6 February 2014
UK to begin improvement work at M42’s Junction 10 near Tamworth
The UK is set to commence work on a major project which is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving safety at Junction 10 of the M42.
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6 February 2014
US announces new TIFIA loan to support Grand Parkway Project
An $840m Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for the Grand Parkway Project in greater Houston, Texas has been announced by US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
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5 February 2014
Leighton secures Western Ring Route contract in New Zealand
Australian infrastructure company Leighton Contractors has secured the contract to build the next stage of Auckland’s Western Ring Route.
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5 February 2014
Alberta launches mobile version of road information service
Alberta Canada has introduced 511 Mobile, the enhanced version of web-based traveller information service 511 Alberta designed for viewing on most mobile devices.
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4 February 2014
Australia’s GRT to develop roads for Indonesian military
Australian infrastructure firm Global Road Technology (GRT) has been commissioned by the Indonesian military to construct and develop roads, for civilian use, at some of the most remote parts of...
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4 February 2014
Austraffic’s wireless technology cuts congestion in Melbourne tunnel closure
Austraffic's bluetooth-based technology was selected by Victoria's Highway Department, VicRoads, to manage traffic congestion during recent tunnel closure in Melbourne; the biggest road works through the Burnley and Domain Tunnels...
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3 February 2014
Seamless to roll out SEQR payment service for APCOA parking lots in Sweden
Seamless has entered into an agreement with parking management company APCOA to introduce SEQR mobile payment service in the latter’s parking lots across Sweden.
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3 February 2014
Parsons Brinckerhoff JV wins Smith Street Motorway contract in Australia
The design and construction contract for the Smith Street Motorway and Olsen Avenue Interchange upgrade in Queensland, Australia, has been awarded to a joint venture (JV) of Parsons Brinckerhoff and...
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2 February 2014
YIT secures new road upgrade contract in Finland
Construction firm YIT has secured a new contract to upgrade Ring Road III section between the Lahdenväylä and Porvoonväylä motorways.
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2 February 2014
California approves funds for 32 new transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission has approved funds of $138m for 32 transportation infrastructure projects, including highways and bridges, a move which will strengthen the state's economy.