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2012 was record road death low in most OECD-IRTAD countries, says reportThe year 2012 is said to have seen the lowest road deaths on record within most OECD (Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development) and IRTAD (International Traffic Safety Data and Analysis... 24 May 2013
Interstate bridge collapse in Washington StateA section of bridge carrying Interstate 5 over the Skagit River in the US has collapsed, dumping a number of vehicles into the river, although no fatalities have been reported. The four lane highway... 24 May 2013
TranspoQuip Latin America 2013 exhibitor registration opensExhibitor registrations are now being taken for TranspoQuip Latin America 2013 taking place in São Paulo, Brazil from 3-5 December 2013. Billed as the biggest industry event for safer, efficient and... 24 May 2013
GDDKiA to call 50 tenders in Poland worth combined €7.65 billionPolish road authority GDDKiA has approved the calling of 50 tenders for road construction projects worth a combined US$9.85 billion (PLN 32bn). GDDKiA has decided to allow contractors to carry out... 24 May 2013
The Australian Government has set a massive budget for infrastructure investment, including major spending on roadsThe Australian Government is announcing plans to invest A$24 billion (US$23.73 billion) in transport infrastructure across the country. This will form the second part of the country's five-year... 24 May 2013
Ministers at ITF agree transport investment is crucial for growthMinisters from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum are calling for more investment in strategic transport infrastructure and services. Funding transport is a major challenge... 23 May 2013
Mott MacDonald Grontmij is handling key improvement scheme in UKThe Mott MacDonald Grontmij joint venture is working on plans for a € 189 million (£160 million) upgrade of the A63 Castle Street in the UK city of Hull. The partners were appointed by the Highways... 23 May 2013
Loans will help fund Kazakhstan road projectThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is providing an infrastructure loan that will help fund a key road project in Kazakhstan. A major portion of this funding will be used... 23 May 2013
Fugro organising road maintenance event in UKSurvey specialist, Fugro Aperio is organising the one day Developments in Highways Assessment (DIHA 2013) conference. This event takes place on July 16th, 2013, at the Midlands Engineering Centre in... 23 May 2013
UK government announces options for new Lower Thames road crossingThe UK government has announced three options for a new Lower Thames road crossing in south east England. The first option would see the new crossing build at the site of an existing crossing between... 22 May 2013
Ministerial talks at International Transport Forum summit in Leipzig, GermanyMinisters responsible for transport infrastructure from the 54 member countries of the International Transport Forum at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) were meeting... 22 May 2013