Traffic in days past
A historic view of San Francisco’s traffic
Ruggedised networking solutions
The new COPave package from LafargeHolcim offers users the chance to evaluate the long-term environmental footprint of road construction. COPave is a life cycle assessment (LCA) software specific to roads, which allows designers, authorities, lenders and contractors to evaluate the environmental footprint of roads. Users can target the best carbon optimum for road investment as a result. CoPave is a collaborative integrated service that can be used for both new road projects and refurbishment works.

BESIX wins Moelv-Roterud bridge design
The project includes a 1km main bridge over Norway’s Lake Mjøsa.

Total’s online bitumen ordering platform
Total is offering an online bitumen ordering platform.

Messina Strait crossing proposed
A new Messina Strait crossing project is being proposed for Italy.

Mexico City’s new elevated highway
Mexico City’s new elevated highway will link to the new airport.

Showcasing Global Research & Innovation at the IRF World Meeting & Exhibition: Call for Papers now Open
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) and Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) invite surface transportation specialists to submit contributions to the scientific program of the 18th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition.

Electromobility in the off-highway industry
Electrification brings many benefits to off-road machines including zero exhaust emissions, improved efficiency and significantly reduced noise levels, so why aren’t we seeing more of them yet? Zeyd Okutan, Volvo Penta’s product manager responsible for the company’s Industrial Segment Electromobility Product Planning and Strategy, explains what direction the industry is heading in and what needs to happen before electric-powered machines become the norm

Nairobi’s new public transport project
Nairobi’s new public transport project will see special bus lanes being built.

Uzbekistan road improvement programme
Uzbekistan’s road improvement programme is securing financing.

Versatile compaction tool from Wacker Neuson
Wacker Neuson says that its latest technology offers greater capabilities for the firm’s vibratory plates.

PTV in York traffic modelling
PTV software for predictive traffic modelling will be deployed in the UK city of York to create a real-time city-wide transport model.

African contracts for Portuguese firm?
African contracts are being tendered for by a Portuguese firm.

Angola’s key road project
A budget has been set for Angola’s key road project.

Hillhead quarry show for June 2021
The UK’s Hillhead quarrying equipment exhibition is set to go ahead in June 2021.

Green drive for CEMEX
CEMEX is spending money on improving its sustainability.

Rolls-Royce posts pre-tax loss
The engineering firm reported a pre-tax loss of £5.3 billion in H1 2020.

More roadblocks for Ontario Highway 413
A report by environmental groups claims the 400-series motorway is not needed.

SWARCO prism signs for Highways England
The deal is part of a phased scheme of a diversion routes over the next few years.

New designer for Houston Channel Bridge
Harris County in the US state of Texas recently fired FIGG from the $1 billion project.
