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July 26, 2024

Ukraine’s shattered highways

With no end to its war with Russia in sight, Ukraine is also fighting hard to cope with a growing backlog of major infrastructure projects, especially in terms of rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. David Arminas reports.

The streets of Borodyanka, Ukraine, after a Russian attack on April 18, 2022 (image © Alexander Ishchenko/Dreamstime)

July 23, 2024

Advances in milling

Some major machine manufacturers have introduced improved milling equipment to the market - Mike Woof reports

July 23, 2024

Innovative compaction advances

Innovative asphalt compaction machines are now being introduced by several of the major manufacturers, with solutions offering improved working efficiency and performance.

Three of the most innovative developments for asphalt rollers come from Dynapac, BOMAG and Hamm, although new asphalt compactors are also being introduced by other firms such as Ammann and Caterpillar.

July 23, 2024

John Hopkins report: iRAP boosts safety

Changes to road infrastructure and implementing safer vehicle speeds have prevented almost 700,000 deaths and serious injuries in 74 countries, according to a new report.

July 23, 2024

IRF World Congress 2024: the website is live and registration is open

The International Road Federation (IRF) has announced the launch of the official website of the congress and the opening of registration for its upcoming IRF World Congress to be held in Istanbul on 15-18 October 2024.

July 11, 2024

Adopting the Safe Systems Approach

Beth Wemple and Olivia Polinsky Share How the SSA Can Be Implemented to Reduce Traffic Fatalities in North America

July 9, 2024

IRF Global, MetaMeta, and Asian Development Bank unveil green roads toolkit

IRF Global looks to the future of transport

July 9, 2024

Urban resurfacing on tracks with Caterpillar Paving

A UK contractor is making good use of its latest Caterpillar’s Cat Mobil-Trac paver for urban resurfacing works – Mike Woof reports

July 3, 2024

BOMAG: road construction with warm mix asphalt

When it comes to paving and compacting warm mix asphalt (WMA), BOMAG rollers and pavers really come into their own. Well prepared for what’s to come: road construction with warm mix asphalt.

July 2, 2024

The Ripple effect from Tanattorn

Wasuwat Bunwit, managing director of Tanattorn, reflects on how the Ripple Delineator is spearheading the Thai manufacturer’s drive into the European road safety market

The Ripple Delineator creates a near-continuous reflective line along a barrier, especially important at night, thanks to the use of 3M Diamond Grade DG³ reflective sheeting (image courtesy Tanattorn)

June 27, 2024

US pedestrian deaths fall but remain high

According to analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association - GHSA – annual US pedestrian traffic deaths fell for first time since the pandemic, but are still above the pre-pandemic level.

June 24, 2024

Asphalt paving advances available

Several of the key manufacturers are introducing new developments for the US asphalt paving market with vibration only screeds – Mike Woof writes

June 24, 2024

IRF World Congress 2024, Istanbul

The website is live and registration is open for the IRF World Congress 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.

June 24, 2024

The world’s longest suspension bridge

The world’s longest suspension bridge is the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge in Turkey. This engineering marvel links Gelibolu with Lapseki, forming a key section of the 101km highway linking Malkara with Çanakkale. *Article produced in partnership with the General Directorate of Highways (KGM), Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Republic of Türkiye.