In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Curing our broken, disturbing roads: NHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway projectsNHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway construction projects. This technology uses sensors and real-time data for precise road ...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
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...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Nearly 300 tonnes of unwanted glass were headed for the landfill. Idaho used them to build a highway instead and solved a local landfill crisisEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass as a foundation material for highways, utilizing around 300 tonnes of crushed glass c...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
In 1980, New Jersey reused 14,000 tons of milled U.S. 1 asphalt for U.S. 130 shoulders, saving $50,346 and 12,753 tons of virgin stoneNew Jersey's engineering team successfully transformed milled road surfaces into functional highway shoulders, achieving significant saving...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
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 ...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
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...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
In Maine, engineers turn about 1 million scrap tires a year into lightweight highway fill; the shredded rubber stabilizes embankments built on weak marine clayInnovatively transforming shredded tyres into construction materials for highway embankments, Maine tackled substantial waste tyre pileup w...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Bitumen deficit bridged, but price problem persists; India's roads set to face a real test this winterAs prices of bitumen continue to be on the higher side, road construction companies are watching the winter construction season closely. Ev...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
NHAI's new AI rule for pothole-free, top-quality highways: How projects above Rs 500 crore will now have to use AI-powered machines to prevent quality shortcutsNHAI has mandated the use of automated construction technology for major highway projects. The technology will be deployed across key layer...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
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. ...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Glare on construction activity across China-Nepal highwayRecent GLOF floods in Nepal highlight construction impacts on fragile Himalayan regions. Hectic building along China-Nepal highways has inc...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Ceigall India shares rise 4% after winning Rs 705 crore Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway projectCeigall India shares rose 4% after securing a ₹704.7 crore MoRTH contract for the Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh. The EPC project, a...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Ceigall India wins Rs 705 crore Arunachal Frontier Highway projectCeigall India secured a contract valued at Rs 704.70 crore for highway construction. This project involves building a key section of the La...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST