ABG’s double-tamper screeds, unique to the market, now have another significant advantage. Stroke on the front tamper of the newly patented VDTA-V Screed can be adjusted with a touch of the control panel – during application!
ERIC 2016, the first European Road Infrastructure Congress, has called on the region’s governments to come together and work more imaginatively with the private sector to bring about a safer and more effective highway network.
Speaking at the congress’ opening ceremony, FIA president Jean Todt said that if the EU is serious about improving its road safety record, it is essential to develop a high quality highway infrastructure as quickly as possible.
Todt (who is also the United Nations special envoy
France saw its road deaths rise by almost a third in May 2014 compared to the same month of last year, according to new figures from Sécurité Routière. A total of 258 people were killed on France's roads in May 2014, 63 (32.3%) more than in May 2013. During this period, the number of people injured rose by 10%, or by 20% if only those requiring hospital treatment are included. Sécurité Routière’s figures show the number of accidents only increased slightly in the analysed period, but they were more severe.
