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The Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway
September 19, 2021
The 8.5km CCLEx, as it is known, will include the longest and tallest bridge in the Philippines when the structure is finished next year
HP series – strong pneumatic-tyre rollers with many options are performing impressively
September 15, 2021
The pneumatic-tyre rollers from the HP series have been on the market across the world for several months and are showing what they can do in practice. This is a completely new generation of pneumatic-tyre rollers, which have been a permanent feature of HAMM's product range since the 1960s. The new HP series model stands out thanks to the large, newly designed water tank. Like the diesel tank, it is generously dimensioned so that the machines have sufficient capacity for a full working day without stopping to refill. For this reason alone, the rollers are already extremely productive
Doosan’s new asset management system
September 8, 2021
Doosan now offers a mobile app for its successful DoosanCONNECT TMS2.0 fleet and asset management system
CIFA K36L-5, a 5-arm concrete pump like never before
September 7, 2021
CIFA presents a new truck-mounted pump model: K36L-5 - where “K” stands for truck mounted pump. Meanwhile, “36” stands for the length in metres of the boom, “L” for Steeltech line (the most customisable and highest-quality line in the product range) and finally “5” for the number of boom sections. The new product is being launched with the slogan “5 arms like never before” to underline the peculiarity of this machine, a novel pump in its size class, thanks to its sophisticated smart boom and light weight.
Improved excavator models available
September 7, 2021
Improved excavator models are now being made available for customers wanting higher performance
US road safety is a cause for concern
September 6, 2021
There is concern over a worrying trend in US road safety, while there have been steady gains in road safety in Europe
Paving a tunnel at altitude
September 3, 2021
A road tunnel stretch that opened for traffic in India in late 2020 is notable for several reasons. The new 9km Atal Tunnel is the world’s longest tunnel at an altitude of higher than 3,048m
Slim design, efficient removal: New generation of large cold planers from BOMAG
September 1, 2021
Bomag launches its new BM/65 series of cold planers in early September 2021. With a CECE operating weight of only 27 tonnes, the BM 2000/65 is the lightest planer currently available in the 2-metre class. Its low weight achieved by the special lightweight design and the shorter conveyor belt now make the planers even more flexible to use. When it comes to efficiency, ease of operation and work safety, the new generation of planers features numerous innovative details
Protecting bridge assets over time
September 1, 2021
One of the challenges facing transportation agencies today is how to conduct accurate, timely, and safe bridge inspections. Maintaining bridges is important to ensure public safety, and bridge owners and engineers need to perform regular inspections to determine the structural integrity of bridges so that they can plan for maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of those bridges.
Highways England opts for warm mix asphalt
August 26, 2021
The company in charge of maintaining England’s strategic highways, including motorways and main roads, is officially shifting its preference towards using warm mix asphalt. Highways England lays out the case for its decision.*
Data and best practices on Africa’s response to impacts of COVID-19 on transport
August 23, 2021
The final results of the HVT-funded project on the impact of the COVID-19 response on transport and mobility in seven countries in Africa were presented on 27th May at a webinar hosted by the IRF and the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety.
Versatile concrete pour
August 18, 2021
One of Wirtgen’s SP 15i compact concrete slipformers has been used to handle a paving job within confined conditions in Germany
Road Safety: Puerto Rico Highway Agency distinguished with IRF award
August 16, 2021
The International Road Federation has presented its annual "Find a Way" Global Road Safety Award to the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works on the closing day of the IRF "Vision Zero for Latin America" Road Safety Conference
New wheeled loaders are coming to market
August 10, 2021
Several improved wheeled loader models are now being offered by major manufacturers
Sorting out site comms
August 9, 2021
With the radio spectrum quickly filling up, signal congestion can hinder reliability and site communications. Darren Hudson, senior projects manager of Traffic Group Signals in the UK, explains