213000800 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:36:16 GMT 20130205113616 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:40:09 GMT 2013020511114009 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Administration Palfinger achieved record revenues in 2012 of US$1.251 billion (€935.2 million) a year-on-year rise of 10.6%. The Austrian manufacturer of cranes, hydraulic lifts, loading and handling systems says the increase was mainly due to strong trade in North America, South America, CIS and the global marine business sector, as well as the continuation of a consistent internationalisation policy pursued in recent years. A further positive trend was said to be observed in other non-European regions. Meanwhile, in E http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/palfinger-achieves-record-revenue-and-signs-milestone-sany-group-deal-in-2012/ 81486 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130212001200 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:53:50 GMT 20130212105350 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:05:02 GMT 2013021211110502 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Sany A major programme that will boost road safety and transport efficiency is now being developed jointly in seven European cities. The authorities in Bordeaux, Copenhagen, Eindhoven-Helmond, Newcastle, Thessaloniki, Verona and Vigo have joined forces with the aim of improving road safety, increasing energy efficiency and reducing level of congestions for road transport. The city authorities will work along with industrial partners to jointly implement three cooperative services for forward collision warnings, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/pan-european-road-safety-and-transport-programme/ 81161 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130212001000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:16:11 GMT 20130201141611 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:19:02 GMT 201302011421902 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Ertico on www.WorldHighways.com The National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) in Colombia has opened a tender process for the first four out of 30 fourth generation road projects in the South American country. A total of US$24.75 billion (COP 44tn) is to be invested in the projects. The pre-qualified bidders will be known in around six weeks. The contracts will be awarded in September. The fourth generation road projects will be located in Costa Caribe, Valle del Cauca and Cundinamarca. They include the 164km Caqueza-La Calera-Sopo corridor, t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/colombias-fourth-generation-road-project-tenders-underway/ 81182 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130212000900 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:30:23 GMT 20130204113023 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:32:40 GMT 2013020411113240 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Köster and Baresel have been awarded the contract for the construction of the 4.2km long Hirschhagen tunnel in the German federal state of Hesse. Since the contract worth around US$ 335.14 million (€247mn) has been signed, the construction of what will be the longest road tunnel in Hesse could start in spring 2013. The Hirschhagen tunnel is part of the A44 motorway between Kassel and Eisenach. If all goes as planned, the tunnel is due to be opened for traffic at the beginning of 2018. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/kster-and-baresel-to-build-germanys-hirschhagen-tunnel/ 81183 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130212000800 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:35:42 GMT 20130204113542 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:38:20 GMT 2013020411113820 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is selling more than 600 construction equipment items, tractors and trucks at an unreserved auction being held in Donington Park, central England tomorrow. Among the auction highlights will be 10 wheeled loaders (including Caterpillar 988G and 966G), 26 hydraulic excavators, 47 mini excavators, 51 telescopic forklifts, 37 compactors and six rock trucks (Caterpillar 777D & 777E). The Canadian firm's auction site, which is situated right next to the Donington Park racing track, was d http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/more-than-600-construction-equipment-items-at-uk-auction/ 81412 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130211001200 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:55:03 GMT 20130208145503 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:02:34 GMT 201302081530234 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Caterpillar on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros Donington Park The Fayat Group intends to buy a number of assets from CMI Terex from its road building operations. The purchase agreement covers acquisition of certain product lines in North America, and the road building operations of Terex in Brazil. This deal will be a significant breakthrough for Fayat's road machinery subsidiary BOMAG as well as the mixing plant business unit operations Marini Ermont. The addition of these product lines enhances the position of the Fayat Group as the only full liner in road buildi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fayat-is-buying-parts-of-terex-roadbuilding/ 81480 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130211001200 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:11:40 GMT 20130211161140 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:17:22 GMT 201302111641722 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Bomag Ermont Marini on www.WorldHighways.com Terex Fayat Group Spain continues to lower its road fatality rate, with 2012 being the 9th consecutive year in which crash-related deaths have been reduced. There were 1,304 fatalities on Spain's roads during 2012, a drop of 180 compared with the previous year. The number of accidents involving pedestrians has also been reduced although the number of accidents involving motorcyclists was similar to the previous year. Of concern is that the fact that cyclist fatalities increased. Of those vehicle occupants killed, 22% were no http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/improving-road-safety-for-spain/ 81160 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130211001000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:11:36 GMT 20130201141136 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:13:57 GMT 201302011421357 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Green Party in Sweden has proposed a motion to ban the use of mobile phones while driving. MP Stina Bergström of the Green Party says two-thirds of Swedes are in favour of some form of ban. She has highlighted the fact that Sweden is the only EU country that does not have limitations on mobile phone use while driving. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/green-party-in-sweden-proposes-ban-on-mobile-phone-use-while-driving/ 81180 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130211000900 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:19:38 GMT 20130204111938 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:24:03 GMT 2013020411112403 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Algerian transport minister Amar Ghoul says the stretch of the East-West Highway linking Constantine to Annaba via Skikda will be completed by summer 2013. The works will be completed in stages, with the first part, between Constantine and Skikda, set to be operational by March 2013 at the latest. Once the stretch is fully completed, users will be able to travel from Tlemcen to Annaba via the East-West Highway. Ghoul said that all the financial and technical constraints that had hindered progress of the wor http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/east-west-highway-from-constantine-to-annaba-algeria-ready-by-summer-2013/ 81181 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130211000800 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:26:03 GMT 20130204112603 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:28:11 GMT 2013020411112811 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Tarmac has been awarded a major US$94 million (£60mn) highways contract from Nottinghamshire County Council (CC) in central England. The contract, which involves the delivery of a wide range of highways services including resurfacing, gulley cleaning, street lighting, road marking and earthworks will see Tarmac's National Contracting division working in partnership with the local authority's in-house highways team. The agreement, which will start on 1 April 2013 and run until 31 March 2018 with a five-year http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tarmac-secures-major-uk-highways-contract/ 81333 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130208001200 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:42:33 GMT 20130207134233 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:45:56 GMT 201302071314556 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Lafarge Tarmac Fiat Industrial has signed the renewal of a US$2.69 billion (€2bn) three-year committed revolving credit facility with 21 banks. The deal is said by Fiat Industrial to demonstrate the strong support the Group enjoys from its key relationship banks. The facility is intended for general corporate purposes and working capital needs and replaces the US$2.69 billion three-year revolving credit facility originally signed in December 2010. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fiat-industrial-renews-3-year-committed-revolving-credit-facility/ 81402 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130208001200 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:45:35 GMT 20130208104535 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:26:51 GMT 201302081532651 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fiat Industrial bC India has been hailed a success after attracting more than 28,000 professional visitors despite the show being held during tough trading times for the construction equipment industry. The four-day bauma ConExpo event at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai was finishing today, with 710 exhibitors from 33 countries having taken part in what was the second staging of the international show. Thomas Löffler, chief executive officer of the show's organiser, bC Expo India, said: The visitor numbers are satisf http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/successful-bc-india-attracts-more-than-28000-professional-visitors/ 81423 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130208001000 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:44:45 GMT 20130208154445 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:54:32 GMT 201302081535432 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Bauma Caterpillar on www.WorldHighways.com bC India Hyundai Key infrastructure projects planned by the government in Laos will help improve the country's transport connectivity. Heuangsy Construction is to rebuild a 132km road connecting Xanakham with Hinheup in a deal worth some US$168 million signed with the government. The project includes building a new border checkpoint at Vang as well as work to 19 bridges, and links to the Road No13 North and National Highway No11. Another key project being funded by the Laos Government is the $13.75 million bridge over the M http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-bridge-and-highway-for-laos/ 81116 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130208001000 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:56:43 GMT 20130131145643 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:59:37 GMT 201301311425937 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Delcan has been awarded the International Road Federation's (IRF) 2012 Global Road Achievement Award (GRAA) for quality management services on the Maryland Intercounty Connector project. The award was shared with the project owner, the Maryland State Highway Administration. A multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, management and technology firm, Delcan said the Award's judges made their decision after looking at the technical quality, risk and cost control, of the Maryland Intercounty Connector (MIC) pr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/delcan-wins-irf-global-road-achievement-award-for-quality-management/ 81125 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130208000800 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:36:24 GMT 20130131153624 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:39:15 GMT 201301311533915 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Delcan International Road Federation on www.WorldHighways.com Portuguese road authority Estradas de Portugal will receive US$1.05 billion (€781mn) from the state budget in 2013. As part of this, an agreement for a €238 million loan has already been signed with state secretary Maria Luis Albuquerque. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/estradas-de-portugal-road-authority-to-receive-us105bn-from-2013-state-budget/ 81120 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130208000800 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:18:36 GMT 20130131151836 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:22:59 GMT 2013020511112259 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Estradas de Portugal The Spanish government through its Ministry of Works has at least ten road construction projects worth a combined value of US$809.37 million (€600mn) ready for tendering. The investment is widely reported as being much-needed at a time when the sector is undergoing hardship due to the downturn in awarded work, and the sharp fall in tendering levels in 2012. Around five of the projects are said to be ready for immediate tendering. The biggest tender in terms of budget is worth €230 million and involves two p http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/spanish-government-has-us80937-million-of-road-project-tenders/ 81126 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130208000700 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:42:23 GMT 20130131154223 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:44:34 GMT 201301311534434 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Sharply reduced global demand for construction equipment in the final three months of last year led to Volvo Construction Equipment's (CE) full 2012 year sales growing by less than 1%, compared to sales in 2011. Volvo CE sales reached US$10.037 billion (SEK 63,558mn) in 2012, compared to $10.028 billion (SEK 63,500mn) the previous year. Operating income was down to $911.7mn (SEK 5,773mn), from $1.075 billion (SEK 6,812mn) in 2011, operating margin was 9.1% in 2012, down from 10.7% 12 months earlier, and the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/volvo-ce-president-says-2012-was-reasonable-year-despite-lack-of-sales-growth/ 81280 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130207001200 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:32:38 GMT 20130207083238 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:39:55 GMT 201302070883955 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com A series of measures carried out in Northern Germany have had a notable effect on improving road safety. The latest data available reveals that in 2012, the number of people killed in road crashes dropped by 17% compared with the previous year for the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Tougher police enforcement on speeding is reckoned to be a major factor in reducing North Rhine-Westphalia's road fatality rate to 526, compared with 634 in 2011. The police data shows that the tougher enforcemen http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-road-safety-improvement-identified-in-northern-germany/ 81117 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130207001100 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:01:33 GMT 20130131150133 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:04:12 GMT 201301311530412 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Metso has increased its presence in China by acquiring a manganese steel foundry (JX) in Quzhou City, around 400km Southwest of Shanghai. "The acquisitions of JX and Shaorui Heavy Industries, and the joint venture with LiuGong Group Corporation announced last November, significantly strengthen our supply capabilities for mining and construction industries in China, said Andrew Benko, president, mining and construction, Metso. Metso now has a complete range of capital equipment and wear parts covering a wi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/metso-bolsters-china-presence-through-manganese-steel-foundry-acquisition/ 81299 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130207001100 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:43:57 GMT 20130207094357 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:47:19 GMT 201302070994719 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Metso LiuGong Machinery Corporation Shaorui Heavy Industries A key event is planned in Brussels that will focus on developing innovative solutions aimed at improving road infrastructure. The first Road Infrastructure Innovation Expo will be held in Brussels on 4-6th June 2013 and this event falls within the scope of the Infravation programme. The call for exhibitors will be open until 15th March 2013. The research fields in focus will address the theme of Advanced and Innovative Construction and Maintenance. The event is intended to raise awareness of Infravation a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-road-infrastructure-technology-event/ 81119 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130207001000 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:07:12 GMT 20130131150712 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:00:12 GMT 2013020710100012 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com FEHRL Plans are in hand for work to construct a new road to connect the newly independent South Sudan with Kenya. This 930km road will run from Eldoret in Kenya to Juba in South Sudan and is expected to cost in the region of US$1.06 billion. The 590km section running through Kenya between Elderet and Nadapal will cost in the region of $585 million while the 340km section between Nadapal and Juba in South Sudan will cost some $415 million. There will be additional costs to connect the road with existing infrastruc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-to-connect-kenya-with-south-sudan/ 81115 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130207001000 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:50:45 GMT 20130131145045 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:54:23 GMT 201301311425423 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Brazil motorway concessionaire Arteris, formerly OHL Brasil, could spend up to US$2.26 billion (BRL 4.5bn) by 2017, instead of an initially planned BRL 3.5 billion. The company is to turn Serra do Cafezal (Rodovia Regis Bittencourt) and BR-101 in Rio de Janeiro into dual carriageways, in addition to Autopista Fluminense and Autoposta Litoral Sul. Arteris says it has a BRL 1.8 billion loan from national development bank BNDES to help with its investments. However, the company says it plans to raise some BRL http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/arteris-of-brazil-plans-to-spend-up-to-us226bn-by-2017/ 81121 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130207000700 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:23:17 GMT 20130131152317 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:30:27 GMT 201301311533027 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com OHL Arteris Ecorodovias will only participate in two of the nine road segment tenders being issued by Brazil's government in 2013, according to its president Marcelino Rafart de Seras. The goal for the road management firm is said to be the consolidation of work on strategic developments, as Ecorodovias is expanding operations to other sectors, such as logistics, port and airport businesses. In January-September 2012, Ecorodovias brought in $889.26 million (BRL 1.81bn) in turnover, with profits of $142.93 million and a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ecorodovias-to-focus-on-two-brazilian-road-segment-tenders-in-2013/ 80959 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130206001000 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:08:01 GMT 20130125160801 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:10:36 GMT 201301251641036 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ecorodovias Austrian state-owned motorway operator Asfinag says it will invest US$ 1.28 billion (€960mn) in motorways and highways in 2013. This includes $466.65 million for maintenance. The rest is for new roads and extensions of existing ones. A total of $9.19 billion will be spent between now and 2018. The company said that its debts will rise from $15.73 billion to $15.99 billion. One focus will be on improving the safety of tunnels. Asfinag will also make an effort to avoid construction-related traffic jams. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/asfinag-to-invest-us128bn-in-austrian-roads-during-2013/ 80960 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130206000900 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:12:24 GMT 20130125161224 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:15:22 GMT 201301251641522 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Asfinag A key industry move comes with the news that Hemisphere GPS now has a new Chinese owner following a US$15 million acquisition. The deal was carried out by Hemisphere GNSS, a subsidiary of Beijing UniStrong Science & Technology (UniStrong), which purchased the Precision Products business and related GNSS technology and intellectual property from Hemisphere GPS. Meanwhile, Hemisphere GPS intends to change its company name to AgJunction. As part of the transaction, Hemisphere acquired the entire high-precision http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-company-buys-gnss-and-gps-specialist-hemisphere/ 81222 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130206000800 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:17:39 GMT 20130205111739 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:20:27 GMT 2013020511112027 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hemisphere GPS Global engineering technology firm Reinshaw now has full ownership of UK-based Measurement Devices Ltd (MDL), following the purchase of an outstanding 34% shareholding for US$7.07 million (£4.5mn). The acquisition of the shares concludes an agreement reached in 2010, when Renishaw purchased an initial 29% stake in MDL, the designers and manufacturers of high speed laser measurement and surveying systems for use in extreme conditions. Steve Ball, the founder of MDL, will be leaving the company, whilst Elaine http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/renishaw-completes-acquisition-of-laser-measurement-specialists-mdl/ 81241 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130205001100 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:06:29 GMT 20130205150629 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:08:37 GMT 201302051530837 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Bosch and PSA Peugeot Citroën are now working on a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars. The system features two hydraulic units linked to pressure accumulators. Using this technology the vehicle can be driven using the conventional power source, hydraulically or by a combination of the two. Under low load, the internal-combustion engine can be run at a more economical operating status. When braking, kinetic energy is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in the pressure accumulator, which ca http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/innovative-hydraulic-hybrid-under-development/ 80945 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130205001000 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:35:54 GMT 20130125113554 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:39:29 GMT 2013012511113929 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Bosch on www.WorldHighways.com PSA Peugeot Citroën Russia's Ministry of Economic Development, Rusnano, the Federal Highway Agency, Governments of Moscow, the Tatarstan Republic (Volga), and the Ryazan region (Central) are planning to invest US$3.13 billion in a pilot project for innovative infrastructure projects. Called Innovative Roads, this joint federal pilot project is intended to increase road service life by three-five times, cut energy consumption for roads by 10-15 times, and lower the weight of bridges and barriers by three times. Inventory of roa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-innovation-in-russia-for-road-connections/ 80946 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130205000900 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:43:34 GMT 20130125114334 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:47:33 GMT 2013012511114733 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Agency Construction work is underway on the Central-Wan Chai Bypass in Hong Kong, a major project that will help tackle chronic traffic congestion. The Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link is a section of the east-west route that runs along the north shore of Hong Kong Island. The project will help reduce traffic congestion along the Gloucester Road - Harcourt Road - Connaught Road Central corridor. The project is costing some US$3.62 billion (HK$28.1 billion) and the 4.5km long dual three-lane http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-highway-connection-under-construction-in-hong-kong/ 82225 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130205000900 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:00:50 GMT 20130228120050 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:02:40 GMT 2013022812120240 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Zhejiang Province and Hunan Province, major infrastructure investment plans are being drawn up for 2013. In the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, an investment of US$17.7 billion will be made on transportation development. This will include work on four airports as well as building five highways with a combined length of 363km during the year. Meanwhile, in Zhejiang Province some $48.2 billion will be invested in developing the road network, of which $6.6 billion http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-infrastructure-investment-is-being-made-in-china/ 80947 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130205000800 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:51:12 GMT 20130125115112 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:53:57 GMT 2013012511115357 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Guangxi The estimated maintenance and repair cost for Norway's county roads has doubled to US$7.18 billion [NOK 40bn]. In 2010, the Norwegian Government transferred the responsibility of 44,000kms of roads to counties, while the state kept 10,000kms of trunk roads. At that time, the need for maintenance and repair of the 'new' county roads was estimated at around from $3.59 billion [NOK 20bn]. Head of the transport committee of Møre og Romsdal Oddbjørn Vatne says the program for the road maintenance has to be worke http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/norways-county-roads-need-us718bn-maintenance-and-repairs/ 80942 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130204001000 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:25:04 GMT 20130125102504 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:35:07 GMT 2013012510103507 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Poland's General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) is to announce a US$2.66 billion [€2bn] tender in mid-2013 for the construction of the A1 motorway between Pyrzowice near Katowice and Tuszyn near Lodz. According to the head of GDDKiA, the tender for the 140km-long road will be divided into sections of around 20km. The Polish government has given up on its original idea of constructing the road on a PPP model, since Eurostat insisted that the cost of the project should be added to Polan http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us266-billion-tender-for-polands-a1-motorway-will-be-called-in-mid-2013/ 80943 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130204000900 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:29:22 GMT 20130125102922 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:34:03 GMT 2013012510103403 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union GDDKiA Eurostat Brazilian road and transport concessionaire CCR has begun studies with a view to taking part in various infrastructure projects in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. It is reported that the group is interested in state road projects and intercity/regional railroads, as well as more metro lines. CCR says it is also following transport opportunities in Rio de Janeiro and airport concessions for Galeao (Rio de Janeiro) and Cofins (Minas Gerais). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ccr-begins-studies-for-sao-paulo-brazil-infrastructure-projects/ 80944 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130204000800 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:40:02 GMT 20130125104002 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:44:17 GMT 2013012510104417 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The American parking industry has teamed up with U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) to back a government initiative to expand electric vehicle charging stations in the workplace. The International Parking Institute (IPI) has been named a founding ambassador in the US DoE's Workplace Charging Challenge, a new initiative of the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, announced by Secretary of Energy Steven Chu at the recent Washington Auto Show's Public Policy Day. The Workplace Charging Challenge will support the expans http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/american-parking-sector-to-aid-growth-of-electric-vehicle-charging-in-workplace/ 81140 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:16:00 GMT 20130201001600 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:21:21 GMT 20130201102121 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:51:16 GMT 2013020110105116 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News 3M Ford Tesla Motors on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan GE Siemens Google Duke Energy Chrysler GM Verizon Electrification Coalition Electric Drive Transportation Association Fiat Industrial achieved a 6.2% rise in revenues and trading profit in excess of US$2.71 billion (€2bn) during 2012 an increase of 23.3% over 2011. Revenues in 2012 totalled €25.8 billion, as continued robust growth for agricultural equipment is said to have more than compensated for weaker trading conditions in other businesses. Trading profit was €2,079 million, up €393 million over 2011, with trading margin improving 1.2% to 8.1% on the back of what Fiat Industrial said was continued strong performance http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fiat-industrial-achieves-62-revenues-growth-in-2012/ 81146 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:13:00 GMT 20130201001300 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:03:49 GMT 20130201110349 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:07:27 GMT 2013020111110727 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com CNH Fiat Industrial A new study highlights the increased risk of road crash fatality facing the morbidly obese. The report, by the Transportation Research and Education Center of the University of California, said that those who are significantly overweight may have an 80% higher risk of being killed if involved in a car crash. The research suggests that vehicles tend to be designed to give protection for those with a BMI in the optimal 21-25 range. And vehicle testing generally involves the use of crash test dummies that repl http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/overweight-people-at-greater-risk-in-car-crashes/ 81003 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130201001200 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:53:33 GMT 20130128155333 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:58 GMT 2013052010100058 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) in Panama will put the rehabilitation and expansion of the 208km Santiago de Veraguas-David road out to tender in mid-2013. The works, part of which will create a larger four-lane highway, have been calculated to cost around US$ 700 million. Since 2009, President Ricardo Martinelli has contracted turn-key projects worth $3.4 billion. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mop-in-panama-plans-us700mn-road-tender-for-mid-2013/ 80918 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130201001000 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:46:33 GMT 20130124104633 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:49:02 GMT 2013012410104902 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com German company Ubitricity has developed a concept which allows for the recharging of electric vehicles at street lamps. Local authorities in Berlin, where Ubitricity is based, are said to be not averse to the idea of converting hundreds of street lamps to charging points. Ubitricity's concept provides for the integration of a counting system into an intelligent charging cable. This counting system contacts a control centre via mobile radio. The control centre registers after every charging where and how muc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/german-firm-ubitricity-develops-street-lamp-electric-car-charging-concept/ 80920 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130201000900 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:51:27 GMT 20130124105127 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:58:30 GMT 2013012410105830 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ubitricity In Vietnam work is progressing steadily on the new Ca Pass Tunnel project. The 13.4km tunnel will connect Khanh Khoa Province with Phu Yen Province. The new tunnel connection is being constructed under the build-own-transfer (BOT) model and is scheduled to open for traffic in 2016. This new link will also include 9km of bridges and access roads. Some US$192 million of credit for the project is being provided to Ca Pass Investment by Goldman Sachs, Societe Generale (SocGen) and Crédit Agricole Corporate and http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-tunnel-being-built-in-vietnam/ 80940 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130201000800 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:49:19 GMT 20130125094919 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:37:15 GMT 2013012510103715 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Goldman Sachs Societe Generale The tender pre-selection process is underway for the new tunnel link that will connect Denmark with Germany. Danish state-owned company Femern said that interest is strong in the project to build the tunnel, which will run under the Baltic Sea. So far nine consortia comprising 24 companies in all are taking part in the tender pre-selection process. The Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link will feature an immersed tunnel and its construction is expected to cost some €5.5 billion. There are four main contracts including d http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/plans-in-hand-for-denmark-germany-tunnel-link/ 80941 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130201000700 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:17:00 GMT 20130125101700 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:36:12 GMT 2013012510103612 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Danish Government Femern The Volgograd region (South) authorities will allot over US$231 million (RUB 7bn) for roads in 2013. A total of $82.64 million will be provided for construction, about $92.56 million for repairing and maintaining regional road facilities. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/volgograd-authorities-to-allot-over-us231-million-for-roads-in-2013/ 80910 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130131001000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:08:58 GMT 20130123140858 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:12:29 GMT 201301231421229 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Miodrag Jocic, State Secretary from the Serbian Ministry of Construction, , said the Chinese company Shandong High Speed Group (SHSG) will begin construction of Serbia's new Corridor 11 motorway in March 2013. The Lajkovac-Ljig section of the project is said by Jocic to be completely ready for construction. The overall project value is estimated at US$333 million. Jocic said that the parts between Surcinska Petlja to Obrenovac in Belgrade, and from Preljina to Pozega will be most likely financed with a conc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/serbia-corridor-11-motorway-works-due-to-begin-in-march-2013/ 80911 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130131000900 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:15:00 GMT 20130123141500 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:26:50 GMT 201301231422650 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Shandong Hi-Speed Group Azvirt China Railway Construction has won tenders worth US$2.68 billion (CNY 16.67bn) to develop Chinese highways. The projects will be implemented on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model. These are said to be inclusive of the 63.47km Liaocheng-Xiajin section of the Shandong Deshang highway, the 72.41km Yutai-Jining section of the Xuzhou-Jinan highway, and the 82.79km Xing'an-Ziyuan highway. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-railway-construction-wins-us268bn-chinese-highway-tenders/ 80912 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130131000800 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:34:01 GMT 20130123143401 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:20:22 GMT 201301231532022 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News China Railway Construction Corporation A new technology developed by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland provides drivers with warnings of black ice on the roads. This automatic detection system will warn a driver in advance that a road is dangerous due to the presence of ice. According to VTT, this uses a novel, real-time method of obtaining information on road surface friction and employs data collected from the car's in-built sensors. This compares the speeds of the drive shafts and axles in an array of driving conditions, with an al http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-ice-detection-technology-for-motorists/ 80890 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130130001000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:25:44 GMT 20130123112544 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:32:11 GMT 2013012311113211 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com VTT Tekes An innovative project in the UK is aimed at replicating photosynthesis in a bid to produce biofuels. This project is being carried out by a team at the University of East Anglia (UEA), with assistance from the University of Cambridge and the University of Leeds. The intention is to find a simple and efficient process for producing hydrogen, with funding coming from the UK's Biotechnology and Biological Sciences research council. The hydrogen produced using this technology then be used either as a fuel for i http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/innovative-project-for-producing-fuel-from-microbes/ 80891 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130130000900 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:34:07 GMT 20130123113407 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:36:32 GMT 2013012311113632 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Work is now underway to set up the tolling system for Algeria's East-West highway. The project is costing US$1.29 billion and will be carried out by three different consortia, owing mainly to the length of the route. Work for the eastern stretch of the highway will be carried out by a consortium comprising the Italian groups CMC, Proger, Cordioli & C, Ducati Italia and Tecnositaf, and the Algerian groups Rotahem and Imet. This will cost some $378.5 million. Meanwhile the work for the western stretch of the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-algerian-highway-to-be-tolled/ 80892 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130130000800 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:38:06 GMT 20130123113806 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:47:15 GMT 2013012311114715 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Indra on www.WorldHighways.com Ericsson The government of Qatar is set to award more than 30 road projects costing a combined US$27.5 billion in 2013, as the country continues to prepare to host the FIFA World Cup tournament in 2022. The upcoming Qatar Projects 2013 conference will discuss details of potential contracts, and the event will feature owners, stakeholders and contractors in the country's project sector. Conference topics include reducing costs for workforce, materials and resources as well as raising efficiencies and transparency in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/more-than-30-qatar-road-projects-worth-us275bn-set-to-be-awarded-in-2013/ 80883 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130129001000 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:30:58 GMT 20130122163058 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:46:56 GMT 201301221644656 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fifa A further US$ 9 billion is required to complete the development of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), according to the National Economic and Social Development Board of Thailand. The new investment will cover development of roads, special economic zones, border towns, ports and facilities at important checkpoints in the GMS's six states of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Yunnan Province of China. The North-South Economic Corridor's transport network will, it's reported, be confirmed onc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us9bn-needed-for-greater-mekong-subregion-roads-and-other-development/ 80884 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130129000900 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:54:22 GMT 20130123085422 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:06:39 GMT 201301230990639 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Asian Development Bank Germany intends to refurbish or replace at least 300 road bridges between now and 2020. It's reported that this will result in costs of between US$ 4.81 billion (€3.60bn) and $8.92 billion (€6.7bn), based on 2010 prices. Many of the bridges affected are from the 1960s to 1980s and thought no longer suitable for the heavy transport traffic of today. Another claimed factor behind the necessity for the multi-billion dollar investment is that damage resulting from global warming was not taken into account when http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/at-least-300-german-road-bridges-to-be-replaced-or-refurbished-by-2020/ 80886 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130129000800 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:14:33 GMT 20130123091433 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:18:54 GMT 201301230991854 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The new executive director of the Brussels-based Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories (FEHRL) will be director of infrastructure at the UK's Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) Bob Collis. This international association comprises 30 national research and technical institutes from across Europe, with links to non-European countries. FEHRL's mission is to promote and facilitate collaboration on road research and provide high quality information and advice on technologies and policies rela http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/trl-expert-assists-fehrl-in-brussels/ 80958 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130128001200 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:24:07 GMT 20130125142407 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:01:18 GMT 2013020612120118 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories Manufacturers in Brazil are discouraged from investing in electric vehicles due to unfavourable environmental and market conditions, a study claims. Research by Maksen, through a partnership with Insper and Lisbon MBA, states that even though production costs keep decreasing, it is estimated that until 2020 electric engines will cost two times more than traditional fuel combustion engines. According to Deloitte, 65% of Brazilian consumers will only consider investing in electric vehicles if their price is s http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brazilian-manufacturers-discouraged-from-electric-vehicle-investment-study-claims/ 80836 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130128001000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:58:34 GMT 20130121105834 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:01:44 GMT 2013012111110144 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan Deloitte Human error causes nine in ten truck accidents in Sweden, a report by Volvo Trucks claims. Many accidents are said to be due to lack of attention and misjudgements of speed, while only 0.5% of accidents involve drink-driving truck drivers. Meanwhile 25% of all fatal bicycle accidents in Sweden between 2008 and 2011 involved a truck or bus, according to figures released by the insurance firm If. The company hopes the study can be used to increase awareness about how different road users should behave in traf http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/human-error-causes-nine-in-ten-truck-accidents-in-sweden-report-claims/ 80837 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130128000900 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:03:26 GMT 20130121110326 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:53:59 GMT 201305200995359 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Volvo The new urban tunnel project under construction at Maastricht in the Netherlands will benefit from EU for key safety features. The European Union will provide co-financing of €5 million from the TEN-T Programme to install safety provisions for the on-going implementation of Maastricht's E25/A2 urban highway tunnel. The work will help ensure the link features high standards of tunnel safety and security and meets the EU's tough legislation. The project was selected for funding under the 2011 TEN-T Annual Cal http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/eu-funding-tunnel-safety-investment-for-maastricht/ 80838 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130128000800 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:07:55 GMT 20130121110755 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:10:31 GMT 2013012111111031 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency A US$250 million loan has been agreed for a huge motorway upgrade scheme in southern Brazil. The loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) means a total of $319.47 million (BRL 650mn) is now available for the Pacto por Santa Catarina programme. The 25-year deal includes a 66 month loan grace period. The first phase of the Pacto programme will include an investment of $163.19 million in ten projects covering 222kms. The projects include the construction of new roads as well as asphalting and recov http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brazil-motorway-upgrade-programme-gets-extra-us250mn-from-iadb/ 80831 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130125001000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:12:02 GMT 20130121101202 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:35:15 GMT 2013041111113515 Natalie Trueman 2013 March WH16 Emergent WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Inter-American Development Bank The Indian government has announced plans to build a six-lane expressway between Ludhiana in Punjab and New Delhi. Road Transport and Highways Minister CP Joshi said the states of Delhi, Haryana and Punjab gave an in-principle approval for the construction of the 357km long expressway. The Delhi to Ludhiana stretch will be 266km, while a spur of 91km will be built to Chandigarh. Joshi further stated his Ministry will seek an approval from the Cabinet after the completion of a detailed project report. PwD Se http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/six-lane-indian-expressway-to-be-built-between-ludhiana-and-new-delhi/ 80832 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130125000900 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:16:43 GMT 20130121101643 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:30:31 GMT 2013041111113031 Natalie Trueman 2013 March WH16 Emergent WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Tolling rights for the next 50 years for the third road tunnel in Brisbane, Australia are being sought by the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). QIC's Queensland Motorways are reported to have entered into exclusive talks with the Brisbane City Council about tolling rights for the Legacy Way toll road tunnel in the western suburbs of Brisbane. Under the deal, tolling rights for the Go-Between inner-city traffic toll bridge will also be taken over by Queensland Motorways. The US$1.58 billion (AUD 1.50b http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tolling-rights-for-brisbanes-third-road-tunnel-sought-by-qic/ 80833 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130125000800 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:21:26 GMT 20130121102126 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:25:45 GMT 2013012110102545 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In China's Hebei Province a total of US$14.93 billion will be invested in transport infrastructure during 2013. This will include 22 highways to allow the province to have highways totaling 5,587km by end-2013. As for ordinary trunk roads, maintenance is to be carried out on 247km of roads and works will commence on projects totaling 1,300km, with 300km to be ready for use by end-2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinas-heibei-province-is-increasing-its-infrastructure-spending/ 80828 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130124001000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:50:31 GMT 20130121095031 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:54:20 GMT 201301210995420 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Plans are in hand to upgrade the highway linking Costa Rica's capital San Jose with Limon, with a project that will be carried out in several phases. The work involves widening and improving Route 32 so that it can carry higher traffic volumes and reduce congestion as well as cutting journey times for drivers. Rebuilding the link is expected to cost in the order of US$435 million and the project is also expected to improve safety standards for users of the highway. The work is being partly financed through http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-chinese-loan-will-help-fund-costa-ricas-work/ 80829 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130124000900 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:55:40 GMT 20130121095540 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:58:52 GMT 201301210995852 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new grant from the European Union will help boost the profile for hydrogen as a fuel option for drivers on the TEN-T road network. The European Union is providing some €3.5 million from the TEN-T Programme. The project, taking place in The Netherlands and Denmark with the support of French and Swedish stakeholders, will analyse the current availability of hydrogen at refuelling stations. The work will also propose new strategies to expand the availability of hydrogen as a fuel. