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In 2009, the US Army built recycled plastic bridges for a 71-ton Abrams tank. 1 year later, Fort Eustis opened 2 thermoplastic railroad bridges to replace old timber tooRecycled plastic composite material offers a durable and sustainable alternative for bridge construction. The world's first vehicular bridg...- NHAI makes 80% plantation key to highway completion certificateNational Highways Authority of India now requires 80% plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum 90% sapling survival rate is al...
- Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Go...
- No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National HighwaysNational Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survi...
- After two-year slowdown, national highway project awards fast-trackedNational Highways Authority of India is accelerating project awards for the upcoming fiscal year. Seventy-two percent of identified project...
- In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied 20,000 tons of used sand for a Wisconsin highway pilot project. 12 years later, its next contract called for 80,000 tons for Highway 10A highway in Wisconsin became an unexpected test ground for recycled industrial sand. In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied about 20,000 tons o...
- West Bengal CM says no Durga Puja carnival this year, promises hassle-free celebrationWest Bengal's first Durga Puja under the BJP government will feature large cultural programs and drone shows. The annual carnival, introduc...
- Amy Acton attacked at Canfield Fair: Armed man arrested after lunging toward Ohio Governor candidate and injuring multiple people; What we know so far about the incidentAmy Acton attacked at Canfield Fair: During a gubernatorial campaign event for Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, chaos erupted when an armed ...
- Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
- India is a lot more than garbage and cows on streets: Polish woman says ‘don’t follow stereotypes’, praises highways, metros, hotelsDominika Patalas-Kalra, a Polish woman who has lived and travelled in India for 10 years, has challenged social media stereotypes about the...
- In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
- In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...
- Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluationCEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils 10-year defence diplomacy roadmapDefence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a ten-year defence diplomacy roadmap. This strategic plan aligns national security objectives with ...
- In 2005, conservationists tackled Atlantic Forest loss after more than 80% of its woodland had vanished. 13 years later, jaguars in Upper Paraná rose 160% to 105 animalsIn 2005, severe deforestation destroyed over 80 percent of South America’s Atlantic Forest, pushing local jaguars toward extinction. Conser...
- Govt unveils strategic blueprint on defence diplomacy that outlines India's vision for next decadeDefence Minister Rajnath Singh released India's strategic blueprint for defence diplomacy. This document outlines a comprehensive framework...
- SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI why CCTV can't be installed at toll plazasThe Supreme Court questioned the National Highways Authority of India regarding highway encroachments and stationary vehicles. Justices Vik...
- NHAI gets 17 bids for ₹8,300 crore Odisha coastal highway projectIn a significant development, the National Highways Authority of India has received an overwhelming response for its new coastal highway pr...
- Govt to hire EIL for third-party quality checks on 5,000 km of highways and expresswaysEngineers India Ltd will inspect 5,000 km of highways for quality. This agency will examine construction quality from start to completion. ...
- In 1943, families displaced from a North Carolina town were promised a road home; 83 years later, the seven-mile ‘Road to Nowhere’ still ends above their lost villageThe Road to Nowhere ultimately represents much more than an unusual dead-end highway in North Carolina. It is a reminder of the human cost ...
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