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ARRA’s Asphalt Recycling/Reclaiming Award Nominations

November 25, 2016

The nomination closing date is fast approaching for 2017 Asphalt Recycling/Reclaiming Award so don’t delay. Nominate Your Project Today!

Total to co-develop a plastic modular road prototype

November 25, 2016

Bitumen and chemicals producer Total has teamed up with KWS, a subsidiary of Dutch construction group VolkerWessels, and plastic pipe manufacturer Wavin to develop PlasticRoad. The PlasticRoad concept, introduced by KWS in 2015, consists of recycled plastic waste formed into lightweight modules. The hollow interiors allow for cables, plastic pipes and general drainage of water. The companies claim that the pre-fabricated units will be easy to transport, assemble and maintain. Their lighter weight means the

The role of anti-stripping agents in asphalt performance

November 25, 2016

Anti-stripping agents are often overlooked when boosting the performance of asphalt, according to Italian road chemicals producer Iterchimica

Interest grows in Kaugummiasphalt cold mix from Macismo

November 25, 2016

Asphalt supplier BPH says Czech highway officials have been meeting with autobahn managers from Germany’s Leipzig region to discuss cold path repair methods on concrete surfaces. BPH, founded in 2013 in Königsbrück near Dresden in the states of Saxony, produces and sells Kaugummiasphalt and Macphalt, both products based on the Macfix Technology from Macismo.

Eurobitume’s Asphalt Advantages campaign celebrates 2nd anniversary

November 25, 2016

The Asphalt Advantages online campaign, launched in October 2014 by Eurobitume and the European Asphalt Pavement Association (EAPA), is celebrating its second anniversary by encouraging advocates to get on board.

Arizona Chemical additive rejuvenates extra-hard reclaimed asphalt

November 25, 2016

Arizona Chemical and Eurovia report that they have successfully used reclaimed asphalt that was specified as too hard for re-use on high-value road applications.

Amey trials gully sensors in UK to help prevent road flooding

November 25, 2016

Engineering and public services provider Amey is installing state-of-the-art sensors into gullies on UK highways in a trial aimed at preventing the flooding of roads.

Amey trials gully sensors in UK to help prevent road flooding

November 25, 2016

Engineering and public services provider Amey is installing state-of-the-art sensors into gullies on UK highways in a trial aimed at preventing the flooding of roads.

Brazil’s roads most dangerous in South America?

November 24, 2016

Brazil has South America’s most dangerous roads. That is the key finding from research carried out by the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO). Its study shows that the country’s road death rate is a major cause for concern, accounting for over 40,000 fatalities in 2013 for example. With the country’s population estimated at over 200 million in 2013, this suggests a fatality rate of 20/100,000 of population. The research shows that speeding, driving under the influence of drink or drugs, non-use of seatb

VIDEO: Balfour starts M3 bridge upgrade in UK following demolition

November 23, 2016

Balfour Beatty has started bridge work over the M3 motorway as part of a €205 million upgrade on highway connecting London to south coast ports. Balfour recently demolished the Woodlands Lane Bridge between junctions 2 and 3 near Windlesham on the M3 which runs from the capital to Southampton and Portsmouth. A new bridge is being constructed Balfour Beatty is working for the agency Highways England to reduce congestion this section of the M3 that handles more than 130,000 vehicle journeys every day.