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-investment-in-hydrogen-as-vehicle-fuel-option-for-europe/ 80830 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130124000800 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:01:24 GMT 20130121100124 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:04:57 GMT 2013012110100457 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has been awarded a key Saudi Arabia Trade Mission by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to enhance Saudi construction and mining equipment supply chains with UK manufacturers. The Trade Mission will also focus on opportunities to develop skills, training and education in the construction and mining sectors in Saudi Arabia. Also working on behalf of the British Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia, the CEA trade mission between 16th and 20th March 2013 includes a top- http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cea-awarded-saudi-arabia-construction-and-mining-trade-mission/ 80852 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130123001200 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:11:01 GMT 20130122091101 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:26:16 GMT 201301220992616 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Saudi BinLadin Group Construction Equipment Association Bechtel The electronic toll system viaTOLL has been expanded in Poland. On 12 January 12 2013, an extra 140km of A1 motorway and S1 and S8 dual carriageways came under the viaTOLL network, according to the directive of the Polish Council of Ministers. A further 160km expansion of viaTOLL is scheduled for 30 March 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/polands-viatoll-system-expanded/ 80825 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130123001000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:17:33 GMT 20130121091733 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:25:14 GMT 201301210992514 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Motorists in the Hungarian capital Budapest may have to pay a congestion charge from 2016, according to the city's transport authority BKK. Public transport system improvements, prior to the possible introduction of the congestion charge, are due to be completed by 2015. Park-and-ride (P+R) facilities are expected to be set up by 2016. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/congestion-charge-in-budapest-may-be-launched-in-2016/ 80826 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130123000900 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:28:53 GMT 20130121092853 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:32:21 GMT 201301210993221 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Mayors of north-west Bohemia have urged the Czech Prime Minister to provide funds for the completion of the R7 dual carriageway. The project was launched in 1964 but has made slow progress. There are several completed sections while preparation of others was cancelled in 2012. At present, a 15.8km section between Chomutov and Velemysleves is being built with completion scheduled for September 2013. There are no other plans at present after the construction of this section worth US$ 234.48 million (CZK 4.50b http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/calls-for-czech-republic-r7-dual-carriageway-project-funds/ 80827 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130123000800 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:42:53 GMT 20130121094253 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:47:33 GMT 201301210994733 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Tulsa Port of Catoosa has opened a new bulk salt storage facility for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the United States. Erected by Legacy Building Solutions, the massive tension fabric structure provides 45,359tonnes (50,000tons) of storage capacity for roadway deicing salt, nearly doubling ODOT's available storage across the state. ODOT will distribute the salt stored at this new location to maintenance distribution sheds ahead of impending snow or ice events during the winter, s http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/oklahoma-dot-nearly-doubles-road-salt-storage-capacity/ 80839 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130122001200 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:58:14 GMT 20130121115814 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:13:55 GMT 2013012112121355 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Oklahoma Department of Transportation Legacy Building Solutions A joint international road safety award has been presented to the Spanish Road Association and the Inter-American Development Bank. The IRF International Award on Road Safety was given for the Road Safety Strategy in Latin America and Caribbean (Diagnosis, Toolkit and Pilot Tests) project, which developed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) with the technical support of the Spanish Road Association (SRA). This forms part of the IRF Global Road Achievement Award (GRAA) 2012 and is one of the most im http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-irf-gives-safety-award-to-the-spanish-road-association-and-the-inter-american-development-bank/ 80822 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130122001000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:16:23 GMT 20130121081623 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:22:35 GMT 201301210882235 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Inter-American Development Bank Spanish Road Association IRF The authorities in Chile and Argentina have signed a key agreement over the Agua Negra Tunnel project. This new tunnel will provide a new link between the two countries. The link is expected to feature a twin tube design and will connect the Argentinian province of San Juan and the Chilean IV Region of Coquimbo. The tunnel will form a crucial component in the Mercosur route. The new tunnel will be in the vicinity of the current Paso de Agua Negra border crossing. When it is complete, the planned Mercosur ro http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/agreement-between-chile-and-argentina-on-tunnel-route/ 80823 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130122000900 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:26:39 GMT 20130121082639 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:30:42 GMT 201301210883042 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new study is calling for a more standardised approach for estimating the benefits of road safety initiatives. The aim of this is to save lives through the use of better road safety indicators. There is a clear need too. Almost 1.3 million people die in road crashes every year, and between 20 and 50 million are injured. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among young people between 15 and 29 years of age. Road crashes cost countries around 1-3% of their GDP. In the face of these facts, the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/better-road-safety-is-the-aim-of-a-new-study/ 80824 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130122000800 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:32:29 GMT 20130121083229 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:42:02 GMT 201301210884202 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com International Transport Forum United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a US$196.5 million loan to Kazakhstan to fund the reconstruction of 62km of road from Shymkent to the Uzbekistan border. The project is part of the construction of the Western Europe - Western China transport corridor. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ebrd-allots-us196mn-for-kazakhstan-uzbekistan-border-road/ 80806 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:04:00 GMT 20130121000400 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:12:49 GMT 20130118111249 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:12:49 GMT 2013011811111249 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is consolidating its production of backhoe loaders in the Americas with additional investment. Volvo CE will relocate its backhoe loader manufacture from Tultitlán, Mexico, to the company's production facility in Pederneiras, Brazil. This is part of a plan to streamline production and gain efficiencies of scale, strengthening of its industrial footprint in the Americas. Regional production of backhoe loaders will be moved from the facility at Tultitlán in Mexico, to a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/volvo-construction-equipment-is-reorganising-backhoe-loader-production/ 80807 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:03:00 GMT 20130121000300 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:24:09 GMT 20130118112409 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:24:09 GMT 2013011811112409 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com The bC India 2013 event looks set to be a well-attended and successful exhibition, according to the latest figures from the US-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which is one of the co-organisers. Nearly 700 exhibitors from 33 countries have applied for space at bC India which will also feature an extensive supporting programe. The number of exhibitors sets a record for this event, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines and Const http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aem-claims-bc-india-promises-to-be-a-strong-show/ 80796 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130121000200 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:19:35 GMT 20130118101935 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:19:35 GMT 2013011810101935 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News Case Caterpillar JCB Liebherr Liugong Wirtgen on www.WorldHighways.com Terex Association of Equipment Manufacturers Sany Zoomlion Putzmeister bC India Hyundai Manitowoc Kobelco Volvo XCMG Fayat Group Builders' Association of India Mahindra & Mahindra Voltas Puzzolana Schwing Stetter Tadano The Victoria Park Tunnel project in New Zealand has won an international award for construction methodology. The Victoria Park Alliance was presented with the 2012 International Road Federation (IRF) Global Road Achievement Award for Construction Methodology for the Victoria Park Tunnel project at an event in Washington, DC. The Alliance comprises the New Zealand Transport Agency, Fletcher Construction, Beca, Higgins Contractors and Parsons Brinckerhoff. Parsons Brinckerhoff was involved in concept design f http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-zealand-road-tunnel-project-wins-irf-award/ 80791 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130121000100 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:05:02 GMT 20130118100502 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:05:02 GMT 2013011810100502 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News International Road Federation on www.WorldHighways.com New Zealand Transport Agency Beca Fletcher Construction Parsons Brinckerhoff Higgins Contractors Ecuador is to invest about US$ 10bn in major motorways, with construction to start during 2013. The roads will reduce journey times, boost safety levels and benefit the road freight sector. Officials say that 6,440km of the 7,280km of road works carried out in the last six years have been completed. During 2012, around 11 million tourists travelled by the country's roads. The most significant road projects in Ecuador include Manta (Ecuador)-Manaus (Brazil) road, linking the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ecuador-to-invest-near-us10bn-in-major-motorways/ 80616 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130118001000 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:24:49 GMT 20130111142449 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:27:24 GMT 201301111422724 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A legal hiatus has delayed the construction of a highway in Tanzania linking Tunduru, Matemanga-Kilimasenra, Namtumbo, and Songea. Work has been suspended by the Tanzanian authorities following a dispute over whether the Progressive Constructions-Higleig Joint Venture (Progressive-Higleig) building the link has met performance targets. Meanwhile, the Tanzanian Ministry of Works is implementing four road upgrading projects in Tabora worth a combined value of around US$ 221.47 million (TZS 351.70bn). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/legal-hiatus-delays-major-tanzania-highway-project/ 80617 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130118000900 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:29:44 GMT 20130111142944 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:37:29 GMT 201301111423729 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com SMEC China Communications Construction Sinohydro China Henan International Cooperation Preliminary data from France over the number of fatalities on the road network reveal safety improvements during 2012. The numbers killed dropped by 7-8%, although the final figures for December are not yet available. The preliminary figures suggest that around 3,600-3,700 were killed on French roads in 2012, compared with 3,970 in 2011. This reduction is in line with targets on cutting the death rate and Ministry of the Interior wants to bring the fatality rate to just 2,000 by 2020. This reduction has bee http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-safety-improving-but-vulnerable-road-users-need-protection/ 80618 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130118000800 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:41:58 GMT 20130111144158 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:45:05 GMT 201301111424505 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com Alternative fuels used for road transport in Spain are to benefit from EU support. Under the TEN-T Programme the EU will co-finance a study to determine the required steps to integrate Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) refuelling technology in Spain. The €2 million provided by the EU will also be used to demonstrate the potential of LNG as a more environmentally friendly and cost effective transport fuel for heavy goods vehicles running on Spain's sections of the TEN-T road network. The project was selected for f http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-eu-is-investing-in-alternative-fuels-for-spain/ 80619 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:07:00 GMT 20130118000700 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:48:41 GMT 20130111144841 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:51:46 GMT 201301111425146 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency A landmark deal has been agreed between Shandong Heavy Industry Weichai Power and the German Kion Group. This is claimed to be the largest financial investment in Germany to date made by a Chinese company. Kion is a leading international producer of forklift trucks and under the terms of this deal, it will work with Weichai Power to develop a common platform for the machines for sale worldwide. The Chinese investment will also boost manufacturing capability within Europe. Weichai Power is investing €738 mil http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-firm-weichai-has-made-a-strategtic-move-in-germany-with-kion/ 80789 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130118000000 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:17:17 GMT 20130118091717 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:17:18 GMT 201301180991718 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Weichai Goldman Sachs KION Group A new move by the US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) could see hybrid and electric vehicles being required to meet minimum sound emissions standards. This would be so as to help make pedestrians more aware of the approaching vehicles and follows on from a Japanese study into the prevalence of accidents involving hybrid vehicles with pedestrians in urban areas. Safety is our highest priority, and this proposal will help keep everyone using our nation's http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/minimum-noise-requirement-legislation-is-planned-for-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-in-the-us/ 80525 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130117001000 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:09:57 GMT 20130110100957 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:19:18 GMT 2013011010101918 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News US Department of Transportation on www.WorldHighways.com National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The European Union provide €1.4 million from the TEN-T Programme a project to maximise road and tunnel safety on the planned Stockholm bypass in Sweden. The project forms part of the Nordic Triangle railway/road axis (TEN-T Priority Project 12), will help ensure safety on the new route. The project was selected for funding under the 2011 TEN-T Annual Call. The work will cover important safety and security studies and tests for the Stockholm bypass, which will feature 18km of tunnels. These studies aim to pr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/research-to-maximise-safety-in-swedish-tunnel-route/ 80528 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130117000900 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:26:53 GMT 20130110102653 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:30:01 GMT 2013011010103001 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency Work on a new 172km highway is underway in Morocco. Financing worth US$706.7 million is being budgeted for the new highway, which will connect Berrechid-Beni with Mellal. The new highway will have two toll booths and three rest areas. The project is due for completion in 2014, with the first stretch in the Tadla-Azilal area expected to open to traffic June 2013. The new highway is a key link in the Moroccan Government's planned road network for the country. This is aimed at ensuring all towns and villages i http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-highway-project-planned-for-morocco/ 80529 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130117000800 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:38:07 GMT 20130110103807 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:07:54 GMT 201301111530754 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chinese Government Five-year notes have been issued by China-based Shaanxi Province Highway Construction Group to raise USD$476.57 million (CNY 3bn). Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and China Development Bank will be the joint lead underwriters for the notes issue, launched on Monday January 14, 2013, with the latter also acting as a bookrunner. Of the total proceeds, $127.08 million (CNY 800mn) will be used as working capital. A further $111.2 million (CNY 700mn) will be used as project investment, and $238.28 million (CNY http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-based-shaanxi-province-hc-to-raise-over-us475mn-from-5-year-note-issue/ 80487 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130116001000 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:05:12 GMT 20130109140512 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:09:28 GMT 201301091420928 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Development Bank Over US$ 700 million (MAD 6bn) has been released for the construction of a 172km motorway between Berrechid-Beni and Mellal in Morocco. The new highway will feature two toll booths and three rest areas. Although delays are expected, the project is due for completion in 2014. The first stretch in the Tadla-Azilal area is due for completion in June 2013. This motorway is said to form a key part of the 2008-2015 Morocco roadmap. It is funded by a loan from the Chinese government, by the European Investment Fun http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/more-than-us700mn-released-for-construction-of-new-moroccan-motorway/ 80488 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130116000900 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:11:20 GMT 20130109141120 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:14:00 GMT 201301111531400 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chinese Government The development of social media could be behind a drop in car usage by young adults, according to new research. Kennisinstituut voor Mobiliteitsbeleid, the Dutch knowledge institute on mobility management, found that people in their twenties in the Netherlands, as well as in Norway, Sweden, the US, England, Germany and Japan, are making less use of cars. They say the burgeoning popularity of social media often makes it less important for people to be physically present, and because young adults tend settle http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/social-media-could-be-behind-less-young-adults-using-cars-say-dutch-researchers/ 80489 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130116000800 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:16:41 GMT 20130109141641 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:19:00 GMT 201301091421900 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Police in the Swiss border city of Basel recently carried out random breath tests on drivers to check for alcohol use. The tests use conventional technology for detecting whether drivers are over the limit for alcohol. The measures are considered highly effective in providing a deterrent to drivers for getting behind the wheel after drinking. A pan-European TISPOL operation last month saw police conduct 1,203,095 roadside breath tests for alcohol, of which 13,236 were positive. Motorists were also checked f http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/random-roadside-tests-on-drivers-have-been-carried-out-on-drivers-in-switzerland/ 80723 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130116000100 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:27:59 GMT 20130115122759 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:27:59 GMT 2013011512122759 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News TISPOL on www.WorldHighways.com A grant worth US$18.33 million from the Chinese Government has helped fund work in neighbouring Nepal. The funding has been used to develop the road connection stretching from Syprubesi to Rasuwaghdi in Nepal. The 5.5m wide road is a single track connection measuring 16km long and features a tarmac surface. The Syprubesi-Rasuwaghadi road was opened officially on December 27th 2012 and the construction work took 30 months to complete. The road now makes it possible to reach Kerung in China, some 20 km far fr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-funding-will-help-develop-nepals-road-network/ 80370 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130115001000 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:06:05 GMT 20130107120605 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:43:44 GMT 2013010811114344 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chinese Government In the UK police are finally to be issued with a new drug testing kit. This development follows trials of testing technology able to detect the presence of illegal drugs using samples from drivers. The kit that has been approved by the UK authorities can analyse a mouth swab for traces of cannabis. Systems capable of determining the presence of other drugs are in development at present. This new kit for checking on the presence of cannabis will be used at police stations, and does away with the need to have http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-police-to-start-using-drug-testing-kits-on-drivers/ 80439 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130115000900 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:27:49 GMT 20130108112749 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:35:25 GMT 201301090883525 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The authorities in India and Sri Lanka are targeting drink driving in a bid to cut crashes. Both countries have high road accident levels and with high annual fatality rates. In a bid to reduce the annual death toll, similar actions are being taken in both nations that focus on tackling drink driving. Data from Sri Lanka show that in 2012, there were 2,190 reported road-related fatalities and of these, negligence and drunk-driving were the main causes of crashes. But despite increased enforcement of traffic http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/sri-lanka-and-india-have-toughened-enforcement-on-drink-driving/ 80440 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130115000800 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:33:49 GMT 20130108113349 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:37:32 GMT 2013010811113732 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ministry of Road Transport and Highways IRF Work on a major US$241.9 million (£150m) road widening scheme in the East Midlands region of England has started near Nottingham. The works will focus on an 11.26km (seven mile) stretch of the A453 between M1 Junction 24 and the A52 Nottingham Ring Road a major link serving Nottingham, the M1 and East Midlands Airport. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-underway-on-major-uk-road-widening-scheme/ 80696 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130115000100 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:12:50 GMT 20130114161250 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:12:50 GMT 201301141641250 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com Case New Holland (CNH) has appointed Mario Gasparri as head of the CNH Construction Equipment business in the newly created Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) region. This appointment is additional to his role of brand president of Case Construction and New Holland Construction that was announced last November as part of the new Fiat Industrial organisation. Gasparri had served as general manager of CNH International since September 2010 with responsibility for CNH's agricultural and construction brands in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cnh-appoint-mario-gasparri-as-emea-head-of-cnh-construction-equipment/ 80707 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130115000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:57:25 GMT 20130115105725 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:55:57 GMT 2013011511115557 Natalie Trueman 2013 January WH22 General News Case New Holland on www.WorldHighways.com CNH Fiat The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in the United States has named Charlie O'Brien as senior vice president. The appointment is said by the AEM to be in recognition of his increased leadership role for the association. These include activities under AEM's new strategic plan, initiated in 2012, to better serve all members' current and future business-development needs. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aem-names-charlie-obrien-as-its-new-senior-vice-president/ 80620 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130114001200 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:56:18 GMT 20130111145618 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:00:25 GMT 201301111530025 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News John Deere on www.WorldHighways.com Associated Equipment Distributors The Chinese government is upgrading Nepal's capital Kathmandu ring road to eight lanes and the work is due for completion in the next three years. The upgrading includes improving a 9km section of road from Kalanki-Satdobato-Koteshwor. China agreed to widen the 27km ring road in February 2011. The construction work is being carried to a design developed by the Chinese Consultant Third Railway Survey and Design Institute Group Corporation. An agreement was signed between the two countries in Kathmandu at the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-investment-will-help-with-upgrading-ring-road-in-nepals-capital/ 80366 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130114001000 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:47:07 GMT 20130107114707 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:00:17 GMT 201301071640017 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chinese Government Shanghai Construction Group Nepalese Government Using experience gained during the European Commission's PILOT4SAFETY project, FEHRL is organising a training course from 4th8th March 2013. This course is dedicated to audits and safety inspections and will be held at the FEHRL offices, boulevard de la Woluwe 42, 1200 Brussels. This training, structured into three modules: Basics in Road Safety Engineering, Road Safety Auditing and Road Safety Inspection, will focus on the secondary road networks. It is intended for designers and managers wishing to expan http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-road-safety-training-course-from-fehrl/ 80389 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130114000900 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:33:18 GMT 20130107153318 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:58:06 GMT 201301071535806 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission BASt FEHRL Belgian Road Research Centre Centrum Dopavniho Vyzkumu Official figures from Japan reveal an improving situation with regard to road safety. According to data from the Japanese National Police Agency, traffic accident fatalities in 2012 fell 4.4% compared to the previous year. There were 4,411 deaths on Japan's roads, the first time the annual road fatality rate has dropped below 4,500 since 1951. There has also been a noted drop in the numbers of fatalities related to people driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) at 252, the lowest this has been since 19 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/improved-road-safety-for-japan/ 80438 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130114000800 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:19:09 GMT 20130108111909 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:23:28 GMT 2013010811112328 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com National Police Agency An overpass demolition job in the US state of Washington caused problems when a chunk of the roadway fell the wrong way. Luckily no-one was hurt when the chunk of reinforced concrete dropped but it caused serious damage to water lines and other utilities that will now have to be repaired. The project forms part of a series of upgrades to the key SR16 highway link. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us-highway-overpass-demolition-causes-utilities-problem/ 80693 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130114000000 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:53:02 GMT 20130114135302 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:27:32 GMT 201301141422732 Natalie Trueman 2012 January WH22 General News The Hungarian national road management firm Magyar Kozut (MK) began road upgrade projects worth US$ 171.38 million (HUF 38bn) in 2012. The upgraded highways covered a total length of 360km. Development projects were carried out in line with the country's Regional Development Operational Programme (ROP) as part of Hungary's New Szechenyi Plan (USZT). Meanwhile, it has also been revealed that around $496.78 million (HUF 110bn) has been allocated for road renovation works in total by the end of 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mk-spends-us17138-million-on-hungarian-road-upgrades-in-2012/ 80278 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130111001000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:10:36 GMT 20130104151036 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:19:31 GMT 201301041531931 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Magyar Kozut Bids are being invited for seven road repair and maintenance contracts across Romania worth a combined €215.56 million (RON 950.7mn), excluding VAT. The contracts being offered by CNADNR, the national public roads authority, cover works during 2013 and 2014. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tenders-called-for-romanian-road-repair-and-maintenance-contracts/ 80282 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130111000900 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:23:06 GMT 20130104152306 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:25:46 GMT 201301041532546 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com CNADNR A total of US$1.01 billion (MXN 12.91bn) will be allocated from Mexico's 2013 federal budget for 783 road work projects across 31 states. Chiapas will receive the largest amount at $73.64 million (MXN 940mn) for 64 projects-; followed by Guerrero's $69.8 million (MXN 891mn) - and Hidalgo $63.92 million (MXN 816mn). The road work projects do not include any works planned for Mexico City. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mexico-allocates-us101bn-for-road-works-outside-mexico-city-in-2013/ 80283 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130111000800 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:27:39 GMT 20130104152739 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:32:24 GMT 201301041533224 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Italian utility Enel has reached an agreement with ENI, the Italian oil and gas group, to boost the presence of electric vehicle charging facilities at petrol stations. Enel has already created a fast vehicle charging station that uses 43kW alternating current, providing a charge of up to 80% in about 30 minutes. The first charging stations will be delivered by March 2013 across ENI's 4,700 petrol stations. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/enel-and-eni-reach-italian-electric-vehicle-charging-station-deal/ 80266 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130110001000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:26:03 GMT 20130104142603 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:34:00 GMT 201301041423400 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com ENI A total of US$5.26 billion (THB 160bn) will be set aside for new ring roads covering 254kms across Greater Bangkok as part of new infrastructure investment in Thailand over the next few years. The works are among a number of key transport infrastructure projects planned after the expected approval of a draft bill from Thailand's Fiscal Policy Office agreeing new debt of $71.95 billion (THB 2.2trn). The bill is scheduled to take effect in the year beginning October 2014. Under the proposed bill, the Finance http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us526-billion-earmarked-for-new-greater-bangkok-ring-roads-in-thailand/ 80274 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130110000900 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:41:24 GMT 20130104144124 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:08:14 GMT 201301041640814 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chinese companies are to take part in a number of motorway construction projects in Serbia, according to the country's ministry of construction and urbanism. The routes will cover a combined 190km and follow the Serbian government's December 2012 signing of a pre-contract deal for the construction of the Lajkovac-Ljig and Obrenovac-Ub sections of the Corridor 11 motorway, worth US$333 million, with the representatives of the Chinese firm Shandong High Speed Corporation. The two parts are part of the future http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-firms-to-build-three-motorways-in-serbia-covering-a-combined-190km/ 80276 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130110000800 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:49:11 GMT 20130104144911 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:51:54 GMT 201301041425154 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fiat Industrial says it has completed its new leadership team after making the final two appointments to its Group Executive Council. The appointment of Lorenzo Sistino as Iveco brand president, and Oddone Incisa, as president, financial services, follows a senior management shake-up which began in November 2012 aimed at enhancing the 'operational integration' of Fiat Industrial and CNH Global. Having worked for Fiat companies in various roles since 1987, Sistino was most recently head of commercial vehicle http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fiat-industrial-complete-new-gec-leadership-team/ 80445 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130109001200 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:53:53 GMT 20130108135353 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:58:48 GMT 201301081315848 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News New Holland on www.WorldHighways.com CNH Iveco GEC Fiat Industrial The Highways Agency in the UK has launched pre-tendering for its Area 9 asset support contract (ASC). The key contract, worth a minimum US$222.56 million (£137mn), covers eight English counties for the next five years. It can be extended by up to a further three years and will come into operation from January 2014. Firms must access pre-qualification documents by 23 January 2013. Maintenance and improvement works include highways in Shropshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Worces http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uks-highways-agency-starts-pre-tendering-for-area-9-contract/ 80260 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130109001000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:06:18 GMT 20130104140618 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:10:24 GMT 201301041421024 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com Kumpulan Europlus (KE) and the Malaysian government have signed a deal for the construction of the West Coast Expressway. The multi-million dollar deal will see KE build the 233km highway. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/kumpulan-europlus-and-malaysia-government-sign-expressway-deal/ 80261 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130109000900 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:11:49 GMT 20130104141149 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:14:35 GMT 201301041421435 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Malaysian Government Kumpulan Europlus Construction works have begun on the Yichang section of China's new Yichang-Yueyang expressway. Covering 51.8km, the Yichang expressway section will cost around US$613.35 million (CNY 3.82bn). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/construction-starts-on-yichang-section-of-chinas-yichang-yueyang-expressway/ 80263 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130109000800 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:21:55 GMT 20130104142155 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:23:51 GMT 201301041422351 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Henan International Corporation has secured a US$ 211.75 million contract from the Road Development Agency (RDA) of Zambia to design and build the 175km Mansa-Luwingu road. The 40-month contract includes 30km of township roads in Luwingu and Mansa. Works are due to start in April 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-henan-international-corporation-secure-us21175mn-zambian-road-project/ 80090 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130108001000 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:28:54 GMT 20130103092854 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:40:48 GMT 201301030994048 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Henan International Cooperation Around US$464.5 million is due to be spent building or upgrading more than 520km of roads in Uzbekistan during 2013, according to national road construction company Uzavtoyul. The extra-budgetary regional road fund will pay for the works. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uzbekistan-2013-road-construction-and-repair-works-to-cost-around-us4645mn/ 80094 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130108000900 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:42:47 GMT 20130103094247 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:45:06 GMT 201301030994506 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Brazilian Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Banco do Brasil (BB) and Caixa Economica Federal banks will form an investment fund to participate in future federal roadway tenders. The move, announced by the Brazilian government, aims to bring more companies into the bidding process by offering more diverse financial solutions. After a winner is declared, the concessionaire will decide whether or not the fund will participate in the concession. The fund may never have a share greater than 4 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bndes-bb-and-caixa-form-investment-fund-to-participate-in-brazilian-road-tenders/ 80096 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130108000800 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:47:49 GMT 20130103094749 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:56:58 GMT 201301030995658 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Banco do Brasil Brazilian Bank for Economic and Social Development Lighter and less costly batteries providing higher power densities could be a major benefit to the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs). At present, the cost and performance of electric car batteries present a barrier to the EV market. But new research in battery technology is suggesting promising alternative solutions. While such batteries will not be available commercially for some years, tests suggest these technologies could meet demands in terms of cost reduction and power density. Batteries using lithiu http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-batteries-could-boost-ev-performance/ 80015 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130107001000 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:40:41 GMT 20130102094041 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:50:00 GMT 201301020995000 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Toyota Work is progressing well in the Province of Zeeland in the Netherlands to construct the new Sluiskill Tunnel. This project forms part of a plan to develop the region alongside the Ghent-Terneuzen canal. The tunnel project was commissioned by the BV Kanaalkruising Sluiskil (BV KKS), the Combinatie BAM-TBI (CBT), a consortium comprising BAM Civiel, Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau, Croon Elektrotechniek and Mobilis. Construction of the Sluiskil Tunnel under the canal commenced in early 2011 and the twin tubes eac http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-is-on-track-with-the-sluiskill-tunnel-in-the-netherlands/ 80016 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130107000900 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:54:51 GMT 20130102095451 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:02:17 GMT 2013010210100217 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Wayss & Freytag In Europe leading transport research specialists are calling for the Horizon 2020 budget for Smart, Green and Integrated Transport to be maintained at the €7.69 billion proposed by the European Commission. These specialists comprise European associations representing industry, research providers, academia, infrastructure, operators and users in the road, rail, air and waterborne transport sectors. These are calling for an appropriate budget share for transport research in the future Horizon 2020 Framework P http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/investment-in-europes-transport-must-be-maintained/ 80017 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130107000800 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:07:12 GMT 20130102100712 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:11:02 GMT 2013010210101102 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission Netivei Israel plans to invest more than US$1.63 billion in its road development and safety projects in 2013 breaking its previous record in 2012 of over $1.47billion. By the end of 2012, the company completed the construction of five new interchanges, and began building 13 additional interchanges. It also completed the upgrading of 160kms of highways, through the paving of new roads, expanding existing roads and adding interchanges. Next year, Netivei Israel will begin the construction of 19 new interc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/netivei-israel-plans-record-road-project-value-levels-in-2013/ 80089 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:11:00 GMT 20130104001100 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:16:15 GMT 20130103091615 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:25:04 GMT 201301030992504 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new project by the Government of Nepal recently connected Mugu a distant, mountainous and remote district of Karnali Zone to the country's road connectivity and has been the 73rd district of the 75 in road connection. The road was opened officially by Nepal's prime minister, Dr Baburam Bhattarai, while The minister for Physical Planning and Transport Management Hrideyesh Tripathy, finance minister Barha Man Pun, chief of army staff Gaurav Shumser Rana and vice-chairman Dipendra Bahadur Chhetri of Nationa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nepals-road-connectivity-is-pushing-ahead/ 79877 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130104001000 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:16:13 GMT 20121217161613 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:25:40 GMT 201212171642540 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ministry of Planning and Investment Vietnam Plans are well in hand for the 12th Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition and Seminar (BICES 2013). This will be held at Beijing Jiuhua International Exhibition Centre from 15th to 18th Oct, 2013 and will also be co-located with the China International Commercial Vehicle Exhibition (IVEX 2013) and China International Emergency Rescue Equipment Exhibition. BICES 2013 is expected to achieve an increase in exhibition area, with 230,000 of space planned, while the number of exhibitors will ex http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bices-2013-exhibition-organisers-bullish-about-beijing-event/ 79897 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130104000900 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:53:16 GMT 20121219145316 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:08:54 GMT 201212191530854 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News AEM Bices on www.WorldHighways.com The FeRRM13 event is now becoming repackaged as FIRM13 and will showcase research on multi modal transport infrastructure. This key infrastructure research meeting will be held from 4th-6th June 2013 in Brussels. With the theme of "Advanced and Innovative Construction and Maintenance", the conference FIRM13 will feature updates on the coming Infravation 2014 project and other key targets for FEHRL projects. The latest progress on Forever Open Road programme and FORx4 initiative on transport infrastructure w http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fehrl-infrastructure-research-meeting/ 79899 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130104000800 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:20:14 GMT 20121219152014 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:25:36 GMT 201212191532536 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com FEHRL Austrian construction group Strabag has maintained its Standard & Poor (S&P) investment grade rating of BBB while also retaining its stable outlook. Explaining its decision, S&P cited Strabag's well-diversified and vertically integrated business, its access to raw materials, and the group's adequately high liquidity. However, S&P says Strabag is in a cyclical and intensely competitive market with high project risks and low margins. According to S&P, Strabag currently has sufficient room to manoeuvre regar http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/strabag-grade-rating-maintained-at-bbb-and-group-outlook-stable/ 80077 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:14:00 GMT 20130103001400 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:52:10 GMT 20130102165210 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:55:15 GMT 201301021645515 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag CNH Global says it's entering the 'next phase' of agreements with Kobelco Construction Machinery, following an ongoing strategic review of its construction equipment business. Under the new, non-exclusive licensing and supply agreements, which took effect on January 1, 2013, CNH and Kobelco Construction Machinery are unwinding their joint ownership and equity participations in all the companies formed in connection with their previous alliance and eliminating any geographical exclusivity rights associated w http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cnh-global-alters-alliance-with-kobelco-construction-machinery/ 80061 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT 20130103001200 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:19:15 GMT 20130102151915 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:37:28 GMT 201301021533728 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Case New Holland on www.WorldHighways.com CNH Kobelco Fiat Industrial Works to widen a section of the CA-2 Occidente motorway in Guatemala will cost US$380.88 million (GTQ 3bn). The project, awarded to Brazilian construction firm Norberto Odebrecht, will see the key route widened to four lanes between Cocales and the border with Mexico. Brazil's BNDES bank and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) are financing the works, which is due to begin in February 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us38088mn-cost-of-norberto-odebrechts-guatemala-road-project/ 79922 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130103001000 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:19:37 GMT 20121220101937 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:24:45 GMT 2012122010102445 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Central American Bank for Economic Integration Odebrecht The construction of the Istanbul-Izmir motorway in Turkey is set to be delayed by at least 18 months due to insufficient funds being in place to complete the major new highway. Turkey's Transport and Communication Minister Binali Yildirim has warned the Nurol-Özaltn-Makyol-Astaldi-Yüksel-Göçay joint venture, who are responsible for the construction of the motorway, that it will be in breach of the project's contract, signed in October 2010, imposing a strict completion deadline of five-and-a-half years. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/izmir-turkey-motorway-project-set-to-be-delayed-by-at-least-18-months/ 79923 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130103000900 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:28:57 GMT 20121220102857 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:29:14 GMT 201302060882914 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Astaldi Nurol Özaltın Makyol Göçay Yüksel The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to loan the Uzbekistan government US$220 million for highway reconstruction projects. The Uzbekistan authorities will use the funds, which will cover 25 years and come with a five-year grace period, to reconstruct sections of the 75km Tashkent Osh highway. The two-lane asphalt coating will be replaced with a four-lane cement concrete coating. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/adb-to-loan-uzbekistan-government-us-220mn-for-highway-reconstruction/ 79924 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130103000800 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:54:19 GMT 20121220115419 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:57:17 GMT 2012122011115717 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Asian Development Bank Construction work is set to recommence on four highway projects in Greece. The construction work ground to a halt when the country's economic woes began to bite hard. However the work now looks set to restart in spring 2013 following negotiations between the four consortia involved and the Greek Government. However, construction of highway sections from Trikala to the Egnatia Highway and from Lamia to Xiniada in central Greece and from Patra to Tsakona in the Peloponnese has been postponed. The decision for http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-on-key-greek-highway-projects-will-restart/ 79881 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130102001000 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:37:13 GMT 20121217163713 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:46:55 GMT 201212171644655 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com New advances in electric motor development could lead to more efficient electric vehicles being developed. Japan's Tohoku University has been working on switched reluctance motors that feature an axial gap design and do not require permanent magnets. These can deliver the same torque as motors featuring permanent magnets however, a key point as the cost of the rare earths needed in permanent magnets has increased. Meanwhile Nissan said that sales of its Leaf model are now growing, with 46,000 having been bo http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-advances-in-electric-motors/ 79883 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130102000900 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:49:59 GMT 20121217164959 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:52:52 GMT 201212171645252 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan Renault Mitsubishi Plans are being worked on that will attempt to reduce traffic congestion in Algerian capital Algiers. The city has a chronic traffic problem, with some 1.7 million registered vehicles circulating on a road network with insufficient capacity. Blocked routes and bottlenecks compound the problem in many areas so a new plan aims to address these issues by building new major and minor roads, underpasses and flyovers. Also included are multi-storey car parks, park and ride schemes and coach stations. The new plan http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/traffic-congestion-plan-for-algerian-capital/ 79884 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130102000800 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:55:45 GMT 20121217165545 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:57:59 GMT 201212171645759 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Huesker is celebrating victory in this year's Milton Vargas Award. Now in its second year and honouring the pioneer of soil mechanics in Brazil who died in May 2011, the Milton Vargas Award is an initiative of the Brazilian magazine Fundações and Obras Geotécnicas. It recognises the work of professionals responsible for planning, design and implementation of large construction projects, whose works have already featured prominently in the magazine. Technical director Dr. Dimiter Alexiew (Huesker Germany); r http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/huesker-success-in-milton-vargas-award/ 79803 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:10:00 GMT 20130101001000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:58:17 GMT 20121214155817 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:04:17 GMT 201212141640417 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Huesker on www.WorldHighways.com ICUEE-The Demo Expo has launched a new ICUEE Scholarship in partnership with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) through the AEMP Foundation. To help alleviate the critical technician shortage facing the heavy equipment industry in the United States, the Foundation offers scholarships to students attending qualified schools with a two-year diesel technician program. For 2012, the ICUEE (International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition) Technician Scholarship for US$2,000 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/icuee-the-demo-expo-and-aemp-link-up-for-new-us-diesel-technician-scholarship/ 79805 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:09:00 GMT 20130101000900 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:15:43 GMT 20121214161543 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:18:53 GMT 201212141641853 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Association of Equipment Management Professionals Portuguese motorway operator Brisa plans to invest €50 million in 2013. The bulk of the money will go on road re-laying and expanding roads in Aguas Santas and Soure (A1). The investment sum represents a decrease compared to previous years, which is attributed to lower prices in the construction sector. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/portuguese-motorway-operator-brisa-to-invest-50mn-euro-in-2013/ 79807 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:08:00 GMT 20130101000800 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:23:16 GMT 20121214162316 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:45:31 GMT 201212141644531 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com BRISA The Expotraffic 2013 exhibition is billed as Russia's showcase for the systems, products and services needed for safe and efficient highways operation and traffic management. The event takes place at Moscow's Expocentr from 12th14th March 2013 and has already attracted support from organisations leading highways policy and operation in Russia. Among these is the Department for Traffic Management of the Government of Moscow. Responsible for placing and managing traffic cameras, traffic lights, and for road http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-road-event-planned-for-russia/ 79758 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121231001000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:39:06 GMT 20121214083906 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:06:56 GMT 201212140990656 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Kapsch Solari Swarco on www.WorldHighways.com A clean vehicle policy is being pursued by the Costa Rican Ministry of Energy and Telecommunications and the Public Transport Council. Under the plan some 4,000 buses and 12,000 taxis in Costa Rica will be run on clean fuels by 2014. Firms running these 16,000 buses and taxis will have to renew their concessions in 2013 and the Costa Rican Ministry of Energy and Telecommunications and the Public Transport Council have developed a policy that will encourage the use of clean fuels as Costa Rica wants to becom http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cleaner-vehicle-policy-for-costa-rica/ 79854 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121231000900 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:24:31 GMT 20121217142431 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:27:43 GMT 201212171422743 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The European Commission (EC) is encouraging the Hungarian authorities to implement a congestion charge scheme in capital Budapest by 2015. The move is required so that the Hungarian authorities can repay the EC with loans used to fund the construction a new line for Budapest's underground metro system. The Hungarian Government earlier failed to pass a proposal to introduce the congestion charge scheme in Budapest but the EC is pushing for this scheme to be implemented by 2015. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/congestion-charge-planned-for-hungary-capital/ 79857 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121231000800 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:29:33 GMT 20121217142933 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:32:08 GMT 201212171423208 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission Brazilian infrastructure company Primav (CR Almeida) is set to increase its share in road management firm Ecorodovias. The company will acquire 19% from Italian civil engineering group Impregilo, in a deal valued at US$971.32 million (BRL 2.02bn), bringing its control over the firm from 45% to 65%. The Administrative Council for Economic Defence (Cade) has already green-lit the operation. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/primav-increases-share-in-brazil-road-management-firm-ecorodovias/ 79795 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121228001000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:33:12 GMT 20121214143312 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:36:43 GMT 201212141423643 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ecorodovias Impregilo Each French car using household loses €623 a year due to being stuck in traffic jams, according to a study by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). The annual cost of traffic jams in France is said to be €5.55 billion (US$ 7.22 billion). Direct car using household costs linked to traffic jams, such as fuel and lost work hours, are estimated at €3.88 billion a year in France, as opposed to €3.62 billion in the UK, and €5.64 billion in Germany. In Paris, where 40% of all traffic jams in the c http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/623-euro-annual-traffic-jam-cost-per-french-car-using-household/ 79796 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121228000900 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:46:56 GMT 20121214144656 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:56:54 GMT 201212141425654 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles is planned for in Ireland and Northern Ireland. EU co-financing is providing over €2 million from its TEN-T Programme to research a comprehensive network of fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The study will have far wider implications too than Ireland and Northern Ireland as it will provide important data policymakers can use when making decisions on the nationwide roll outs of EV infrastruct http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/more-electric-charging-stations-for-ireland-and-northern-ireland/ 79745 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121227001000 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:23:25 GMT 20121213142325 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:48:21 GMT 201212131424821 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency A new report by research body Frost & Sullivan says that growing replacement volumes are boosting demand for tyre pressure monitoring technology in Europe and North America. Laws requiring the installation of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in new vehicles are leading to an increase in the installed base of this technology in the European Union (EU) and the United States. With the proliferation of universal sensors and aggressive efforts to raise consumer awareness, the TPMS aftermarket is set for r http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/market-gains-are-expected-for-tyre-pressure-monitoring-systems/ 79755 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121227000900 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:43:19 GMT 20121213154319 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:47:15 GMT 201212131534715 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com US Government European Union Frost & Sullivan Plans are well in hand for the Traffex and Parkex exhibitions being held in the UK. This bi-annual event is now in its 26th year, is a three day exhibition combining two trade shows, Traffex and Parkex. Traffex is an international traffic engineering, road safety, parking and highway maintenance exhibition. Meanwhile Parkex is Europe's largest dedicated parking exhibition. The events are co-located and will take place in Hall 5 at the NEC Birmingham from 16th 18th April 2013. Traffex and Parkex 2013 are http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/plans-are-in-hand-for-a-key-uk-parking-exhibition/ 79756 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121227000800 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:49:03 GMT 20121213154903 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:59:32 GMT 201212131535932 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Traffex on www.WorldHighways.com Parkex The European Commission (EC) has urged authorities in the Hungarian capital Budapest to introduce the congestion charge in the city by 2015 at the latest or face EU legal sanctions, according to some press reports. Should the local authorities fail to take the step, the EC may launch an infringement procedure against Budapest. Thus, the city's leaders would be obliged to repay EU funds worth €641.6 million (HUF 181bn) provided for building Budapest's Metro 4 underground line. Earlier this year, the Hungaria http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ec-may-seek-infringement-procedure-if-no-budapest-congestion-charge-by-2015/ 79783 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121226001000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:49:56 GMT 20121214114956 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:54:01 GMT 2012121411115401 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission European Union Polish state-owned Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) has signed a €900 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The money from the loan will be allocated via the National Road Fund (KFD) in the construction of S7 and S8 dual carriageways. The three-section S7 carriageway will be 90.5km long, while the four-section S8 carriageway will stretch over 301km. Both routes will be part of the Trans-European Networks (TEN) system. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/eib-lends-900mn-for-polands-s7-and-s8-dual-carriageways/ 79786 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121226000900 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:01:27 GMT 20121214120127 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:04:23 GMT 2012121412120423 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Investment Bank The government of Rostov-na-Donu (South) in south east Russia has adopted a resolution on holding a tender for the right to reach a concession agreement on designing, constructing, and maintaining the Northern tunnel, which will join Rostov-on-Don city centre and a residential area in the north of Rostov-na-Donu municipality. The four-lane road will be 2.5km long. The facility capacity will total up to 60,000 cars per day. The project is estimated to cost €212.85 million (RUB 8.50bn), and the works are exp http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-tunnel-construction-tender-to-be-held-in-rostov-na-donu-south-east-russia/ 79787 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121226000800 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:08:38 GMT 20121214120838 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:13:55 GMT 2012121412121355 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The authorities in Chinese capital Beijing are making a key move to cut transport emissions from large vehicles. Over the next two years there will be a 30% reduction in the number of diesel powered buses in the city. Around 80% of the Beijing Public Transportation Group's 21,000 buses are currently diesel-driven. But the plan in Beijing is to increase the proportion of clean-energy and new-energy buses to 50% of the fleet in from 2013 to 2014. At present, Beijing's bus fleet includes 100 pure electric vehi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/more-electric-buses-are-planned-for-beijing/ 79747 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121225001000 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:47:24 GMT 20121213144724 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:54:40 GMT 201212131425440 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Key European Research Institutes are now involved in a project looking at innovative designs for efficient urban transport interchanges. This project on urban mobility is co-financed by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Cooperation Work Programme. City-HUB aims at contributing to the design and operation of seamless, smart, clean and safe intermodal public transport. It brings together leading experts of design and urban integration, transport operation and business, local and regional author http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/efficient-transport-programme-being-researched-in-europe/ 79750 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121225000900 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:13:54 GMT 20121213151354 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:01:46 GMT 201301071530146 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission Interest is strong in the Bridge Innovation Summit 2013 (BIS2013) being held from April 25th- 26th in Beijing, according to the event organisers. The Bridge Innovation Summit 2013 will be the leading event for bridge developments in Asia, with over 20 top executives as speakers and over 150 senior executives as participants. Confirmed leading bridge related companies and organisations include Arup, BAOSTEEL Construction, COWI, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), China Railway Group and China's http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-chinese-bridge-innovation-event/ 79751 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121225000800 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:19:48 GMT 20121213151948 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:39:53 GMT 201212131533953 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Railway Arup Gammon Construction COWI China Communications Construction WireCo World BAOSTEEL Fugro has secured a three-year contract with Luton Borough Council in southern England to provide a range of highway and footway investigations, including the Council's annual SCANNER surveys using Fugro's ARAN (Automatic Road Analyser) survey system. The survey package also includes SCRIM (surface friction) testing of Luton's A, B and C roads, and CVI (coarse visual inspection) of unclassified roads. Cambridge-based Fugro transport specialists will process the survey data to generate NI (national indicator http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fugro-wins-3-year-pavement-assessment-contract-with-uk-council/ 79709 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121224001000 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:48:28 GMT 20121213094828 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:51:11 GMT 201212130995111 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fugro The Chhattisgarh government in India will receive a US$300 million loan from the Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) for upgrading more than 900km of roads by 2017. The project will include works like building new sections, expanding roads to accommodate a two-lane system as well as the construction and strengthening of culverts and bridges. The state will also contribute over $128 million for a total project investment cost of $428.10 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/adb-to-provide-us300-million-loan-for-roads-project-in-chhattisgarh-india/ 79705 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121224000900 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:57:15 GMT 20121213085715 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:00:36 GMT 201212130990036 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Asian Development Bank The German government is reported to be willing to take over truck toll operator Toll Collect ending years of dispute over billions of euros in penalty payments and damage claims. A takeover agreement is still said to be possible before the end of 2012, according to a report in a German national media publication. The contract with Toll Collect expires in 2015. The Toll Collect consortium consists of Germany-based Daimler and Deutsche Telekom as well as France-based Cofiroute. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/german-government-to-take-over-toll-collect/ 79706 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121224000800 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:05:34 GMT 20121213090534 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:18:54 GMT 201212130991854 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Daimler Deutsche Telekom Cofiroute Atlas Copco intends to acquire the Swiss MEYCO business, a move that widens its product range for the tunnelling market. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed and Atlas Copco's Swiss subsidiary will acquire the MEYCO Equipment business from BASF Construction Chemicals Europe. This move brings a comprehensive range of mobile equipment for shotcreting in underground operations. MEYCO has offices and an assembly facility in Winterthur, Switzerland and its products include carrier-mounted concrete spray http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/atlas-copco-is-acquiring-swiss-shotcreting-firm-meyco/ 79959 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:12:00 GMT 20121221001200 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:24:15 GMT 20121221092415 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:31:41 GMT 201212210993141 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Atlas Copco on www.WorldHighways.com BASF MEYCO Work is moving ahead on the plans for a new tunnel link in Hong Kong, with the detailed design work now underway. The Central Kowloon Route (CKR) is now at the detailed design stage and Hong Kong's Highways Department has launched the three-month phase two public engagement exercise, to collect public views on the design and construction plans. The route will be 4.7km long featuring three lanes in either direction and a 3.9km long tunnel section. Construction work is set to start in 2015 and will be comple http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/design-underway-for-hong-kong-tunnel-project/ 79678 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121221001000 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:14:04 GMT 20121212101404 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:18:32 GMT 2012121210101832 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In India work is commencing on a new highway project that will boost transportation in the country. The US$135 million project is for a 193km highway linking Malavalli and Pavagada. The World Bank has provided some of the funding through the Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project (KSHIP). The work will be carried out by the Sadbhav-GKC consortium and will take some 30 months. The deal is being offered as a 10 year concession package, under the design, build finance, operate, maintain and transfer (DBF http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-commencing-on-key-indian-highway-project/ 79679 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121221000900 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:24:09 GMT 20121212102409 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:27:17 GMT 2012121210102717 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank An enormous array of new construction projects is being planned for Qatar in the 10 year run-up to the 2022 World Cup, as well as its bid for the Summer Olympics in 2020. A new event, Qatar Projects 2013, will focus on new wave of infrastructure projects being planned. With project tenders and awards expected to reach $ 30 billion a year from 2013 to 2014, Qatar is a key country for the construction sector to focus on. The wave of new projects to be awarded will be comprehensively discussed at the Qatar Pro http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/qatars-key-projects-in-planning/ 79680 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121221000800 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:29:58 GMT 20121212102958 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:52:25 GMT 2012121210105225 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Meed Ministry of Business & Trade International Bank of Qatar Mashreq Patton Boggs A new, short video shot on in Dublin shows the effort and resource put into a large-scale 'Mandatory Alcohol Test' on a busy street in the city. Nearly 200 people were tested (car drivers, motorcyclists, bus and van drivers) during the hour-long operation. There was not a single positive test provided - and this backs up new statistics from Ireland that show the success of their decision to introduce a lower alcohol limit for drivers in October 2011. The detection rate in 2007 was one in 25. Today it stands http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/random-drink-driving-checks-have-been-carried-out-in-ireland/ 79919 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121221000100 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:43:09 GMT 20121220094309 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:43:10 GMT 201212200994310 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Parsons Brinckerhoff has won a contract from the Chicago Department of Transportation (DOT) in the US to provide final and preliminary design services for the rehabilitation of Chicago's Webster Street Bridge. The firm will also be in charge of coordination and community outreach with adjacent property owners, and coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the US Coast Guard. Parsons will offer engineeri http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/parsons-wins-design-services-contract-for-chicagos-webster-street-bridge/ 79654 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121220001000 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:25:51 GMT 20121211152551 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:18:33 GMT 201212111641833 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chicago Department of Transportation US Coast Guard Parsons Brinckerhoff Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Illinois Department of Natural Resources Polish regional government of the Podlaskie Voivodeship has granted a permit for the construction of a ringroad in Augustow. Weather permitting, the US$207.52 million (PLN 659mn) project in the north-east Poland town may commence before the end of 2012 and is to be completed by September 2014. The new road will be 36.3km long and avoid the Nature 2000 protected area. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/polands-regional-government-issues-permit-for-us20752mn-ringroad-project/ 79669 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121220000900 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:38:20 GMT 20121212093820 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:40:39 GMT 201212120994039 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Colombian government and private investors is to invest US$6.66 billion (COP 12tn) in infrastructure projects like motorways, ports and El Dorado airport in the next two years. Around $2 billion (COP 3.6tn) will be spent on motorways, and a further $666 million (COP 1.2tn) on other road works. More than 8,000kms of new motorways will be built in the next six years. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/colombias-to-invest-us666bn-in-motorways-and-other-infrastructure/ 79670 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121220000800 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:43:35 GMT 20121212094335 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:45:48 GMT 201212120994548 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ammann and Gujarat Apollo Industries Ltd (GAIL) have signed binding agreements which will see Ammann Group pay around €44 million to acquire a 70% share in the Indian company's plant and machine business. Said to be the Indian market leaders in road construction equipment, GAIL's core products include road pavers, asphalt mixing plants, bitumen sprayers and compaction machines. The joint venture is seen by the Ammann Group as underscoring its global growth strategy while, crucially, heralding its entry into http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ammann-plan-indian-strategic-partnership-with-gujarat-apollo-industries/ 79900 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121220000700 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:32:36 GMT 20121219153236 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:01:26 GMT 201212191640126 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ammann Group Gujarat Apollo Industries Italy's Rome-based anti-mafia police are now investigating road and highway construction work carried out in a number of regions in the country. There is concern that sub-standard materials or construction methods may have been used and that this may cause safety threats. A number of property seizures have already been carried out along with several arrests. In recent years there have been collapses of structures in Italy that have later proven to be built using sub-standard methods and materials. Investiga http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/italian-police-are-investigating-possible-sub-standard-construction-work/ 79642 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121219000900 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:57:00 GMT 20121211135700 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:59:34 GMT 201212111315934 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The US is seeing improvements in road safety overall, with a drop in road crash statistics for 2011. The data for 2011 is encouraging and the US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a new analysis indicating that highway deaths fell to 32,367 in 2011. This marked the lowest level of road related fatalities since 1949, 1.9% decrease from the previous year. Furthermore, this updated 2011 data show the historic downward trend in recent years continu http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-safety-improvement-for-the-us/ 79643 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121219000800 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:01:40 GMT 20121211140140 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:24:43 GMT 201212111422443 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News US Department of Transportation on www.WorldHighways.com National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration The Indonesian Government is on track with its schedule of building new highway links to increase connectivity. The Indonesian Government looks likely to require investment of US$20 billion for infrastructure projects in 2013, but as this exceeds its own resources, private investment and concession packages will help fill the gap. The Ministry of Transportation established the Indonesian Economic Development Acceleration and Expansion Masterplan that set out a template for the projects, many of which are du http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesia-pushes-ahead-with-highway-projects/ 79641 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121219000000 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:50:33 GMT 20121211135033 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:54:00 GMT 201212111315400 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Indonesian Government The creation of a new National Asset Research Centre of Excellence in Brisbane aimed at improving Australian roads and their management is the key feature of a new partnership agreement. The new agreement between Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Queensland and the ARRB Group is said to demonstrate committed funding for capability development, research and technology transfer, while also being precisely aligned to the strategic goals of both organisations. Replacing a partnership agreement made in 2007, th http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/agreement-will-lead-to-key-australian-roads-research-centre/ 79868 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:12:00 GMT 20121218001200 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:30:34 GMT 20121217153034 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:42:26 GMT 201212171534226 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Arrb Group on www.WorldHighways.com Department of Transport and Main Roads The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) in Costa Rica is planning to invite tenders to design a 4km-5km four lane flyover that will link Calle Blancos with Zapote during 2013. Achieving some progress on the delayed 5km Circunvalacion Norte ring road project is also said to be a MOPT priority. A tender for the design of the toll-less flyover is due to be launched in January 2013, with construction earmarked to start in 2014. It is expected to be completed after 18 months. Expropriations are not req http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/costa-rican-mopt-to-progress-two-key-road-projects-in-2013/ 79621 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121218001000 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:45:58 GMT 20121210154558 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:56:20 GMT 201212101535620 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Central American Bank for Economic Integration Ministry of Public Works and Transport Costa Rica Traffic jams in the UK are costing the country's 8.2 million drivers US$683.31 million (£426mn) a year in wasted fuel, according to an estimate in a report by the analytics firm Inrix. The cost, which equates to £52 a vehicle, is on top of an estimated wasted driver time cost of £2.7bn. Out of the traffic on the country's roads during the day Inrix states that 19% is freight, with business vehicles passing on £1.1 billion of costs every year to consumers in order to cover the cost of them waiting in traffic http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-traffic-jams-cost-drivers-426mn-in-wasted-fuel-report-claims/ 79622 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121218000900 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:00:34 GMT 20121210160034 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:03:56 GMT 201212101640356 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Intrix Sicilian regional authorities are to receive US$1.94 billion (€1.5bn) from the European Union to carry out highways and other infrastructure projects. Of the overall sum, €500 million is to be allocated to road systems and environment projects. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/500-million-of-eu-funds-for-sicilian-highways-infrastructure/ 79623 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121218000800 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:07:51 GMT 20121210160751 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:10:21 GMT 201212101641021 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Work is said to be progressing on track in Indonesia with the Trans-Sumatra tolled highway. Construction of the section linking Aceh and Lampung Provinces looks set to be completed by the end of 2014 and is expected to open for traffic in early 2015. So far the work looks to cost in the region of US$625 million, with work being carried out by Hutama Karya. Meanwhile plans are also in hand for a new toll road for heavy trucks only that will connect West Java's Citibung and North Jakarta's Tanjung Priok Port. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesias-important-tolled-highway-underway/ 79618 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121217001000 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:15:24 GMT 20121210151524 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:20:34 GMT 201212101532034 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Jasa Marga Hutama Karya The Polish Transport Ministry is prioritising development work for its highway and dual carriageway network. With limits on funds available, the Transport Ministry has decided that the major routes will be first to receive investment. However work to a number of bypasses that were due to be built will now be delayed and possibly, abandoned altogether. These include bypasses around Olsztyn, Gora Kalwaria and Pultusk. Some €10.44 billion will have been invested by the Polish Government on roads in the period http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/polands-prioritisation-programme-places-projects-in-pole-position/ 79619 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121217000900 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:25:56 GMT 20121210152556 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:29:27 GMT 201212101532927 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Russia will spend some of its revenues from its oil industry on improving its road network. Some 350km of Federal Roads were built in Russia in 2011 and 230km of Federal Roads have been constructed in Russia so far during 2012. Spending on Russia's Federal Roads was US$$12.7 billion during this year. The investment in Russia's Federal Roads is expected to increase to $14.6 billion in 2013, and to $16.6 billion by 2015. The work is needed as just 30% of Federal Roads currently meet requirements. And in capit http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-investment-planned-for-russias-federal-road-network/ 79620 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121217000800 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:35:35 GMT 20121210153535 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:38:41 GMT 201212101533841 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Latin American Development Bank (CAF) has granted a loan of US$ 200 million for the modernisation and upgrading of roads in São Paulo, Brazil. The works will include 11 roads covering 316km through 27 municipalities of the state of São Paulo. Of those eleven projects, nine have international concessions. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/caf-grants-us200mn-for-works-on-so-paulo-roads/ 79583 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121214001000 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:38:27 GMT 20121207143827 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:13:45 GMT 201212071531345 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Development Bank of Latin America In the Philippines, companies have been called by the Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines (MCA-P) to bid for a segment of the Samar road project. The MCA-P will be holding a pre-bid conference for potential bidders on 9 January, 2013 and sealed bids are to be submitted by 28 February, 2013. The Samar road project is aimed at upgrading the Wright-Taft-Borongan-Guiuan Road stretching 222km from Western to Eastern Samar. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mca-p-invited-samar-road-project-company-bids/ 79588 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121214000900 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:16:39 GMT 20121207151639 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:20:33 GMT 201212071532033 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Portuguese road management company Estradas de Portugal (EP) received government loans totalling €851.3 million between January and September 2012, bringing the firm's total debt to €2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2012. The amount lent to EP was part of a €2.25 billion sum lent to a variety of non-financial state-owned companies in the first nine months of this year. However, the loans equated to less than half the amount granted by the government in loans to non-financial state-owned firms in the same http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/8513mn-euro-government-loan-to-portuguese-road-management-company/ 79798 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121214000800 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:59:28 GMT 20121214145928 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:02:51 GMT 201212141530251 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Estradas de Portugal A loan worth nearly US$113 million from the China Development Bank will be used to improve key road connections in Ghana. The four sections of road are in the south west of the country and are important links to the country's oil and gas producing areas. In all, the China Development Bank is providing a lending facility worth a total of $500 million to Ghana's Ministry for Roads and Highways. Other projects planned from this lending facility include $180 million for paving an existing gravel road that is 40 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-funding-for-important-ghanaian-road-links/ 79595 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121214000800 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:01:31 GMT 20121210090131 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:07:19 GMT 201212100990719 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Development Bank The authorities in China are keen for increased use of electric vehicles as part of a plan to reduce pollution in major cities, and as part of a wider programme aimed at lowering the environmental impact from mobility. Fuel costs are comparatively high in China, further encouraging drivers to switch to electric vehicles, at least for urban trips. And electric-assist bicycles as well as scooters are already popular in Chinese cities, highlighting the strong potential market for electric cars in the country. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-plans-to-boost-use-of-electric-vehicles/ 79541 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121213001000 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:00:02 GMT 20121206120002 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:21:49 GMT 2012120612122149 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nissan General Motors Toyota Renault Chevrolet BYD The next Transport Research Arena (TRA) conference is being organised for April 14th-17th 2014 and will be held at La Défense in French capital, Paris. This event is crucial for the transport sector in Europe and is supported by the European Commission, the Conference of European Road Directors and the three European Technology Platforms. The conference focuses on the main challenges in transport and mobility for people and goods, with respect to energy, environment, safety, security and economic factors. T http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/crucial-tra-european-transport-conference-planned-for-2014/ 79538 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121213000900 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:40:31 GMT 20121206114031 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:55:44 GMT 2012120611115544 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission Transport Research Arena Concrete roads connecting rural clusters with a population of 250 or more across the Indian state of Bihar are to be built over the next five years. According to Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar, the clusters will be connected with single metalled road to help grow the state's economy. Kumar said Bihar will spend US$4.22 billion (INR230 billion) building more than 34,000km of roads under the Mukhya Mantri Gram Sampark Yojna scheme. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bihar-india-to-benefit-from-us422bn-of-rural-road-building/ 79558 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121213000800 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:12:40 GMT 20121206171240 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:16:17 GMT 201212061751617 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supplying a finance package worth US$150 million for the new Bosphorus crossing project in Turkey. Running under the Bosphorus at Istanbul, the new tunnel will connect both European and Asian sides of the city. The EBRD's $150 million loan completes $1.4 billion worth of financing required for the Eurasia Tunnel project, being built under the Bosphorus straits. Other components of the $1.4 billion financing package for this PPP project include a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-tunnel-project-for-turkey-is-a-significant-move/ 79671 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:12:00 GMT 20121212001200 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:48:35 GMT 20121212094835 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:07:59 GMT 2012121210100759 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Investment Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development SK Engineering & Construction Deutsche Bank Korea Eximbank Yapi Merkezi K-Sure The authorities in Oman plan to improve road safety standards, a topic of key concern in the Gulf States. As part of this plan, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has commissioned the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) to carry out a comprehensive road safety research programme in the Sultanate of Oman. The multi-sector assessment will evaluate road safety performance and compare existing activities against best practice. These will be carried out across 12 different disciplines, including road safety managemen http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/omans-authorities-commission-road-safety-analysis/ 79512 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121212001000 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:59:42 GMT 20121205105942 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:04:55 GMT 201301071530455 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros. was today due to stage its latest American unreserved public auction of construction equipment in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Among the more than 560 items up for grabs were 20 articulated dump trucks; 25 wheeled loaders; seven motor graders; 14 hydraulic excavators; and five front shovels. Among featured equipment manufacturers are Caterpillar, Hitachi, John Deere, and Volvo CE. Auction goers were being urged to register to bid, either in person, by proxy or online in real time. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ritchie-bros-prepares-for-north-carolina-auction/ 79525 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121212000900 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:06:35 GMT 20121205140635 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:12:10 GMT 201212051421210 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Caterpillar John Deere Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com Hitachi Ritchie Bros The Bucharest-Constanta highway works in Romania have finished following the successful completion of the final Cernavoda-Medgidia and Medgidia-Constanta routes. The major US$427.41 million (RON 1.49bn) project, designed in the 1980s, was stopped several times and restarted due to problems with the feasibility studies, lack of financing and cancellation of the contracts with contractors. Meanwhile, Expert Proiect 2002 has been awarded a contract worth US$224,865.60 (RON 781,800) by the national roads author http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-bucharest-constanta-romania-highway-project-is-completed/ 79526 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121212000800 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:32:48 GMT 20121205143248 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:38:09 GMT 201212051423809 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com CNADNR The Haryana state government in India has given IVRCL a deal worth US$293.07 million (INR 16.05bn) to build a 151km road between Kharak and Malikhapur. The project is scheduled to be completed in 30 months, with financing set to be secured in the next six months. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ivrcl-clinch-us29307mn-deal-to-build-151km-indian-highway/ 79527 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121212000700 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:40:21 GMT 20121205144021 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:43:53 GMT 201212051424353 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com IVRCL Missouri's Blanchette Bridge is now even more abridged. Just a few weeks after explosives took out the West Struss Span, the remaining steel truss on the bridge's westbound lanes was blown up by demolition crews on Tuesday December 5, 2012. More than 2,000tonnes of steel dropped over 300m into the Missouri River. A 107m section of the Blanchette Bridge was brought down last month. The Blanchette Bridge blasting is part of a US$63 million, year-long project to replace the westbound span. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/missouris-blanchette-bridge-gets-smaller-and-smaller/ 79606 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:11:00 GMT 20121211001100 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:58:40 GMT 20121210115840 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:11:10 GMT 2012121012121110 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A loan from China will provide a crucial portion of the funding being used by the Macedonian Government to build new highway sections. These highway stretches include key links between from Stip and the existing pan-European, Corridor 10. Once complete the new highway sections will connect Macedonia with Greece and Serbia by road. Other highway sections planned will run from Ohrid to Kicevo and form a portion of the unfinished Corridor 8 intended to connect Macedonia with Albania and Bulgaria. The projects http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-chinese-loan-will-help-develop-macedonias-roads/ 79482 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121211001000 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:45:40 GMT 20121204154540 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:06:18 GMT 201212041640618 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Investment Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Substantial investment in road repairs is required in Ireland to stave off damage to the country's motorway networks. According to figures from Ireland's National Roads Authority (NRA), funds are necessary for essential maintenance to prevent Ireland's motorway network from deteriorating. There will be a time period of up to two years before the repairs become necessary. However delays in commencing maintenance and repairs could result in a backlog of works building up and the NRA points out that this would http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/extensive-repairs-needed-for-irelands-motorways/ 79475 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121211000900 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:26:54 GMT 20121204152654 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:31:35 GMT 201212041533135 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com National Roads Authority Plans for huge investments in transport infrastructure have been made in China. In all some 60 infrastructure projects worth just over US$160 billion have been identified by the Chinese authorities. The work will include building 2,018km of new roads and highways, including improved connections between Shanghai and Guangzhou. The total road investment budget expected could range from $22.6-32.4 billion, although a definite programme of works has still to be established. