road infrastructure

Peravia.- To conclude an agenda that promotes the development of this province, President Luis Abinaderinaugurated the new bridge over the Galeón River, on the Sánchez Highway, and the paving of 12 kilometers of streets in two communities, both works in the municipality of Matanzas. Together, these not only strengthen the province's road connectivity, but also improve traffic conditions for residents and expand opportunities for growth in productive and commercial activities. This new work, 76…

President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians of his commitment to delivering top-tier, long-lasting road infrastructure under his flagship “Big Push” initiative. Speaking after inspecting ongoing construction on the strategic Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo road project on the first day of his #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper West Region, the president acknowledged the public’s widespread demand for better roads and appealed for patience as projects roll out. “I want to assure our people that, …

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed that upgrades to improve the current pedestrian crossing on State Highway 1 (SH1) through Ōtaika, south of Whangārei, are one step closer with a tender now out to deliver a new signalised crossing. “Carrying more than 20,000 vehicles per day, around six percent heavy vehicles, SH1 through Ōtaika is a very busy highway. Given safety issues raised by the local community over a number of years, the existing unsignalised pedestrian crossing needs an upg…

Work to replace the deck and beams of Symes Bridge on State Highway 39 (SH39) between Ōtorohanga and Pirongia will begin on 11 October, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “SH39 is a vital route through western Waikato and an important freight connection between Taranaki and Auckland. This upgrade will ensure Symes Bridge remains safe, reliable and fit for the traffic that depends on it every day,” Mr Bishop says. “The upgraded bridge will be stronger and over one metre wider, improving its …

After more than four million hours of construction, the Hunter’s largest road infrastructure project will open to traffic in the early hours of 11 September, delivering a new 15-kilometre motorway connection between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace. The opening of the M1 Pacific Motorway extension marks a major milestone for the Hunter, closing a missing link in the Sydney to Brisbane economic corridor and strengthening one of Australia’s most important freight routes. The M1 Pacific Motorway ex…

As part of the project, an approximately 805-meter-long section of the Ljubljanska ulica Street from the roundabout on the Ulica Pariške Komune Street to the intersection with the Cesta Proletarskih Brigad Street will undergo comprehensive reconstruction. The traffic lanes will be narrowed, the speed limit will be set at 30 kilometres per hour, and safe areas for pedestrians and cyclists will be created on both sides of the street. Plans also include the creation of a traffic-calmed zone, inter…

Transport Minister Chris Bishop says a $740 million state highway renewal programme for the upcoming summer construction season, funded through the National Land Transport Fund, will help deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys for New Zealanders. The investment forms part of the record $2.15 billion allocated to state highway maintenance and renewals through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme, supporting the Government’s focus on maintaining existing infrastructure and ge…

957 km of roads under construction, 51 bridges under construction and a mass transit network that will reach 73 km. These are some of the infrastructure advances we learned about this week, but it wasn't the only one. There were also decisions to protect our natural resources, improve services in the municipalities, and a recognition that fills the country with pride . Welcome to this week's summary. During the weekly agenda, President Luis Abinader presented the progress of the main infrastruc…