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Europe adapts infrastructure to rising flood risks
European projects are combining flood defences, redesigned public spaces, raised infrastructure and nature-based measures to protect transport and other critical services. Examples include river and urban schemes, railway resilience measures and protection for a Norwegian hospital.
Recycled plastic void formers reduce concrete use on Melbourne road project
Robovoid recycled-plastic formers used in retaining walls on Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road Completion project have cut concrete use by 29%, steel reinforcement by 10% and associated emissions by 15%. The project is part of North East Link.
A$1.74bn to upgrade three regional road corridors in New South Wales
Federal and NSW governments will invest more than A$1.74bn in three regional road corridors, funding road and intersection upgrades, overtaking lanes, rest areas, heavy-vehicle facilities and intelligent transport systems.
Melbourne Airport opens $500m Naarm Way access project
Melbourne Airport has opened the $500 million Naarm Way project, shifting passenger pick-ups and drop-offs to larger zones in the T123 Transport Hub. The road changes will support an international-terminal expansion and add capacity.
SolarLite challenge offers free active road studs to three UK councils
SolarLite and LCRIG are inviting UK councils to nominate road-safety sites for free solar-powered active studs. Three schemes will be installed in early 2027 and monitored for effects on safety, energy use and costs.
Elevated section of Adelaide bikeway opens
A 1.4-kilometre elevated section of Adelaide’s Mike Turtur Bikeway has opened, carrying cyclists and pedestrians over four major roads along the tram corridor. The works form part of the jointly funded A$870 million Tram Grade Separation Projects.
$319m contract awarded for Kempsey-Armidale Road reconstruction
Armidale Regional Council has awarded Bielby Holdings a $319m contract to rebuild 48km of road in New South Wales damaged by landslips and natural disasters. Early works are due to begin in the coming months, with major construction expected from 2027 and completion targeted for late 2029.
Australian bridge strikes cost $101m as fleet risks grow
A report estimates 1,220 bridge strikes in Australia in FY2025, costing about $101m, with incidents potentially rising to 1,500 a year by FY2035. Growing freight volumes, ageing infrastructure and driver turnover increase the need for fleet route planning and bridge-height warnings.
D.E. Gemmill deploys robotic pavement-layout technology on Pennsylvania highways
D.E. Gemmill is using Tyker’s robotic plotter and lidar-derived positioning data to mark transverse joints on two Pennsylvania highway projects. The system automates layout work, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce employees’ exposure to traffic.
Tender opens for Alice Springs intersection upgrade
A construction tender has opened to upgrade the Stuart Highway and Schwarz Crescent intersection in Alice Springs. The project will create a signalised four-way junction, add controlled pedestrian crossings and improve safety and access to nearby suburbs, schools and businesses.
Melbourne opens final level-crossing-free road underpass
A 450-metre road underpass has opened in Dandenong, removing the final level crossing on Melbourne’s Pakenham, Cranbourne and Sunbury corridors. The project is expected to improve safety, congestion and travel reliability for road users.
Rockhampton Ring Road bridge works reach major milestones
Piling has begun for the 435-metre Fitzroy River Bridge in Queensland, while the final girder is installed on the Capricorn Highway Connector Bridge. A new precast facility is also nearing commissioning for the 14.7-kilometre Rockhampton Ring Road.
A$3bn Western Sydney road programme moves towards construction
Five major Western Sydney road upgrades, jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments, have secured contracts, with construction due to begin later in 2026. Further projects, including intersection and airport-access improvements, are progressing.
Northern Highway intersection upgrade prompts Wallan road closures
Construction of the Northern Highway intersection upgrade in Wallan, Victoria, is progressing, with overnight Watson Street closures and traffic delays. The project will add lanes, improve turning capacity and upgrade lighting, signage and walking and cycling connections, with completion expected by mid-2027.
Safety upgrades begin on Snowy Mountains Highway
A $6.6 million final-stage package has begun on New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains Highway, including pavement rehabilitation, road widening, barriers, drainage, culvert replacement and shoulder upgrades. The works form part of a $36 million government road-safety programme.
New Fremantle traffic bridge to open months ahead of schedule
Western Australia’s new Fremantle Traffic Bridge will open in November, months earlier than planned, following fast-tracked construction. The $249.7 million project will improve road access across the Swan River and support freight, local businesses and visitors.
