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🇱🇹 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The cost of snow removal on state roads amounted to 1.17 million euros

The cost for clearing snow from state roads in Latvia on February 13 and 14 totaled 1.17 million euros, as reported by the State Joint Stock Company 'Latvijas valsts ceļi' (LVC).

Feb 18 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic chaos on Athens Avenue caused by works on the Attica Road

Significant traffic issues are affecting Athens Avenue due to mandatory diversions from the Attica Road for maintenance work.

Feb 16 • 21:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe traffic problems in Attica – See live the traffic

Severe traffic issues in Attica, Greece, are ongoing due to road closures for maintenance on parts of the Attiki Odos highway, significantly affecting city traffic.

Feb 16 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: Traffic disruption for six days - In which sections

Drivers on the Attica Odos will face disruptions until February 22 due to heavy maintenance work.

Feb 16 • 04:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: Extension of works until 22/2 - Closed route to the Airport

Heavy maintenance work on the Attica Road will be extended for six additional days, resulting in a closure of the route to the Airport.

Feb 15 • 16:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Road: Traffic regulations extended until February 22 – Which section will be closed towards the Airport

Traffic regulations on Attica Road have been extended until February 22, affecting the section leading to the airport.

Feb 15 • 16:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The government agrees that municipalities should penalize some traffic violations

The Lithuanian government is considering allowing municipalities to independently penalize certain traffic violations to improve road safety and infrastructure maintenance.

Feb 15 • 15:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Road closure in effect after wire snaps detected on Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main

The City of Calgary has closed a key exit ramp on the TransCanada Highway due to safety concerns regarding the deteriorating Bearspaw feeder main, following the detection of wire snaps.

Feb 13 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A special maintenance regime has been established on Võru and Põlva County state roads due to severe weather conditions

Due to heavy snowfall, blizzards, and icy conditions, traffic is disrupted on state roads in Võru and Põlva counties, leading to a special maintenance regime being established.

Feb 13 • 17:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The anger continues with the Road Tax: producers from 9 de Julio demand "transparency" in the use of funds for rural roads

Producers in 9 de Julio, Argentina, are demanding more transparency in the use of funds allocated for the maintenance of rural roads amid complaints of deteriorating conditions despite significant tax increases.

Feb 13 • 16:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT! ⟩ Roads across the country are snow-covered and icy

Icy and snow-covered roads across Latvia are hindering driving conditions, prompting the involvement of winter maintenance services.

Feb 13 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Roads Across Latvia Covered in Snow and Ice

Road conditions across Latvia are challenging due to snow and ice, prompting the involvement of multiple winter service units in road maintenance.

Feb 13 • 03:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: 'Ice Pieces Were Flying Everywhere!' Skrīveri Residents Criticize Road Maintenance Work

Residents of Skrīveri express frustration over road maintenance after discovering large chunks of ice at their homes, reportedly caused by a snowplow driver.

Feb 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

More than one billion euros will be directed to road maintenance over the next four years

The Estonian government has approved a road maintenance plan that allocates over one billion euros for road maintenance in the next four years, despite this still being below the necessary funding levels for maintaining road conditions.

Feb 12 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Panevėžys - the Thickest Snow Cover in Lithuania: Warning about Difficult Weather Conditions

Panevėžys has recorded the thickest snow cover in Lithuania this winter, leading to a 24/7 response plan for road maintenance due to ongoing snowfall and icy conditions.

Feb 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:30: Leis and Sauk discuss state road works

Transportation Minister Kuldar Leis and the Director General of the Transport Agency Priit Sauk will discuss the state road maintenance plan for 2026-2029 during a press conference.

Feb 12 • 09:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Storms plunge the roads of Sierra de Cádiz into a nightmarish scene: 'The situation is pitiful'

Severe storms in Sierra de Cádiz have created a dire situation for local residents and infrastructure, leading to extensive road damage and a call for institutional support.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Puente agrees with unions on 3,600 more positions in Renfe and Adif, more rest for train drivers, 461 million more for maintenance, and 300 "road" vehicles to supervise tracks to end the strike

The Spanish Ministry of Transport has reached an agreement with unions for increased funding and resources in the railway sector to end a strike amid safety concerns following recent accidents.

Feb 9 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ayrton Senna has lanes blocked for road works starting this Monday

Sections of the Ayrton Senna and Carvalho Pinto highways will be closed for maintenance from Monday to Sunday.

Feb 9 • 10:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu directs FERMA to adopt preventive road maintenance

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency to implement a preventive and evidence-based approach to maintain federal roads during the 2026 Roads Summit in Abuja.

Feb 3 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The winter cycling route between Turku and Kaarina is maintained better than the road - broom sanding receives praise from cyclists

A study in Southwest Finland shows that broom sanding is the most effective method for maintaining winter cycling routes, as it prevents tire damage unlike previous methods used.

Feb 3 • 15:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers told to use 20p method as 'half don't know legal limit'

A survey reveals that many British drivers lack knowledge about crucial tyre maintenance, prompting experts to recommend using a 20p coin to check tread depth.

Feb 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section of BR-316 will be closed this Monday (2) for maintenance work in Teresina

A section of BR-316 in Teresina will be closed for repair works due to a crater that formed after heavy rains, starting at 8 PM on Monday (2).

Feb 2 • 11:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Due to uncleared roads, police initiate proceedings against the concessionaire and contractor

A traffic accident occurred in Imbriovec Jalžabetski where a 38-year-old man lost control of his vehicle on icy roads, leading to injuries and prompting police action against road maintenance contractors.

Jan 16 • 15:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Winter Service: Why Cucumbers are Better than Salt

The article discusses unconventional winter road maintenance techniques, highlighting cucumbers as a more effective alternative to traditional road salt.

Jan 14 • 09:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Ignoring these details turns wintering into a nightmare: What you must check on your car before the trip?

Thorough vehicle checks are essential for anyone embarking on a journey or deserving vacation, starting with tire pressure which directly affects fuel consumption and handling.

Jan 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

City of Zagreb: Snowplows Cleared All Main Roads, Passable

Snowplows in Zagreb have cleared all main roads used for public transport, making them passable, and continue to remove snow from 2500 kilometers of roads.

Jan 7 • 08:44 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Does the salt used to melt ice and snow on roads pose risks to cars?

The article discusses the potential mechanical risks that road salt poses to vehicles, including costly repairs that can reach up to 8,000 euros, and mentions heightened regulations following recent heavy snowfall.

Jan 6 • 22:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Six warning signs in the car that you should not ignore

The article discusses six critical warning signs that may appear on a car's dashboard, emphasizing the importance of responding appropriately to avoid costly repairs or dangerous situations on the road.

Jan 6 • 19:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Asim Ugljen: I don't remember ever seeing the roads in Zagreb less cleared since the '80s

Actor Asim Ugljen criticized the poor condition of snow-covered roads in Zagreb, urging for better maintenance and expressing his frustration over the situation.

Jan 6 • 17:21 UTC

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