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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Driving Experience Will Change, AI Dashcam System to be Installed on Highways

The National Highways Authority of India is set to implement an AI-based dashcam monitoring system on nearly 40,000 kilometers of national highways to enhance road safety and maintenance.

Mar 22 • 09:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FERMA promises safety measures on Oyo highway after students’ protest

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has pledged to implement safety measures on the Ago-Are/Saki road following protests by local students expressing concerns over road safety.

Mar 20 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government suspends tolls at five toll plazas on the PA-150; see which stretches are affected

The government of Pará suspended toll charges at five plazas along the PA-150 due to inadequate maintenance by the responsible concessionaire.

Mar 19 • 01:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident involving four vehicles leaves truck driver dead on BR-135, in Montes Claros

An accident on BR-135 in Montes Claros involving four vehicles resulted in the death of a truck driver and injuries to four others.

Mar 18 • 21:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Grading of gravel roads will soon begin in Daugavpils

In Daugavpils, Latvia, road grading of gravel roads damaged during winter and spring is set to commence as soon as conditions allow.

Mar 18 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

LU: Heikki plans to sue Helsinki – driving in the city resulted in a 1,600-euro repair bill

Espoo resident Heikki Laakkonen is suing the city of Helsinki after his Tesla was damaged due to a poorly marked construction area.

Mar 18 • 11:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Road Maintenance" – Troubles: The Company Acknowledged Discriminating Against Its Employee

A Lithuanian company is under scrutiny for unjustly discriminating against an employee with a disability who was dismissed after a medical assessment questioned his ability to perform his job duties.

Mar 17 • 08:09 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ricco halts 31 bus lines starting this Saturday (14) in Rio Branco; see LIST

Ricco Transportes in Rio Branco has suspended 31 of its 50 bus lines due to vehicle issues and road maintenance problems, alongside financial instability.

Mar 14 • 15:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Due to the cold winter, the gravel roads are bumpier this year

Gravel roads in Estonia are expected to be bumpier this year due to the effects of a cold winter.

Mar 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Lulu Ranne responds to the proposal from the National Coalition Party representative - 'Ridiculous'

Lulu Ranne criticizes a proposal from a National Coalition Party representative regarding road maintenance in Finland, calling it 'ridiculous'.

Mar 13 • 08:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Potholes cost drivers about two million euros each year

In Latvia, potholes are estimated to cost drivers around two million euros annually, with authorities urging motorists to report them for quicker repairs.

Mar 13 • 04:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Insurance Company: This Cheap Equipment Can Save Drivers From Thousands of Euros in Repairs

A Finnish insurance company warns that current road conditions pose a high risk for windshield damage, urging drivers to maintain a safe distance and consider using protective stickers.

Mar 12 • 13:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The only way to protect the asphalt is to take heavy trucks off the roads

Heavy trucks are causing significant damage to Iceland's roadways, prompting calls for their removal from roads to protect asphalt.

Mar 11 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teacher dies after falling off motorcycle on a road section under maintenance in Acre

A 48-year-old teacher, Maria Aparecida Lopes, died in a motorcycle accident on a poorly marked road under maintenance in Acre, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 01:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Should asphalt roads be converted to gravel roads? Interview with a ministry representative forced Yle to close comments

An interview with Mika Niemelä from Finland's Ministry of Finance sparked public outrage over proposed changes to road maintenance, suggesting converting some asphalt roads back to gravel due to high maintenance costs.

Mar 10 • 06:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo residents, motorists hail FERMA for road rehabilitations

Residents in Oyo State have expressed gratitude to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency for ongoing road rehabilitation efforts in the Oke-Ogun zone.

Mar 9 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Factory produces highway signage in 40 minutes

A factory by Via Araucária produces highway signage in 40 minutes, enhancing road maintenance and safety in Paraná.

Mar 9 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Works on BR-364 alter traffic in Serra de São Vicente in MT; see schedule

Upcoming works on BR-364 will affect traffic flow in the Serra de São Vicente region in Brazil from February 9 to 13, 2023.

Mar 8 • 13:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Kurzeme and Vidzeme, roads are icy on Saturday morning

On Saturday morning, icy conditions were reported on some road sections in Kurzeme and Vidzeme, prompting road maintenance actions to enhance safety.

Mar 7 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunai Residents Are Outraged by the Condition of the Road: Since When Is Such Maintenance Acceptable?

Residents of Kaunas express their frustration over the poor condition of M. Riomerio street, citing continuous potholes and inadequate road repairs.

Mar 6 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: Traffic regulations at the Fyli junction – How traffic will proceed towards the Airport

Traffic regulations will be implemented on the Attica Road on March 6 and 7 due to maintenance work at the Fyli junction.

Mar 5 • 20:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Winter road maintenance in Ludza municipality has caused distrust towards the local government

Residents of Cibla municipality express frustration over inadequate winter road maintenance, leading to safety concerns for families needing access to childcare.

Mar 5 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Due to the cold winter, there is more damage on paved roads

Estonia's Transport Agency predicts increased damage to paved roads this year due to the harsh winter, with funding challenges hindering repair efforts.

