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Fracas
February 27, 2012
In Kenya a judge found himself facing a judge following a fracas at the roadside. The judge was driving his official car, a Mercedes, when it was involved in an accident with another vehicle. The two cars stopped following the minor crash and there was a disagreement, which quickly boiled over and ended with the other driver being taken to hospital, having been stabbed in the stomach. The judge claimed that the other driver was drunk and had then fallen on his own knife as the dispute escalated. However the
New York unveils 'Midtown in Motion' traffic management system
February 27, 2012
New York Mayor Bloomberg has unveiled a new, technology-based traffic management system that allows city traffic engineers to monitor and respond to Midtown Manhattan traffic conditions in real time, improving traffic flow on the city’s most congested streets.
Innovative light weight bucket crusher
February 27, 2012
MB S.p.A. of Italy has launched the first of a new generation in its bucket crusher range following the successful launch of the units in 2007. According to the company, which currently exports to more than 100 countries, applications for MB bucket crushers, which fit a variety of excavator sizes (and which also include an iron separator) are many.
Jail time for parking
February 27, 2012
A woman in the Austrian city of Graz has had to go to jail for 500 days, for ignoring parking tickets.
Serbia's key link
February 27, 2012
The southern section of Serbia's Corridor 10 highway is now carrying traffic, with only final works needed to complete the link.
Work on Bosnian link accelerates
February 27, 2012
In Bosnia delays have affected the construction work on the country's key Corridor 5c highway project. So far 37km of the 336km Corridor 5c highway has been built, with 21km under construction and a further 43km section being cleared for work to commence.
Hydraulic hammer proves its worth
February 27, 2012
Indeco's innovative HP18000 hydraulic hammer is now being proven in a tough demolition application in the US. The Italian company hopes to sell more of its innovative HP18000 models now that its class-leading hydraulic system is proving its worth in the field. Tipping the scales at an impressive 11tonnes, the HP18000 is now the biggest breaker available on the market anywhere and is designed for use on carriers that weigh up to 140tonnes. Some 4.6m long and with a 250mm diameter tool, the HP18000 can delive
Tunnel delays in Czech link
February 27, 2012
Drilling work on the Blanka road tunnel in Czech capital Prague has now been completed.
Israel continues road investment
February 27, 2012
Israel's city of Ashdod will be connected to Highway 6 when a new highway project being planned at present has been completed.
Bridge monitoring plan
February 27, 2012
The Nepalese Government is setting out plans for the quality and standards of construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.