Highway & Network Management

A new raised dual carriageway to bypass the historic centre of the City of Wroclaw in south-east Poland will give access to the new Miejski Stadium in time for its role in the UEFA Euro 2012 football finals.

Everyone connected with the highway industry is involved in the efforts to cut down the number of work zone accidents. Patrick Smith reports. A few months ago, as road work resumed on America's highways and bridges, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on drivers to use extra caution in work zones. At the same time he commended the success in reducing overall roadway fatalities in each of the last seven years.

Tony Marshall, Director at Arup, looks at ways in which the company encourages sustainable mobility. From policy and systems development through to the design and execution of major infrastructure projects, he reviews Arup's global project experiences and research programmes

A new tunnel link, in Hong Kong will reduce traffic congestion and speed the city's flow of vehicles.

New trials pave the way for smart road pricing using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). In recent years, the concept of road charging has been gaining acceptability among Europe's policymakers.

Delhi is to benefit from nine road upgrade projects worth a total of over US$155 million.