Development and Implementation of Performance-Based Assessment Matrix for Economy in Rural Roads Maintenance Management in PMGSY in India - PIARC Prize - Low- and Middle-Income Country authors

Roads are the lifeblood of a nation, fueling infrastructural development and social and economic growth. With a significant proportion of India’s population residing in rural areas, rural road connectivity is vital for the nation’s holistic development. It enhances rural development by boosting agricultural incomes, expanding employment opportunities, and improving access to health and educational facilities. The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) on 25th [...]

Road maintenance in 1913

Road maintenance and rehabilitation are not new topics for engineers. Since PIARC’s inception, articles on these subjects have appeared in the predecessor to Routes/Routes, the Bulletin of the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses, as evidenced by these two articles from issue no. 10, dated December 2013.

The PIARC Asset Management Manual. A Guide for Practitioners

Effective road asset management starts with smart decisions. From technical planning to high-level strategy, well-structured decision-making is the foundation of efficient, long-term infrastructure management from a holistic point of view.

Integration of Environmental Requirements into Contractor Consultations: Exchange of Feedback between the Project Owner and Project Manager on Asset Management Operations

In a context where environmental requirements are a key factor in the acceptability of road projects, setting sustainable development objectives is a major challenge for project owners (POs) and project managers (PMs), starting from the design phase but especially during the consultation phase with construction contractors. As part of pavement maintenance and renewal operations on operational motorways, it is crucial to reconcile the requirements of sustainable asset management with growing environmental [...]

Opportunities and Developments for Improving the Ecological Footprint in the Life Cycle of Road Infrastructure Assets

With a global average temperature of 1.45 °C above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900), 2023 was the warmest year since weather records began. The past nine years were also all at record levels. Despite international climate protection targets, there is no sign of a sustained reduction in global warming (Klimaschutzbericht, 2024).