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(29 July 2026) Discover how the lowest total risk philosophy and the hierarchy of controls can support better decision-making throughout a project's lifecycle, with practical insights and international experience.

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This article is taken from the general report of the Winter Maintenance Congress held in Tampere (Finland) on 25–27 February 1986, published in the journal Routes/Roads No. 259, second quarter 1986. At its creation in 1965, the Committee dealt solely with winter serviceability. Since the 1975 World Congress, held in Mexico, it has become concerned with all aspects of maintenance and serviceability, apart from specific problems concerning pavements which are examined in detail by the Technical [...]

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Pavement damage has become increasingly frequent on expressways in Japan, primarily due to the growing impacts of climate change. In summer, ambient temperatures can exceed 40 °C, causing asphalt pavements to suffer from rutting and blistering. During winter, infiltrated water penetrates the pavement structure and undergoes repeated freeze-thaw cycles—freezing at night and thawing during the day.

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Climate change poses a growing threat to transport infrastructure, particularly road networks, which are increasingly exposed to extreme weather hazards, such as heatwaves and flooding. In response to this challenge, France adopted its third National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC 3) in March 2025.

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In Japanese steel bridge construction projects, multi-faceted approach methods have been gradually applied, including material-based reduction through environmentally conscious steel materials and fuel-based reduction using renewable energy and biofuels as measures during the construction stage. Additionally, longevity technologies are applied during construction to improve the durability of steel bridges, which is expected to reduce the number of repairs and reinforcements throughout the [...]

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This document provides a brief summary of the 17th World Congress on Road Winter Service, Resilience and Decarbonisation, held in Chambéry from 10 to 13 March 2026. As written proceedings have not yet been produced for all technical sessions, this text focuses primarily on the organisation of the Congress and its key figures. A general report, incorporating contributions from all sessions, will be published at a later date.

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The World Road Association (PIARC) recognizes gender inclusion and diversity as a cross-cutting issue within its Strategic Plan 2024-2027. In 2021, PIARC created a Commission focused on these topics and assigned a permanent group to the Executive Committee. In 2024, PIARC Technical Committee (TC) 1.5 on Disaster Management conducted a survey to capture the gender, inclusion, and diversity issues apparent in disaster management, specifically in road disaster management. TC 1.5 aims to consider [...]

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(22 June 2026) Learn how governance, regulation, and contracts shape work zone safety outcomes, and gain practical tools to strengthen procurement, risk allocation, and on-site safety performance.

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The World Road Association (PIARC) Technical Committee 1.5 on Disaster Management (TC1.5) has established Task 1.5.3 related to “Supporting Supply Chain during Extreme Weather Events” addressed by Working Group 3. The key topics examined by TC1.5 Working Group 3 included:Short- and medium-term preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery measures for securing the resilience of road networks to support supply chain continuity, which includes training, technologies, tools, management [...]

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(11 June 2026) Enhance your expertise in work zone safety and management through an international training programme designed to support practitioners with practical tools, global knowledge, and proven approaches

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(2 June 2026) Road and transport professionals worldwide are invited to submit their abstracts by August 31, 2026!

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(20 May 2026) Enhance your expertise in work zone safety and management through an international training programme designed to support practitioners with practical tools, global knowledge, and proven approaches

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This report provides an extensive overview of road closures due to extreme weather events and their practical applications, as discussed by the PIARC TC1.5. It compiles information on road closures during extreme weather events worldwide, as well as insights from experts and practitioners in the field. The report aims to provide administrative agencies and road managers with useful reference materials to help ensure the safety of road users.As extreme weather events have become more severe and [...]

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British Columbia’s transportation network is increasingly threatened by climate change, as shown by recent extreme weather events that have damaged infrastructure and disrupted key corridors. With limited funding and a vast inventory of roads, bridges, and culverts, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) recognizes that traditional, asset-by-asset adaptation is no longer viable.

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Transport is the activity that contributes most to France’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Various studies highlight that local journeys of less than 80 km are responsible for 70% of emissions, 80% of which occur in urban areas, and more specifically in the outskirts of metropolitan areas. This situation is the result of various factors: widespread urbanisation encouraged by car use, delays in the development of the rail network and low-density urban planning in the suburbs.

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(25/08/2025) PIARC Technical Committee 1.4 “Road Network Resilience Planning - Climate Change and Other Hazards,” co-organized by PIARC, the World Bank, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the Public Works Administration, and the Road Fund of Mozambique, is pleased to announce the international seminar on improving road network resilience, scheduled for November 12-14, 2025 in Maputo, Mozambique.

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(7 August 2025) Make a difference and shape the future of planning, design, and construction of road tunnels. Submit your abstracts with proposals of presentation by 15 October 2025!

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(28 July 2025) Special Projects aim to answer emerging topics within a few months. Submit your replies by 20 August 2025!

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(23 June 2025) Road safety is a shared responsibility and a global priority. From June 23 to 27, 2025, PIARC is organising a Road Safety Thematic Week, showcasing its strong and ongoing commitment to improving road safety worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This week brings together the latest knowledge, tools, and thought leadership to support all road stakeholders in building safer, more resilient road systems.

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(13 June 2025) PIARC launched an updated Road Safety Manual to guide the implementation of a Safe System approach for Road Infrastructure.

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(2 June 2025) The 17th World Congress on Road Winter Service, Resilience and Decarbonisation will be held in Chambéry (France) from 10 to 13 March 2026. The early-bird period runs until 7 January 2026.

