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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is what Helsinki's flooded waterfront road looked like

Helsinki's Sörnäisten waterfront road experienced flooding on Monday morning, causing significant disruptions.

Mar 23 • 08:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Five billion grant for local road repair had minimal benefits, according to the NKÚ

A report by the NKÚ indicates that a five billion CZK grant aimed at repairing local roads in Czechia yielded minimal benefits.

Mar 23 • 07:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Motorists Rerouted As Floods Damage Key Road to Lodwar

Heavy rains in Kenya have severely damaged the Kitale-Morpus road, leading to traffic disruptions as motorists are rerouted to alternative routes.

Mar 23 • 06:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Jurmala municipality will borrow 2.6 million euros for road reconstruction

The Jurmala municipality of Latvia has decided to borrow over 2.6 million euros for the reconstruction of major streets as part of a project aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic conditions.

Mar 22 • 09:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The unusual reason why a country decided to paint its highways red

India has painted a section of highway red in Madhya Pradesh to enhance road safety and protect wildlife.

Mar 21 • 21:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains in Echeandía cause problems on the road to Ventanas

Persistent rains in Echeandía, Ecuador, have caused significant damage to homes, roads, and agricultural land, particularly affecting the road linking Echeandía to Ventanas.

Mar 21 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Via Araucária achieves six ISO certifications audited by ABNT

Via Araucária has obtained six important ISO certifications in its two years of highway concession, enhancing its quality and management standards in road infrastructure in Paraná.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crater on RJ-153 Increases and Worsens Traffic Situation Between Barra Mansa and Valença

A growing crater on RJ-153 severely impacts traffic between the cities of Barra Mansa and Valença, creating logistical challenges for drivers.

Mar 20 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: 102-year-old needs to be transferred from ambulance after vehicle gets stuck in interior of SP

An ambulance carrying a 102-year-old man got stuck in a hole on a dirt road in Salto de Pirapora, requiring the patient to be transferred to another rescue vehicle to reach the hospital.

Mar 20 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New road connection boosts Northwest Region of Goiânia

A new road connection is being developed in the Northwest Region of Goiânia, improving mobility and supporting urban and economic growth.

Mar 20 • 14:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Loud Noise" in Quiet Residential Area: Part of City Road Collapses Near Kintetsu Gakuen-mae Station in Nara

A section of city road collapsed in a quiet residential area near Kintetsu Gakuen-mae Station in Nara, causing no injuries, yet prompting a police investigation and road closure.

Mar 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to the construction of border infrastructure, gravel roads have been damaged in Balvi Municipality

Construction work related to border infrastructure has caused significant damage to both public and private gravel roads in Balvi Municipality, Latvia.

Mar 20 • 04:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quinzinho Road in Santa Isabel will be closed for construction this Friday

Quinzinho Road in Santa Isabel, Brazil, will be closed for construction on Friday, from 8 AM to 6 PM, for soil testing necessary for future infrastructure improvements.

Mar 19 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dellepiane Highway: on which days and times the port highway will be closed

The Dellepiane Highway in Buenos Aires will undergo total closures during the long weekend to facilitate the installation of new vehicular and pedestrian bridges.

Mar 19 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa calls to ignite the machines for the rehabilitation of the Cuenca-Molleturo road with an investment of $21.8 million

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa urged for the immediate start of the rehabilitation of the Cuenca-Molleturo road, emphasizing its importance for connecting families and boosting the economy with a planned investment of $21.8 million.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Severe Weather Across the Country and Eyjólfur Defends Road Tunneling Decision

A severe weather event in Iceland affects transportation while Eyjólfur Ármannsson defends his decision on prioritizing road tunnel projects during a parliamentary committee meeting.

Mar 19 • 11:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live Broadcast: Open Meeting on Transportation Plan

An open meeting on the transportation plan will be held by the Infrastructure and Transport Committee of the Althing, with Minister Eyjólfur Ármannsson attending to discuss the prioritization of road tunnels.

Mar 19 • 08:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Umahi invites anti-graft agencies to probe road projects

Minister of Works David Umahi has invited Nigeria's anti-corruption agencies to investigate road projects under his ministry to address allegations of corruption and enhance transparency.

Mar 19 • 08:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The flight is a lifeline between Greenlandic settlements

Air transportation is crucial for Greenlanders due to the country's lack of road infrastructure, with a new runway in Nuuk significantly improving connectivity.

Mar 19 • 07:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Secretary speaks about the pain of losing four relatives in an accident on GO-164: 'They were examples of life'

Matheus Boanerges, the infrastructure and housing secretary of Santa Helena de Goiás, mourns the loss of his parents, grandmother, and aunt in a tragic accident and shares their legacies.

Mar 19 • 07:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

33.5km Rivers road for inauguration May – Fubara

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced that the 33.5 km Elele-Umudioga–Egbeda–Ubimini-Ikiri–Omoku Road is nearing completion and will be inaugurated in May.

Mar 19 • 01:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Roberto Luque and Marcela Aguiñaga, with divided positions on the Fifth Bridge and road concessions of Guayas

Roberto Luque and Marcela Aguiñaga express conflicting views regarding the completion and concessions of the Fifth Bridge project in Guayas.

Mar 18 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jockey Club Avenue in Teresina has part of the road closed after a hole appeared

Part of Jockey Club Avenue in Teresina has been closed due to a hole that formed in the road.

Mar 18 • 17:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Handpump in the Middle of the Road in Mirzapur

A peculiar negligence by PWD officials and contractors in Mirzapur, India, has resulted in a handpump being left in the middle of a road due to hasty construction work.