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-moving-forward-with-major-infrastructure-investment-programme/ 79480 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121211000000 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:38:35 GMT 20121204153835 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:41:45 GMT 201212041534145 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new report by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) in the UK suggests that older drivers are as safe as drivers from all other age groups, and perhaps more so. The study shows older drivers have better attitudes to safety, deal with hazards better than young drivers and use experience to increase their safety margins on the road. The report reveals that drivers over 75 react just as quickly as other age groups when a vehicle emerges from a side road or if the car in front brakes suddenly on a rural r http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-report-suggests-older-drivers-are-safe/ 79334 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121210001000 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:33:38 GMT 20121204093338 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:48:55 GMT 201305200994855 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News TRL on www.WorldHighways.com Institute of Advanced Motorists Work on Algeria's East-West highway project is around 94% complete. The East-West highway forms a key section of North Africa's new highway link, which runs from Morocco all the way to Egypt. Just 150km of the Algerian section of the highway still has to be finished, with the work being carried out by a Japanese contractor. The remaining Algerian section of this highway project is being carried out for client Algérienne de Gestion des Autoroutes (AGA). The highway should be finished by the end of 2013, shou http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/algerias-east-west-highway-is-close-to-completion/ 79337 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121210000900 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:50:13 GMT 20121204095013 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:00:01 GMT 2012120410100001 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Algérienne de Gestion des Autoroutes Official data from Chile shows a worrying trend for fatalities in crashes involving heavy trucks. While such vehicles represent just 4% of the total number of vehicle on Chile's road, they accounted for 13% of all deaths in traffic accidents during 2011. This data was revealed by Chile's national traffic safety commission, Conaset. The data revealed that of 1,573 people killed in traffic accidents in 2011, 837 died on board of vehicles. Cars accounted for 39% of all deaths, although they represent 61% of al http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/heavy-trucks-pose-safety-issue-in-chile/ 79343 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121210000800 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:03:32 GMT 20121204100332 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:05:50 GMT 2012120410100550 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Highways Agency has announced the winners and highly commended entrants for the second year of its supplier recognition scheme. The scheme recognises suppliers who are deemed to be demonstrating class-leading performance in driving down costs and delivering increasingly efficient and effective customer services, promoting best practice in the Agency's supply chain. The annual recognition programme highlights the important contribution made by the Agency's suppliers, who play a vital role in supporting t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/highways-agency-announces-2012-supplier-recognition-scheme-winners/ 79596 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121210000000 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:11:32 GMT 20121210091132 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:32:56 GMT 201212100993256 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com Tarmac Balfour Beatty Costain Carillion Amey EnterpriseMouchel Road safety in Kenya looks set to improve following the introduction of tough new traffic laws. The much tougher penalties now in effect include the maximum sentence of a life term for causing death instead of the previous 10 years. Meanwhile driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs will result in fines of up to US$5,750 or a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. The fine for driving under the influence was previously just $172. The fines for speeding or driving on the pavement have been incr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/kenya-to-boost-road-safety-with-tough-traffic-enforcement/ 79290 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121207001000 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:10:34 GMT 20121203151034 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:12:56 GMT 201212031531256 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The American Road and Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) annual forecast suggests that the US transportation construction infrastructure market will show modest growth in 2013. According to ARTBA's forecast, this segment will increase 3% to US$130.5 billion in 2013. The association's chief economist, Dr Alison Premo Black, said that growth is expected in highway and street pavements, private work for driveways and parking lots and also airport terminal and runway work. But ARTBA predicts the brid http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artba-predicts-us-construction-infrastructure-growth/ 79292 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121207000900 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:16:33 GMT 20121203151633 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:21:51 GMT 201212031532151 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association The latest data available suggests that traffic pollution is still harmful to health in many parts of Europe. Transport in Europe is responsible for damaging levels of air pollutants and a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the resulting environmental problems can be addressed by stepping up efforts to meet new EU targets, according to the latest report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The EEA's annual report under the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) assesses the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/europes-traffic-pollution-problem-causes-concern/ 79295 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121207000800 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:24:07 GMT 20121203152407 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:29:13 GMT 201212031532913 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union European Environment Agency Atkins has secured a new US$7.5 million two-year contract to provide statewide construction management (CM) services to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). The contract will see Atkins continue to manage statewide construction projects for ODOT, as it has done since 2009. As part of its previous CM contracts, Atkins oversaw construction efforts for several bridges, as well as for urban projects in four ODOT field divisions. Atkins also managed stimulus-funded projects for roadway rehabilitatio http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/atkins-secures-oklahoma-dot-construction-management-services-role/ 79528 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121207000700 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:03:00 GMT 20121205150300 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:06:40 GMT 201212051530640 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Atkins Oklahoma Department of Transportation An increased number of intersection crashes is expected in many parts of the US and Europe. Precisely why this is so is not clear, but the period before the end of the year is frequently marked by higher than average numbers of crashes. In the US, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recorded and increase in crashes of 24% in the period between 21st November and December 31st 2011. Meanwhile injuries rose 18% and serious injuries increased 12% in this period, when compared with the monthly average f http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/intersection-crashes-give-cause-for-concern/ 79032 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121206001000 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:19:07 GMT 20121129111907 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:14:22 GMT 2012120612121422 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Members of the European Parliament have now approved the regulation on the approval of two- and three wheelers. This included a number of amendments which have been welcomed by motorcyclists as a compromise. The regulation is setting new rules and technical requirements for manufacturers who sell motorcycles in the European Union. The new rules were intended to improve safety for motorcyclists but in the original form, these would have been expensive to implement and would have resulted in substantial c http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/motorcycle-type-approval-deal-for-europe/ 79031 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121206000900 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:05:16 GMT 20121129110516 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:12:41 GMT 2012112911111241 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Fema European Construction Industry Federation Comments by the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) have thrown the spotlight on Polish public procurement practices. "We have never ever heard such outspoken criticism about procurement practice and contracting authorities in a single country by so many contractors from so many different enterprises and countries," commented Ulrich Paetzold, director general of FIEC. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/polish-public-procurement-practices-pilloried/ 79034 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121206000800 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:35:10 GMT 20121129113510 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:42:52 GMT 2012112911114252 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Alpine Bau European Construction Industry Federation Plantworx 2013 will showcase the latest worksite vehicle safety systems. GKD Technik's (GKD) Incline Alert system will be among those featured at the UK's largest construction show, spanning 100,000m, being held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry Warwickshire on 16 May, 2013. The system is said by GKD to have been developed to meet a need for incline monitoring in the construction and utility maintenance industries, particularly for smaller excavators, which carry a higher risk of overturning when operating on i http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/plantworx-2013-focus-on-latest-safety-technology-for-worksite-vehicles/ 78992 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121205001000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:01:12 GMT 20121128170112 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:09:33 GMT 201211281750933 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com BMW OnGrade GKD Technik PLANTWORX The Local Government Association (LGA) fears further cuts to its road maintenance budget, or a cold winter, may lead to potholes appearing across thousands of miles of UK roads. The LGA says that since the formation of the coalition government in 2010, its highways maintenance budget has been reduced by almost US$798.35million (£500mn). The LGA is responsible for maintaining local roads spanning 180,000miles in England and Wales. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/lga-fears-uk-roads-pothole-crisis/ 78989 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121205000900 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:41:41 GMT 20121128164141 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:37:42 GMT 201305020993742 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Local Government Association The number of journeys on privatised motorways in Chile will increase 23% to 70million a year by 2015, according to the Ministry of Public Works (MOP). The MOP says electronic tags will be more common by then. Along Five South motorway alone, the MOP predicts there will be 16million journeys a year by 2015, 3million more than at present. The government is said to be working on various projects to ease traffic along these roads. Route 5, Autopista del Sol; and Route 78, Santiago-Valparaiso and Santiago-Los A http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/70-million-trips-a-year-on-privatised-motorways-in-chile-by-2015/ 78991 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121205000800 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:49:42 GMT 20121128164942 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:52:34 GMT 201211281645234 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Increased demand in Latin America for Volvo CE's SDLG range of machines has prompted the firm to invest in new manufacturing capability. A new manufacturing facility will be constructed in Brazil that will focus on building the SDLG brand of excavators. Called SDLG America Latina, this operation will be the focus of a US$10 million investment in a manufacturing facility at Pederneiras, São Paulo State. The new factory will be alongside Volvo CE's existing manufacturing complex in Pederneiras, but will be se http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-investment-in-brazil-for-volvo-ce/ 79511 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121205000000 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:48:10 GMT 20121205104810 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:52:32 GMT 2012120510105232 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com SDLG According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), changes in the way the US Government reviews bridge projects could speed repairs. ARTBA has long-advocated this change, which could save US taxpayers an estimated US$78 million and reduce wait times for repair projects on more than 196,000 bridges in the country. The decision by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) will allow the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to streamline the historic preservation proces http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/changes-to-bridge-project-reviews-in-us-will-speed-repairs/ 79744 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:12:00 GMT 20121204001200 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:06:06 GMT 20121213140606 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:08:21 GMT 201212131640821 Natalie Trueman November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Administration US Government America Road & Transportation Builders Association South Korea suffers from an appalling rate of road crashes, acccording to a new report published by the Korea Transport Institute. The report investigated crash data from the 29 member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. This revealed that South Korea has the highest road fatality rate of those 29 nations. In 2010, South Korea saw an average number of road deaths hit 11.3/100,000 individuals. Drilling down further into the data revealed that in 2011, pedestrians in North http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/south-koreas-shocking-road-safety-situation/ 78978 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121204001000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:46:50 GMT 20121128154650 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:50:09 GMT 201211281535009 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Russian state road corporation, SC Avtodor, plans to increase the country's road and highway network extensively in coming years. Key projects include increasing the length of highway by up to 12,000 km by 2030 and the construction of new transport corridors. Key links include connections with Europe - Western China, and a corridor from the border of Belarus to the border of Kazakhstan, as well as the implementation of important projects in various regions of the Russian Federation. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/russia-plans-major-expansion-of-strategic-road-links/ 78983 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121204000800 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:19:35 GMT 20121128161935 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:31:10 GMT 201211281643110 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Avtodor Work is underway in Tunisia on the westbound Highway from capital Tunis towards the Algerian border. This 60km link will run from the town of Oued Zarga to Boussalem and the work is being carried out by Italian contractor Todini and local company Soroubat. The bidding process for the 100km highway from Gabes to Medenine is now being opened, while bidding for the 92km road from Medenine to the Libyan border outpost of Ras Jedir opened in October 2012. Bids for the construction of the 61km of peripheral roads http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tunisia-is-benefiting-from-key-highway-expansion/ 78915 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121203001000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:50:28 GMT 20121128115028 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:32:02 GMT 201212140883202 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News Wirtgen on www.WorldHighways.com Vögele Todini Construzioni Generali-Salini Construction Soroubat China's Anhui province will be spending US$40.06billion (CNY 250bn) on road construction by the end of 2016. The province has been forecast to have 3,500km of Class 1 road and over 1,500km of highway by the end of that period. The province is also set to have six civil airports by December 2016. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/anhui-to-boost-chinese-transport-projects-by-the-end-of-2016/ 78925 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121203000900 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:17:38 GMT 20121128121738 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:39:39 GMT 201212140883939 Natalie Trueman November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The major investor in a 13.4km tunnel road project set to link Co Ma Commune in Khanh Hoa Province and Hao Son Commune in Phu Yen Province in Vietnam has been told by a senior Government figure that the project must be completed by 2016. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/deo-ca-to-complete-vietnam-tunnel-road-project-by-2016/ 78927 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121203000800 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:25:38 GMT 20121128122538 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:30:19 GMT 2012112812123019 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com One of Europe's biggest construction groups, STRABAG SE, is facing tough trading conditions with earnings significantly down, according to its latest quarter three report. Chief executive Hans Peter Haselsteiner told World Highways that the central and east European specialist is fighting its way through a continuing downturn. Conditions in the construction sector are becoming more difficult than we have been accustomed to in recent years, he said. And this has been the case since our half-year results http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/revenue-crash-hits-giant-european-contractor-strabag-se/ 79161 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121203000500 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:51:11 GMT 20121130135111 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:57:53 GMT 201211301315753 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News Cemex on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag SE World Highways Proposed simplifications to the heavy goods vehicle tax in France were unveiled by Transport Minister Frédéric Cuvillier during the national road transport federation's (FNTR) conference. A bill will be tabled before the end of 2012, and the system is scheduled to be in place from July 2013. It will take the form of a flat rate tax, which will include the administrative cost of managing the tax, with the amount set by each region (there will be an interregional rate for interregional transport). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-bill-planned-to-change-hgv-tax-in-france/ 78909 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121130001000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:23:39 GMT 20121128112339 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:27:16 GMT 2012112811112716 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The total damage caused by road cargo theft in Germany last year hit €4billion (US$5.11bn), according to police. Almost 1,900 trucks were stolen in Germany in 2011, with the damage of road cargo theft EU-wide coming to €9bn (US$11.46bn). Police say that the culprits are often well informed and stolen goods are moved very quickly. White goods, computers and other electronics are the most likely wares to be stolen from trucks. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/german-road-cargo-theft-bill-at-4bn-in-2011-says-police/ 78912 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121130000900 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:38:00 GMT 20121128113800 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:41:19 GMT 2012112811114119 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Moscow authorities are preparing to choose a contractor for the construction of eight viaducts that will join Kutuzovsky prospect and Rublevskoe highway within the city's borders. The project is estimated at to be worth US$302.94million (RUB 9.60bn). Bids are accepted until 14 December, 2012, with a winner announced four days later. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tender-for-us30294mn-eight-viaduct-project-announced-in-moscow/ 78913 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121130000800 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:43:31 GMT 20121128114331 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:46:26 GMT 2012112811114626 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Astec, an Astec Industries company, has divided its Latin American sales territory. With the goal of better serving customers and delivering the very best service to the Latin America market, Astec brought Humberto Flores on board as director of sales for the southern Latin America territory, which includes Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Ecuador. Flores is based in Peru. Astec director of sales Moises Esquivel will retain the northern Latin America territory including Mexico, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/astec-expands-its-latin-american-coverage/ 79964 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121130000000 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:46:04 GMT 20121221124604 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:07:23 GMT 201302280990723 Kestutis Rusas 2012 November December WH22 General News Astec Industries in World Highways Authorities on the North East coast of the United States have begun repairing damaged highways and road bridges as part of a multi-billion dollar huge clean-up operation following the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. More than 250 people were killed in the superstorm that also wreaked havoc in parts of the Caribbean and Mid-Atlantic, with lesser impacts also felt in South Eastern and Mid-West American states and Eastern Canada, in late October 2012. This photograph taken of a Hurricane Sandy-hi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/storm-damage-wreaks-havoc-on-us-coast/ 79960 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121130000000 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:15:23 GMT 20121221101523 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:23:27 GMT 2012122110102327 Kestutis Rusas 2012 November December WH22 General News in World Highways A highway project looks set to face extended delays in its construction due to the discovery of contaminated land. A two year highway project planned in the canton Valais will now take considerably longer to complete due to the unexpected discovery of mercury contamination on the site. The contamination is historic and appears to be the result of disposal carried out by a local chemicals firm in the 1930s, when there were few controls over what could be dumped. The company had tipped its chemical waste into http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/unexpected-problems-delay-swiss-highway-project/ 78892 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121129001000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:58:05 GMT 20121128105805 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:58:05 GMT 2012112810105805 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Some US$189.2 million is being budgeted by the authorities for 2013 in the Irkutsk Region of Siberia for road repairs and maintenance, as well as new construction. This represents an increase of 12% from the 2012 budget. Key improvements include replacing gravel on federal highways and also building bypasses around some of the major urban areas in the region. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-investment-for-improving-siberian-roads/ 78894 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121129000900 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:05:07 GMT 20121128110507 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:08:05 GMT 2012112811110805 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Morocco's Transport and Infrastructure Ministry has plans in hand to expand the country's road network in a bid to boost the economy. Safety improvements will also ensure that the road network is safer, with Morocco instituting new road safety policies. Estimates suggest that up to 45,000km of roads and as well as 208 bridges will be required to provide access to the country's rural areas. Extending the road network would cost up to US$5.8 billion, according to a study carried out for the Transport and Infr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/morocco-looks-to-expand-road-network-and-also-improve-safety/ 78895 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121129000800 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:12:06 GMT 20121128111206 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:15:55 GMT 2012112811111555 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com J. Murphy & Sons Ltd has been appointed by DP World to deliver junction improvement works on the A13/A1014 interchange road - a critical link into the London Gateway site in south east England. The London Gateway project near Stanford-le-Hope in Essex will comprise a deep water container port, Europe's largest Logistics Park and a new access road linking the park to The Manorway (A1014) at Sorrel's Roundabout. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/appointment-made-for-key-london-gateway-link-works/ 78767 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121128001000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:12:28 GMT 20121127111228 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:24:48 GMT 2012112711112448 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com J. Murphy & Sons Ltd Wacker Neuson (WN) achieved record nine month revenues in the year to September 30, 2012 while also recording a slight year-on-year rise in Q3 2012. Group revenue in the first nine months of 2012 rose 12% to €812.6 million, compared to €727.6 million in 2011. Light equipment and compact equipment were the strongest sections, reporting increases of 10% and 14% respectively. The Americas was the strongest regional revenue driver, with a rise of 22%. In Europe, revenue grew by 8%. However, WN Group revenue f http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/wacker-neusons-record-nine-month-revenues-despite-tough-economy/ 78775 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121128000900 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:28:25 GMT 20121127112825 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:36:42 GMT 2012112711113642 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Wacker Neuson Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is working with the Vatican and Pope Benedict XVI to develop the Person and Technological Innovation program for agriculture. The program is designed to introduce young people in developing countries to technologies and applications of precise positioning in the global agriculture markets. Initial training will be conducted at the TPS training facilities in Modena, Italy. Countries targeted for the first projects will be Cameroon, Ethiopia and Ghana. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/topcon-hopes-for-bumper-harvest-from-vatican-link-up/ 78778 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121128000800 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:39:53 GMT 20121127113953 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:46:54 GMT 2012112711114654 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Topcon Europe Positioning Plans are in hand in Brazil's Minas Gerais State for work to an 817km stretch of the BR-116 highway. The project is expected to cost in the region of US$2.48 billion to carry out. The Brazilian Transport Agency (ANTT) is opening the project to tender and it will be offered under a concession package. The 817km section of the highway will feature eight toll stations. Meanwhile, ANTT is opening the preliminary tender for the concession of the BR-040 motorway at the end of December 2012 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/plans-are-in-hand-for-a-major-new-highway-link-in-brazil/ 78729 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121127000000 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:07:12 GMT 20121126160712 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:21:59 GMT 201211261642159 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com ANTT The latest official statistics from Spain reveal and improvement in road safety, with a reduction in the number of those killed or seriously injured on the country's roads. In 2011 there were 2,060 deaths caused by crashes on Spanish roads in 2011, a 13% drop from the previous year. These figures include those people dying within 30 days of a crash http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/latest-data-shows-spains-road-crash-rate-falling/ 78732 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121127000000 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:25:08 GMT 20121126162508 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:29:54 GMT 201211261642954 Kestutis Rusas WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com David Beatenbough, vice president of LiuGong research and development, has talked about the importance of the Chinese construction manufacturing equipment giant's purchase earlier this year of Poland-based HSW and its Dressta distribution subsidiary. Speaking during a LiuGong press conference at bauma China 2012, he said: The acquisition of Dressta was LiuGong's first significant acquisition overseas so it was very important to us. This year was mostly a year of rebuilding and reforming foundations in Dres http://www.worldhighways.com/event-news/bauma-china-2012/news/liugong-rd-vice-president-tells-of-significance-of-hsw-desstra-link-up/ 78826 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121127000000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:29:25 GMT 20121127152925 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:15:47 GMT 201211271641547 Kestutis Rusas 2012 November WH22 General News Liugong Daily Daily News Dressta Daily News on www.DailyNews-Online.com/Bauma-China Bolivian president Evo Morales said the 77.8km San Ignacio de Moxos-Trinidad road scheme would still go ahead despite the temporary suspension of work on a contentious section of the route. President Morales' assurance over the completion of the road, the final section of the highway link between Cochabamba-Beni, was given amid strong objections to the San Ignacio de Moxos-Villa Tunari stretch passing through the TIPNIS natural park. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/san-ignacio-de-moxos-trinidad-road-scheme-in-bolivia-to-go-ahead/ 78664 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121126000400 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:47:44 GMT 20121123164744 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:38:01 GMT 201212140883801 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Combined Group Contracting (CGC) of Kuwait has sealed a contract for a significant bridge project to link Subiyah area and Shuwaikh port in Kuwait. The contract was signed with Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai) of South Korea for building, designing and maintaining the bridge. The Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah project is to be finished in five years. It has been reported that the overall value of the project is US$2.62 billion (KWD 738mn). The project's 21.5% stake will be held by CGC. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cgc-seals-contract-with-hyundai-for-kuwait-bridge-project/ 78660 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121126000300 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:37:11 GMT 20121123163711 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:37:11 GMT 201211231643711 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hyundai Combined Group Contracting Plans are in hand for a new asphalt road construction exhibition, Asphaltist, in Turkey during 2014. The event will be held at Istanbul's Expo Centre from 6th-8th February 2014. The show aims to attract key manufacturers and industry players to the event. Turkey's highway network is expanding rapidly as the country has highlighted road development as a key economic priority. The Turkish Government has said it intends to build some 36,500km of dual lane highways by 2023 and is investing up to €20 billion in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-asphalt-road-construction-event-for-turkey-in-2013/ 78659 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121126000200 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:26:04 GMT 20121123162604 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:55:12 GMT 2013032812125512 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Joint ventures are set to be created by Italian-Thai Development (ITD) for road management and other aspects of the Dawei industrial zone and deepsea port megaproject in Myanmar. Eight joint ventures will be formed to run roads, water, rail, industrial estates, power, telecommunications, a port, and to relocate residents of Dawei. ITD may only own a stake of 3%-5% in each investment company via Dawei Development, its affiliate. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/joint-ventures-planned-by-itd-for-myanmar-dawei-project/ 78658 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121126000100 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:07:47 GMT 20121123160747 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:07:47 GMT 201211231640747 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Italian-Thai Development The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is organising the first-ever conference focusing solely on issues related to environment, health and safety at asphalt plants and paving sites. Beyond Compliance: Achieving EH&S Excellence, which will be co-located with the 2013 World of Asphalt event in San Antonio, Texas, aims to help companies develop a world-class safety culture. The NAPA conference first between March 1718 is designed for environmental and health and safety managers at asphalt firms, bu http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/napa-to-stage-first-asphalt-focused-environmental-health-safety-conference/ 78615 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121123000300 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:31:42 GMT 20121122153142 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:32:09 GMT 201211221533209 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com National Asphalt Pavement Association World of Asphalt Hill & Smith Holdings PLC, the international group with leading positions in the supply of infrastructure products and galvanising services to global markets, said performance of the group between July 1 and November 14, 2012, had been robust. Net debt as at 31 October 2012 was £93.3m, compared with £89.1m as reported at the half year. The increase, revealed in Hill and Smith's Interim Management Statement, was said by the Group to principally reflect its investment in a new galvanising plant in the USA, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hill-smith-report-robust-performance/ 78614 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121123000200 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:27:36 GMT 20121122152736 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:33:25 GMT 201211221533325 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Hill & Smith on www.WorldHighways.com Simon Murray has been appointed a non-executive director of the UK's Highways Agency. A civil engineer with extensive experience across the transport and infrastructure sectors, Murray has worked for Ove Arup consulting engineers, as a development director for BAA, and at Railtrack as the director of major projects and investment. In his new role, Murray will sit on the Highways Agency Board, taking over the position left by Tracy Barlow whose appointment with the Agency ended in late July this year. Murray http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/highways-agency-appoint-non-executive-director/ 78613 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121123000100 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:19:37 GMT 20121122151937 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:32:41 GMT 201211221533241 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com Arup BAA Fiat Industrial said it is targeting a definitive merger agreement with CNH Global within the next few days after receiving a positive response to its best and final proposals from CNH's Special Committee. Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Industrial's chairman, said: We are pleased with the Special Committee's determination that it views favourably Fiat Industrial's improved best and final terms for the proposed merger. Work remains to be done, however, over the next few days to finalise the required definitive doc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fiat-industrial-says-it-is-close-to-merger-with-cnh-global/ 78616 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121123000000 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:38:05 GMT 20121122153805 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:38:05 GMT 201211221533805 Natalie Trueman 2011 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com CNH Fiat Industrial Italian asphalt and road association fights economic downturn with plans to relocate the Italian asphalt industry's leading show, Asphaltica, to Verona. The Asphaltica show is to relocate from Padua to Verona, in Italy for the next event in 2014. Italian asphalt and road association SITEB signed an agreement with exhibition company VeronaFiere in the week leading up to this year's show, held between 21 and 23 November. Details of the deal have yet to be worked out. SITEB's agreement with PadovaFiere to hol http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-italian-asphaltica-event-will-relocate-to-verona/ 78627 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121123000000 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:06:32 GMT 20121123090632 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:06:33 GMT 201211230990633 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Asphaltica Samoter on www.WorldHighways.com SITEB PadovaFiere The Indian government and the state government of Assam signed an agreement with the World Bank for a US$320 million loan for the Assam State Roads Project. According to a statement, the project will be carried out over a period of six years and it will comprise three components: road improvement; road safety management; and road sector modernisation and performance. The statement also said that the project aimed to improve road connectivity in Assam and support its Public Works Road Department to effective http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/world-banks-us320mn-loan-for-assam-state-roads-project-in-india/ 78556 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121122000300 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:44:52 GMT 20121121164452 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:44:52 GMT 201211211644452 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank Czech Transport Minister Pavel Dobes believes a recent amendment to the land expropriation law, which has been approved by the Czech Senate in November 2012, will reduce the cost of current construction projects by 10%-15%. The ministry is also said to be keen to further lower the price of motorways construction by reducing the number of exits and interchanges, and will require a financial support from those municipalities which will want their own motorway exits. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cheaper-construction-thanks-to-new-law-says-czech-minister/ 78555 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121122000200 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:39:25 GMT 20121121163925 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:39:25 GMT 201211211643925 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The 5km Legacy Way underground road tunnel in Brisbane, Australia will cost US$1.57 billion (AUD 1.50bn). Brisbane City Council (BCC) will borrow US$ 1.04 billion (AUD 1bn) from the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) on a 30-year loan to help fund the works. Meanwhile the federal government will contribute US$520.92 million (AUD 500mn) to the project. The tunnel is expected to carry 24,000 cars a day when it opens in 2015. The Clem 7 and Airport Link are two tunnels already operating in Brisbane. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/legacy-way-underground-road-tunnel-in-brisbane-to-cost-us157bn/ 78551 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121122000100 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:28:45 GMT 20121121162845 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:28:46 GMT 201211211642846 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Queensland Treasury Corporation Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer, will sell more than 1,430 heavy equipment items and trucks at its next unreserved public auction in Moerdijk, The Netherlands. The auction on November 22-23, 2012, will feature more than 85 excavators, 60 compactors, 50 wheeled loaders, 10 dozers and hundreds of other items used in the construction, mining, transportation and other industries. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ritchie-bros-dutch-auction-offers-more-than-1430-heavy-equipment-items/ 78496 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121121000300 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:03:22 GMT 20121120170322 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:03:22 GMT 201211201750322 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Komatsu Liebherr on www.WorldHighways.com Hyundai Ritchie Bros Vermeer Tensar International is building a manufacturing plant in Russia. Tensar is the majority shareholder in the joint venture, with remaining investment coming from Russian partners. Don Meltzer, chief executive of US parent company, Tensar Corporation; and Bob Vevoda, chief operating officer and president of Tensar International; met with their Russian JV partners in London earlier this month to finalise the funding and construction schedule. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tensar-international-to-open-new-plant-in-russia-by-january-2014/ 78494 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121121000200 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:50:23 GMT 20121120165023 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:50:25 GMT 201211201645025 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Tensar on www.WorldHighways.com The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has revealed its 2012 Hall of Fame inductees. John Deere (Deere & Company); Pierre Bataille (Poclain); and brothers Keith, Leonard and Mervel Wood (Woods Equipment Company); have become the latest inductees into the influential North America-based off-road equipment manufacturing trade association's Hall of Fame, which recognises and celebrates outstanding individuals in the off-road equipment industry, and their legacy of innovation, service and leadership. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aem-announces-2012-hall-of-fame-inductees/ 78490 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121121000100 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:34:56 GMT 20121120163456 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:34:57 GMT 201211201643457 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News John Deere on www.WorldHighways.com Poclain Hydraulics Association of European Manufacturers Woods Equipment Company Brazil's Ministry of Transportation is giving the go-ahead for a project that will see the upgrade of a 100km stretch of the BR-381 route. Located in Minas Gerais, the BR-381 will be widened and improved with the addition of extra lanes, making it a dual carriageway. The Ministry of Transportation has opened the first phase of the project to bids and bids have to be submitted before December 17th 2012. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/one-of-brazils-main-road-routes-will-be-upgraded/ 78409 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121120000300 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:58:31 GMT 20121116155831 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:58:31 GMT 201211161535831 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Discussions are in hand in Denmark over the proposed project to build a new bridge over Storstrøm that would link the islands of Zealand and Falster. While there is agreement that the bridge would prove beneficial to the islanders, the source of financing for the project has proved rather more troublesome for Denmark's political parties. While the Danish Government is keen to source the €523 million needed from unused funds for the country's railway network, a number of opposition parties want to finance th http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-new-bridge-link-discussed-for-denmark/ 78408 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121120000200 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:49:47 GMT 20121116154947 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:49:48 GMT 201211161534948 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In the Canadian province of Ontario a budget of US$221.75 million (C$220 million) has been set for 19 key infrastructure projects. The projects include a series of important bridge upgrades. The Grand River Bridge on Highway 403 will be improved with the work costing someC$10.7 million. Other bridges on the important Highway 403 route, from Mohawk Road to Highway 2, will also benefit from major improvements, costing in the order of C$30.5 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/repair-projects-planned-for-ontario/ 78407 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121120000100 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:35:46 GMT 20121116153546 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:35:46 GMT 201211161533546 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fiat Industrial has announced the submission of its best and final offer for a strategic combination with CNH Global. Following last month's decision by CNH's Board of Directors Special Committee not to recommend Fiat Industrial's (FI) initial strategic combination bid, FI has engaged in further discussions with the Special Committee regarding its willingness to offer improved terms. A final offer letter from Sergio Marchionne, chairman of FI, to the CNH Special Committee is said to preserve the essential http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/fiat-industrial-submits-best-and-final-offer-to-team-up-with-cnh-global/ 78421 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121120000000 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:31:43 GMT 20121120093143 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:31:43 GMT 201211200993143 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com CNH Fiat Industrial The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to bring down the federal debt by classifying it as its top priority going into 2013. AEM's board made the Association's federal debt-busting pledge at its 2012 Annual Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California on November 9, 2012, and have joined the chorus of national business leaders calling for immediate bipartisan action to comprehensively solve America's debt crisis by adopting a balanced approach t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/helping-achieve-federal-debt-reduction-remains-top-aem-priority-for-2013/ 78420 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121120000000 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:11:34 GMT 20121120091134 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:11:36 GMT 201211200991136 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Association of Equipment Manufacturers The Vietnamese authorities are planning a series of major road infrastructure investments. During the 2013-2016 time period, two major traffic projects will be carried out in the country and the Vietnamese Government is planning the necessary works. Some US$2.88 billion will be raised for the work required, which includes an upgrade of Highway 14. Another priority project is for upgrading and widening Highway 1A between Can Tho and Ha Tinh north-central province. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/huge-highway-projects-are-planned-for-vietnam/ 78405 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121119000400 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:17:16 GMT 20121116151716 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:17:16 GMT 201211161531716 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Global turnover recorded by Italian construction equipment companies in 2011 totalled €2.69 billion. Despite their global turnover increasing by 6.4% in 2011 compared to levels achieved in 2010, Italian construction equipment company turnover is still down 42% compared to 2008. Details of Cribis D&B's findings following research commissioned by the Unacea trade association were revealed during the recent Construction Equipment Day at Ecomondo Fair in Rimini, Italy. Further Cribis D&B figures for 2011 show http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/research-highlights-italian-construction-equipment-sector-difficulties/ 78406 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121119000400 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:23:13 GMT 20121116152313 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:23:13 GMT 201211161532313 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Unacea CECE Cribis D&B Plans are in hand in China for construction of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor road project. This massive project is expected to cost in the region of US$4.8 billion to construct. The environmental impact report and design proposal for the project has been released by the Guangdong Provincial Transport Department. The feasibility report should be complete by March 2013 and this is expected to receive its approval by June 2014. