Delhi air pollution: How to fight toxic air and protect the city’s trees amid worsening air qualityDelhi's escalating pollution crisis has dire implications for both its inhabitants and its trees. Toxic air diminishes chlorophyll producti...
In Burgundy, France, 17,000 tonnes of discarded foundry sand went beneath RN 80; two years later, tests found good road strength and no environmental impactIn Burgundy, France, engineers have made strides in sustainable construction by incorporating about 17,000 tons of foundry sand waste into ...
National highways face a report card test: Govt to assess potholes, road safety, congestion, toll plazas and user experienceThe road transport and highways ministry is introducing a rating system to assess the performance of national highway corridors and improve...
Grandmother enters a festival lucky prize draw, buys Rs 200 ticket on 6-year-old grandson's name, wins a Toyota Fortuner car worth Rs 50 lakhToyota Fortuner won from Rs 200 lucky draw ticket: A grandmother from Madhya Pradesh bought a Rs 200 ticket at a Garba festival lucky draw ...
Texas reused 135,389 old tires in San Angelo road projects; the recycled rubber was used in pavement to help improve road durability and divert waste from landfillsIn San Angelo, Texas, over 135,000 recycled tires have been creatively incorporated into local road projects, significantly enhancing durab...
Road ministry to assess and rate all national highwaysIn a notification issued on Thursday, the ministry of road transport and highways said it will assess the overall performance of highways o...
Diljit Dosanjh Delhi concert: Traffic curbs announced for October 30; check routes to avoid, diversions, cab pick-up and drop-off points, parking and Metro access to JLN StadiumDelhi Traffic advisory: Police announced traffic restrictions for the upcoming Diljit Dosanjh concert on October 30. The restrictions will ...
Gurgaon biker hit and run case: SIT probe finds Kalyan Baisla intentionally rammed into female biker, multiple charges filedThe SIT probing the September 13 road rage incident involving biker Shivani Chauhan has concluded that accused Kalyan Baisla deliberately r...
LANXESS, Hindustan Colas sign pact to advance innovative road construction technologies in IndiaLANXESS and Hindustan Colas have signed a memorandum of understanding for future collaboration. They aim to explore advanced road construct...
Delhi to Haridwar in 1.5 hours next month? Nitin Gadkari says new road projects will boost tourism, jobsUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the opening of new road projects next month. Travel time from Delhi to H...
Road ministry introduces concessional local pass for FASTag user living near toll plazasThe pass, which will cost Rs 1500 or Rs 3000 depending on the location of the toll plaza, will be effective from November 1, 2026 and will ...
Greater Bengaluru Minister Krishna Byre Gowda asks officials to fast-track Hennur-Bagalur Road works, focus on easing congestionGreater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has directed officials to expedite road and infrastructure developments. During i...
In 1994, Georgia mixed damaged factory roofing shingles into Chatham Parkway asphalt; later checks found the recycled road performing as well as its controlEvery year, millions of tons of asphalt shingles end up in landfills, presenting significant waste management issues. The Georgia Departmen...
When is Marine Corps Marathon 2026? Check date, start time and full list of DC and Arlington road closuresThis Sunday marks the 51st Marine Corps Marathon, set to unfold across Washington D.C. and Arlington. In anticipation of the event, various...
'Best roads in the world': Foreign traveller drives 2,500 km through Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan; here’s what surprised himA foreign traveller has praised India's road network, saying the country now has “some of the best roads in the world” after completing a j...
In 1979, Minnesota began mixing ground-up scrap tires into two asphalt test roads; years later, FHWA said both experimental sections were still performing wellIn Minnesota, a trial was conducted to explore the use of recycled tire rubber for enhancing roadway performance in winter. Utilizing PlusR...
In 1987, Kentucky put 40% power-plant bottom ash into 1 mile of State Route 3; later testing found excellent performance and strong skid resistance on the roadEngineers in Kentucky embarked on a pioneering project to incorporate bottom ash from coal-fired power plants into asphalt mixtures. Their ...