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Mombasa-Tanga link faces delays over design changes
April 10, 2018
Kenya has blamed design changes for delaying the start of work on a road linking the port of Mombasa to the Tansanian port of Tanga. The change to the key road’s design is from a single to dual carriageway along a section of the 445km transnational highway. However, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the principal financier of the project, said the Kenyan government itself was slow in completing preliminary studies, such as road designs, in order to start construction.
Adani-led consortium wins Chhattisgarh highway project
April 10, 2018
A consortium led by Adani Enterprises has won a US$175 million highway contract in Chhattisgarh from the National Highways Authority of India. Work in Chhattisgarh, one of India’s 29 states, will be done under a 15-year Hybrid Annuity Model and take nearly two years. Chhattisgarh is heavily forested with many rivers and dramatic waterfalls, making it one of India’s major supplier of hydro-electricity. The highways project involves four-laning a 53km stretch on the Bilaspur-Pathrapali section of the NH
High mobility for Sennebogen’s new crane
April 10, 2018
Sennebogen says that its new 670 HD crane offers a maximum 70tonne lift capacity as well as ease of transport and versatility. The heavy duty crane features a lattice boom and is part of the firm’s E-series, having been designed for use in demanding applications and with a wide variety of equipment. Customers have a choice of three engine variants, a 298kW Tier 3/Stage IIIa version and either 261kW or 321kW diesels that meet Tier 4 Final/Stage IV requirements. According to Sennebogen, the machine can be us
Manitou offers new access unit range
April 9, 2018
Manitou has developed new 180 ATJ-3 and 160 ATJ+ AWP platform, which are said to be Stage V compliant without after treatment. The new models are intended to be easy to transport from site and come with an easily removable baskets. The machines offer a newStart & Stop option to reduce fuel consumption and increase resale value.
UK government pledges pothole pounds
April 9, 2018
The UK government will hand out to a number of councils in England extra money for pothole repairs, said Chris Grayling, transport secretary. Around €125 million will be shared out, with the south-west county of Devon getting the lion’s share – nearly €5.2 million. The funding is in addition to €86 million Pothole Action Fund and the almost €7 billion set aside for improving local roads across the entire UK.
Liebherr extends rough terrain crane range
April 9, 2018
Unveiled at ConExpo 2017, Liebherr has extended its mobile crane product range with an additional series of rough terrain cranes in the 90tonne and 100tonne classes. The new rough-terrain crane LRT 1090-2.1 is said to feature high performance, safety and comfort. The VarioBase (variable support base) developed by Liebherr, which allows each individual outrigger beam to be extended to optional lengths, is standard on the LRT cranes. The crane model is powered by a Cummins diesel engine which develops 194kW
Polaqua signs S6 dual carriageway deal and Tri-City contract
April 9, 2018
Polish contractor Polaqua has signed a deal worth €193 million to design and build a 20km section of S6 dual carriageway. Completion is scheduled for mid-2021. Polaqua will also build a 3km section as part of the expansion of the ring road around the Tri-City area in northern Poland. Tri-City incorporates the three cities in Pomerania - Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot, as well as surrounding minor towns. They are situated along the coast of Gdańsk Bay on the Baltic Sea. The regional population is more than 1
Liebherr reworks 172 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top crane
April 9, 2018
Liebherr’s reworked 172 EC-B 8 Litronic flat-top crane, presented for the first time, has had its jib been extended 2.5m to 62.5m. The crane, which can be supplied with the new 16 EC, 16 HC, 17 HC and 21 HC tower systems, can now hoist 1,800kg at the jib head, and its maximum load capacity is still 8,000kg. The maximum free-standing hook height of the crane remains at 71.4m. The new crane will be presented on the 16 EC tower system alongside the LiUP internal crane driver elevator, which is powered by a
Haulotte introduces new aerial platforms and telehandlers
April 9, 2018
Haulotte is offering new technologies while showcasing a range of aerial work platforms and telehandlers outside. The HT23 RTJ Pro Rough terrain Telescopic boom is equipped with the Activ Lighting System, to simplify loading and unloading on a truck while improving user safety. Its Stop Emission System automatically halts and restarts the engine, and is said to reduce its use and peripheral components by up to 20%. It will be marketed from September. Both systems also feature on the HA26 RTJ Pro- Rough
Efficiency road patching from Fayat
April 9, 2018
The new Cepia unit developed by Secmair is said to make manual asphalt laying more efficient. The unit helps to boost work quality, while reducing the time and effort needed to make road repairs. According to the firm, the unit considerably reduces the difficulties that operators can face while carrying out road patching. A spokesperson said, “The Cepia is a simple machine to replace hand working of jobs like chip sealing.” The machine can be used speedily by a single operator, with the final finish to a