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-chinese-highway-being-planned/ 78404 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121119000200 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:05:58 GMT 20121116150558 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:05:59 GMT 201211161530559 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A study carried out by German motoring association ADAC reveals that the country's autobahn highway network needs to be extended and improved. Unless the work is carried out, the country will face severe congestion by 2025, particularly on key routes. The autobahns shown as requiring the most investment and at risk of congestion include the A3 between Würzburg and Nuremberg and the A5 between Frankfurt and Karlsruhe. The area around Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Cologne is also a notorious blackspot for congesti http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/survey-shows-germany-requires-road-investment/ 78403 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121119000100 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:02:07 GMT 20121116150207 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:02:07 GMT 201211161530207 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com ADAC According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), US voters are keen to see increased spending on infrastructure. ARTBA's analysis suggests that voters approve nearly 70% of state and local transportation ballot initiatives, which is consistent with the results of the last four US elections. ARTBA tracked 31 measures overall; five were statewide initiatives and 26 were local. The measures would increase or extend funding for highways, bridges and transit. All of the seven bond in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artbas-research-reveals-us-public-supports-infrastructure-investment/ 78370 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121116000500 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:45:59 GMT 20121115164559 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:45:59 GMT 201211151644559 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com America Road & Transportation Builders Association An incomplete bridge in Slovakia surprisingly defied an attempt to bring it down with high explosives, officially authorised after the death of four workers in an accident during its construction. The attempt to blast off the part of the under construction D1 highway bridge between the villages of Iliašovce and Kurimany (Prešov region) was made on Tuesday, November 13, 11 days after the tragic incident which also resulted in injuries to a number of other workers. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/slovakian-bridge-defies-high-explosives-demolition-attempt/ 78363 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121116000400 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:40:08 GMT 20121115164008 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:40:08 GMT 201211151644008 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Kooperatíva Saudi Arabia is suffering from poor road safety, despite continuing investment in infrastructure. The country's road crash rate is very high, accounting for up to 19 deaths/day on average. The data shows that Saudi Arabia's road network one of the most dangerous in the world. The Government of Saudi Arabia has introduced various policies to address the problem and enforcement has become much tougher. Although congestion is being addressed with the construction of new links and the implementation of ITS tech http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/saudi-arabia-has-to-tackle-road-safety-to-reduce-current-accident-levels/ 78352 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121116000300 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:41:09 GMT 20121115154109 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:41:09 GMT 201211151534109 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Gulf Traffic on www.WorldHighways.com World Health Organisation Innova Consulting A new report from consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan says that China will benefit from unparalleled urban growth. According to the report, China will become the world's leading economy by 2025, surpassing that of the US. Urban growth and infrastructure investment will see China having 13 mega-cities, four mega-regions and six mega-corridors by 2025. This growth will be fuelled by strong urbanisation, a favourable corporate environment, huge infrastructure investment and the largest working age population. Th http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-report-highlights-chinas-future-economic-growth/ 78332 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121116000100 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:27:33 GMT 20121115142733 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:44:19 GMT 201212140884419 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Frost & Sullivan India's massive highway expansion programme is continuing, boosting the country's construction industry. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) awarded contracts for some 4,375km of roads in the first nine months of 2012, with the work worth an estimated total of some US$70 billion. With this strong construction sector, prospects are also good for the upcoming bC India construction equipment exhibition in February 2013 in Mumbai. This news is a welcome change following a slowing of new Indian road p http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-highway-expansion-programme-continues-in-india/ 78377 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121116000000 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:07:36 GMT 20121116090736 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:01:09 GMT 201212131310109 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com bC India The 43rd annual convention and traffic exhibition will be held in San Diego, California in February 2013. The convention runs from February 22nd-26th while the TrafficExpo is from February 24th-26th. Run by the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) this event will feature a diverse array of conference topics as well as safety technology. ATSSA has now returned to running the event with its earlier format, opening with the conference sessions, and then running on with the exhibition. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-key-traffic-exhibition-and-conference-will-be-held-in-the-us-in-early-2013/ 78220 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121115000300 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:39:24 GMT 20121114103924 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:39:24 GMT 2012111410103924 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Traffic Safety Services Association The authorities in Bulgaria are in the tender process for the new Sofia-Kalotina highway project. The tender is for a 31.5km section of highway that will connect Bulgarian capital Sofia with Kalotina on the border with Serbia. The deadline for submitting the tender offers is 7th January 2013. Meanwhile in Sofia itself, a €100 million project to improve key roads in the city is now due to commence. Some €50 million of the funding required for the project is being provided in loan form by the European Invest http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tender-opening-for-crucial-new-bulgarian-highway/ 78219 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121115000200 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:52:16 GMT 20121114095216 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:01:04 GMT 2012111410100104 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Investment Bank MIRA Technology Park in central England has reached the first milestone in its aim to become Europe's most advanced independent transport technology facility - with the successful completion of its Control Centre. The 3,998m building, representing a US$9.52 million (£6mn) investment and opened last week by the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, is the first new building completed since the technology park was granted Enterprise Zone status in August 2011. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-business-secretary-opens-control-centre-at-mira-technology-park/ 78292 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121115000200 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:38:27 GMT 20121114163827 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:38:27 GMT 201211141643827 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com MIRA The latest official data shows an improvement in Italy's road safety statistics. During 2011 the statistics reveal a 2.7% drop in road accidents compared with the previous year. The data showed a 5.6% fall in fatalities in 2011 compared with the previous year, as well as a 3.5% drop in road crashes causing injuries. The total number of road accidents reported stood at 205,638, causing 292,019 injuries and 3,860 fatalities. However, a worrying trend revealed that the number of fatalities and serious injuries http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/safety-gains-have-been-seen-on-italys-roads/ 78216 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121115000200 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:12:53 GMT 20121114091253 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:12:53 GMT 201211140991253 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Plans are in hand in Mexico for a new road tunnel that will provide a key link. The 7km tunnel will be constructed at Acapulco port, in Guerrero state. The project is expected to cost in the order of US$214.75 million to complete. Work is due to commence in late January 2013 and should be completed within a two year time scale. The new tunnel will help improve logistics and communications for firm using the port. The project is being carried out by Mexican contractor ICA. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-major-new-tunnel-being-built-in-mexico/ 78142 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121114000300 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:44:02 GMT 20121113084402 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:44:02 GMT 201211130884402 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com ICA In India a major bridge building programme is being planned by the authorities. The country's Border Roads Organisation (BRO) intends to erect over 35,000m of bridges within the next five years. The road network in India at present features around 100,000 bridges, of which some 15,000 bridges are on National Highways. India's Road Transport and Highways Ministry is keen to use pre-fabricated bridges where possible, so as to reduce costs and speed erection. These may well be used in areas of the country feat http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-bridge-building-programme-is-planned-for-india/ 78138 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121114000200 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:31:19 GMT 20121113083119 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:31:19 GMT 201211130883119 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Border Roads Organisation Police in Europe are using tough enforcement to tackle the problem of drivers under the influence of drink and drugs. A series of measures have been employed to enforce drink driving and drug driving regulations across Europe. Police conducted more than 900,000 breath tests in a seven-day operation this summer. Of these, nearly 18,000 drivers tested positive for alcohol. Motorists were also checked for drugs in the operation. In total, 928,863 drivers were checked and there were 17,970 alcohol and 2,773 dru http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/police-in-europe-are-getting-tough-on-driving-under-the-influence/ 78137 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121114000100 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:25:30 GMT 20121113082530 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:25:31 GMT 201211130882531 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News TISPOL on www.WorldHighways.com Work on a major new highway connection is now underway in New Zealand. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) says that preparatory work for a 4.5km stretch of highway is underway. Actual construction expected to commence in late December 2012. Completion of the project is due by 2016, with the highway costing some US$1.32 billion. The project will see the construction of a six lane link connecting State Highways 16 and 20 in Auckland. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-highway-connection-for-new-zealand/ 78132 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121113000300 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:59:42 GMT 20121112145942 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:59:42 GMT 201211121425942 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com New Zealand Transport Agency The Belarus Ministry of Transport is setting out a budget to rebuild the country's most important highway links. The country's Federal Highway will be reconstructed and the Ministry of Transport will publish the tender for the repair work in 2013. The project is expected to cost in the region of US$4.75 billion to carry out and is planned for completion by 2018. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-major-highway-in-belarus-will-be-reconstructed/ 78131 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121113000200 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:48:18 GMT 20121112144818 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:48:18 GMT 201211121424818 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Over 2,000 vehicles have failed Ireland's National Car Test (NCT) so far during 2012. All of these vehicles and were taken off the road for not meeting basic safety standards, according to data from Ireland's the National Car Testing Service (NCTS). The data shows that 2,349 vehicles failed because they were classed as dangerous. Almost 300,000 vehicles, more than half of those tested between January and July, failed the first test and had to return for a retest. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/dangerous-vehicles-taken-off-irelands-roads-following-safety-checks/ 78127 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121113000100 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:38:46 GMT 20121112143846 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:38:47 GMT 201211121423847 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com National Car Testing Service A new highway project planned for East African nation Uganda will improve the country's network and boost connectivity. This US$270.55 million project is for the construction of an eight lane highway connecting capital Kampala with Jinja. The project is being planned by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and the work will be carried out under the PPP model. The new tolled highway will help reduce congestion on the existing road and will also cut journey times and improve safety by skirting smaller t http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-new-road-link-planned-for-uganda/ 78081 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121112000300 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:30:04 GMT 20121109153004 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:30:04 GMT 201211091533004 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Uganda National Roads Authority The ICUEE event being organised by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is proving popular with exhibitors. The ICUEE 2013 utility machine exhibition has already topped 92,900m2 of exhibit space sold with the show still nearly 12 months away. The last ICUEE exhibition had not reached that mark until five months before the show opened. The 2013 ICUEE, International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition will be held October 1-3, 2013 at the Kentucky Exposition Centre (KEC) in Louisville, K http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aems-utility-machine-show-proving-popular-with-exhibitors/ 78080 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121112000200 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:19:51 GMT 20121109151951 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:19:51 GMT 201211091531951 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Association of European Manufacturers A new report commissioned by insurance firm RSA reveals that a high percentage of drivers get behind the wheel despite having defective vision that is not corrected. The study shows that thousands of accidents can be attributed to poor driver vision. Estimates suggest that up 2,900 casualties could be attributed to crashes caused by drivers with uncorrected vision and that this could cost in the region of €41.2 million (£33 million)/year in terms of lost economic activity and emergency crew callouts. Resear http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/research-shows-that-many-uk-drivers-have-uncorrected-vision/ 78076 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121112000100 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:58:21 GMT 20121109145821 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:58:22 GMT 201211091425822 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Brake RSA New proposals put forward in Paris could place pollution at peak periods as a priority. The planned pollution programme would include measures such as a toll on the main routes entering Paris. Users would pay rates reflecting various criteria such as the distance travelled, whether it is a peak travel period or the environmental impact of the vehicle being used. Vehicles seen as excessively polluting would be banned, with one proposal forbidding the use of large SUV/4x4 cars that are more than 17 years old http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-laws-will-limit-vehicle-pollution-in-paris/ 78028 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121109000300 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:54:15 GMT 20121108145415 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:54:15 GMT 201211081425415 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The US state of Indiana's toll road lease supplied money for vital transport projects and Ohio is wise for studying its own turnpike lease agreement, Indiana's Department of Transportation commissioner Michael Cline told hundreds of key Ohio transport industry figures. Cline was the keynote speaker for this year's Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference in Columbus on Tuesday 30 October, 2012. During his address, he touted the benefits of the US$3.8 billion lease of the Indiana Toll Road in 2006. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indiana-transport-commissioner-supports-ohios-turnpike-leasing-study/ 78027 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121109000200 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:50:32 GMT 20121108145032 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:50:32 GMT 201211081425032 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Vaisala will be demonstrating what it claims is a new first-of-its kind mobile sensor technology product to its customers in Europe during a mobile road weather tour over the winter months of 2012-13. Starting from Vienna, Austria, the tour will take vehicles equipped with the new and revolutionary Vaisala Condition Patrol DSP310 road surface monitoring technology through 15 European countries especially prone to snow and ice. The tour will end at Vaisala's head office in Helsinki, Finland in March 2013. Na http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/vaisala-on-europe-wide-tour-with-claimed-first-in-mobile-sensor-technology/ 78024 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121109000100 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:34:31 GMT 20121108143431 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:34:32 GMT 201211081423432 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Vaisala on www.WorldHighways.com Experts in health, city planning, environment and transport from Europe and the United States, including several local authorities, stressed how active travel can drive urban economic growth and save public health funds during a recent prestigious workshop event in Brussels, Belgium. Integrating health aspects in transportation planning was the focus of The Polis Environment & Health working group meeting at the European Economic and Social committee on 30th October. The event gathered experts from organisa http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/active-travel-can-drive-urban-economic-growth-and-save-health-funds/ 77982 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121108000300 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:19:04 GMT 20121107161904 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:00:55 GMT 201212101530055 Kestutis Rusas 2012 November WH22 General News US Department of Transportation on www.WorldHighways.com World Health Organisation European Economic and Social Committee The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) says the 495 Express Lanes -the 14-mile corridor of new high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes on the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway - will open as early as November 17, 2012. Drivers are being advised by VDOT that they will need an E-ZPass to use the 495 Express Lanes and an understanding of how they work before they can take advantage of them. The 495 Express Lanes are on track to open earlier than expected in November which means drivers must take steps http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us-state-of-virginias-495-express-lanes-to-open-as-early-as-17-november/ 77981 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121108000200 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:13:20 GMT 20121107161320 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:13:20 GMT 201211071641320 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Virginia Department of Transportation Transurban Group The upcoming 2013 World of Asphalt and AGG1 shows will be largest ever according to the event organiser. The expositions have both already achieved record size. The co-located events are being organised by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and will be held March 19th-21st, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center. The events are already on track to be sold out by opening day. The shows will highlight the newest products and technologies for the aggregates, asphalt, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/exhibitor-levels-are-already-beating-records-for-the-upcoming-world-of-asphalt-exhibition/ 77980 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121108000100 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:09:21 GMT 20121107160921 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:09:21 GMT 201211071640921 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Association of Equipment Manufacturers World of Asphalt Innovations in technology are set to improve the efficiency of the next generation of electric and hybrid cars currently in development. Improvements in motors and drivetrains, along with new materials for batteries, will make major efficiency gains for future electric and hybrid cars. UK-based low carbon engine technology specialist, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), says that one advance will come through a new 48V standard that has been put forward by major vehicle manufacturers. According to CPT this http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-technology-will-boost-the-efficiency-for-electric-and-hybrid-cars/ 77906 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121107000300 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:05:26 GMT 20121106150526 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:05:26 GMT 201211061530526 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Controlled Power Technologies Philippines-based conglomerate Ayala Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, is interested in at least US $ 1.85 billion worth of private-public partnership projects that are to be bid out by the government. The projects are to include the Daang Hari toll road worth US $ 50million which Ayala has already gotten the contract for, said Ayala's managing director and head of corporate strategy John Eric Francia. Ayala is reportedly interested in making bids for projects such as the LRT2, the US $ 700millio http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ayala-interest-in-private-public-partnership-projects-in-philippines/ 77902 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121107000200 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:52:43 GMT 20121106145243 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:52:43 GMT 201211061425243 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ayala Corporation Vice Governor of St.Petersburg Sergey Kozyrev has reported that an agreement with the Vozrozhdenie group of companies on construction of the northern section of the Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD) can be annulled after a failure to complete the works on time. Another subcontractor is reported to be likely to complete construction of the multi-million dollar toll highway project in St Petersburg. Vozrozhdenie says delays were caused by non-payment for works already implemented. According to Vozrozhdenie, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/western-high-speed-diameter-whsd-contract-in-st-petersburg-annulled/ 77901 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121107000100 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:26:09 GMT 20121106142609 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:26:09 GMT 201211061422609 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Vozrozhdenie ARRB has signed an important agreement with Radar Portal Systems (RPS), a privately owned company involved in the development of equipment for the measurement of road condition. RPS has a specific focus on ground penetrating radar (GPR) and pavement imaging. The deal will see ARRB and RPS co-operating in research and development, service provision and in the transfer of skills and technology. The primary areas of cooperation will be in the integration of GPR into ARRB's Hawkeye survey platform to determine http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-agreement-has-been-signed-by-arrb-and-radar-portal-systems-for-research-into-ground-penetrating-radar/ 77849 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121106000700 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:30:51 GMT 20121105163051 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:30:51 GMT 201211051643051 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Arrb Group on www.WorldHighways.com Radar Portal Systems A new study into the impact of extreme weather conditions on Europe's transport network has been carried out by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre. This broad-based study covered all 27 EU states and highlighted that some countries face significantly higher risks of transport disruption than others. This is the first study worldwide to evaluate risks to transport from weather phenomena on a country-specific and mode-specific basis. The study revealed that Poland faces particular problems, while other h http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-study-into-the-impact-of-weather-on-europes-transport/ 77848 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:06:00 GMT 20121106000600 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:22:47 GMT 20121105162247 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:22:47 GMT 201211051642247 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag is keen to be involved in the construction of a road tunnel under the Ufa river in the Republic of Bashkortostan (Volga). Representatives of the Austrian company held a meeting with local authorities to discuss the terms of the project, including efforts to attract investors. According to the Ufa government, the project can be implemented only on terms of public and private partnership. Construction of the tunnel was started in 1992 and suspended in 2006. The 1.25km long and 50m deep tunnel was supp http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/strabag-bids-for-ufa-river-road-tunnel-project/ 77847 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121106000300 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:08:38 GMT 20121105160838 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:05:44 GMT 201212140990544 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag The Ministry of Public Works of Chile has opened the bids for the near US $ 227 million (CLP 109.39bn) Route D 43 road concession in Chile. Sacyr Concesiones are reported to have submitted the best offer. The road concession goes between La Serena and Ovalle. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bids-welcomed-for-chile-route-d-43-road-concession/ 77846 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121106000100 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:58:42 GMT 20121105155842 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:58:42 GMT 201211051535842 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Trimble has formed a strategic alliance with Bentley Systems (Bentley). The alliance between Trimble, a leading provider of connected construction solutions for building, heavy, and civil contractors, and Bentley, a major company in the provision of complete software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, aims to create a new benchmark for construction and operations quality, efficiency and safety. According to Bentley, its strategic alliance with Trimble will create a seamless exchange of information b http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/trimble-and-bentley-systems-form-strategic-alliance/ 77862 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121106000000 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:44:07 GMT 20121106094407 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:01:12 GMT 2012110610100112 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Trimble on www.WorldHighways.com Bentley Systems UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has approved a planning inspector's report for a new bridge across the Wear in Sunderland. Four firms, reported to be Balfour Beatty, Ferrovial, Graham Construction and Vinci, have been shortlisted for the US $ 200 million (£120mn) project. The tendering process is expected to take six months, suggesting construction could start in spring 2013. The bridge will take around three years to complete. The new crossing, from Castletown to Pallion, will be the tallest brid http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-transport-secretary-approves-new-sunderland-bridge-project/ 77756 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121105000500 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:17:17 GMT 20121102091717 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:17:17 GMT 201211020991717 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Balfour Beatty Vinci Autoroutes Graham Construction Funds earmarked by the Brazilian Government to improve roads, railways and hydro channels for shipping cargo transport have not been fully spent, according to the Institute of economic research (Ipea). Federal road spending was estimated to be US $ 6.72 billion (BRL 13.62bn) in 2012, but Ipea says that so far only 48.3% $ 3.23 billion (BRL 6.58bn) of that amount has been used. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/investment-in-brazilian-roads-railways-and-highways-channels-falls-short-says-ipea/ 77755 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121105000400 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:13:04 GMT 20121102091304 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:13:04 GMT 201211020991304 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ipea The Spanish construction company Ferrovial has completed its US $ 1.40 billion (€1.08bn) works on the SH-130 motorway in Texas (US). The company is preparing a bid for further work in the US state by competing for the contract to build the IH-35 in Dallas while, at the same time, completing further works on two other key Texas road projects: the NTE (North Tarrant Express) Highway; and the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway (Interstate 635). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ferrovial-completes-texas-motorway-works-and-bids-for-another-key-tender/ 77753 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121105000300 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:48:15 GMT 20121102084815 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:02:33 GMT 201212140990233 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Cintra Ferrovial The British government's decision to cut back hard on its highways maintenance spending plans will severely degrade the quality of local roads across the UK and risk driving up the long-term costs for the country's hard-pressed local authorities, the National Audit Office has warned in a new report out this month entitled Funding for local transport. The NAO has also told the UK's ministers that they must be much clearer about who they think should take forward the decision-making process once the devolut http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/britains-local-roads-face-severe-degradation-warns-national-audit-office/ 77754 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121105000200 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:54:02 GMT 20121102085402 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:54:02 GMT 201211020885402 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Department for Transport National Audit Office In the UK town of Luton, a contractor has been hard at work demolishing a car park. Situated in the centre of this large town, the car park had to be removed as it had reached the end of its working life. But the tight space of the urban working environment meant that the contractor had to be extremely careful not to damage surrounding buildings or inconvenience business, traffic or commuters. Long reach excavators with demolition attachments were used by the firm. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/demolition-project-for-uk-car-park/ 77820 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121105000000 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:38:17 GMT 20121105113817 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:47:19 GMT 2012110511114719 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new 240tonne bridge has now been installed over the M54 as part of a major overnight engineering operation. The single-span bridge, which stretches 45m over the motorway, is part of wider plans to develop a site in South Staffordshire. To allow engineers to winch the giant structure in safely, both carriageways between junctions 2 and 3 were closed on Saturday, November 3rd. Bridge sections were delivered to a near compound early in the summer where it was pieced together. Just after 11.30pm on Saturday, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-bridge-now-crosses-a-motorway-in-the-uk/ 77825 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121105000000 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:13:15 GMT 20121105121315 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:19:26 GMT 2012110512121926 Natalie Trueman 2012 November WH22 General News Concern has been expressed over recidivist motorists in Europe who continue to flout seatbelt laws, despite strong evidence that they risk serious injury or death. According to recent police safety data, results from a recent pan-European seatbelt control operation show that nearly 100,000 drivers and passengers were detected not wearing seatbelts. A total of 25 countries took part in the operation, which was co-ordinated by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL). Of the final total of 97,489 detectio http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/concern-over-seat-belt-use-in-europe/ 77741 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121102000400 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:25:45 GMT 20121101152545 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:23:12 GMT 201211021532312 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News TISPOL on www.WorldHighways.com IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) director Neil Greig said much more needed to be done to sustain an encouraging drop in the latest published quarterly road casualty statistics for the UK. The latest Department for Transport figures revealed 400 people were killed in road accidents in Britain between April-June 2012 down 18% than the 487 killed over the same period of 2011. The total number of casualties was 47,880 between April-June 2012, a fall of 7% on the 51,580 in Q2 2011. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/iam-says-more-action-needed-to-cut-uk-road-casualty-numbers/ 77742 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121102000400 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:44:38 GMT 20121101154438 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:44:38 GMT 201211011534438 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Department for Transport Institute of Advanced Motorists Bidding is strong for work on a key section of the Moscow to St Petersburg highway. Several offers have been made for the project, which will connect the Businovskaya and MKAD junction to Festivalnaya Street, and a junction of Festivalnaya Street and MKAD. Both Mostotrest and ARKS are tendering for the work. The tender results will be announced on 20th November 2012. The authorities have stated that the contract price should not exceed US$946 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tender-offer-for-moscow-st-petersburg-highway/ 77740 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121102000300 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:17:32 GMT 20121101151732 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:17:32 GMT 201211011531732 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Mostotrest The authorities in Indonesia have set out extensive plans to source funding for new tolled highways. In all seven highway projects have been identified as crucial to expanding the network and improving connectivity for the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Java and Sumatra. Some US$25 billion in loans from overseas has been sourced by the Public Works Ministry of Indonesia. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-tolled-highway-plans-for-indonesia/ 77739 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121102000200 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:13:25 GMT 20121101151325 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:06:02 GMT 201212131530602 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hutama Karya The authorities in Russia's Astrakhan Region intend to boost road investment in 2013. Over US$289 million is being budgeted for road repair and construction during 2013. This represents a three-fold increase over the sum spend on road repair and construction in the Astrakhan Region during 2012. The priority project is for construction of the new Astrakhan-Makhachkala road, which is financed by Russia's Federal budget. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/russia-is-investing-heavily-in-boosting-regional-road-infrastructure/ 77631 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121101000400 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:59:09 GMT 20121031085909 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:59:10 GMT 201210310885910 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Preparation work is underway in Vietnamese city Da Nang for the planned Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway. The 140km road will link the provinces of Quang Ngai and Quang Nam and site clearance work worth around US$48 million in compensation is being carried out at present. Construction of the expressway itself will commence in mid-2013 and the new road will cut journey times from three hours along the existing route to just two hours. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-expressway-underway-for-key-vietnamese-link/ 77630 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121101000300 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:53:36 GMT 20121031085336 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:53:36 GMT 201210310885336 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank JICA Slovakia is benefiting from strong European investment in its transport infrastructure. For the 12 month period up until 30th September 2012, the country benefited from the use of EU funds worth €920.5 million. This amount was used for projects within the Operational Programme Transport (OPD) and came from the overall allocated sum of €3.12 billion. Co-financing from the state budget stood at €211.5 million and represented 33.75% of the overall sum of €626.6 million. The finances used from the EU Cohesion F http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/eu-funding-boosts-slovakias-transport-links/ 77629 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121101000200 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:48:09 GMT 20121031084809 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:48:09 GMT 201210310884809 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The upcoming bauma China exhibition planned in Shanghai 2012 from the 27th-30th November is already breaking previous records for this event. The organisers of the show have booked over 2,600 exhibitors, coming from 39 countries. This is an increase of close to 40% from the previous bauma China. The International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment is taking place in the purpose-built Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). In additi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/strong-performance-for-upcoming-bauma-china-event/ 77594 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121031000400 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:10:49 GMT 20121030091049 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:10:49 GMT 201210300991049 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Messe Munchen Bauma China A series of road improvements are planned for Panama's capital Colon that are intended to boost connectivity and cut congestion. The US$163.2 million package of works has been approved by Panama's National Economic Council (CENA). Of the sum budgeted, $127 million will be for the construction work while $35 million will be required for property expropriations. The road works form part of a contract the Panama Government is signing with Concesionaria Madden-Colon. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-links-will-improve-connections-in-panamas-capital-colon/ 77593 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121031000300 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:06:37 GMT 20121030090637 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:06:38 GMT 201210300990638 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In Russia's Krasnodar Region the authorities intend to spend US$909.3 million on road construction and repairs during the 2013-2015 period. The main focus of this investment will be rebuilding of the M4 Don Highway. In addition, a series of approach roads into Krasnodar will be rebuilt and new road junctions constructed. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/russias-krasnodar-region-will-benefit-from-new-road-links/ 77591 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121031000200 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:57:30 GMT 20121030085730 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:57:30 GMT 201210300885730 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has announced the winners of its annual student video contest. A group of 18 high school students from North Carolina and three graduate and post-graduate students from New England were named winners. Sponsored by ARTBA's Research and Education Division (RED), the contest challenges grade school and post-secondary students to develop a brief video that explores issues relating to America's transportation network. Students were asked to addres http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artbas-winners/ 78850 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121031000000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:37:39 GMT 20121127163739 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:37:39 GMT 201211271643739 Hema Mistry 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association The America Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has honoured Astec Industries founder Don Brock with a lifetime award as a leader in the transportation design and construction industry. As a result ARTBA's annual innovation event and awards programme has been renamed the, Dr J Don Brock TransOvation Workshop & Awards Programme. In 2011, the ARTBA-TDF created the TransOvation event to help foster innovative thinking within the transportation design and construction industry and publicly reco http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artba-honour/ 78758 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121031000000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:34:46 GMT 20121127103446 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:07:54 GMT 201302280990754 Kestutis Rusas 2012 October WH22 General News Astec Industries America Road & Transportation Builders Association In China, the news that the construction industry has been waiting for came with an announcement over infrastructure spending. The Chinese Government said it will invest heavily in infrastructure spending over the next few years, some US$157 billion, particularly in extending the country's high speed rail network. Some $4.45 billion will be invested in transport infrastructure in 2012. Of the total, $790 million will go on rural road improvements, of which 88% will be used in the central and western regions http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-transport-investment/ 78750 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121031000000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:42:55 GMT 20121127094255 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:04:13 GMT 2012112710100413 Hema Mistry 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Sany Shantui China Communications Construction LiuGong Machinery Corporation China Railway Construction Corporation Two major awards have been given to the Gateway Upgrade Project in Queensland, Australia. One of these was for engineering excellence while the other was the overall RW Hawken Award. These were given as part of the Engineering Australia Awards (Queensland Division) scheme. Following this, the Gateway Project will now be a contender for the national Australian Engineering Excellence Awards being held in November 2012. The Gateway Upgrade is of note as it is one of the largest road and bridge projects ever ca http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/australian-award/ 78853 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121031000000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:04:23 GMT 20121127170423 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:04:24 GMT 201211271750424 Hema Mistry 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Gateway Upgrade Project New Zealand's Transport Ministry has announced plans for a US$10.3 billion program to improve public transport and roads. Under the three-year plan, authorities for the public transport system, state highways and local roads will receive $1.36 billion, $4.09 billion and $3.29 billion, respectively, for upgrades. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-zealand-plan/ 78874 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121031000000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:58:36 GMT 20121128095836 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:58:37 GMT 201211280995837 Hema Mistry 2012 October WH14 World Reports WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The IRF is currently working on a series of programmes intended to help boost road safety and reduce the casualty rate on the world's road network. On November 1st-2nd the IRF is organising a conference in India focussing on road safety in urban and rural roads. This follows immediately after the IRF's road safety group of experts meeting on October 31st in Delhi. Starting from the 2nd December, the IRF is also planning a Safer Roads by Design event in Miami in the US. This last, the Road Safety Across Six http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/irf-continues-road-safety-focus/ 77534 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121030000500 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:10:06 GMT 20121026101006 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:17:19 GMT 2012110110101719 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com IRF In the US State of Virginia plans are now moving forward for construction of the US$460 tolled highway. This 88km route will connect Petersburg and Suffolk and will cost $1.4 billion to construct. A consortium headed by Spanish firm Ferrovial Agroman has qualified to handle the design, build, finance deal for the project. The package of works also includes building junctions for the highway to connect with seven existing roads. The financing of the project has still to be completed but this stage is expect http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-tolled-highway-is-planned-for-virginia-in-the-us/ 77533 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121030000400 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:56:21 GMT 20121026095621 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:06:34 GMT 201212131640634 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ferrovial A series of major road projects will help improve Moscow's connectivity. Russian contractor Mostotrest is to rebuild a series of road connections in Moscow, following the agreement of a deal with the Moscow Construction Department. The road building work will be on the southern section of the North-West Chord, a junction with the Skolkovo Highways and the Moscow Ring Road. Mostotrest will also construct new infrastructure and the whole package of works is worth some US$1.13 billion. The work will be carried http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-series-of-upgrades-will-improve-moscows-road-network/ 77532 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121030000300 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:52:19 GMT 20121026095219 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:52:19 GMT 201210260995219 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Mostotrest Volvo CE reports a drop in machine sales of 9% in the third quarter as market demand drops. The company says that it is facing a weakening total market, which was down 11% in the year to August. This has also been combined with increased price competition and has put pressure on its third quarter sales and earnings. The company says it has reacted quickly to a slowing global market by slowing the rate of production in its factories and reducing the number of machines held in stock at its dealerships. This http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/volvo-ce-reports-dip-in-machine-sales/ 77590 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121030000000 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:50:22 GMT 20121030085022 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:50:24 GMT 201210300885024 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com The second annual INTERMAT Middle East exhibition has now established the show as a key event for professionals in construction and infrastructure in the region. INTERMAT Middle East is the region's biggest dedicated exhibition for construction machinery, equipment and materials. Strong support for the event came from the Ministry of Public Works of UAE (MoPW), the Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) for Abu Dhabi, major exhibitors and key decision makers including developers, contractors and distributors http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/strong-exhibitor-support-for-intermat-middle-east/ 77579 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:06:00 GMT 20121029000600 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:19:55 GMT 20121029141955 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:39:10 GMT 201210300883910 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Intermat Middle East Works are now underway on an upgrade to a 222km stretch of road connecting Samar to Eastern Samar in the Philippines. The US Government is funding the work through its Millennium Challenge programme, which is worth some US$434 million. The road improvement forms part of the Secondary National Roads Development Project and will help boost access for the community. A consortium comprising CM Panco Construction and DM Consunji is now working on the CP 1 contract, which includes a 16km section of road and the T http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-road-upgrade-works-are-underway-in-the-philippines/ 77525 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121029000500 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:40:35 GMT 20121026094035 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:18:40 GMT 2012110110101840 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com DM Consunji CM Panco Construction Chinese Qingjian Group http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-infrastructure-projects-planned-for-peru/ 77524 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121029000400 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:37:21 GMT 20121026093721 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:37:21 GMT 201210260993721 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In Indonesia the Ministry of Public Works has applied for loans worth US$122 million in its budget in 2013. This will be used to finance the development of three national toll road developments. The three toll road projects are the Tanjung Priok access toll road; the Cileunyi Sumedang Dawuan project; and the Medan-Kualanamu project. The loan for the Tanjung Priok project is from Japan International Cooperation Agency while the loans for the other two projects are from China. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/loans-are-expected-that-will-fund-new-toll-road-projects-in-indonesia/ 77523 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121029000300 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:33:57 GMT 20121026093357 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:33:57 GMT 201210260993357 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Japan International Cooperation Agency The construction equipment market has been hit hard in Europe and further afield, with economic uncertainty slowing orders. But there is light on the horizon. A range of key industry speakers made presentations at the recent Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) congress in Berlin, outlining prospects for the next few years in Europe as well as around the world. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cece-equipment-manufacturers-conference-in-berlin-looks-ahead-for-construction-market-growth/ 77578 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121029000100 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:06:01 GMT 20121029140601 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:06:01 GMT 201210291420601 WH22 General News Volvo CE on www.WorldHighways.com Committee for European Construction Equipment Off-Highway Research Chinese Government HSBC The US $ 637.36 million (£ 395mn) Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), a scheme that will see the construction of a trunk road around the outskirts of the northern Scottish city, has been given the go ahead by the Supreme Court. The scheme was green lighted after the Supreme Court dismissed objections filed by William Walton, the chair of the Road Sense campaign group. Walton claimed the government failed to comply with correct procedures when devising the route, which also includes a link between the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/awpr-road-project-receives-supreme-court-go-ahead/ 77519 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121026000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:24:17 GMT 20121026092417 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:24:17 GMT 201210260992417 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Powes Parkop, the Governor of National Capital District (NDC) Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG), says US $ 305.13 million (PGK 629mn) is being sought by the provincial government for road improvements. Of the targeted total, PGK 600mn is earmarked for the 2013 upgrade of several major routes including the Kookabara Street-Sir John Guise Drive flyover, the Erima roundabout, and the Paga Hill ring road. Some of the sum will also be allocated to build a four-lane road to link Bautama with Gerehu in preparati http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/png-seek-us-30513mn-for-major-road-improvement-projects/ 77516 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121026000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:07:44 GMT 20121026090744 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:07:45 GMT 201210260990745 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com EXIM Bank of China The Highways Department (HD) in Thailand is considering an extension on two elevated roads from Bangkok to maintain its traffic links with the South, North and Northeast should the capital be hit with floods. The HD would extend Boromratchonnanee Elevated Road from Phutthamonthon Sai 2 Road to Phetkasem Road to make sure that traffic to the South does not face any disruption caused by floods in the future. The possible move was disclosed by the HD director-general, Chatchawal Buncharoenkit. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/highways-department-thailand-may-extend-two-elevated-roads-to-counter-floods/ 77517 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121026000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:16:21 GMT 20121026091621 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:16:21 GMT 201210260991621 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new road and bridge deal for Gabon will now be handled by Chinese contractor China Road & Bridge Corporation. The US$106 million deal includes construction of the new Booué Bridge as well as the Port Gentil-Omboue Road. Improving infrastructure has been identified as crucial for Gabon's economy and the new road will be 93km long. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-project-for-gabon/ 77512 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121025000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:51:54 GMT 20121026085154 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:57:01 GMT 201210260885701 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Road and Bridge Corporation The authorities in Nigeria's commercial centre Lagos aim to improve the city's horrendous road accident record by targeting defective vehicles. A new system of inspections by the authorities will monitor vehicle condition and ban those that do not meet standards from use. The main target of the scheme will be passenger carrying buses, which have a terrible safety record. However the authorities will also crack down on defective motorcycles and require drivers to be able to show valid insurance documents. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/improving-safety-by-removing-defective-vehicles-from-nigerias-roads/ 77515 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121025000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:04:03 GMT 20121026090403 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:04:03 GMT 201210260990403 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new policy by the Algerian Government aims to tackle road safety by focussing on bad driving. As part of this scheme the country is introducing a new points-based driving licence at the end of 2012. This is intended primarily as a system for teaching drivers rather than punishing them. Algeria's regions will introduce sanctions for 24 offences that have been highlighted. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/algeria-aims-to-improve-road-safety-by-focussing-on-drivers/ 77511 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121025000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:47:58 GMT 20121026084758 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:47:58 GMT 201210260884758 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com JCB intends to further invest in its manufacturing operations in India. The company plans to spend US$99 million (£62 million) on developing a new factory on a 20.83ha site in the city of Jaipur. The signing of the land purchase agreement in Rajasthan marks the beginning of a new expansion phase for JCB India, reinforcing its strong position in the Indian market. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-firm-jcb-is-investing-further-in-its-indian-operations/ 77403 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT 20121024120000 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:59:51 GMT 20121024115951 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:07:00 GMT 2012102412120700 WH22 General News JCB on www.WorldHighways.com A new standard being agreed for electrical vehicle recharging will represent a major step forward for this market. A new technical standard has now been approved by SAE International, which will lead to major reductions in charging times for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-standard-is-being-agreed-for-electric-vehicles/ 77426 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:15:00 GMT 20121024001500 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:14:00 GMT 20121024131400 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:14:00 GMT 201210241311400 WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Disagreement has been voiced in the Dominican Republic over a key highway contract intended to boost connectivity within the country. The Brazilian contractor Odebrecht won a deal worth US$300 million to build the highway, linking Cibao with the south of the country. However, the Ministry of Public Works has lodged a complaint that the project is too costly and Odebrecht's contract may be terminated unless a resolution can be found. The 83km road will feature two lanes and will run from Bonao to Ocoa when i http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-road-project-in-the-dominican-republic-is-under-scrutiny-over-its-cost/ 77412 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121024001000 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:16:25 GMT 20121024121625 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:16:26 GMT 2012102412121626 WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Odebrecht Iran is investing heavily in boosting its transport infrastructure in a bid to boost its economy. The country has plans to build 5,000km of highways and 10,000km of main roads at present. During the first six months of 2012 the country has opened 850km of new roads to traffic. Iran's Transportation Infrastructure Construction and Development Company plans to boost the road network of the country by 18,000km in all, as well as to build 11,000km of new railways. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/iran-is-boosting-its-transport-infrastructure/ 77405 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121024000500 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:10:11 GMT 20121024121011 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:10:11 GMT 2012102412121011 WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com External funding will pay for maintenance and safety upgrades on Ukraine's road network. A deal was struck between Ukraine's state highway agency Ukravtodor and the World Bank for a loan to cover the necessary work. The US$450 million loan will provide the financing required for Ukraine's Federal programme of road improvements. Surface quality and safety upgrades will be carried out on a series of major road links, with the Kiev - Kharkov highway section between Lubny and Poltava having been identified as a http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-highway-upgrades-for-ukraine-will-be-funded-by-a-world-bank-loan/ 77190 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121023000700 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:52:35 GMT 20121019115235 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:52:35 GMT 2012101911115235 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank UkrAvTodor The contract for maintenance of the St Petersburg Ring Road has been awarded to PO RosDorStroy. The deal is worth some US$183 million and will run until mid-2018 and the ring road (KAD) has been maintained by PO RosDorStroy since construction commenced. The deal was awarded by the Directorate of St Petersburg Transport Bypass Construction (DSTO). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/maintenance-works-package-for-st-petersburg-ring-road-awarded/ 77189 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121023000400 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:39:59 GMT 20121019113959 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:39:59 GMT 2012101911113959 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A series of safety improvements have made major gains in reducing accident numbers and severity on roads in the UK with a bad record. The use of safety features such as high-friction surfaces, repainted white lines and road markings have reduced crashes on a number of the UK's worst roads for accidents. The Road Safety Foundation's 2012 Tracking Survey shows that for nine out of the UK's 10 most improved roads lining, signing and safety surfaces delivered both safety and economic rewards. Safety engineering http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-safety-gains-have-been-achieved-for-uk-roads/ 77187 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121023000300 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:09:45 GMT 20121019110945 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:09:46 GMT 2012101911110946 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Road Safety Foundation Road Safety Marking Association Liebherr is adding to its product range with the acquisition of the German concrete pump manufacturer Waitzinger. This deal broadens the existing Liebherr-Mischtechnik product range and the company says it has plans underway for further expansion of this business segment. Waitzinger is based in Neu-Ulm, close to the Bad Schussenried facility where Liebherr-Mischtechnik is based. The deal was signed between the managing directors of Liebherr-Mischtechnik and Waitzinger Baumaschinen. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/liebherr-makes-strategic-acquisition-of-concrete-pump-manufacturer/ 77382 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121023000000 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:08:47 GMT 20121023170847 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:08:48 GMT 201210231750848 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News Liebherr on www.WorldHighways.com UK-based driving group the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is launching its new winter driving campaign. The IAM's winter driving campaign is intended to help motorists prepare their cars and drive them safely this winter. The campaign includes a website, drivingadvice.org.uk, containing advice, traffic updates and weather forecasts. The IAM will also be publishing weekly news releases and driving tips in reaction to the winter weather as part of the campaign. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-driving-association-launches-winter-weather-safety-focus/ 77099 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121022000900 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:49:17 GMT 20121018104917 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:49:17 GMT 2012101810104917 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Institute of Advanced Motorists A new bridge link will be constructed between Botswana and Zambia in Southern Africa. Some of the funding for the bridge is being provided in the form of a US$113 million loan from the Japanese Government. The Kazungula bridge project is expected to cost $260 million in all. Close to $78.5 million is coming from the African Development Bank and Zambia is providing $1.6 million while the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will offer $42 millionn. The work will commence in 2014 and the bridge sh http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/japanese-loan-for-botswana-to-zambia-bridge/ 77094 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121022000400 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:00:47 GMT 20121018100047 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:00:48 GMT 2012101810100048 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com African Development Bank JICA China's Liaoning Province is expanding its highway network with a programme of upgrades and new construction. By the end of 2015 Liaoning Province will have up to 4,500km of highways. The province is building some 2,600km of highways for the 2011-2015 period. In all there will be 20 new highways, with the work costing US$14.36 billion in all. The authorities in the province are also spending $17.5 billion on road development during the 2011-2015 period. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/huge-investment-in-roads-for-chinas-liaoning-province/ 77093 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121022000300 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:51:14 GMT 20121018095114 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:51:14 GMT 201210180995114 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Vietnam's Quang Ninh province has backed a new design proposed by Japanese developer SE Group for the 4.3km Bach Dang Bridge. The new design will change the original prestressed concrete bridge design to a steel cable-stayed bridge. The modification will lower the girder height, reduce the bridge length and alter the main span length. The altered draft is awaiting final approval from the authorities. SE Group has also requested to cut the expenses for the project to US $ 386 million from $ 483 million. The http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/quang-ninh-agrees-to-ses-new-draft-for-bach-dang-bridge-in-vietnam/ 77092 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20121019000800 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:45:57 GMT 20121018094557 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:45:57 GMT 201210180994557 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com SE Group The length of highways in Henan Province, China will be increased by around 1,460km to 8,070km by 2020 under a highway network revision plan unveiled by the provincial government. The Henan government is considering three highways with a total length of about 512km and 10 that span a combined 948km. Henan already has the longest highways of all Chinese provinces. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/length-of-highways-in-chinese-province-of-henan-to-rise-to-8070km-by-2020/ 77091 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121019000500 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:06:32 GMT 20121018090632 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:06:32 GMT 201210180990632 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Strong interest is being shown in the project to build the new Chacao Bridge in Chile. The country's Ministry of Public Works has said that 41 companies have bought details of the terms and conditions for the tender to build the bridge. Around 70% of the firms interested come from outside Chile. The bridge will be located in Chiloe and is expected to cost in the region of US$740 million to construct. Chile's Ministry of Public Works hopes that additional firms will purchase the tender details before the dea http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/interest-is-strong-in-chiles-chacao-bridge-project/ 77090 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121019000300 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:01:12 GMT 20121018090112 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:01:13 GMT 201210180990113 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A major dispute could arise following the cancellation of the project in Italy to construct the Messina Strait Bridge. The project was heavily funded by the Italian Government but has fallen victim to budget cuts. The Italian civil engineering specialist Impregilo has carried considerable preparation for the project however and has expressed concern as to whether it will receive compensation for the project having been cancelled. Impregilo won the contract for the project back in 2005. A sum as high as €300 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cancelled-italian-bridge-project-causes-problems/ 77031 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121018000700 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:12:37 GMT 20121017141237 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:12:38 GMT 201210171421238 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Impregilo The Moscow authorities are holding a tender for building a section of Moscow - St.Petersburg highway. The project includes construction of a North Literal Highway section with 15 viaducts. The maximum contract price has been set at US $ 953.12 million (RUB 29.70bn). The tender results will be announced on 30 October 2012. The works must be implemented within 24 months. Mostotrest and Transstroy can take part in the tender. Engeocom is not going to participate. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/tender-for-section-of-moscow-st-petersburg-highway/ 77032 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121018000400 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:20:05 GMT 20121017142005 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:20:05 GMT 201210171422005 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Mostotrest Transstroy Engeocom Construction firm Hutama Karya (HK) of Indonesia says it will next year begin to build the US $ 34.3 billion (IDR 330trn) 2,700km long Trans-Sumatra toll road. Phase 1 of the project will be carried out by the company and a subsidiary, Jalan Tol Hutama Karya, will be set up to work on the project, said Ari Widiyantoro, corporate secretary of HK. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesias-hutama-karya-to-start-construction-of-trans-sumatra-toll-road/ 76972 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121018000300 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:40:03 GMT 20121016144003 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:18:34 GMT 201210171421834 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hutama Karya A minimum of US $ 14.08 billion out of an overall Philippines public investment need of $ 16.79 billion has reportedly been earmarked by the Government for highways projects. Goals have been set by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to enlarge 12,236m of current bridges, mend national bridges measuring 58,592m, to replace broken bridges covering 19,725m, and to lay new bridges with a combined length of 18,255m. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/minimum-us-1408bn-investment-in-philippines-highways/ 76971 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121017000500 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:34:56 GMT 20121016143456 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:46:23 GMT 201212140884623 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Department of Public Works and Highways The tender process has opened for a major highway business in Italy. The sale is for an 80.5% stake in highway operator Autostrade Milano Serravalle-Milano Tangenziali (Milano Serravalle). The deal is expected to be worth more than €1 billion in all. The packages for sale are the 52.9% held by the province of Milan through holding Asam; the 18.6% held by the municipality of Milan, and the 9% held by the municipalities of Lecco, Como and Pavia and the provinces of Como and Pavia. The basic cost of the tender http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-bidding-process-is-opening-for-a-major-italian-highway-business/ 76967 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121017000400 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:25:53 GMT 20121016142553 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:25:53 GMT 201210161422553 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Autostrade Milano Serravalle-Milano Tangenziali A new highway project being proposed for Malaysia will improve connectivity for the country's Kuantan and Johor Baru regions. This new route will initially measure 350km but could then be extended to connect with neighbouring Thailand and become the main East Coast highway. The project has been put forward by the Pahang Federation of Chinese Associations (Huazong). Construction of this link could provide major economic benefits to the Kuantan and Johor Baru regions and in the long term would help promote tr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-new-highway-project-for-malaysia/ 76958 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121017000300 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:13:32 GMT 20121016121332 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:35:04 GMT 201212140883504 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Data from the Nepalese Government shows that work is on-going to upgrade the country's road network. Public Road Statistics from the Ministry of Physical Planning, Works and Transport Management show that 1,180km of new roads have been constructed in Nepal in the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The statistics reveal that of the 1,180km of roads, 290km were surfaced with asphalt and 407km were gravel roads, while there were also 47 new bridges built in the period. The target for the 2011-2012 fiscal year however was http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nepals-road-network-continues-to-develop/ 76833 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121016001000 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:34:41 GMT 20121015103441 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:34:42 GMT 2012101510103442 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nepalese Government JICA Organisations behind the Rio de Janeiro's RJ122 project; the Kosovo Motorway project; and New York City's State-of-the-Art ITS Infrastructure Deployment Program were among the winners of the International Road Federation's (IRF) 2012 Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA) competition. This year's awards, whose winners were announced by IRF chairman and mayor of Riyadh, H.E Abdullah A. Al-Mogbel, honour nine projects from countries across the globe, each leading the way in innovation and excellence in its res http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/irf-announces-2012-graa-winners/ 76915 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121016001000 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:46:24 GMT 20121015164624 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:51:45 GMT 2012101611115145 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News Delcan International Road Federation Transcore on www.WorldHighways.com Transportation Research Board Inter-American Development Bank Spanish Road Association Jacobs Engineering New York City Department of Transportation Bechtel Enka Mobile Barriers New Zealand Transit Agency Brazil's road infrastructure is to be improved with a share of the Brazilian Bank for Economic and Social Development's (BNDES) US $ 1.36 billion (BRL 2.76bn) investment fund for the states of Minas Gerais and Maranhao. The money will also be spent on socioeconomic projects in education, health, sanitation, and public safety. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brazils-road-infrastructure-to-get-part-of-us-136bn-fund/ 76911 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121016000700 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:40:19 GMT 20121015164019 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:40:19 GMT 201210151644019 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Brazilian Bank for Economic and Social Development Crimean Venture Company (CVC) is ready to invest over US $ 1.5 billion in infrastructure projects, including road-based projects, in the Autonomous Republic Crimea. The list of projects also features development of railways, the construction of a sea port, a new airport, reclamation systems, industrial and logistics complexes, waste processing and disposal plants in the north of the peninsula. The development of tourist complexes in the south-eastern part is another element of the $ 1.5 billion investment. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/crimean-venture-company-to-invest-us-15bn-in-crimea-infrastructure-projects/ 76829 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121016000500 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:01:40 GMT 20121015100140 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:05:52 GMT 2012101510100552 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The construction of the 14.4km D1 motorway stretch between Budimir - Bidovce near Kosice in eastern Slovakia could begin in 2014 or 2015. Building works for the Budimir-Bidovce D1 route should take three years, followed by the construction of another stretch of the D1 from Bidovce up to the Ukrainian border. The latter works are estimated for completion sometime after 2020. Meanwhile, the construction of the 13km D1 stretch linking Bidovce - Dargov and the 18.7km stretch Dargov - Pozdisovce should start in http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/budimir-bidovce-section-of-slovakia-d1-motorway-link-could-begin-in-2014/ 76826 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121016000300 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:43:26 GMT 20121015084326 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:43:28 GMT 201210150884328 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The bauma 2013 construction equipment exhibition in Munich is set to be the largest event in the show's history. Organised by Messe München, this will be the 30th bauma exhibition in Munich and will run from the 15th-21st April 2013, with the show covering some 570,000m2 and attracting 3,300 exhibitors. Some 450,000 visitors are expected to attend and Dr Wolf-Dietrich Müller, chief representative and senior executive officers of capital goods shows for the Messe München said, We are able to increase our ca http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-upcoming-bauma-2013-construction-equipment-show-will-be-the-largest-ever/ 76985 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121016000000 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:44:15 GMT 20121016154415 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:55:08 GMT 201212140885508 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News AEM Bauma on www.WorldHighways.com Messe Munchen bC India VDMA Bauma China More than 40 so-called 'zombie' road projects previously defeated for environmental reasons or abandoned by previous governments are reported to have been resuscitated. While 44 schemes are planned or are under way, a further 150 projects have been identified by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT). The UK is engaged in the largest road construction programme in 25 years. The CBT worked out that the 190 projects it is aware of would cost at least US $ 32.01 billion (£20bn). They claim they would lead to http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/more-than-40-zombie-uk-road-projects-revived/ 76777 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:06:00 GMT 20121015000600 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:20:57 GMT 20121012112057 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:20:57 GMT 2012101211112057 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Campaign for Better Transport In Western Australia a series of road works will be carried out by the Gateway WA Consortium. The Federal Government is funding US$699 million (A$686 million) of the work, which involves improvements to the interchange at the Tonkin-Roe Highways junction, widening the Tonking Highway to six lanes and also improving the Leach Highway. The consortium comprises Leighton Contractors, AECOM, Georgiou, BG&E and GHD. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/consortium-will-handle-major-road-project-in-western-australia/ 76770 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121015000500 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:41:57 GMT 20121012104157 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:17:38 GMT 201212140991738 Natalie Trueman 2012 November December WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com AECOM Leighton Contractors GHD Georgiou BG&E The Chinese Government is providing neighbouring Nepal with expertise and funding for the ring road development around capital Kathmandu. This has been arranged through a bilateral agreement between the Chinese and Nepalese governments. The programme of works is getting under way and will see the widening of 27km of the ring road from its present four lanes to eight lanes in all. The Chinese Government funded the detailed survey design although the contractor has yet to be selected for the project. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nepalese-highways-will-benefit-from-chinese-funding/ 76757 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121015000300 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:34:48 GMT 20121011163448 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:34:48 GMT 201210111643448 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News Five major highway maintenance contracts will be opened to tender in Mexico shortly. In all the contracts will cover 2,015km of roads while the work is expected to cost US$727 million in all. Key road links to be improved include the 300km Zacatecas-Norponiente road, the 430km road connecting Zacatecas with Sur, the 410km road from Jalisco to Centro and the 450km road concession between Jalisco and Oriente. The tender process is being handled by Mexico's Transport and Communications body, SCT. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-mexican-motorway-maintenance-contract/ 76769 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121015000300 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:24:21 GMT 20121012102421 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:24:22 GMT 2012101210102422 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com SCT Mexico The Israeli firm Shikun & Binui Holdings (Shikun & Binui) is now moving ahead with its US$390 million road deal in Nigeria. Shikun & Binui's subsidiary, Solel Boneh International, was awarded a contract to widen and surface existing highway links in Sagamu-Benin region over a period of three years. Israeli firms have a long history of working in Nigeria on road projects and have developed construction techniques that suit the geological conditions and high rainfall experienced, as well as coping with the of http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/israeli-contractor-wins-nigerian-highway-deal/ 76702 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20121012000900 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:23:41 GMT 20121010152341 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:23:41 GMT 201210101532341 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Solel Boneh Building and Infrastructure Shikun & Binui Holdings Eurovia Infrastructure is the only contractor to secure a position on all three Lots of the US $ 144.02 million (£90mn) Hertfordshire Highways Structural Maintenance and Surface Treatments Framework contracts. The contracts began on 1 October 2012 and will run for four years. Lot 1 of the Hertfordshire County Council contract covers carriageway and footway surface treatments; Lot 2 covers carriageway resurfacing; and Lot 3 covers general civil engineering. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/eurovia-success-in-hertfordshire-england-contracts-bid/ 76756 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121012000500 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:10:01 GMT 20121011161001 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:10:01 GMT 201210111641001 Natalie Trueman 2012 September October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Eurovia A new road in Bolivia is planned to improve connections between Montero and Yapacani. A loan worth US$122 million for the project is being provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). Work on this four-lane road is being managed by Bolivia's road company ABC and the tender process is expected to open shortly. The 70km section of road will form part of the new Santa Cruz-Cochabamba highway. At present Bolivia's road network has a total length of 74,831km and this new highway project will help impr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/the-tender-process-will-open-shortly-in-bolivia-for-a-key-highway-connection/ 76549 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121012000400 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:45:55 GMT 20121008134555 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:20:09 GMT 201210081422009 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com ABC Inter-American Development Bank The Highland Council in northern Scotland has appointed Capita Symonds to assist the Council's Project Design Unit in providing detailed design civil engineering and supporting services for the new US $ 43.85 million (£27.2mn) Inverness West Link Road. The scheme will be completed in two phases a year-long first phase which will involve developing a detailed design which will allow The Highland Council to subdivide the project into two construction stages, clearly define the layouts and footprints for the http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/design-work-starts-on-inverness-west-link-road-project/ 76606 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121012000300 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:51:32 GMT 20121009095132 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:51:32 GMT 201210090995132 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News Capita Symonds on www.WorldHighways.com Highland Council In Europe there is a growing understanding that alcohol use amongst drivers still has to be tackled effectively. Accident data reveals that while safety standards are improving across most European countries, with steady reductions in numbers of serious injuries and fatalities, there remains a problem with alcohol use. In Spain in particular, there has been a major reduction in road casualty levels, but research into the accident data has shown that while the numbers of accidents has reduced overall, there http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/drink-driving-challenge-for-europe/ 76555 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121012000300 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:07:59 GMT 20121008140759 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:19:13 GMT 201210081421913 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com South Africa's Department of Transport has set a budget of US$773 million to tackle road maintenance and also address a backlog of repairs on provincial roads. This budget is being spent in the 2011-2012 financial year. However increased spending is expected for the 2012-2013, with a budget of $1.17 billion having been set for provincial road maintenance. The work is seen as crucial as South Africa has a long backlog of road repair works that are required. Some 10,980km of the paved provincial road network http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/south-africa-is-setting-a-provincial-road-budget/ 76700 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121011000500 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:56:51 GMT 20121010145651 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:56:51 GMT 201210101425651 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The tender process is getting underway for a series of highway contracts in Algeria. Several sections of the East-West Highway linking Arzew and Oran are being opened to bidding. These highway stretches run from; Canastel-Hai Belgaid, Belgaid-Kristel, Kristel-Cap Carbon, Cap Carbon-Arzew. Tenders are open for the Kristel-Arzew stretch and the bids will be examined from 22 October 2012. The scheduled opening date for this section of highway will be October 2014. A US$174 million contract for the Oran-Arzew s http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/plans-are-in-hand-for-major-highway-works-in-algeria/ 76699 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121011000300 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:33:41 GMT 20121010143341 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:33:42 GMT 201210101423342 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Vietnamese Government is seeking investors to support the construction of four 34.5km elevated highways valued at a combined US $ 2.68 billion in Ho Chi Minh City. Prime Minister and the Ministry of Transport are said to be tweaking the project, agreed by Government in 2007, in a bid to lure its first investors. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/vietnam-government-seeks-investors-for-us-268bn-elevated-highways/ 76596 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121010000700 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:07:59 GMT 20121009090759 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:07:59 GMT 201210090990759 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The World Bank is offering the Kenyan Government a loan worth nearly US$300 million to fund road projects. The lion's share of the money will be used to construct a double decker road link in Kenyan capital Nairobi. The 30 year repayment loan will also feature a grace period of 10 years. The Kenyan Government will contribute a small sum to the project and will also be in charge of the tender process. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/world-bank-providing-loan-for-key-kenyan-roads/ 76588 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121010000400 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:46:31 GMT 20121009084631 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:46:31 GMT 201210090884631 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank Kenya National Highways Authority Kenya Urban Roads Authority Kenya Railways Corporation A novel safety programme is being implemented that will benefit Europe's motorcyclists. The RIDERSCAN programme is the European motorcycle safety scanning tour. The project is being co-funded by the European Union, gathering existing data on motorcycle safety in order to identify missing knowledge and information and provide guidance to road authorities. It brings together all road safety stakeholders involved in motorcycle safety to create a knowledge network, enhancing communication and fostering better c http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-safety-project-to-protect-european-motorcyclists/ 76586 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121010000300 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:32:13 GMT 20121009083213 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:32:14 GMT 201210090883214 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Union Federal Communications Commission Fema A leading industry body is calling for the UK's motorway and main road links to be privatised and tolled. According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), introducing a plan for tolled roads and privatised motorways will be the only way to ensure these major links can be adequately funded in the future. By privatising some 1,600km of motorways, the CBI believes that there should be sufficient revenue for necessary repair and maintenance works. At present the UK's Highways Agency faces a funding sho http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cbi-calls-for-privatisation-of-uks-major-roads/ 76565 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121009001000 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:05:31 GMT 20121008150531 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:37:05 GMT 2012110110103705 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com Confederation of British Industry The Highways Agency is to deliver 57 vital road improvements said to equate to a near US $ 4.83 billion (£3bn) boost to the UK economy. The $ 274.25 million (£170mn) investment is part of a $ 350.07 million (£217) million programme to remove bottlenecks and keep traffic moving on England's motorways and major A roads. Many of the improvements will be delivered in 2013 and 2014, and they will all be completed by March 2015. The announcement brings the total number of schemes to receive investment from the Go http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/highways-agencys-57-road-improvements-set-to-give-3bn-boost-to-uk-economy/ 76564 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20121009000700 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:53:34 GMT 20121008145334 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:53:34 GMT 201210081425334 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News Highways Agency on www.WorldHighways.com The latest highway industry products, systems and technologies will be on show at Seeing is Believing (SIB) next month. Speaking about the event in Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire between November 20-22 Steve Spender, IHE immediate past president & highways manager at Hampshire County Highways, said: Seeing is Believing provides local authority highway engineers with a great opportunity to keep abreast of ever changing and improving materials and equipment. It provides an opportunity to see these being prac http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/seeing-is-believing-at-highways-innovation-event/ 76560 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:06:00 GMT 20121009000600 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:38:50 GMT 20121008143850 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:38:50 GMT 201210081423850 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Seeing is Believing The Chinese Government is to spend US $4.45 billion on transport infrastructure in 2012. Of the total, $ 789.59 million will go on rural road improvements, of which 88% will be used in the central and western regions of the country. A further $ 789.59 million is being spent on expressway development, with western and central regions receiving $ 442.17 million and $ 221.08 million respectively. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-government-to-spend-us-445-billion-on-transport-infrastructure-in-2012/ 76557 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121009000400 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:21:38 GMT 20121008142138 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:21:39 GMT 201210081422139 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Work is underway in Serbia for the Corridor 11 highway project and a number of local firms are now carrying out construction work on the Corridor 11 section from Ub to Lajkovac. Meanwhile Azvirt from Azerbaijan is preparing the Ljig to Preljina stretch of the highway, with the €300 million work being financed by Azerbaijan. The Serbian Government is asking China's Exim Bank for a long term loan of €850 million, of which €300 million would be for the Corridor 11 project and €550 million would be for the Mora http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/progress-is-being-made-with-serbias-corridor-11-highway-project/ 76552 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121009000400 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:57:13 GMT 20121008135713 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:57:13 GMT 201210081315713 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Azvirt Worrying data has been revealed by a study of bus drivers in Nigeria's mega-city and commercial centre, Lagos. The research revealed that 39% or 781 of the 2,002 bus drivers tested drive while under the influence of alcohol. Also revealed was the fact that 940 of the drivers have visual impairments, with 13% having been given special glasses. And 22% of the drivers, 441, tested positive for either marijuana or cocaine use (and in some instances both). In addition, 30% of the drivers (601) were revealed to b http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/drink-and-substance-abuse-for-nigerias-commercial-drivers/ 76444 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121008001000 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:22:53 GMT 20121004152253 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:22:53 GMT 201210041532253 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A US$1.3 billion toll road project in Indonesia is being funded by a syndicate composed of various financial institutions. In all 22 banks or financial institutions are coming together to provide a loan worth $917 million for the new Cikampek-Palimanan toll road. Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (Exim Bank) is one of the banks involved and is providing $95 million in credit facilities to Lintas Marga Sedaya, which is working on the project. The majority stake in Lintas Marga Sedaya, 55%, is owned by PLUS Expr http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/financing-arranged-for-new-indonesian-toll-road/ 76443 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121008000500 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:12:49 GMT 20121004151249 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:12:49 GMT 201210041531249 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Plus After many delays work is now progressing on the expansion of Bulgaria's highway network. The authorities in Sofia plan to commence construction of the 33km Vratsa-Botevgrad link in the west of the country and the project is expected to cost in the region of €188 million. Meanwhile Turkish input is to be withdrawn from the Ruse-Svilengrad highway project. However, Qatar and Bulgaria remain committed to the project, which will eventually provide a link between Romania and Greece. Running through Bulgaria, th http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bulgaria-is-developing-its-highway-network/ 76442 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121008000300 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:07:16 GMT 20121004150716 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:59:45 GMT 2012100511115945 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The European Motorcyclists' Forum at the INTERMOT fair in Cologne on October 3rd attracted a diverse audience ranging from motorcyclists and politicians to representatives of road authorities and the motorcycle industry. Organised by the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA), the event is a platform for discussion on safety, mobility and the future of two-wheel transport in Europe. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/successful-focus-event-on-europes-motorcycle-safety/ 76464 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:02:56 GMT 20121005120256 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:56:40 GMT 20121005105640 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:02:19 GMT 2012100512120219 WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Fema The Gulf region has bridge and road projects valued at US$ 121.3 billion in the planning stage or already ongoing. In Bahrain, there is $ 2 billion worth of road and bridge projects underway in various phases, and another $ 8 billion in Oman. In Kuwait, the government will be spending $9 billion for road projects in the coming two years, while road projects valued at $ 17 billion are said to be in 'cruise control' in Qatar as the country prepares for the 2022 Football World Cup. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/gulf-region-spending-usd-121-billion-on-new-road-and-bridge-schemes/ 76463 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:05:33 GMT 20121005080533 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:50:46 GMT 20121005075046 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:04:41 GMT 201210050880441 James Howard 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Cup The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) will this month begin maintenance works on the Highlands Highway after receiving US$ 46.12 million from AusAID of Australia. The works are to be carried out by contractors Covec PNG and Shorncliffe PNG, and are scheduled to be completed in October 2015. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ausaid-gives-us-4612-million-for-maintenance-of-papua-new-guineas-highlands-highway/ 76441 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121005000500 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:56:38 GMT 20121004145638 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:56:38 GMT 201210041425638 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Several leading Italian and international funds and industrial groups are reportedly looking into the feasibility of uniting all the major motorway construction projects in the north-east of Italy. The aim of the scheme would be to buy into the capital of one of the holdings and then work to buy stakes in the other firms, which are currently mostly under state control. The conglomeration of the three major firms Serravalle, Autostrada Serenissima and Autovie Venete, to be carried out over five years, would http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/move-to-establish-north-east-italy-motorway-construction-hub/ 76437 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121005000300 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:48:38 GMT 20121004144838 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:48:39 GMT 201210041424839 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News Intesa Sanpaolo VINCI Group Autovie Venete Autostrada Serenissima China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) is to build the second road bridge in Hengqing, China. A total of US$385.32 million has been budgeted for the two year build. On completion, the bridge will span 6.58km. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cccc-to-build-second-road-bridge-in-hengqin/ 76377 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:06:00 GMT 20121004000600 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:45:38 GMT 20121003144538 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:45:38 GMT 201210031424538 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Communications Construction The World Bank's board of directors has approved a decision to loan Ukraine US$450 million to finance a project improving the condition and quality of the country's roads and national road safety. A key element of the project is major repairs to the Kiev - Kharkov highway section between Lubny and Poltava. The World Bank previously provided a $ 400 million loan for earlier stages of the road improvement and highway safety project, which began in 2009. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/world-banks-board-of-directors-us-450mn-loan-to-boost-ukraine-roads-quality/ 76376 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121004000400 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:35:03 GMT 20121003143503 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:35:03 GMT 201210031423503 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank In Malaysia, the government has introduced supplementary police officer services in shopping centres in a bid to cut vehicle crimes in their car parks. The service will be introduced in Suria KLCC, Pavilion, Tropicana City Mall and Sunway Pyramid shopping centres. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/malaysian-shopping-centre-parking-police/ 76374 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121004000300 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:06:24 GMT 20121003140624 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:06:24 GMT 201210031420624 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com It will cost US$ 7 billion over the next 20 years to maintain the US state of North Dakota's township and county roads, according to a new study by the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) at North Dakota State University. The study highlights how the roads have been affected by truck traffic following the growth in North Dakota's economy. A similar survey was done by the UGPTI in 2010. Spending worth $654 million was suggested on road upkeep for the coming 24 months. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/upkeep-of-north-dakota-roads-to-cost-us-7bn-over-20-years/ 76321 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121003001000 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:06:28 GMT 20121002150628 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:06:28 GMT 201210021530628 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute The Serbian government has reported that it is planning to sign a loan agreement with China's Exim Bank for new loans worth US$ 1.1 billion for construction of the Corridor 11 motorway. Minister of Finance, Mladan Dinkic, said that the loan will be used for construction of the Belgrade-Ljig and Pojate Preljina motorway parts. The contract agreement is due to be signed by the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013. Works are expected to start sometime next year. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinas-exim-bank-to-approve-us-11bn-to-build-serbias-corridor-11-motorway/ 76319 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121003000400 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:02:23 GMT 20121002150223 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:02:23 GMT 201210021530223 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A total of US $ 91.22 million (PHP 3.8 billion) has been released by the Department of Budget and Management to develop tourism roads nationwide, as well as infrastructure development in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Of the overall investment, $56.58 million is for the building of roads to tourist destinations, while the remainder of the money will go on developing water systems, bridges, ports, and roads in ARMM. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/philippines-to-spend-us-9122-million-on-tourism-roads-and-other-infrastructure/ 76318 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121003000300 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:55:00 GMT 20121002145500 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:55:01 GMT 201210021425501 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In Chile the authorities are working on plans to improve transport links between capital Santiago and the nearby port of Valparaiso. The Chilean Ministry of Public Works intends to widen the existing Route 68, the main road connecting the Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions. The project will increase the road's capacity by at least 30%. Spanish contractor Abertis will work on the expansion, which includes includes the construction of a third tunnel in Lo Prado. The tunnel should improve traffic flow around http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/key-new-highway-connections-for-chile/ 76277 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121002001000 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:22:54 GMT 20121001152254 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:22:54 GMT 201210011532254 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Abertis The Zambian Government is launching its Link Zambia-8000 project, which is intended to improve transport within the country. Costing US$5.37 billion this is a five-year project intended to improve connections between the country's 10 provinces. Outlying areas will be provided with better transport links to major conurbations under the scheme, which will also help the country's extraction industry. Of the total $5.37 billion, $1.57 billion will be for the first phase, $2.24 billion for the second phase and $ http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/zambia-plans-major-road-programme/ 76276 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121002000500 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:14:12 GMT 20121001151412 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:17:56 GMT 201210011531756 Natalie Trueman 2012 October WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A key highway project worth in excess of US$364 million has been revealed in Vietnam. The first package of works for the upgrades to National Highway 20 was awarded by the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam to contractor, Management Board 7. The company will carry out work worth some $220 million, which involves building a 123km road as well as 16 bridges that will link Highway 725 in Lam Dong to Dau Giay Junction in Dong Nai Province. The work is being carried out under a build, operate and transfer type con http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/vietnamese-authorities-unveil-highway-plan/ 76275 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121002000300 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:08:25 GMT 20121001150825 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:18:47 GMT 201210011531847 Natalie Trueman WH22 General News In Peru the Brazilian contractor Odebrecht is now setting out plans for a US$500 million package of works to upgrade the prime road network around capital Lima. In all some 144km of roads will be improved under the terms of the deal, which Odebrtecht was recently awarded by the Peruvian authorities. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-highway-projects-awarded-to-brazilian-firm-in-peru/ 76193 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20121001001000 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:45:26 GMT 20120928144526 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:54:20 GMT 201209281425420 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Odebrecht The authorities in Algeria are planning major road network upgrades for the country's Sétif Region. Some US$387.5 million has been budgeted for a programme of works that will see a series of major improvements to National roads that connect Sétif Region to Constantine, Bejaïa and M'sila. The Sétif Region has a road network comprising some 3,560km in total. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-network-upgrades-for-algeria/ 76155 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121001000500 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:29:12 GMT 20120927162912 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:29:12 GMT 201209271642912 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China is reported to be willing to fund the construction of the Limon road in Costa Rica, on the condition that a Chinese company is responsible for the key infrastructure project. It is understood that China would grant a 20-year loan of US$ 400 million, with a low interest rate, if their condition is met. The Congress of Costa Rica is expected to decide on the matter in November 2012. The Limon road project involves the expansion from two to four lanes of the 70km road from Rio Frio to Limon, and the dev http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-sets-condition-over-funding-of-cota-ricas-70km-limon-road/ 76151 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121001000300 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:45:25 GMT 20120927154525 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:45:25 GMT 201209271534525 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Work on an extension to the express lanes on the I-95 Interstate highway in the US will be carried by Fluor Enterprises and the Transurban Group. The two companies have a 76-year concession package to operate and maintain the toll road infrastructure for the section of I-95 under a joint venture arrangement, 95 Express, The 147km stretch of express lanes on the I-95 highway will be owned by The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) however. Work on the US$925 million project is commencing in Septembe http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-us-highway-includes-76-year-toll-deal/ 79485 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120930000000 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:01:07 GMT 20121204160107 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:01:07 GMT 201212041640107 Hema Mistry 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Virginia Department of Transportation Fluor Transurban Group Oman's Directorate General of Roads and Land Transport has awarded US engineering and construction firm Parsons a contract to provide design and construction supervision services for the expansion of the Nizwa-Thumrait road. Under the deal, Parsons is required to provide preliminary and detailed design as well as providing tender documents, construction supervision, traffic study and analysis along with alignment study and finalisation. The project includes the conversion of a single 715km carriageway betwe http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/omans-major-road-project-awarded/ 79487 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120930000000 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:15:30 GMT 20121204161530 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:15:30 GMT 201212041641530 Hema Mistry 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Parsons WCT Concern has been expressed in the UK over the release of accident statistics for 2011 that reveal an increase in road fatalities over the previous year. This is the first national rise in road deaths and serious injuries in 17 years. In all 1,901 people died on the UK's roads in 2011, an increase of 3% of the figures for 2010 while those seriously injured rose 2% to 23,122. Interestingly, the number of fatalities fell for three types of road user, with a fall of 22% for bus and coach occupants, 10% for moto http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/increasing-fatality-and-injury-levels-on-uks-roads/ 76157 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:11:00 GMT 20120928001100 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:51:23 GMT 20120927165123 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:51:23 GMT 201209271645123 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Brake Institute of Advanced Motorists Colombia's president Juan Manuel Santos has made a pledge to have over 3,200kms of double-lane roads in Colombia by 2018. A total of 1,700km will be built by 2014. Santos has announced 30 infrastructure projects which form part of the fourth round of road concessions. Six tenders involving works worth an estimated US$ 4.44 billion will be launched before the end of this year. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/colombian-president-pledges-over-3200km-of-double-lane-highways-by-2018/ 76150 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120928001000 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:42:00 GMT 20120927154200 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:42:00 GMT 201209271534200 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Nurol-Özaltn-Makyol-Astaldi-Yüksel-Göçay consortium says it will provide half of the US$ 2.7 billion required to build Turkey's new Gebze-Orhangazi-zmir motorway from its own combined funds. The other half of cost will be covered by a bank loan agreement secured by the consortium. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/consortium-to-provide-half-of-us-270bn-for-turkish-motorway/ 76148 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120928000500 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:34:33 GMT 20120927153433 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:38:30 GMT 2012122011113830 Kestutis Rusas 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Astaldi Nurol Özaltın Makyol Göçay Yüksel Talks between the Chinese Development Bank and the Serbian Government could result in Chinese funding for Serbian highway projects. The Danube coast project and the Corridor 11 highway project have been identified. Some €400-€450 million of Chinese financing could be made available to Serbia for highway projects following the most recent series of discussions. Serbia's Ministry for Transport is also in talks with Chinese partners for the construction of a series of highway projects. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/serbias-road-network-may-benefit-from-major-chinese-investment/ 76147 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120928000300 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:27:13 GMT 20120927152713 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:27:13 GMT 201209271532713 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Road and Bridge Corporation JCB's new US$100 million factory in Brazil has been officially opened as the company strengthens its position in rapidly-expanding Latin American markets. At full capacity, the new plant will have the capability to produce 10,000 machines a year, and it replaces two smaller plants in Sorocaba, São Paulo State, the first of which JCB opened in 2001 to produce backhoe loaders and the second in 2010 to produce tracked excavators. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/jcbs-100mn-brazilian-factory-opened/ 76164 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120928000000 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:36:48 GMT 20120928103648 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:36:48 GMT 2012092810103648 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A huge investment is planned in a series of road projects in Zambia. The country's government intends to spend close to US$5.6 billion over the next five years on road construction. Because Zambia has an extensive copper mining industry the country has benefited heavily from strong demand for the metal, particularly from China. As a result it now has the financial resources to help improve the road network. The Zambian Government has also committed itself to building 2,300km of roads and spending $1.56 bill http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-road-investment-planned-in-zambia/ 76103 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120927001000 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:30:28 GMT 20120926163028 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:46:42 GMT 201209261644642 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Two major awards have been given to the Gateway Upgrade Project in Queensland, Australia. One of these was for engineering excellence while the other was the overall RW Hawken Award. These were given as part of the Engineering Australia Awards Queensland Division) scheme. Following this, the Gateway Project will now be a contender for the national Australian Engineering Excellence Awards being held in November 2012. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/gateway-upgrade-project-in-queensland-wins-key-engineering-awards/ 76099 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120927000500 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:07:00 GMT 20120926160700 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:07:00 GMT 201209261640700 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Gateway Upgrade Project Work is progressing on track for construction of the new highway linking Albania's capital Tirana with the city of Elbasan. The Albanian Public Works Ministry expects the Tirana-Elbasan highway to be opened in the second quarter of 2013. Contractors Aktor and Copri are working on the project and most of the major engineering work has been completed. The project is being funded by backers including the Islamic Bank of Development and the OPEC Fund, as well as the Albanian Government. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-is-on-schedule-for-albanias-new-tirana-elbasan-highway/ 76096 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120927000300 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:38:26 GMT 20120926153826 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:38:26 GMT 201209261533826 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Aktor Copri Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is holding a massive mining and earthmoving equipment auction tomorrow, on the second day of the Grand Opening auction at its new permanent auction site in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. More than 1,700 heavy equipment items will be featured in the Raleigh-Durham auction, including more than 300 pieces of mining and earthmoving equipment. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/huge-mining-and-earthmoving-equipment-auction-at-new-us-ritchie-bros-site/ 76027 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:11:00 GMT 20120926001100 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:25:05 GMT 20120925162505 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:25:05 GMT 201209251642505 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News Caterpillar on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros A feasibility study has been completed for a new six-lane highway linking the Algerian port of Oran with the East-West highway. The preliminary study was carried out by Canadian company SM International while the feasibility study was undertaken by French firm INGEROP International. Algeria's Government is investing US$253.4 million in the project, which will include upgrades to surrounding roads to relieve traffic congestion in the area. The project will require extensive earthmoving, excavation and reinfo http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-highway-for-algeria-to-boost-port-connections/ 76016 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20120926000800 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:13:29 GMT 20120925151329 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:13:29 GMT 201209251531329 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A lack of sufficient road maintenance poses future problems for Belgium's road network. Unless investment is made, the Belgian road network will become overcrowded and dilapidated by 2020. Belgium's Planning Office says that this could result in travel speeds falling 29% from 2008 to 2030 due to congestion and with a corresponding rise in journey times. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/crumbling-roads-will-boost-belgiums-congestion/ 76015 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20120926000400 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:55:14 GMT 20120925145514 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:55:14 GMT 201209251425514 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com In Malaysia the government is setting aside a budget for a major package of road construction works in Sabah. The three new road upgrades will help ease traffic congestion at peak periods and the Works Ministry plans to open the tender process shortly. Some US$ 196.5 million will be spent on improving the 42km road that connects Jalan Dongongon and Simpang Papar. A budget of $140.8 million has been set for upgrades to the 81.5km road connecting Tawau and Semporna. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/malaysian-government-plans-package-of-projects-for-roads/ 75972 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120926000300 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:10:48 GMT 20120925091048 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:10:48 GMT 201209250991048 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Cummins are setting up a joint venture to produce engines in South Korea for the earthmoving equipment market. The two companies are investing US$33 million each into the project, which will be called Hyundai Cummins Engine Company and will have its factory located in Daegu. Production is scheduled to commence in 2014, with capacity reaching 50,000 engines/year once the facility is fully commissioned. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-engine-supply-joint-venture-between-hyundai-and-cummins/ 76095 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120926000000 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:32:27 GMT 20120926153227 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:32:27 GMT 201209261533227 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News Cummins on www.WorldHighways.com Hyundai Indonesia's capital Jakarta faces a growing problem due to severe traffic congestion, which is particularly intense at peak periods. Increasing vehicle numbers in the city mean that the existing traffic problem is fast getting worse. The authorities are looking at policies to address the issue. Official data suggests that vehicle numbers are increasing by 9%/year, equivalent to an additional 1,117 vehicles taking to the city's roads every day. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/growing-traffic-levels-for-indonesias-capital/ 75967 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120925001000 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:02:20 GMT 20120924160220 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:02:20 GMT 201209241640220 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The authorities in Czech capital Prague are looking at option to speed the completion of a new ring road. Constructing the internal ring road on a fast-track basis could cost in the order of €81.5 million (CZK2 billion). Should this move be made the route could be ready to carry traffic by 2015. Prague suffers heavy congestion at peak periods, particularly in the historic city centre. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/a-new-project-will-tackle-pragues-traffic-congestion/ 75932 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120925000500 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:02:55 GMT 20120921150255 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:02:55 GMT 201209211530255 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Financing is being made ready for a highway project in Turkey. The upgraded route will connect Turkey's commercial centre, Istanbul, with the port city, and holiday destination, Izmir. Work will be carried out along a 45km stretch and also includes construction of a new suspension bridge. Some US$1.35 billion will come from Turkish banks including Akbank, Finansbank, Halk Bank, Garanti, Vakfbank, Yap ve Kredi Bank and Ziraat Bank. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-turkish-highway-receiving-financing/ 75931 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120925000300 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:50:28 GMT 20120921145028 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:55:56 GMT 201209211425556 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chinese contractor China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (CRCC) is now working on two huge highway projects worth over US$417 million in total. One of the projects involves work to an existing route in Sichuan Province. This will see the Hongxing road south in Chengdu City being extended. At Suzhou City in Jiangsu Province, CRCC will work on the south central expressway project. Both highway projects will help boost connectivity and trade. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/two-new-highways-are-planned-for-china/ 75885 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120924001000 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:51:29 GMT 20120921105129 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:25:38 GMT 201301231532538 Kestutis Rusas 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com China Railway Construction Corporation An additional 200 road surveillance cameras a year are to be introduced by Shanghai city traffic police in a bid to catch law breaking motorists. Police say over 1,900 sets of cameras are currently used to enforce road laws in the eastern China city. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/shanghai-to-get-200-new-road-surveillance-cameras-a-year/ 75507 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120924000500 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:24:21 GMT 20120917102421 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:41:52 GMT 201209191424152 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Morocco's Transport Ministry is proposing tougher measures to boost road safety. Following a recent coach crash that killed 43 people in Morocco, various safety issues have been highlighted. The authorities say that vehicles more than 20 years old are allowed on Morocco's roads, subject to regular roadworthiness checks. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-road-safety-plans-to-address-moroccos-fatality-rate/ 75883 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120924000500 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:52:46 GMT 20120921095246 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:52:47 GMT 201209210995247 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Financial issues are now impacting heavily on Spain's Radial 4 (R-4) highway. The companies involved, Autopista Madrid Sur Concesionaria Espanola and Inversiones de Autopistas del Sur, are facing high levels of corporate debt. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/debt-issues-for-spanish-toll-road/ 75880 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120924000300 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:56:49 GMT 20120921085649 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:56:50 GMT 201209210885650 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA) aims to sell more than 2,450 equipment items and trucks in a two-day unreserved public auction at its Bolton, Ontario auction site starting tomorrow. Equipment available to the highest bidder includes 115 truck tractors, 54 hydraulic excavators, 46 wheeled loaders, 33 crawler tractors, 30 loader backhoes, as well as a great selection of forestry equipment and cranes. All equipment will be sold without minimum bids or reserve prices. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ritchie-bros-to-sell-more-than-2450-equipment-items-in-canada-auction/ 75936 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120924000000 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:24:04 GMT 20120924102404 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:24:04 GMT 2012092410102404 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News Caterpillar John Deere on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros Kenworth Tigercat The New North Klang Straits Bypass (NNKSB) in Malaysia may be up for sale following a newspaper advertisement placed by the liquidators, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Advisory Services. The advertisement invites qualified investors to send an expression of interest to buy the assets and concession rights to multi-lane dual carriageway. Lebuhraya Shapadu secured a concession deal in 1995 to operate the 17.5km highway for 25 years. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/malaysias-new-north-klang-straits-bypass-highway-may-be-up-for-sale/ 75508 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120921001000 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:30:40 GMT 20120917103040 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:40:12 GMT 201209191424012 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com PricewaterhouseCoopers British men are 6.4% more likely than British women to pass their practical driving test, according to road safety charity the IAM. But while young men are more likely to pass their driving test, they are also three times more likely to be killed or seriously injured (KSI) behind the wheel. The IAM findings are a result of analysing pass rates statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT) published in August 2012 for the financial year 2011-2012. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/men-more-likely-to-pass-uk-driving-test-than-women-says-iam-research/ 75772 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:08:00 GMT 20120921000800 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:04:48 GMT 20120919150448 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:04:48 GMT 201209191530448 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Department for Transport IAM Bosnian motorways company Autoputevi RS claims that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has expressed readiness to approve a € 350 million loan for the construction of the 46.6km long part of the Corridor Vc motorway, from Doboj to Vukosavlje. The project is set to be carried out through what has been described as a public and private partnership model. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/350-million-ebrd-loan-for-key-bosnia-motorway-project/ 75754 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120921000500 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:35:37 GMT 20120919143537 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:27:20 GMT 201212170992720 Kestutis Rusas 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Autoputevi Republike Srpske St. Petersburg's transport companies are opposing the increase of transport tax on over 187 kW capacity trucks. They say that tax rate increase, together with other fiscal measures, will render them profitless. As a result, they may adopt shadow business practices, decrease the number of local drivers in favour of cheaper foreign labour force, and transfer their business to a new jurisdiction. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/transport-firms-against-increase-of-tax-on-trucks-in-st-petersburg-russia/ 75744 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120921000300 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:21:38 GMT 20120919142138 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:21:39 GMT 201209191422139 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Chinese manufacturer XCMG has scored key supply deals for new construction machines within Europe. These models were launched in Europe earlier in 2012 and have now been delivered to customers within Poland. The deals are of note as XCMG is facing tough competition within Europe and have been achieved despite an overall fall in sales of construction machines into Poland. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-firm-scores-orders-within-european-market/ 75812 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120920001000 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:13:02 GMT 20120919161302 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:13:02 GMT 201209191641302 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com XCMG Shantui Construction Machinery has officially its first major dealership in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The event was rolled out by Shantui's dealer, The Cambodia Machinery Group (CMC). The dealership had its full line up of Shantui machines on display, ranging from bulldozers to graders, wheel loaders, excavators, rollers and a host of other road machinery and concrete handling machinery. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-dealer-support-operation-in-cambodia-for-chinese-firm-shantui/ 75799 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120920000500 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:41:55 GMT 20120919154155 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:41:55 GMT 201209191534155 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Shantui The Brazilian haulage sector is in the process of adjusting to a new bill set to come into force soon that will regulate compulsory driver resting periods. Law 12.619 means drivers must have a minimum resting period of 30 minutes for every four hours on the road. In addition, they must stop for one hour at lunch time, and they need to rest 11 hours for every 24 hours worked. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brazils-haulage-firms-face-more-costs-due-to-strict-new-legislation/ 75502 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120920000300 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:03:06 GMT 20120917090306 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:03:06 GMT 201209170990306 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Mira Transportes The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has announced the winners of its annual student video contest. A group of 18 high school students from North Carolina and three graduate and post-graduate students from New England were named winners. Sponsored by ARTBA's Research and Education Division (RED), the contest challenges grade school and post-secondary students to develop a brief video that explores issues relating to America's transportation network. Students were asked to addres http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/artba-announces-winners-of-its-student-video-contest/ 75792 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120920000300 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:33:48 GMT 20120919153348 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:54:54 GMT 201209201535454 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com American Road & Transportation Builders Association In China's Xinjiang region, the G30 Sailimu Lake-Wusu highway renovation and the Kashgar-Aksu highway construction projects have been approved by the regional authority. The 301km Sailimu Lake-Wusu highway renovation is scheduled for completion by the end of October 2013, following an investment of US $ 631.05 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/china-highway-projects-construction-approved-in-xinjiang/ 75500 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120919001000 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:44:34 GMT 20120917084434 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:44:36 GMT 201209170884436 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Network road pricing is inevitable to manage increasing congestion on city motorways and to facilitate more efficient transport networks, says Transurban chief executive Scott Charlton. In a speech to the Infrastructure Partnerships Australia's annual conference in Melbourne, Charlton urged governments to use every lever possible from user charges to diverse funding sources to innovative solutions such as tolled express lanes. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/transurban-chief-exec-backs-pragmatic-network-road-fundraising/ 75488 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120919000500 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:20:32 GMT 20120914162032 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:29:07 GMT 201209141642907 Natalie Trueman 2012 August September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Transurban Group More citizens in Gothenburg, Sweden are opposed rather than for the congestion charge set to be introduced in the city in 2013. According to the most recent survey, 55% of people are against the congestion charge and 35% are for it. The remaining 10%, of the 501 survey participants said they were still to make up their mind on the issue. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/sweden-majority-of-gothenburg-citizens-oppose-congestion-charge/ 75493 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120919000300 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:32:04 GMT 20120914163204 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:32:04 GMT 201209141643204 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Both in Thailand and Morocco the authorities are looking separately at ways in which road safety can be improved. The two countries face similar problems with regard to road safety and have, independently, embarked on similar paths with a view to resolving the issue. Morocco's Works and Transport Ministry is setting up a think tank that will attempt to tackle the country's growing rate of road fatalities. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/authorities-plan-road-safety-improvements-for-morocco-and-thailand/ 75469 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20120918000700 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:38:57 GMT 20120914093857 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:38:57 GMT 201209140993857 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Thai Health Promotion Foundation Strong interest is being shown in the construction sector in Chile for the project to build the Chacao Bridge. The tender process is due to open in the first half of 2013 and a large number of contractors, over 30, have already acquired terms and conditions of the works package. The construction project is expected to cost US$740 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-bridge-project-planned-for-chile/ 75468 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120918000500 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:35:03 GMT 20120914093503 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:35:03 GMT 201209140993503 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Plans are in hand in Israel to widen a 21km stretch of the Road 6 highway and strong interest has been shown in the tender process. Also known as the Cross-Israel Highway and the Yitzhak Rabin Highway, Road 6 is a major transport artery for the country. The construction work required would be for widening of sections 3 and 7 of Road 6 and the project is worth US$880.6 million and also includes a 35 year concession to operate the route. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/major-highway-upgrade-planned-for-israel/ 75461 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120918000300 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:45:32 GMT 20120914084532 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:45:36 GMT 201209140884536 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ashtrom Properties Africa-Israel Investments Shikun & Binui Holdings Malaysia-based UEM Group has been invited to bid for the contract to build the 22km long Temburong bridge in Brunei, according to company chairman, Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Tajuddin Ali. The UEM Group is already constructing the 24km long second Penang bridge, of which 16km is over water. Dr Ahmad Tajuddin Ali said UEM Group would also aim to finish the 4,000 housing development in Kampung Mentiri by 2014. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uem-group-to-bid-for-brunei-temburong-bridge-build-contract/ 75443 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120917001000 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:48:39 GMT 20120913154839 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:48:40 GMT 201209131534840 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com UEM Group The municipal government of Hanoi is to invest US $ 96.02 million to reduce traffic jams in 27 locations in the Vietnamese capital. Between 2012 and 2015, the government will build more parking lots and multi-story car parks in the city as well as eight new overpasses. Bus stations will be relocated from the city centre. Construction of arterial roads including Cat Linh-La Thanh-Thai Ha-Lang and Van Cao-Ho Tay will be quickened. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/hanoi-to-reduce-traffic-jams-with-us-9602mn-investment/ 75430 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120917000500 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:08:21 GMT 20120913120821 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:08:21 GMT 2012091312120821 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Road deaths in France were down 7.6% in August 2012 compared to the same month in 2011. In total, 342 people were killed in road accidents. During the first eight months of 2012, road deaths were down 8.9% compared to the same period of 2011, despite a 3.6% increase during the month of July. Between September 2011 and August 2012, the number of deaths was 3,728. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/france-road-deaths-down-76-in-august-2012/ 75429 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20120917000200 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:05:27 GMT 20120913120527 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:05:27 GMT 2012091312120527 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com New Zealand transport minister, Gerry Brownlee, has announced plans for a US $ 10.3 billion program to improve public transport and roads. Under the three-year plan, authorities for the public transport system, state highways and local roads will receive $ 1.36 billion, $ 4.09 billion and $ 3.29 billion, respectively, for upgrades. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-zealand-government-to-spend-us-103bn-on-public-transport-roads/ 75348 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120914001000 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:11:55 GMT 20120911121155 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:11:56 GMT 2012091112121156 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The America Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is honouring Astec Industries Founder Don Brock with a lifetime award as a leader in the transportation design and construction industry. As a result ARTBA's annual innovation event and awards programme has been renamed the, Dr J Don Brock TransOvation Workshop & Awards Programme. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/astec-founder-dr-don-brock-receives-lifetime-award-from-artba/ 75425 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120914001000 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:56:56 GMT 20120913115656 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:56:57 GMT 2012091311115657 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Astec Old America Road & Transportation Builders Association Albanian primeminister, Sali Berisha, has promised that his government will keep up its investment in road infrastructure projects, due to their importance to the economy. The PM was speaking at the launch of two new road sections, between Uzina e Autotraktoreve and Lanabregas, and the Bridge of Surrelit to Farka. Both of the sections were built using funding from the EBRD and the EIB, with some funding also being provided by the Albanian government. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/albanian-pm-promises-new-road-infrastructure-project-cash/ 75331 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20120914000700 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:36:18 GMT 20120911103618 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:33:21 GMT 2012091111113321 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Investment Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Indonesia's government is setting a US $ 20 billion budget for transport and energy sector development. The country's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, said the government plans to build 559km of new roads as part of a new transport infrastructure program. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesias-us-20bn-budget-for-transport-and-energy/ 75330 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120914000500 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:12:43 GMT 20120911101243 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:12:44 GMT 2012091110101244 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Undersecretary of the Hungarian Ministry of National Development (NFM) responsible for infrastructure, Pal Volner, has revealed that renovations on more than 1,200km of roads in Hungary will be completed by the end of 2014. The works, in line with the country's New Szechenyi Plan (USZT), will cost €372.77 million (HUF 104bn). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/road-repair-increase-for-hungary/ 79812 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120914000000 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:01:24 GMT 20121217090124 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:12:07 GMT 201212170991207 Kestutis Rusas 2012 September WH15 Eurofile WH22 General News in World Highways Hungarian Ministry of National Development The Sarajevo Ring Road in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to be completed by October 2012. The construction of the 5.6km long highway from Josanica to Butila is being carried out by a consortium of companies made up of HP Investing and Strabag. The completed Ring Road will be part of the future Corridor Vc motorway. Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Minister of Transport and Telecoms, Enver Bijedic, and State Minister of Telecoms and Transport and Director of the roads company JP Ceste FBiH, Filip Vujevo, r http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ring-road-for-sarajevo-nears-completion/ 79820 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120914000000 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:55:10 GMT 20121217095510 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:07:29 GMT 2012121710100729 Kestutis Rusas 2012 September WH22 General News in World Highways Strabag European Investment Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development HP Investing A shortage of skilled engineers has caused a delay in the renovation of tunnels in Norway, according to Tore Braaten, project leader in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens Vegvesen). Braaten has called for the Ministry of Transport to attract expertise from abroad to improve the situation. Responding to Braaten, transport secretary, Lars Erik Bartnes, emphasised that the engineer shortage is a problem for tunnel renovation, rather than the construction of new tunnels. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/shortage-of-engineers-delays-norwegian-tunnel-renovations/ 75325 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120913001000 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:44:34 GMT 20120911094434 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:44:34 GMT 201209110994434 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Statens Vegvesen LiuGong and ZF are intensifying their cooperation by building a new joint venture axle company in Liuzhou. China's construction equipment manufacturer, LiuGong and German drivetrain specialist ZF-Group established a joint venture called ZF Liuzhou Axle. The new company will produce wheel loader axles that are specially tailored for the requirements of the Chinese market. In the long run some 190 employees will be working at Liuzhou Axle Co. Ltd. and more than 30,000 of the newly designed axles will be deliv http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-axle-joint-venture-for-liugong-and-zf/ 75406 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20120913000900 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:58:30 GMT 20120912155830 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:40:30 GMT 201209130994030 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com ZF LiuGong Machinery Corporation Liuzhou Axle Co. Ltd The New Zealand government is to fund a NZ $ 10 million investment in additional speed cameras in a bid to improve road safety nationally. The ratio of speed cameras per 0.1mn people stands at 1.3 compared to 2.5 and 4.8 in the Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria, respectively. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) will use the government cash to increase the number of speed cameras from 55 to at least by 2015. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/nz-transport-agency-to-get-nz-10mn-for-more-speed-cameras/ 75324 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20120913000700 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:37:12 GMT 20120911093712 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:37:12 GMT 201209110993712 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com New Zealand Transport Agency Povolzhupravtodor, a subsidiary of the Russian Federal Highway Agency, has announced a tender for major repairs of a 25km long section of Russia's M5 Ural highway in the Samara area of Volga. The contract is estimated to be worth US $ 43.16 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/repairs-of-russias-m5-ural-highway-tendered/ 75323 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120913000500 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:31:45 GMT 20120911093145 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:31:46 GMT 201209110993146 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Agency In a bid to maintain services and reduce travel times for the Transantiago public transport system, the Chilean government will invest US $ 41.62 million in repairing and upgrading nearly 150km of roads in Santiago. Works are expected to be completed in 2013 and will include 31 different districts across the capital. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chilean-government-to-spend-us-4162mn-on-roads-for-transantiago/ 75322 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:09:00 GMT 20120912000900 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:26:37 GMT 20120911092637 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:26:38 GMT 201209110992638 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Work has begun on constructing a US $ 1.2 billion 144km highway between Zhengzhou and Zhoukou in China. The highway has a designed speed of 120km/hour and a width of 28m. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/us-12bn-zhoukou-zhengzhou-china-highway-construction-begins/ 75321 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20120912000700 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:19:52 GMT 20120911091952 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:19:53 GMT 201209110991953 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Taxis in Saudi Arabia must equipped with an Automated Vehicle Locators (AVL) system, as part of new regulations set to be introduced on 22 October, 2012. The AVL will record the drop-off and pick-up location of the taxis as well as their driving speed. Taxi firms will also need to include minimum third-party insurance coverage for each driver and vehicle. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/automated-vehicle-locators-a-must-for-saudi-arabia-taxis/ 75317 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120912000500 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:34:14 GMT 20120911083414 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:34:15 GMT 201209110883415 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority Spanish construction firm, OHL, has presented an offer to operate the 56km Guadalajara-Colima motorway in Mexico for 12 years. The motorway is being heavily restructured, with the expansion of its four lanes. The first phase of these works has already been completed and investment to date has totalled US $ 54.81million. A further $ 263.66 million is being invested by Banobras on current works. Offers to operate the Guadalajara-Colima motorway must be presented by mid-September 2012. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ohl-presents-offer-for-guadalajara-colima-mexico-motorway/ 75206 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120911001000 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:04:05 GMT 20120907100405 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:04:06 GMT 2012090710100406 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com OHL OHL Mexico Banobras Spending on road maintenance differs greatly between Swedish municipalities, a report by Svevia has shown. Malmö municipality was the highest spender in Sweden with € 295.53 spent per resident, which compared with the country's lowest spending municipality Berg, where € 14.27 per resident was invested in road maintenance. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/swedish-road-maintenance-spend-differs-between-municipality/ 75205 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:07:00 GMT 20120911000700 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:56:00 GMT 20120907095600 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:56:00 GMT 201209070995600 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Svevia To generate savings on motorways Transport Minister, Frédéric Cuvillier, may ask the three largest operators (Vinci Autoroutes, APRR, Sanef-SAPN) to take on maintenance and renovation spending on certain sections in exchange for concession extensions. Motorways in Ile-de-France and stretches of motorways around Paris (A6, A10 and A13) could be among the first to be subject to the new maintenance and renovation arrangements. Negotiations will start with ASFA (Association des Société Françaises d'Autoroutes). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/french-motorway-operators-to-take-on-maintenance-and-renovation/ 75198 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120911000500 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:11:47 GMT 20120907091147 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:11:48 GMT 201209070991148 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Eiffage APRR Vinci Autoroutes Sanef-SAPN Association des Société Françaises d'Autoroutes The ContiTech Power Transmission Group has pledged to continue its fight against product and brand counterfeiters after counterfeit V-ribbed belts, destined for passenger cars and sports utility vehicles (SUV), were discovered in a warehouse in Casablanca, Morocco. The retailer had already prepared them for sale but, after a tip-off from ContiTech, local authorities seized the belts and had them destroyed. The retailer now faces legal prosecution. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/contitech-police-tip-off-nets-counterfeit-v-ribbed-belts-in-morocco/ 75211 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:12:00 GMT 20120910001200 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:37:26 GMT 20120907103726 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:37:26 GMT 2012090710103726 Natalie Trueman September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Contitech The Rubberised Asphalt Foundation (RAF) is creating an online clearinghouse for rubberised asphalt documentation and research. The online database will have various data and will be updated with latest developments in rubberised asphalt processes and technologies. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/raf-develops-online-clearinghouse-for-rubberised-asphalt-research/ 75187 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120910001000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:38:41 GMT 20120906153841 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:38:41 GMT 201209061533841 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Rubberised Asphalt Foundation Around 10,000km of Russia's roads will be repaired annually from 2014 according to Igor Astakhov, head of road operation and safety at the country's Federal Highway Agency. Astakhov also said that the federal road network would fully meet quality requirements in Russia by late 2017. Currently, Russian authorities repair 6,600km per annum, around 1.5 times less than required. Only about 39% of the road network is said to be in a satisfactory condition. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/10000km-russian-road-repairs-a-year-from-2014/ 75186 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120910000500 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:33:20 GMT 20120906153320 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:33:20 GMT 201209061533320 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Agency Representatives from leading global construction equipment manufacturers are among those being urged to attend a summit where they can learn how to get involved in US $ 300 billion worth of infrastructure projects, including major road building works, set to take place in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Mega Infrastructure Projects Summit, being held between 16 and 18 September, 2012 http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/summit-to-show-us-300bn-saudi-infrastructure-opportunities/ 75176 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20120910000200 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:38:22 GMT 20120906143822 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:38:22 GMT 201209061423822 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News WH21 Events (Diary) on www.WorldHighways.com National Water Company Saudi Electricity Company King Abdullah Economic City In China, the news that the construction industry has been waiting for came with an announcement over infrastructure spending. The Chinese Government said it will invest heavily in infrastructure spending, particularly in extending the country's high speed rail network. The news brought a flurry of trading on the Chinese stock market, seeing share price gains for various major Chinese construction equipment manufacturers including LiuGong, Sany and Shantui. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-infrastructure-spending-to-increase-boosting-construction-sector/ 75246 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120910000000 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:02:49 GMT 20120910110249 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:02:53 GMT 2012091011110253 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Sany Shantui Chinese Government LiuGong Machinery Corporation Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is preparing for a two-day Australian construction machinery sales bonanza. The world renowned Canadian industrial equipment auctioneers will auction off 75 wheeled loaders and 70 hydraulic excavators at unreserved public auctions in Brisbane, Queensland on September 18, and Geelong, Victoria on September 20. Nearly 1,350 pieces of equipment in total will be sold over the two auctionswith each piece being sold to the highest bidder, regardless of pricewithout minimum bids or rese http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ritchie-bros-two-day-australian-auction-sales-bonanza/ 75175 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120907001000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:14:13 GMT 20120906141413 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:14:13 GMT 201209061421413 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros The authorities in Serbia are pushing ahead with plans for the Corridor 10 and Corridor 11 highways. Serbia's national state owned highway company, Koridori Srbije, has awarded the contract for advisory services for the €1.9 billion Corridor 10 project to French company Egis International. Under the terms of the deal Egis will provide support for construction of 83.4km of the E-80 highway between the City of Nis and the Bulgarian border at Dimitrovgrad. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-highway-connections-planned-for-serbia/ 75174 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120907001000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:28:19 GMT 20120906122819 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:35:56 GMT 2012121111113556 Kestutis Rusas 2012 September WH22 General News Egis Projects on www.WorldHighways.com Koridori Srbije China Road and Bridge Corporation Plans for a new highway connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt are now commencing. The US$3 billion highway will improve transport connections between the two countries. This 32km link will run between Nassrani in Egypt and Ras Hamid in Saudi Arabia, passing the Tiran Strait. A technical committee is holding discussions on the project shortly. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-highway-linking-saudi-arabia-and-egypt/ 75173 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120907000000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:24:09 GMT 20120906122409 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:26:47 GMT 2012090612122647 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The European Commission (EC) has launched a new award that encourages the adoption of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) by local and regional authorities. Under the inaugural theme 'stakeholder and citizen participation', local and regional authorities can submit their SUMPs for award consideration at www.dotherightmix.eu http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/first-ec-sustainable-urban-mobility-plan-award/ 75210 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120907000000 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:26:29 GMT 20120907102629 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:26:30 GMT 2012090710102630 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission The authorities in Oman are setting out plans for a major new highway project to improve connectivity in the country. The tender process is underway for the project management contract for the Batinah Expressway. Oman's Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting bids from consultancy firms to manage the project, which will be divided into six construction packages. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/plans-in-hand-for-major-highway-in-oman/ 75103 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:15:00 GMT 20120906001500 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:05:02 GMT 20120904160502 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:26:52 GMT 201209051752652 Chris Woods 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A major new expressway will link Tizi-Ouzou in Algeria to the country's East-West highway. The local authorities have been given a budget of US$623 million for the project. The expressway will connect to the East-West highway at Bouira. The project forms part of the 2010-14 five year plan and is required as the existing route linking Tizi-Ouzou to the East-West highway, the TN 12, is now carrying more vehicles than it was designed for. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-highway-connection-for-algeria/ 75102 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120906001000 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:01:38 GMT 20120904160138 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:03:48 GMT 201209041640348 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Continued improvements in road safety are being seen in Denmark. The latest official data from the Danish Road Directorate (Vejdirektoratet) reveals a continued drop in fatal accidents. In July 2012 Denmark saw four fatalities on the country's roads, the same figure as seen in July in the previous years. This is the lowest figure since the statistics were first recorded in 1985. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/denmark-is-seeing-major-gains-in-road-safety/ 75101 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120906000000 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:54:02 GMT 20120904155402 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:58:07 GMT 201209041535807 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Danish Road Directorate The Punjab state government has approved a new national highway repair and maintenance budget of US $27 million (Rs 150 crore). Public works minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon said that the decision was taken at a high-level emergency meeting held earlier this month to review the way in which the Indian state is running it ongoing road construction and maintenance programme. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/punjab-drives-ahead-with-new-27m-road-repair-plan/ 75015 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120905000500 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:06:23 GMT 20120903110623 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:09:23 GMT 2012090311110923 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The combined half-year accounts of the merged Royal Haskoning and DHV showed profits up 9% despite the tough market conditions. Both former companies contributed equally to an operating profit (EBITA) over the first six months of 2012 at €13.9 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/9-profit-rise-for-merged-haskoningdhv/ 75141 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120905000000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:30:27 GMT 20120906093027 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:30:27 GMT 201209060993027 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Royal Haskoning DHV VicRoads, the highways authority for the Australian state of Victoria, has endorsed a major state road project for the first time under its new INVEST five star rating system aimed at encouraging innovation and sustainability in road building. The Western Freeway Anthonys Cutting Alliance's planning, design and construction management of the US$ 207.3 million (AUS $200 million) freeway link between Melton and Bacchus Marsh was backed by INVEST's http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/freeway-link-is-five-star-for-vicroads/ 75007 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120904001000 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:52:08 GMT 20120903095208 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:27:12 GMT 2012090310102712 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com VicRoads John Holland Major road development is underway in Azerbaijan at present, with network expansion needed to help capitalise on the country's strong extraction industry. The country's Ministry of Transport has said that 225km of roads have been built in the first half of 2012. This construction work has required investments of close to US$901 million. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-network-development-for-azerbaijan/ 75005 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120904000500 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:43:33 GMT 20120903094333 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:55:13 GMT 201211121535513 Natalie Trueman 2012 WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The US Government is looking to ensure that unused funding for infrastructure projects will be used efficiently. Those projects that have stalled due to other issues may see existing funding reassigned to other infrastructure projects that are further ahead. The US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is making over US$470 million earmarked for projects http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/infrastructure-funding-for-us-projects-will-be-used/ 75004 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120904000000 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:20:22 GMT 20120903092022 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:48:24 GMT 201209030994824 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com US Government Strabag chief executive, Hans Peter Haselsteiner, has spoken of the need for the Group to respond to tougher future trading conditions after its half year 2012 earnings fell, as expected, substantially from 2011 levels. New figures published by the Austrian construction giants revealed that its EBITDA was € 16.14 million between http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/strabag-chief-executive-promises-response-to-tougher-trading-conditions/ 75002 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:31:00 GMT 20120903003100 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:27:41 GMT 20120831162741 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:31:53 GMT 201208311643153 Natalie Trueman 2012 WH22 General News C Cemex on www.WorldHighways.com Strabag Manitou Group's (MG) operating profit rose by 22% to €31 million in the first half of 2012, compared to €25 million over the same period of 2011. The France-headquartered Group also saw its 2012 first half year revenue increase by 20% to €672 million, having recorded €562 million revenue in the first six months of the previous year. Meanwhile, MG net income was up 40% to €21 million in the first half of 2012, from €15 million over the same period of 2011. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/manitou-profits-rise-22-in-first-half-of-2012-10-full-year-growth-forecast/ 74990 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120903003000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:15:29 GMT 20120831151529 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:18:24 GMT 201208311531824 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Manitou Concern is being expressed at the high rate of road accidents in Indonesia. Official figures from the Police Department, there were 3,927 road accidents between 11th August and 21st August 2012. There were 686 reported deaths in these accidents over the time period. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/concern-at-indonesias-high-road-death-rate/ 74989 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120903001000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:06:32 GMT 20120831150632 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:14:09 GMT 201208311531409 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com SMEC is now working on construction supervision and contract administration for the Karnataka State Highway Improvement Project (stage Two) in India. The project is located in Karnataka State and the contract was awarded to SMEC earlier by the local authorities. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/smec-wins-india-state-highway-deal/ 74988 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120903000500 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:53:35 GMT 20120831145335 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:17:25 GMT 201210091311725 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Asian Development Bank SMEC Critics of Europe's push towards biofuels are pointing out that the strategy is boosting the cost of foodstuffs around the world. The combination of drought and high grain prices are fuelling a growing clamour within Europe that is criticising the policy on boosting biofuel use. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/food-price-increases-are-resulting-from-biofuel-targets/ 74978 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120903000000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:37:02 GMT 20120831133702 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:51:55 GMT 201208311425155 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com European Commission World Health Organisation UN Food and Agriculture Organisation Malaysian construction firm WCT has secured a contract worth US$319.69 million (MYR 1bn) for the construction of a 44.75km expressway in Oman. According to a statement, WCT will be undertaking the project through a joint venture with Oman Roads Engineering within a period of three years. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/wct-secures-us31969mn-oman-expressway-construction-deal/ 74966 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120831001000 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:10:46 GMT 20120830161046 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:15:31 GMT 201208301641531 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com WCT Work is about to get underway on the Maputo-Catembe bridge and the nearby Bela Vista-Boane and Catembe-Ponta do Ouro roads in Maputo province, Mozambique. Cadmiel Muthemba, Mozambique minister of public works and housing, revealed the imminent start date for the project which will include a bridge spanning around 3km, while the roads will have a combined length of 209km. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-to-start-on-key-mozambique-bridge-and-roads-project/ 74963 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120831000500 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:52:40 GMT 20120830155240 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:37:26 GMT 2012100911113726 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com in World Highways China Export and Import Bank China Road and Bridge Corporation AMG-Panogenics, the British manufacturer of 5 Megapixel cameras, has entered a strategic technology partnership with UK based iCode Systems, a leading consultancy and software development house specialised in bespoke client systems. Under the new agreement iCode will integrate PanoCam360 into its flagship iCatcher solution, a digital CCTV application that allows transport sector companies, among others, to deploy industry standard hardware to create a comprehensive security system. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/icode-and-amg-panogenics-in-strategic-technology-partnership/ 72981 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120831000000 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:35:49 GMT 20120718103549 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:01:33 GMT 2012071811110133 Natalie Trueman 2012 June WH22 General News in World Highways iCode Systems AMG-Panogenics The Brazilian government has announced a new transport infrastructure investment plan involving the concession of motorway operations and modernisation of the railway sector. The private public partnerships are predicted to lead to an investment of US$65.68 billion (BRL 133bn) in the next 25 years, including US$ 39.63 billion (BRL 80bn) to be spent in the first five years of the contract. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/brazil-launches-new-transport-infrastructure-investment-plan/ 74962 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120831000000 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:45:32 GMT 20120830154532 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:29:07 GMT 2012100911112907 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com in World Highways Dersa Unfavourable weather conditions are said to have been the main cause of Colas Group's €19 million net loss in the first six months of 2012, compared to a €2 million net profit over the same six-months of 2011. However, the leading French transport infrastructure suppliers achieved a 4% increase in consolidated turnover to €5.6 billion between January 1 and June 30, 2012, against 5.4 billion over the same period the previous year. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/bad-weather-impacts-colas-profits-but-revenues-up-4/ 74915 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120830003000 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:17:41 GMT 20120829151741 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:52:43 GMT 201208291535243 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News Colas on www.WorldHighways.com The Toll Road Regulator Agency (TRRA) for Indonesia plans to seal the concession agreement for six Jakarta city toll roads in December 2012, three months later than expected. TRRA officers are said to be studying the proposal documents submitted by Jakarta Tollroad Development. The investment for the project has increased from US$4.21 billion (IDR 40trn) to between IDR42trn-IDR43trn, according to TRRA head, Achmad Gani Gazaly. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/indonesia-toll-road-concession-pact-to-be-signed-in-december-2012/ 74914 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120830001000 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:13:18 GMT 20120829151318 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:16:30 GMT 201208291531630 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com New parking rules in Stockholm could raise an extra €1.83 million-€2.42 million (SEK 15mn-SEK 20mn) a year. The city is expected to approve a proposal that extends its parking fee period by two hours. The proposal also called for stricter residential parking rules and changed zones, to make it more difficult to park on roads that require accessibility for buses. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/proposed-stockholm-parking-rule-shift-to-raise-extra-cash/ 74913 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120830000500 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:09:49 GMT 20120829150949 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:12:14 GMT 201208291531214 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The cost of rebuilding New Zealand roads damaged by earthquakes in Canterbury and Christchurch has reached almost NZD 1bn (US $808.04 million). It is reported that the money might have to come from the government's NZD 9bn budget to fund the country's land transport plans for the next three years. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-zealand-road-earthquake-damage-bill-nears-nzd-1bn/ 74912 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120830000000 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:04:50 GMT 20120829150450 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:35:56 GMT 2012100911113556 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com in World Highways New Zealand Transport Agency Swedish authorities are to install a further 600 new speed cameras will in a bid to tackle a rising number of speeding offences. Swedish authorities are to install a further 600 new speed cameras will in a bid to tackle a rising number of speeding offences. Ylva Berg, coordinator at the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), said that while the rise in speeding has been just under 1 per cent it must still be tackled as a further rise would increase the number of traffic fatalities. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/swedens-speed-control/ 74891 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT 20120829120000 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:05:56 GMT 20120829120556 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:08:12 GMT 2012082912120812 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Trafikverket The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) will tackle the important issues of telematics, finance and Tier 4 engine emissions during its annual Asset Management Symposium (AMS). The two-day US-based AMS, a leading educational and networking event for asset management professionals, takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, on 30 and 31 October, 2012. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aemp-symposium-tackles-telematics-finance-and-tier-4/ 74842 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120829003000 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:39:00 GMT 20120828163900 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:08:01 GMT 2012100912120801 Will Hall 2012 September WH22 General News Caterpillar on www.WorldHighways.com in World Highways Granite Construction Kiewit Construction Volvo Ritchie Bros Hertz IronPlanet Association of Equipment Management Professionals MobileNet Inc Waste Management Inc Nortrax Brandeis Machinery & Supp Sunbelt Rentals Fuel Quality Services Undersecretary of the Hungarian Ministry of National Development (NFM) responsible for infrastructure, Pal Volner, has revealed that renovations on more than 1,200kms of roads in Hungary will be completed by the end of 2014. The works, in line with the country's New Szechenyi Plan (USZT), will cost €372.77 million (HUF 104bn). http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/renovation-works-to-target-over-1200kms-of-hungarian-roads/ 74825 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120829001000 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:27:20 GMT 20120828102720 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:38:14 GMT 2012082810103814 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hungarian Ministry of National Development Work has begun on the Long Van-Long My road in Vietnam's Binh Dinh province. The US $47.71 million project (VND 995bn), due for completion in 2015, will create a 7km road connecting National Highways 1D and 1A in Quy Nhon town. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/work-begins-on-vietnams-long-van-long-my-road-project/ 74824 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120829000500 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:22:11 GMT 20120828102211 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:49:43 GMT 2012111211114943 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Turkish company Cengiz Insaat has reportedly been awarded the €115 million contract for the construction of the Suhodol-Tarcin motorway in Bosnia. The works, which will be done in cooperation with Bosnian company Euroasfalt, will include two tunnels. One of the will be 400m long, while the other will be 2.5km. Works are expected to be completed by 2014. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cengiz-insaat-wins-115mn-bosnian-suhodol-tarcin-motorway-tender/ 74823 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120829000000 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:17:57 GMT 20120828101757 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:21:13 GMT 2012082810102113 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Cengiz Euroasfalt Serbian Minister of Construction and Urbanism, Velimir Ilic, claims the China Roads and Bridges Company (CRBC) has verbally agreed to invest €2.5 billion (US $ 4.8bn) to enable the construction of the Corridor 11 motorway. Ilic said that an official CRBC offer to fund and build the key motorway route will be submitted from the beginning of September 2012. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/chinese-firm-to-offer-25bn-for-construction-of-serbian-motorway/ 74717 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:15:00 GMT 20120828001500 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:58:01 GMT 20120823115801 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:37:41 GMT 2012121111113741 Kestutis Rusas 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com World Bank China Road and Bridge Corporation A new tender has been offered for the construction of the Debica-Tarnow section of the A4 motorway in southern Poland. The Polish General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) decided to call a new tender after deciding not to continue working with the consortium of Hydrobudowa, SIAC Construction, PBG, and Aprivia. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/new-tender-for-section-of-a4-highway-in-poland/ 74798 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120828001000 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:38:50 GMT 20120824143850 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:51:12 GMT 201208241425112 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Hydrobudowa Polish General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways SIAC Construction Aprivia The cost of the Brent Spence Bridge project in Kentucky could rise by US $300 million, to around US $2.76 billion, if its completion is delayed by two years, according to a report by the US Federal Highway Administration. The project is already said to be facing increased costs due to lack of guaranteed financing. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6's executive director, Rob Hans, said only $30 million of the required $70 million is in place for the design phase, due to start on 1 January, 2013. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/2-year-delay-to-new-kentucky-bridge-could-cost-us-300mn/ 74797 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120828000000 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:33:11 GMT 20120824143311 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:27:22 GMT 201211130992722 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Administration The 2012 Customer Support Seminar of the US-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will focus on how adapting to ever-changing technology, meeting challenges on recruiting tomorrow's workforce, and finding growth opportunities worldwide can help AEM member firms' meet customer demands. The Seminar, being held 17-19 September, 2012, in the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel in Indianapolis http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/aem-customer-support-seminar-on-changes-challenges-and-growth-potential/ 74806 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:15:00 GMT 20120827001500 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:02:27 GMT 20120824150227 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:06:48 GMT 201208241530648 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Association of Equipment Manufacturers Local government leaders in the Russian city of St Petersburg have announced plans for a 'highway frame' around the historic city centre. The highway with uninterrupted traffic flow will connect the Primorsky district to Obvodny Canal with an entrance to Western High-Speed Diameter. The project offers to resume bridge construction across the Malaya Neva from Petrogradskaya Storona to Vasilyevsky Island, to reconstruct Obvodny Canal embankments, and to build a highway with a bridge in range of Fayansovaya an http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/st-petersburg-city-centre-to-get-highway-frame/ 74716 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120827001000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:53:44 GMT 20120823115344 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:56:30 GMT 2012082311115630 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com A new 507km Mediterranean bypass to encourage economic growth in northern Morocco is a step nearer to completion. The 120km Jebha to Tétouan stretch of the overall US $ 805.85 million (MAD 7.2bn) project has just had its inauguration. As well as being a potential key to economic growth, the bypass will improve travel conditions for around three million northern Morocco residents, http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/mediterranean-bypass-in-northern-morocco-a-step-nearer-completion/ 74715 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120827000000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:06:59 GMT 20120823110659 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:57:41 GMT 201211121535741 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new UK auction site with an unreserved public equipment auction on 18 September, 2012. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on the morning of the auction to officially mark the opening of the Canadian firm's new Donington Park, central England base. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ritchie-bros-landmark-auction-to-mark-opening-of-uk-site/ 74714 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:40:00 GMT 20120824004000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:57:12 GMT 20120823105712 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:02:28 GMT 2012082311110228 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News Richie Bros on www.WorldHighways.com DenimoTech, a global manufacturer of bitumen (asphalt) emulsion and polymer modified bitumen (PMB) plants and technologies, will hold their 2nd Annual Global Distributors Meeting on September 10 and 11. The 'Paving Your Way to Profits' themed event , being held at the firm's HQ in Aarslev, Denmark, will bring together like-minded, experienced professionals from all over the globe, to embrace solutions, services, and best practices. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/denimotech-hosts-global-bitumen-distributors-meeting-at-denmark-hq/ 74732 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:35:00 GMT 20120824003500 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:57:54 GMT 20120823155754 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:07:27 GMT 201208231640727 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News WH21 Events (Diary) on www.WorldHighways.com Denimo Tech Around 72,500 foreign drivers have already registered for the electronic toll payment system set up at motorways which connect to the Spanish border, according to Portuguese road agency (Estradas de Portugal-EP). Implemented on 1 July, 2012, the 'Easy Toll' system is a pre requirement to drive on SCUT motorways. Within the overall registration total, 30,961 have registered for the 'Easy Toll' on the A25 motorway, connecting Aveiro and Vila Formoso. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/72500-foreign-drivers-register-for-new-iberian-easy-toll-system/ 74713 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120824003000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:50:49 GMT 20120823105049 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:55:58 GMT 2012082310105558 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News Estradas de Portugal New Zealand Green Party spokesperson, Julie Ann Genter, has called on the government to reduce the US $ 9.73bn (NZD 12bn) earmarked for a national road upgrade project. According to Genter only 400,000 vehicles, 4% of the nation's 11 million vehicles, are expected to use proposed new roads linking Tauranga, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/call-for-cut-in-nz-road-upgrade-project-budget/ 74712 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120824001000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:40:17 GMT 20120823104017 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:42:45 GMT 2012082310104245 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com St Petersburg's road building and repair projects could be valued at US $443.15 million (RUB 14.10bn) by the end of 2012, according to Russian daily newspaper Kommersant. The main contractors said to be bidding for projects are Mostostroy 6; Mostootrayd 19; Vozrozhdenie; Dorozhnik-92; VAD; Buer; ABZ Dorstroy; Pylon; Lendorstroy-2; and Akros. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/st-petersburg-road-contracts-value-could-hit-us-44315mn-in-2012/ 74686 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120824000000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:22:25 GMT 20120823082225 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:38:54 GMT 2012082310103854 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Kommersant Mostostroy 6 Vozrozhdenie Ringway, the leading service provider for Local Authority Highways Term Maintenance, is currently mobilising in preparation for its new Highway Service Term contract with Hertfordshire County Council. The seven-year contract (with a potential five-year extension) goes live on 1 October, 2012, and is estimated to be worth around €44.32 million (£35 million) in the first full fiscal year. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/ringway-mobilising-for-4432million-herts-cc-contract-in-uk/ 74740 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120824000000 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:06:19 GMT 20120824080619 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:10:29 GMT 201208240881029 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Lafarge Ringway Amey One year after breaking ground, the largest solar highway project in the US a partnership between Portland General Electric and the Oregon Department of Transportation is now open to visitors stopping to take a break from their travels along Interstate 5 in Oregon. Growing clean, renewable energy amongst farm fields of corn and cabbage, the Baldock Solar Station http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/solar-lighting-for-us-highway/ 74807 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120824000000 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:08:01 GMT 20120824150801 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:12:47 GMT 201208241531247 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Portland General Electric Oregon Department of Transportation German light and compact equipment manufacturer, Wacker Neuson, saw its second-quarter 2012 profit fall 38% to €13.8 million, down from €22.5 million in Q2 2011. The Munich-based firm's quarterly earnings per share dropped 37.5% to 0.20 euros from last year's 0.32 euros. On a more positive note the company's revenue in Q2 2012 quarter rose 6.5% percent to €284.2 million, from €266.9 million euros in the prior-year quarter. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/wacker-neuson-q2-2012-profits-fall-by-38/ 74629 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120823003000 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:48:34 GMT 20120821114834 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:53:23 GMT 2012082111115323 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Wacker Neuson A leading US regional business association figure has called for innovative thinking on transport infrastructure funding and the aggressive exploration of new funding sources to help achieve a more prosperous America. Writing in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Ellen van der Horst, president and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, said: Just as innovation leads to improvements in the way we do business, innovative thinking can also lead to improvements in the way we fund infrastructure. And the need fo http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/innovative-thinking-can-secure-vital-us-transport-infrastructure-cash/ 74621 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:15:00 GMT 20120823001500 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:11:38 GMT 20120821111138 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:45:54 GMT 2012082111114554 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Federal Highway Administration Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber The most expensive highway ever built in Nevada will open before the end of August to a storm of protest. The new 13.7km Interstate 580 three-lane motorway, which is reported to have cost more than US $0.5 billion to construct, has been dubbed a vanity project by local politicians. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/protest-storm-over-new-us05bn-nevada-highway/ 74539 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:15:00 GMT 20120823001500 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:11:30 GMT 20120820091130 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:06:22 GMT 201211121640622 Natalie Trueman 2012 September WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Astec Industries Inc. founder J. Don Brock has stepped down as president of the Chattanooga, US-based company, and Norman Smith, who co-founded the company with Brock, will replace the 73-year-old CEO as president and chief operating officer. The new "decentralised company structure facilitates the development of a strong internal management team," Brock said. Smith, 72, has served as head of the company's asphalt division since 1998. He was president of both Astec Inc. and Heattec Inc, and has been a direc http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/astec-president-j-don-brock-steps-down/ 74736 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120823000000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:16:13 GMT 20120823161613 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:13:04 GMT 201302280991304 Kestutis Rusas 2012 August WH22 General News Astec Industries on www.WorldHighways.com GE Capital Fleet Services has announced the launch of a new eco-focused website that provides access to the company's depth of knowledge regarding alternative fuels and related sustainable products. The website can be accessed via: www.gefleet.com/eco.Our new, enhanced eco website presents users with an interactive and educational experience that shows how our green solutions can help optimise customers' fleets, said Deb Frodl http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/alternative-fuel-source-vehicle-information-source/ 74702 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120823000000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:15:02 GMT 20120823101502 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:17:24 GMT 2012082310101724 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com GE Capital Cemex, the largest cement maker in the Americas, has won more than 90% acceptance of an offer to extend maturities on US$ 7.25 billion of loans by three years. Support for the proposal, whose acceptance deadline was extended to 7th September, is said to have bolstered Cemex's efforts to prevent a financing crunch in 2014 by pushing maturities to 2017. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/cemex-wins-over-90-acceptance-for-debt-exchange-offer/ 74671 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:15:00 GMT 20120822111500 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:15:33 GMT 20120822111533 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:24:56 GMT 2012082211112456 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News Cemex on www.WorldHighways.com Nearly 3,000 cars, trucks and buses equipped with connected Wi-Fi technology to enable vehicles and infrastructure to 'talk' to each other in real time to help avoid crashes and improve traffic flow, began traversing Ann Arbor's streets yesterday as part of a year-long safety pilot project by the US Department of Transportation. Ray LaHood, US Transportation Secretary, joined elected officials and industry and community leaders on the University of Michigan campus to launch the second phase of the Safety Pi http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/crash-avoidance-technology-on-test/ 74668 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT 20120822100000 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:59:25 GMT 20120822095925 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:18:38 GMT 2012082210101838 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News Research and Innovative Technology Administration US Department of Transportation on www.WorldHighways.com National Highway Traffic Safety Administration University of Michigan A series of controls to enforce drink driving and drug driving regulations across Europe saw police conduct more than 900,000 breath tests in a seven-day period, of which nearly 18,000 were positive. Motorists were also checked for drugs in the operation, organised by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL), between 4 and 10 June. In total, 928,863 drivers were controlled. There were 17,970 alcohol offences and 2,773 drug offences detected. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/europes-drink-drive-crackdown/ 74669 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT 20120822100000 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:20:14 GMT 20120822102014 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:24:54 GMT 2012082210102454 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News TISPOL on www.WorldHighways.com As heavy rain storms continue to batter the Chinese capital, Beijing, the number of collapsed road pavements has soared to record levels, according to the city's road and bridge maintenance authority. Since the start of the flooding on July 21 until mid-August, Beijing Municipal Bridge Maintenance Management Group, a State-owned business set up to repair the city's bridges and roads, received nearly 300 emergency calls regarding collapsed road surfaces. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/rain-storms-destroy-beijings-road-surfaces/ 74516 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120822003000 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:28:50 GMT 20120817102850 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:31:33 GMT 2012081710103133 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Federal Government of Nigeria gave the go-ahead for work to start on the planning and design of a new Niger bridge. The country's leaders have approved a US$2 million (Nigerian Naira N325 million) transactional advisory services contract to assess how to design and build, finance and operate a Second Niger Bridge. Contractor Roughton International Limited has been given 16 months to come back with a detailed schedule of how to progress. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/planning-works-start-for-a-second-niger-bridge/ 74494 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:10:00 GMT 20120822001000 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:53:42 GMT 20120817085342 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:05:59 GMT 201208170990559 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com Roughton International UK-based Milton Keynes Council is to borrow €64 million (£50 million) for a new road repair programme to tackle the city's decaying" roads and pavements. The 1960's new town, which is located about an hour's drive north of London, has approved a plan which includes more than €27 million (£21 million) for vital road repair work, €18 million (£14 million) to tackle its ageing bridges and more than €9 million (£7 million) to restore the council's pavement and footpath network. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/uk-council-plans-64-million-highways-upgrade/ 74493 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120822000000 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:37:21 GMT 20120817083721 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:36:36 GMT 201208220993636 Natalie Trueman 2012 August WH22 General News on www.WorldHighways.com The Sanef Group has made a healthy offer to CS for the acquisition of its intelligent transportation system (ITS) operations. The deal relates specifically to the ITS Business Unit, which employs approximately 220 people and recorded a revenue of € 31.4 million in 2011. Sanef is a global service road infrastructure provider, focussing on mobility. http://www.worldhighways.com/sections/general/news/acquisition-move-for-tolling-firm-specialist/ 74607 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120822000000 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:01:46 GMT 20120821100146 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:05:18 GMT 2012082110100518