Mar 18 • 17:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Road Administration released a video - The towers of the Kirjalansalmi bridge were demolished using a special method

The Finnish Road Administration shared a video showcasing the controlled demolition of the Kirjalansalmi bridge towers using an innovative technique.

Mar 18 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

It has been revealed how funds for roads will be distributed this year

Lithuania allocates €436.4 million for road development this year, with a significant portion directed towards state road expansion.

Mar 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Road Torn Like Paper! 'Live' Video of Corruption

A viral video from Chhattisgarh shows locals easily tearing apart a newly constructed road, raising concerns about construction quality and allegations of corruption.

Mar 18 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Toll prices double on BR-153 and outrage drivers; see prices

The new toll prices on the BR-153 highway in Brazil have doubled, provoking strong reactions from drivers who cite poor road conditions as a major concern.

Mar 17 • 17:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oborevwori unveils Delta road to boost local economy

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has commissioned the Ohoror–Bomadi Road to enhance economic activities and connectivity in riverine communities.

Mar 17 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Roberto Luque Questions the Extension of Road Concession Contracts in Guayas: 'We Should Know the Technical Foundations'

Ecuador's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Roberto Luque, raised concerns over the 30-year extension of road concession contracts in Guayas, citing a lack of technical information and transparency in the negotiations led by the Prefecture.

Mar 17 • 14:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fifth Bridge: Ministry assures it will take over construction of road 4 and 5, after termination of agreement with Prefecture

The Ecuadorian Infrastructure and Transport Minister announced the ministry's intention to assume responsibility for the construction of the fifth bridge's road segments 4 and 5 after the termination of a previous agreement with the Prefecture due to lack of progress.

Mar 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Warning of a gigantic deficit of 5 billion in the Sotrasambandet

Foreign CEOs warn of a 5 billion kroner cost gap in one of Norway's largest road projects, the Sotrasambandet.

Mar 17 • 12:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Danish Road Directorate sets a date for the opening of the new Storstrøm Bridge

The new Storstrøm Bridge, named after Queen Margrethe II, will open for traffic on March 23 after several delays.

Mar 17 • 12:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Roads like a tank battlefield. We will advise when a driver is entitled to compensation and how to resolve it

The article discusses drivers' rights to compensation for damage caused by poor road conditions in Czechia.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After winter – activity in Vilnius Old Town: road workers have started work on the streets

Vilnius is beginning street renovation work, including a rainwater drainage system, after a delay caused by frozen ground during winter.

Mar 17 • 08:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

For Paulistas, the SP government and concessionaires are the main responsible for the number of tolls, says Datafolha

A recent Datafolha poll reveals that São Paulo residents primarily blame both the state government and road concessionaires for the high number of tolls in the region.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

The backlog for pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an unprecedented £18.6 billion, reflecting severe deterioration in local road conditions despite prior repair efforts.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kaduna builds 36km road to link 66 farming communities

The Kaduna State government has started constructing a 36km road that will connect 66 farming communities in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, enhancing their access and socio-economic development.

Mar 17 • 02:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders the blocking of assets of former secretary and government officials of SP in action regarding rural road program

The São Paulo Court has ordered the blocking of assets belonging to a former government secretary and other officials under investigation for irregularities in contracts related to the state’s rural road recovery program.

Mar 16 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Frightened' residents face housing limbo as 52 homes to be bulldozed

Residents on the Sunshine Coast are facing eviction as 52 waterfront homes will be demolished for a long-awaited road project.

Mar 16 • 21:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crossings in Prague 4 are quickly disappearing. It's okay, it's temporary due to repairs, explain road workers

Road workers in Prague are temporarily removing pedestrian crossings in Prague 4 for repairs, reassuring residents that these changes are not permanent.

Mar 16 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pallatanga - Guayaquil: abandoned road

The road connecting Pallatanga to Guayaquil is in critical condition, posing safety risks for travelers.

Mar 16 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

By reconstructing the road, three bridges will be demolished at once: work will start soon

The Lithuanian company YIT Lietuva will soon begin reconstructing three bridges over the Jūra River at a cost of 11.1 million euros, addressing significant structural issues and adhering to environmental requirements due to the project's location within a Natura 2000 area.

Mar 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Lucknow: The road of the green corridor collapsed just 48 hours after inauguration

A newly constructed road in Lucknow's green corridor collapsed just two days after its inauguration by local officials.

Mar 16 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cuenca-Molleturo-El Empalme partially reopens after landslide

The Cuenca-Molleturo-El Empalme road has partially reopened following a significant landslide, with ongoing cleanup efforts and traffic management in place.

Mar 15 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A stretch of the La Isla - Buenos Aires road collapses in Cumandá due to heavy rains

A section of the La Isla - Buenos Aires road in Cumandá has collapsed due to heavy rains, prompting emergency response coordination.

Mar 15 • 18:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New road of more than 150 meters aims to reach community affected by rains in Azuay

Heavy rains in Azuay, Ecuador, have caused flooding that has isolated several communities, prompting military air operations to deliver aid and the construction of a new road to facilitate access to the affected areas.

Mar 15 • 15:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sozoranga-Macará Road Remains Closed Due to Landslides

The Sozoranga-Macará road in Ecuador is closed due to landslides, with cleaning operations currently underway by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

Mar 14 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anchieta-Imigrantes System will have blockades for maintenance work; check it out

The Anchieta-Imigrantes System in Brazil will undergo maintenance resulting in road blockades from November 16 to November 22, 2023.

Mar 14 • 20:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

State Highways Show Cracks and Lack of Maintenance in Noroeste Fluminense

Drivers and residents in Noroeste Fluminense are facing daily challenges due to poor conditions on important state highways in the region.

Mar 14 • 20:11 UTC

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