Boring Co raises $3bn to fund UAE tunnel expansion
The Boring Co has raised $3bn at a $23bn valuation, led by the UAE, where it plans to build more than 150km of passenger tunnels. The funding will also support expansion of its Las Vegas Loop and other projects.
M1 Pacific Motorway extension opens in New South Wales
A 15-kilometre M1 Pacific Motorway extension between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace has opened in New South Wales, completing a key Sydney–Brisbane freight connection. The $2.24 billion project is expected to cut peak travel times and remove up to 25,000 vehicles a day from local streets.
A$37.4m contract awarded to seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road
Exact Contracting will upgrade and seal 22.5km of Santa Teresa Road in Australia’s Northern Territory under the A$415m Strategic Roads Package. Work is due to start in October 2026 and finish in early 2028, improving safety and transport reliability.
Upgraded Point Cook Road intersection opens in Melbourne’s west
The upgraded Point Cook Road and Central Avenue intersection in Altona Meadows, Australia, has opened to traffic. The project replaces a roundabout with traffic lights and adds a freeway exit-ramp connection, with finishing works continuing into early 2027.
Australia announces $1.55bn upgrade of Melbourne’s Western Freeway
A $1.55 billion upgrade of Melbourne’s Western Freeway between Melton and Caroline Springs will add lanes, improve three interchanges and create a new half interchange. Pre-construction work is under way, with major construction to follow.
Werribee road project opens three months early
A new $194 million bridge and road connection in Werribee, Melbourne, has opened three months early. The project links Ison Road with Geelong Road and the Princes Freeway, adding walking and cycling paths and supporting the future removal of the Galvin Road level crossing.
$2.25m Coila intersection upgrade completed
Transport for NSW has completed a $2.25 million upgrade at the Princes Highway and Hector McWilliam Drive intersection in Coila, adding a left-turn slip lane, acceleration lane and roadside safety barriers to improve traffic flow and safety.
Victoria road and transport works bring planned spring closures
Road, rail and tram projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria will cause planned closures and public transport disruptions in September and October, as level-crossing removals, interchange upgrades and other infrastructure works reach key milestones.
Fourteen Western NSW level crossings to receive safety upgrades
Fourteen level crossings in Western NSW are being upgraded under NSW and Australian Government programmes. Works include boom gates, flashing lights, audible warnings and improved signage, with seven high-priority crossings scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
Adelaide Circuit redevelopment design opens for public feedback
South Australia has opened consultation on the proposed Adelaide Circuit redevelopment, with construction planned for December 2026. The project will upgrade the racing facility and supporting services infrastructure while adding trees, understorey planting and biodiversity measures across the Adelaide Park Lands.
New South Wales transport plan identifies more than 40 regional initiatives
New South Wales has published a 20-year transport plan for the Illawarra Shoalhaven, covering road, rail, bus, walking and cycling upgrades. It includes an intersection upgrade and hospital bus services, alongside plans for safer, more resilient and better-connected networks.
Inland Rail completes Hume Freeway works at Seymour
Inland Rail has completed works beneath Victoria’s Hume Freeway at Seymour, lowering and realigning 1.6km of track to provide clearance for double-stacked freight trains. The project included drainage upgrades, embankment widening and an 80-metre deflection wall protecting bridge piers.
Planning advances for Maitland westbound flyover
Transport for NSW has begun geotechnical and survey investigations for a proposed $100 million westbound flyover at Maitland’s Cessnock Road and New England Highway roundabout. The Australian Government is funding the project to ease congestion and improve freight and commuter reliability.
Australia urged to improve underground infrastructure asset data
Bentley Systems says Australia needs stronger governance and ongoing stewardship of underground asset information. A nationally connected register and dynamic digital twins could reduce utility strikes, project delays and safety risks on major transport and urban projects.
New designs released for Yarraville level crossing removal project
New designs for two pedestrian and cycling underpasses at Melbourne’s Anderson Street level crossing have been released following community consultation. The crossing is due to close to vehicles in 2028, with the underpasses and a new plaza expected by 2029.
A47 Norfolk dualling project enters final construction stages
National Highways’ £100m project to dual 2.6 miles of the A47 between Blofield and North Burlingham is nearing completion. The scheme includes junction, bridge, safety and cycling improvements, and is expected to reduce congestion and improve road safety.
