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Israeli highway development
February 10, 2012
A new US$816 million highway extension project for Israel has been given the go ahead by the country's government.
New road for Sudan
February 10, 2012
A new 192km road link will connect Juba with Nimule in Southern Sudan. This US$225 million project is being funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
Climbing costs cause concern
February 10, 2012
The Honduras Government is revealing its concern over rising costs of materials, as these will have a major impact on planned road maintenance and repairs, as well as new construction.
Benin benefits from Chinese funding
February 10, 2012
The West African nation of Benin is seeing two road projects commence shortly. Funding for the work is being provided by China.
Australia's longest bridge
February 10, 2012
Plans are now moving forward for the construction of a 3.2km bridge in Australia's New South Wales.
Turkish connection
February 10, 2012
The tender process is being opened for a new bridge across the Bosporus in Turkey. Turkey's Ministry of Transport is running the tender for the project.
South Africa's secondary road repairs
February 10, 2012
South Africa's Transport Ministry has set out plans for a new road improvement programme.
PPP highway project for Vietnam
February 10, 2012
In Vietnam the public-private partnership model is being used for a new 32km highway project in the Keokong Delta.
Projects under scrutiny in Mexico
February 10, 2012
Close scrutiny of projects awarded to contractors MCC and OHL is being carried out in the Mexican state of Puebla.
Key Qatar contracts
February 10, 2012
A Greek and Qatari consortium will carry out road contracts worth US$520 million in Qatar. Meanwhile US company Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) will carry out a contract in Qatar worth $135 million.
Panamericana upgrade in El Salvador
February 10, 2012
The authorities in El Salvador are at present evaluating options for a possible improvement project to the Panamericana Highway.
China targets rural roads for growth
February 10, 2012
China's economy has surpassed that of Japan in size, due in part to the country's massive investment in infrastructure. And with that infrastructure spending showing no sign of ceasing, China's economy looks set to continue to grow.
Hong Kong bypass contract approved
February 10, 2012
A US$4 billion bypass contract has been signed in Hong Kong. The deal for the Central-Wan Chai Bypass project has been agreed by the Hong Kong Highways Department with the joint venture Chun Wo-CRGL-MBEC.
Peru port plans project
February 10, 2012
A new 23km road is being built that will improve connections to Peru's port of Callao by linking the Avenida Argentina with the Panamericana Norte highway.
Panama plans projects
February 10, 2012
Panama City will benefit from four road contracts worth a total of US$112.4 million awarded to deal with transport upgrades.