Mar 4 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic on the MGC-135 will operate under the 'Stop and Go' system starting this Wednesday (4)

Traffic on the MGC-135 highway in Brazil will operate under a 'Stop and Go' system due to scheduled maintenance.

Mar 4 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

State main highways will be inspected less frequently in winter to improve maintenance of smaller roads

Latvia's road maintenance authority will reduce the inspection frequency for main highways during the winter season to allocate resources more efficiently towards smaller roads.

Mar 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Perimetral Road will have partial closures from March 2 to 10 for maintenance work

Partial closures on the Perimetral Road in Guayaquil are scheduled from March 2 to 10 due to maintenance work by the Municipal Transit Authority.

Mar 3 • 01:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Road workers warn: the main roads are full of potholes, in some places the situation is difficult

Potholes and traffic restrictions persist on major roads in Lithuania due to winter effects, prompting warnings from road maintenance teams.

Mar 2 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá will have controlled circulation from March 2 to 8

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in Ecuador announced controlled traffic on the Balbanera-Pallatanga-Cumandá road from March 2 to 8, 2026.

Mar 1 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Which roads in Ecuador do you think need urgent attention from the authorities?

Citizens highlight the need for urgent improvements on specific roads in Ecuador, particularly the Ruta del Spondylus, ahead of the approaching holiday season.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Parliament – proposed amendments: funds collected from road closures should return to roads

Proposed amendments in the Lithuanian Parliament aim to redirect funds collected from road closures back into the maintenance and improvement of those roads.

Mar 1 • 09:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Road workers have important news: warning about a danger that is forming faster than usual

The company 'Kelių priežiūra' in Lithuania is addressing urgent road repairs due to unusual traffic incidents and has implemented temporary restrictions for safety.

Feb 28 • 07:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: pickup truck loaded with gravel loses wheel and hangs over bridge in MA

A pickup truck loaded with gravel hung precariously over a bridge in Maranhão after losing a front wheel, but the driver escaped without serious injuries.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration extends the special maintenance regime on state roads in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru until tomorrow

The Transport Administration has extended the special road maintenance regime in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru due to adverse weather conditions until tomorrow morning.

Feb 26 • 18:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

B. Vanagas explains how potholes actually form on roads: many do not consider this

Racing driver B. Vanagas attributes the formation of potholes on Lithuania's roads to water infiltration and the drastic temperature fluctuations that occur in spring.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pindamonhangaba City Hall demands urgent improvements on the Dutra highway

The mayor of Pindamonhangaba has requested urgent maintenance on the President Dutra Highway due to safety concerns for drivers.

Feb 26 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: New traffic regulations until April 30 – Where they will be applied

Traffic regulations are set to be implemented on sections of the Attica Road in the Pallini area from February 27 until April 30 due to ongoing asphalt maintenance work.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo approves counterpart funding for road maintenance, procures 100 vehicles

The Oyo State Government has allocated ₦900 million for road construction funding, allowing the access of over ₦16 billion from international donors.

Feb 25 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Roads remain very slippery in places – road workers report where the situation is most dangerous

Road conditions in Lithuania are hazardous due to persistent ice formation, particularly on rural gravel roads where road maintenance crews are actively working.

Feb 25 • 06:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive

Ottawa is providing incentives for electric vehicle purchases while Nova Scotia imposes new fees on these vehicles, sparking debate on fairness and road maintenance contributions.

Feb 24 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Municipal road maintenance inspections to be carried out less frequently, saving 200,000 euros per year

Latvia's municipal road maintenance inspections will now occur every four years instead of annually, aiming to save 200,000 euros per year.

Feb 24 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck trapped in hole for four hours after asphalt gave way on the street

A truck became trapped in a hole for four hours after the asphalt gave way on Osvaldo Aranha Street in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 20:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Ring Road at Reynisfjall reopened

The Ring Road at Reynisfjall has been reopened after maintenance work, improving access to the region.

Feb 22 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders improvements on Assis Chateaubriand Highway in the interior of SP

A Brazilian court has ordered highway maintenance and safety improvements on the Assis Chateaubriand Highway following a request from the São Paulo Public Ministry due to high fatal accident rates.

Feb 22 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section in Serra de São Vicente (MT) will be closed for rock blasting; see times

A section of Serra de São Vicente in Brazil will be closed for two hours on Monday for rock blasting as part of road maintenance work.

Feb 22 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Garbage truck falls into hole after pavement gave way in Altos de Santana, São José dos Campos

A garbage truck fell into a hole in Altos de Santana, São José dos Campos, after the pavement collapsed, prompting city officials to address the issue of road erosion in the area.

Feb 21 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: The section Aspropyrgos – L. Fylis towards the Airport opens earlier

A section of Attica Road from Aspropyrgos to L. Fylis towards the airport will reopen to traffic as scheduled on February 20 due to completed maintenance work earlier than planned.

Feb 19 • 17:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Condition of lower road network deteriorating – funds first run out in remote areas

The condition of Finland's lesser-used road network is worsening, particularly impacting remote areas as funding decreases.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Likelihood of air pollution in the coming days: Road cleaning materials are gone and streets cannot be cleaned

Iceland is facing potential air pollution due to a shortage of road cleaning materials, leading to an inability to clean streets effectively in the coming days.

Feb 18 • 22:54 UTC

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