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PROTAGONISTS OF THE COUNTRY'S ROAD DEVELOPMENT: NEW PARQUE DEL PLATA INTERCHANGE

PROTAGONISTS OF THE COUNTRY'S ROAD DEVELOPMENT: NEW PARQUE DEL PLATA INTERCHANGE

One of the most anticipated road works before the start of the season was inaugurated on time.

The access interchange to Parque del Plata, located at kilometer 51 of the Interspa Route, was inaugurated on December 22, providing greater agility and security for those who visit that spa and for the thousands of motorists who travel to and from the East of the Uruguayan coast.

It is a fundamental work within the framework of the M/43 maintenance contract in charge of the Interbalnearia Oeste Consortium and it was a great challenge for the Molinsur company, which carried out the work in record time and to which we thank the trust in the supply of asphalt products. BITAFAL for carrying it out.

The grade-separated interchange, erected on Avenida Argentina, covers an area of ​​800 meters and is a testament to careful engineering and planning. One of the highlights is the construction of a 97.80 meter long bridge with a clearance of 4.70 meters, in addition to the implementation of a drainage system that includes the installation of 1,400 meters of pipes. The road surface was made with BITAFLEX AM2 modified asphalt provided by BITAFAL, ensuring a long useful life for the infrastructure.
The improvements are not limited only to the road structure, since complementary works have been carried out to guarantee the comfort and safety of pedestrians. The paving of the service roads and the construction of a new pedestrian path are an integral part of this project.

INAUGURATION OF ROUTE 15

INAUGURATION OF ROUTE 15

The initial works of PPP 2 by the Grupo Vial Oriental Consortium were completed, which included the renovation of 60 kilometers of Route 15

The Uruguayan government, headed by President Luis Lacalle Pou, the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, the Undersecretary of the MTOP, Juan José Olaizola, and the Mayor of Rocha, Alejo Umpiérrez, inaugurated road reconditioning projects in the department de Rocha, with a total investment of 65 million dollars carried out by the companies Hernández and González, together with Traxpalco.

The recent inauguration of the renovated section of Route 15, known as the “route of the 99 curves”, covered 60 kilometers from Rocha to the junction with Route 13. The significant improvement involved the replacement of the original bituminous treatment with a binder solution asphalt with modified asphalt type AM3 provided by BITAFAL in addition to a planialtimetric readjustment, widening, surcharge and stabilized with portland, ensuring greater durability. The work also included the construction of a culvert over the Casimiro stream and new bridges in Las Conchas, Arroyo India Muerta and Sarandí de la Paloma.

The Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, highlighted the decentralization and investment close to 400 million dollars that Rocha will experience in this five-year period. He announced the upcoming inauguration of the section of route 15 from Rocha to Lascano in the first half of next year and the transformation of route 13 to zero ballast. At the same event, a new passenger transport line from the Rutas del Sol company was enabled, which will connect routes 19 and 15 with the capital, promising greater communication and integration for Rocha and neighboring departments.

Fuente: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/inauguracion-tramo-ruta-15-avance-clave-para-conectividad-rocha

SPECIAL MENTION TO BITAFAL BY FORMER MTOP MINISTER LUCIO CÁCERES

SPECIAL MENTION TO BITAFAL BY FORMER MTOP MINISTER LUCIO CÁCERES

Bitafal was present at the commemoration of Latu and the National Road Directorate for 30 years of collaboration to improve the quality of road works.

On December 6, in the Auditorium of the Latu Technology Park and the National Road Directorate of the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works, they celebrated the continuous collaboration in improving the quality control of the materials used in road works.

Present at the event were the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, the President of Latu, Ruperto Long and the national director of roads, Hernán Ciganda. Bitafal managers were able to exchange their experience and contribution in the country's road industry.

In this context, the former Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Lucio Cáceres, sent some words in which he highlighted the leading role of the company in the development of road constructions. “The deregulation of the Ancap asphalt monopoly, the Latu laboratory, and the development of the Bitafal company, were three fundamental axes to put the country in the road situation,” he said.

Bitafal is a key player in the quality of the products used in road construction and thus accompanies the growth and development of the country. By participating in this event, it reaffirms its commitment to continue working together to incorporate the best quality standards in its products and materials.

INAUGURATION ROUTE 6

INAUGURATION ROUTE 6

This is the section between Sauce and route 11 of the Circuito Vial 6 PPP contract, which includes the rehabilitation of 78 kilometers of route 6

On June 22, the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, José Luis Falero, together with Undersecretary Juan José Olaizola, inaugurated the works on the section of Route 6 between the Sauce bypass and Route 11.
This work is being carried out with the innovative technology of recycled pavement with foamed asphalt both in the plant and on site and then with a surface layer with modified asphalt type PG 70-28 that the Cuchilla Grande consortium entrusted to Bitafal as supplier.
The improvements made to the section imply an improvement in the existing infrastructure, including junctions, bridges, new pavement, signage, lighting and drainage. Interventions were carried out on five bridges, widening and reinforcing their structures to improve their performance.
In addition, two closed access roundabouts to Sauce were built on the south and center sides, replacing the existing roundabouts and improving the pavement, signage, and lighting. These improvements in the junctions have contributed significantly to road safety in the area. Minister Falero highlighted the importance of these works in the quality of the infrastructure as well as the estimated durability, since companies must be responsible for maintenance for more than 20 years. The investment in this section was approximately 1,700,000 dollars.
The Mayor of Sauce, Rubens Ottonello, the National Director of Roads, Hernán Ciganda, and other national, departmental and local authorities were present at the inauguration event.
We thank the CVC company and the Cuchilla Grande consortium for the trust they have given us in the supply of asphalt products for said work.
PAVING EXPO BRASIL

PAVING EXPO BRASIL

Bitafal was present at the 7th edition of the Paving Expo in São Paulo, the largest paving fair in Brazil.

