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Highways England, created out of the old Highways Agency, was set up on April 1 to oversee a closer relationship between government client and private contractors. World Highways went to a recent forum in London to hear both sides declare their hopes and challenges. Government reforms are often met with a certain amount of scepticism thanks to years of disillusionment over forgotten ministerial promises. Given that, highway contractors in the UK could have been forgiven if they had raised their eyes skyward

There is concern in France and Portugal following the publication of data showing increases in road deaths. Both countries have been highly effective in recent years in reducing road deaths and injuries following campaigns to crack down on speeding and drink driving. The recent increases in deaths and injuries from road crashes have been of major concern as a result.

A new bridge is being built linking Cameroon and Nigeria and spanning the Cross River where it forms the border between the two countries.

The University of Birmingham has been offering courses on road management and engineering designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge of management procedures for the planning, appraisal, design, construction and maintenance of road networks for more than 40 years. The University of Birmingham’s Senior Road Executive Programme (SRE) has provided continuing professional development for senior professionals working in the road sector. The SRE has contributed to the dissemination of knowledge

The preliminary agenda has just been published for the 2015 Pavement Preservation and Recycling Association conference in Niagara Falls, Canada. The event promises to give delegates a practical insight into the latest research and innovative applications that are driving the industry forward. PPRA 2015 will build upon the momentum of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Summit held in Paris, France, this past February. It will be an excellent opportunity to learn what other companies, agencies, US state

An approval has been granted by the prime minister to scale down and slash investment for a road project linking Hai Phong-Hanoi and Cau Gie-Ninh Binh motorways in Vietnam. In 2011, work on the project started and within 2015, it is anticipated that the project will reach completion. Due to a capital squeeze, investment on the project will reach nearly US$212 million, a cut of almost $39.64 million. By 2017, stage one of constructing two traffic lines will be completed.

Adjustments to Brazil's budget could pose a threat to the planned immersed tunnel between Santos and Guaruja in Sao Paulo state, local media reported.

Sao Paulo state had put the project out to tender and had verbal support from the national treasury to borrow up to US$2 billion to finance the project. However, because of the economic crisis, this support has not materialised.

The tunnel would by 1.7km long, carry six lanes of traffic and be at an estimated depth of 35m.