6+ hour, 59+ min ago  (233+ words) The research analysed traffic fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) across all 50 US states. The figures compared each state's total against its population number to provide a fair comparison. The analysis…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (148+ words) Global Highways A major road project in the Dominican Republic will improve transport in the country. Funding worth $200 million will help pay for the project, which involves upgrading the Republic of Colombia Avenue. The project involves building a new bridge…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (237+ words) A new $5 billion highway project is underway in Saudi Arabia. The route will connect Abha in Aseer Province with Jazan in Jazan Province. The 130km highway is being built by a number of Chinese firms. The project features many technical challenges…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (312+ words) The global safety charity i RAP is urging heads of state and governments to participate in the upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting on Road Safety. The event at the UN headquarters in New York City from July 20-21 marks the midpoint…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (389+ words) Global Highways Germany's Autobahn bridge replacement works Work is being carried out for the A61 route to replace the bridges at Tiefenbachtal and Pf'dchensgraben, to the East of Frankfurt. The Tiefenbachtal bridge will be demolished in 2027 with demolition work for the…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (216+ words) Global Highways $242 million South Africa tunnel upgrade The project is being managed by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). The tunnel features dual tubes, although only one has ever been used to carry traffic. The work will involve ensuring…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (458+ words) The Marsh Lane Bearing Replacement Scheme is a critical infrastructure project in the northern English city of Leeds. Commissioned by Leeds City Council, it involved replacing 27 bridge bearings on the ageing 1970s New York Road Flyover, a vital arterial route for…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (219+ words) Italian hydraulic breaker specialist Indeco is being acquired by Indian firm Wipro Hydraulics. Based in Bari in South Italy, Indeco is a leading manufacturer of hydraulic breakers and demolition attachments, having been founded in 1976. Wipro Hydraulics meanwhile is one of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (266+ words) Sweden has major plans for transport infrastructure investment. The country's government has announced a "33 billion National Plan for Infrastructure that will run until 2037, with transport playing a major role. The plans have been drawn up by the Ministry for Infrastructure…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (450+ words) Global Highways Lesotho's new $144 million bridge The 825m bridge features a 100m central span and is an extradosed bridge, the first of its kind in Lesotho. The project was carried out despite challenging geography and weather conditions. The Senqu Bridge provides road…...