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Overall, Russia is to benefit from a major highway investment programme. The Federal Transport Development Programme will feature a budget of $21.5 billion for the 2010-2015 period. Some $15.1 billion is to be allocated for highway construction and repairs. Russian city St Petersburg and the surrounding the Leningrad region will see the start of major investment in infrastructure during 2011. The road sector will benefit strongly, with projects underway including the southern section of the Western High Spe

Peru's Callejon de Huaylas-Chacas-San Luis road is to be improved and upgraded in a deal worth US$145 million. The road lies in the Ancash region and will be upgraded over a 99km stretch under the plan. The improvement work will be carried out by the Brazilian contractor Odebrecht, which is already active in the Peruvian market. This road upgrade forms part of Peru's plan to boost its transport links and help develop the economy.

Chile will see the tendering process for four major highway projects open during 2011. These will feature a total value of US$1.85 billion. The project data will be released by the Chilean Ministry for Public Works (MOP). The projects themselves include the $1.17 billion Americo Vespucio Oriente highway concession. The tender for this highway project will be launched during the second half of 2011, with the work itself scheduled for completion in 2016. Other projects include the Rutas del Loa (II Region) fo

Plans are in hand to build a 55km highway in Kosovo to link capital Pristina with Skopje, the capital of neighbouring Macedonia.

The Transport Ministry in Kuwait is looking to improve road safety and is at present evaluating different strategies to reduce the vehicle accident rate in the country.

The French Government has agreed a highway contract with consortium Atlandes for a section of the A63 autoroute in southwest France.

The INTERMAT Middle East 2011 exhibition is gearing up to capitalise on construction growth in the region.

The Italian island of Sicily is to benefit from major investment in its road network, in a move designed to help boost its economy.

Work on Uganda's Mbarara-Ntungamo road project will commence in March 2011.

A controversy is brewing in France over the condition of the country's road network.

A European and Indian partnership is teaming up to tackle tendering for major highway projects in India.

A strong attendance is expected for the bauma Conexpo event in India.

An innovative reserved toll lane concept is helping improve traffic flow in Israeli city Tel Aviv.

An Italian consortium looks to be a front runner for a major highway project in Libya.

Telehandler manufacturer Manitou reports strong financial performance in 2010.