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(7 May 2025) PIARC (World Road Association), founded in 1909 and comprising over 120 member governments globally, serves as a forum for exchanging knowledge and experience on road and transport policies and practices. With consultative status to the UN's Economic and Social Council, PIARC contributes to sustainable global development in the road sector.

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(5th May 2025) As part of PIARC’s Decarbonisation Week (5–11 May 2025), we are proud to highlight the Association’s many initiatives and resources that support the transition to a low-carbon road sector.

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(3 March 2025) Japan Road Association (JARA) together with the PIARC Technical Committee 1.5 “Disaster Management”, are organising a joint international workshop, in collaboration with the Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia (REAAA). Supported by Hanshin Expressway Group and Hanshin Expressway Research Institute for Advanced Technology, the meeting will take place in a hybrid format on 27 May 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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(19 February 2025) Taking place from 14 to 16 May 2025 in Dakar, the seminar is organized jointly by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Land and Air Transport (MITTA) of Senegal and the Senegalese National Committee of PIARC, in collaboration with the Association of African Managers and Road Partners (AGEPAR). The event will be attended by the experts from the PIARC Technical Committees 2.2 “Roads for Equity, Accessibility and Mobility in Rural and Interurban Areas” and Technical Committee 3.1 “Road Safety”.

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(Published on 30 January 2025 (Updated on 20 February 2025)) We are pleased to announce an exceptional extension of the call for individual papers for the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress, to be held from 10 to 13 March 2026 in Chambéry, France. The congress will focus on three major topics: Winter Service, Resilience, and Decarbonization.

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(29 January 2025) The PIARC Technical Committee 3.2 “Winter Service”, in collaboration with the PIARC National Committee of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan, is holding an international seminar on 9 and 10 April in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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(6 January 2025) Join PIARC’s Technical Committee 4.1 “Pavements” for an international seminar to be held in Tunis on 28-30 April 2025 in collaboration with the Tunisian Road Association and the Ministry of Equipment and Housing of Tunisia.

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(31 December 2024) PIARC Technical Committee 4.3 on'Earthworks', in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works and Road Maintenance of Côte d’Ivoire, the Association of African Road Managers and Partners (AGEPAR), and the Côte d’Ivoire National Road Committee, invites you to an international seminar in Abidjan from April 14-16, 2025.

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(23 December 2024) The call is now open! Submit your proposal electronically no later than 31 January 2025.

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(17 December 2024) PIARC Technical Committee 3.3 “Asset Management”, in partnership with Tanzania's Ministry of Works, the Tanzania Roads Association (TARA), and other local and international bodies, is hosting an International Seminar on Transport asset management in Arusha, Tanzania, from April 9–11, 2025.

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(19th December 2024) As 2024 draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the strides PIARC has made in the past year and look forward to an exciting 2025 ahead. This year marked a transition as the Association continued its work under the new 2024-2027 cycle, focusing on resilience, innovation, and sustainability in road transport.

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(November 25, 2024) The PIARC Council Meeting in Andorra marked a major turning point with the election of new leaders who will take office on January 1, 2025. Until that date, the current leadership continues to guide the association.

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(25 October 2024) Help Technical Committees 4.5 and 1.5 gather information to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the road sector and improve management and resilience in the face of extreme weather events. The deadline for your input is 31 December and 15 December 2024,respectively.

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(9 October 2024) The General Report of the Prague 2023 Congress is now available online. This essential document not only summarises the main debates and conclusions, it also charts the course for the next four years in terms of infrastructure and road transport development.

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(10 0ctober 2024) Take this opportunity to participate in the seminar organised on 28 - 30 November 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan, by the PIARC Technical Committee 2.4 "Road network operations and ITS for sustainability".

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(2 October 2024) PIARC’s Technical Committee 4.3. “Earthworks” is pleased to announce that the call for papers to contribute to this seminar is open until 31 October 2024. Take this opportunity to help maintain road infrastructure in Africa!

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(27 September 2024) PIARC Technical Committee 2.2 "Roads for Equity, Accessibility and Mobility in Rural and Interurban Areas" is organasing an international workshop on 24 October 2024 in the city of Timișoara, Romania. The discussion will revolve around the topics of of walking, cycling, and other non-motorized modes of mobility, improving road safety in rural and interurban areas and technical solutions for paved and unpaved roads.

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(26 September 2024) Did you know you can advertise in PIARC’s renowned quarterly magazine, Routes/Roads? Our magazine is a key communication tool, reaching thousands of readers worldwide from both the public and private sectors. With 128 member governments and hundreds of members from the public, private, and academic sectors, Routes/Roads provides an excellent opportunity to promote your services or products to a diverse, international audience.

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(25 September 2024) Our Technical Committee 3.3 "Asset Management" will aim to explain what could be done regarding aging infrastructure management and to show the work done by PIARC activity during 2020-2023.

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(Published on 18 June 2024) As we embark on the 2024-2027 cycle, PIARC is thrilled to announce a diverse array of events organized by our Technical and National Committees. These gatherings will foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among experts and professionals in the road and transport infrastructure sector.

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(5th September 2024 (Updated on 14 January 2025)) PIARC is pleased to announce the call for individual papers for the 17th World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress, to be held from 10 to 13 March 2026 in Chambéry, France. The congress will focus on three major topics: Winter Service, Resilience, and Decarbonization.

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(24 June 2024) Help us shape a sustainable future by sharing your insights on decarbonizing road construction and maintenance.

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(Published on 30 July 2024) The purpose of the 4-day Congress is to bring together researchers, practitioners and academia who are interested in exploring winter services and resilience of road infrastructure.