A$22.2m rural road safety upgrade programme announced for NSW
More than A$22.2 million will fund safety upgrades at rural crash-risk locations across New South Wales through the 2026–27 Black Spot Program, as part of A$45.1 million for 82 sites statewide.
Ground-up remediation approach targets ageing Australian bridges
Rectify Group outlines how resin injection and geotechnical stabilisation can address bridge settlement and deterioration while keeping infrastructure in service. Melbourne case studies show subsurface repairs improving support, reducing disruption and enabling verification-led structural remediation.
Federal grants fund $305m of I-70 freight-corridor upgrades
A Transportation Construction Coalition case study details three federally funded I-70 projects in Colorado, Missouri and Ohio. The works include capacity and safety improvements, a new river bridge and connected-vehicle and weather-detection technology.
Research identifies crime hotspots on South Africa’s national roads
Research presented at the Southern African Transport Conference finds that carjackings, truck hijackings and other crimes are recurring safety risks on South Africa’s road network. SANRAL data identifies major hotspots on the N2, R300 and other corridors.
Las Vegas pilots AI-powered lighting for pedestrian safety
Las Vegas is piloting ISS’s AI-powered SecurOS Soffit lighting at a downtown crossing. The system detects pedestrians and directs LED illumination towards them, forming part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative.
EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes move 230 million tonnes of exports
The EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes enabled about 230 million tonnes of Ukrainian exports and 111 million tonnes of imports since May 2022. July figures show the routes remain critical for trade via road, rail and inland waterways, with infrastructure and border-efficiency measures continuing.
AI and 4D planning improve infrastructure project certainty
Bentley Systems case studies show 4D planning and AI-supported design validation improving sequencing, quality assurance, carbon tracking and cost control on major road, rail and energy infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand.
New Fitzroy River Bridge completed ahead of schedule
The New Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia opened in December 2023, 11 months after flooding destroyed its predecessor. Prefabricated REDCOR weathering-steel modules and incremental launching helped accelerate construction in the remote Kimberley region.
Early works begin on A$100m Lefevre Peninsula road upgrades
Early works have begun on a A$100 million package of road and transport upgrades on South Australia’s Lefevre Peninsula, supporting future passenger, freight and defence-industry traffic around Osborne.
ISS deploys AI-enabled pedestrian safety system in Las Vegas
ISS has deployed its AI-enabled SecurOS Soffit pedestrian safety system at a Las Vegas crosswalk as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative. The system detects pedestrians and directs targeted LED lighting to improve driver awareness during crossings.
Cultural consultation shapes Melton Station and bridge design
Cultural consultation has shaped the design of Melton Station and Ferris Road bridge. The bridge opened to traffic on 15 July, while the accessible station is due to open on 1 September as part of a project removing four level crossings.
Preferred option confirmed for Riverina Highway upgrade in Albury
New South Wales has confirmed the preferred option for a three-kilometre Riverina Highway upgrade in Albury. The scheme includes new traffic lights, a central median, safer crossings and improved walking and cycling links, and will now undergo design refinement and environmental assessment.
Melbourne Airport draft plan sets out 20-year expansion programme
Melbourne Airport’s draft Master Plan 2027 sets out a 20-year expansion programme, including new road infrastructure, improved bus links, terminal investment and runway changes to support forecast passenger growth.
Australia launches national railway-crossing safety campaign
Rail Safety Week in Australia has launched TrackSAFE’s national “When Roads Cross Rail” campaign, urging motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to follow crossing signs and rules amid reported fatalities, injuries and near hits.
South Australia receives $7.5m for 12 Black Spot road upgrades
Australia’s Federal Government has committed almost $7.5 million for 12 road safety upgrades across South Australia under the 2026–27 Black Spot Program, including improvements to shoulders, barriers, intersections, traffic signals and pedestrian facilities.
Newport to become level-crossing free as Melbourne project nears completion
The Level Crossing Removal Project will make Newport in Melbourne’s inner west level-crossing free in September, with freight trains transferring to a new bridge and a shared walking and cycling path being built.
Dandenong Webster Street underpass nears completion
Construction of Dandenong’s Webster Street road underpass is entering its final stages, with the 42-metre base slab completed and the connection expected to open in late September. The project will improve east-west traffic flow and provide a high-clearance route for trucks.