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As temperatures fluctuate and snow melts in Latvia, the annual pothole season has started, leading to an increase in vehicle damage claims.

The use of drones in highway patrol by the São Paulo Military Police enhances traffic monitoring and crime prevention during the summer season.

The new Rota Mogiana concession in São Paulo will consolidate state highways into one contract, promoting significant infrastructure improvements over the next 30 years.

The Rota Mogiana consortium, led by Azevedo and Travassos, won a government auction to manage 520 km of highways in São Paulo for R$ 1.084 billion, significantly exceeding the minimum bid requirement.

Six highways in the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions of Brazil will be undergoing construction work until Sunday, implementing a stop-and-go traffic system for safer travel conditions.

The toll for the Sol and West highways in Argentina will increase by 43% in March, with significant penalties for cash payments.

The São Paulo government is set to auction the management of 520 kilometers of state highways to private companies, with significant investments planned for modernization and maintenance over the next 30 years.

The article discusses the complexities and dangers of truck traffic on German highways, focusing on the A3 and A99 routes, and the unexpected issues that arise from transporting various goods.

Protesters blocked 9 de Julio Avenue and the Panamericana Highway in Buenos Aires, demanding action against labor reform and layoffs at FATE, with left-wing deputy Nicolás del Caño leading the demonstration.

Wildlife collisions are on the rise in Czechia, prompting authorities to consider erecting fences along highways to mitigate the issue.

On Thursday morning, icy conditions hindered driving on major highways near Saldus and Gulbene in Latvia, according to information from 'Latvijas valsts ceļu'.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the Rajmarg Pravesh Portal, which centralizes approvals for highway-related projects online.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched an upgraded version of the Rajmarg Pravesh web portal to facilitate approvals for projects on national highways in India.

The rapid expansion of highways and express roads in Silesia aims to improve transit traffic and urban connectivity in the region.

Two cloned, stolen trucks from Belo Horizonte were seized during a Military Police operation in Northern Minas.

Latvia has introduced three new average speed control sections on the Tallinn and Liepaja highways to promote road safety and enforce traffic regulations.

Indigenous leaders demand government intervention to improve safety on northern Ontario highways following a series of fatal accidents.

The article outlines the response measures in place for accidents on highways in Buenos Aires, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to act in case of a vehicle breakdown.

The deadline for companies to submit bids for the concession of the Rota Mogiana in Brazil is today, with significant investments expected for the modernization of state highways.

Starting February 25, Latvia will implement three new average speed control sections on the Tallinn and Liepaja highways to enhance traffic regulation and safety.

The Kenya National Highways Authority has directed roadside traders to vacate the Thika Superhighway within seven days to facilitate safety upgrades.

New speed control zones are set to be introduced on major highways in Latvia for monitoring average speeds and vehicle compliance.

Traffic is increasing on the Athens-Corynth and Athens-Lamia highways as vacationers return to Attica after the Clean Monday festivities.

The municipality of Vicente López has completed the installation of over 560 new LED streetlights to enhance safety and traffic flow on key highways.

Traffic is increasing as holidaymakers return to Attica after Clean Monday celebrations, with congestion reported on major highways.

New York City has closed all streets, highways, and bridges to non-essential traffic starting Sunday evening in preparation for a significant snowstorm, declaring a state of emergency.

New York City officials have declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe snowstorm expected to hit the city, with all streets, highways, and bridges closing to non-essential traffic.

Over 2,000 individuals were monitored by the Federal Highway Police (PRF-AC) during the 2026 Carnival Operation in Acre.

The Indian National Highways Authority is planning to completely end cash payments at national highway toll plazas by April 1, 2026, switching exclusively to digital payment methods like FASTag and UPI.

Heavy snowfall in Austria has led to highway closures and the suspension of flights in Vienna.

Traffic congestion is expected on Bavarian highways this weekend as the Carnival holidays conclude, primarily due to the return of travelers from various states.

The Carnaval holiday in Brazil saw the highest number of fatalities on federal highways in six years, with 130 deaths reported.

The Federal Highway Police in Maranhão reported a significant increase in speeding fines during this year's Carnival compared to the previous year, with incidents of speeding almost doubling.

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police reported 22 fatalities and 164 injuries during the Carnival 2026 operations on federal highways in Minas Gerais.

The EPR Vias concessionaire has installed fences on rural properties alongside PR-445, PR-090, and PR-323 highways in northern Paraná to define public domain areas.

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported eight fatalities on federal highways in Bahia during the Carnival 2026 operations, marking a significant increase compared to last year.

The Department of Highways of Paraíba (DER-PB) has stated that a highway section ranked as the third worst in Brazil may have been negatively impacted by recent heavy rains, although the current state of the road is reported to be good.

The PRF reported 11 traffic accidents and two fatalities during the Carnival Operation in Pará, conducted from February 13 to 17.

A recent study reveals that serious traffic accidents in Brazil predominantly occur on simple roads during the day, where poor infrastructure and high speeds contribute to frontal collisions, the deadliest type of road impact.

Federal highways in Brazil reported at least 1,095 traffic accidents during the Carnival period, resulting in 1,195 injuries.

The Carnival 2026 operations in Mato Grosso do Sul reported two fatalities and over 2,000 traffic violations on highways during the event period.

During the Carnival holiday, five deaths and over 100 accidents were reported on highways in the interior of São Paulo.

The Summer Operation 2025/2026 of EPR Litoral Pioneiro aims to enhance safety on Paraná's highways during the festive season.

Drivers are experiencing significant traffic congestion returning to São Paulo after the Carnival holiday, particularly on key highways.

A vehicle fire on the M62 motorway in Greater Manchester has led to all lanes being closed and significant traffic delays.

The article provides an overview of significant developments in Nigeria, including the Health Ministry's decision to retire long-serving directors and severe traffic gridlock on major highways.

The article discusses the varying toll prices on Italian highways that became effective in early 2026, which reveal significant differences in costs for travelers depending on the route taken.

Student leaders in Nigeria narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping on a notorious highway, prompting condemnation from their association regarding inadequate security measures.

The post-Carnival period is anticipated to cause heavy traffic on the main highways in the Vale do Paraíba and Litoral Norte regions of Brazil, with specific peak times advised.

Heavy gridlock caused by construction at Sagamu Interchange left commuters stranded on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Sagamu-Benin highway.