Highway & Network Management

February 14, 2012
From the highway to the parking space: message sign technology has proved that it simplifies wayfinding Variable message signs (VMS) are often…
February 14, 2012
Advanced weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems can offer a quick payback time
February 14, 2012
Following a government decision, a new model for the management and financing of the road infrastructures sector was defined in 2007 and is now being…
February 14, 2012
In the US work is now commencing on the key I-269 highway upgrade at Byhalia in the state of Mississippi. The new US$19.5 million section now under…
February 14, 2012
The Portuguese experience with road safety has proved that planning, development, introduction, and hard work do pay off in the end. Paulo Marques…
February 14, 2012
Twenty years ago Portugal was bottom of the European league in terms of roads and safety. A series of ambitious plans has seen the country rise to…
February 13, 2012
The tender process is opening for Israel's Road 531 project, which will link Tel Aviv with Sharon. The highway contract will form part of the country…
February 13, 2012
An advanced approach to maintenance is helping ensure that the UK county of Kent keeps on top of road drainage. Kent Highway Services (KHS) has a…
February 13, 2012
Our series of profiles on winning projects from the 2010 Global Road Achievement (GRAA) Awards continues with the Construction Methodology Category…
February 13, 2012
Christophe Nicodème, ERF's Director General, explores a missing link in the road safety chain
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