The event took place from May 24 to 26 at the Pavilhão Azul of the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, being the reference event in the area of ​​highways and road infrastructure in Brazil. In this edition, it received 19 thousand visitors, which represents a growth of 57% compared to the previous edition in 2022.

In addition to the impressive exhibition area, the event also included the Paving Conference, which brought together more than 3,000 people in conference rooms for high-level discussions with industry experts. During the conferences, important issues were addressed such as the use of warm mixes, the recycling of asphalt pavements, including the use of foam, as well as noise and vibration control in infrastructure works. Technology also played a prominent role, from the use of BIM in highway design and construction to the application of 3D technology for paving control.

The event was attended by manufacturers, importers and distributors of machinery and equipment, as well as companies that offer solutions for the construction and maintenance of bridges, viaducts and tunnels. Suppliers of asphalt and concrete paving products, drainage solutions and equipment, technologies and equipment for the containment of slopes, geosynthetics, geotechnical and companies specialized in road signs were also present.

Bitafal's presence at Paving Expo San Pablo demonstrates its commitment to innovation and its leadership in the asphalt industry at a regional level.

The next edition will take place from October 22 to 24, 2024 in São Paulo. We invite you to take part, establish strategic contacts and stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the road construction and road infrastructure industry.
THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, AXIS OF THE XXI CILA

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, AXIS OF THE XXI CILA

More than 60% of the works that will be presented have the circular economy as their axis

The outstanding topics are the rejuvenation and recycling of pavements, the use of waste from other industries, the use of low-temperature techniques, among others. That is why the master conferences will be focused on these important issues in a sector highly committed to caring for the environment.

We will have the pleasure of knowing first-hand how countries like Australia and New Zealand base their road management strategy on pavement recycling and surface treatments with Eng. Steve Patrick from the Australian Road Research Board, author of the “Austroads Guide for Pavement Technology Part 4K: Bituminous Irrigation”, which is used as a design and selection guide throughout Australia.

In turn, the commercial exhibition will have the presence of leaders in the industry both in the recycling of pavements and additives and products for a more sustainable road construction.

MTOP PRESENT AT THE XXI CILA and 13th CVU

MTOP PRESENT AT THE XXI CILA and 13th CVU

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works supports the holding of both congresses with various initiatives

Minister José Luis Falero will make a presentation on the largest works plan in recent times in Uruguay and then will host the opening of the XXI CILA and the 13th Uruguayan Road Congress.

They will also have an important Stand inside the Foyer room as well as in the outdoor area where it will exhibit equipment for evaluating pavements and bridges, essential elements for the maintenance management of our infrastructure.

More than 100 technicians and engineers from the Ministry will participate in the Congress during the 5 days of the event and various plenary and simultaneous conferences will be presented by engineers from the National Highway Administration.

BITAFAL SPONSOR DIAMANTE DEL XXI CILA GROUP

BITAFAL SPONSOR DIAMANTE DEL XXI CILA GROUP

BITAFAL Group is a diamond sponsor of the Congress

We will be throughout the event participating in various technical, commercial and social instances. We have one of the main stands in the Foyer as well as we will be present in other stands of colleague companies and we will participate in the external exhibition.
We will present three technical papers in a plenary room and two technical papers in a simultaneous room. On Monday 21 we presented "PERFORMANCE OF SAMI MEMBRANE AFTER 11 YEARS", "SEAL COAT WITH GLASS POWDER TO IMPROVE SLIP RESISTANCE" and "USE OF DSR FOR EMULSION QUALITY CONTROL". On Tuesday 22 on the "EVALUATION OF THE FIRST SECTION WITH TIRE DUST IN URUGUAY". On Thursday we presented on "EVALUATION OF THERMOADHERENT EMULSIONS WITH DSR".
In addition, on Thursday we will have a horizontal conference on the environmental footprint of road construction.

We will be sponsors of the opening cocktail of the Congress that will be attended by important authorities of our country. In addition, we will be present in the different social activities in which we will be hosts to all our friends and colleagues.

FIUBA PAVEMENT LABORATORY

FIUBA PAVEMENT LABORATORY

We visited one of the pavement laboratories more modern region of

The laboratory of the Department of Transportation of the FIUBA carried out by Ing. Juan Campana and Ing. Alejandro Bisio are part of a major renovation carried out by Vialidad Nacional a few years ago, supporting universities and different district laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment. of Highway.

We had the pleasure of visiting the facilities, knowing how the laboratory works and taking the opportunity to strengthen even more the ties with this University of Argentina.

The laboratory has capacities for the analysis of the different asphalt paving materials as well as equipment for the design and evaluation of mixtures. It has a complete laboratory for analysis of asphalt binders both by traditional tests and by grade PG. It also has aggregate and filler evaluation equipment as well as dynamic soil evaluation equipment.

As for asphalt mixtures, they have different types of mixers and compactors for the preparation of various test specimens, as well as all the tools for their correct sawing and preparation. The highlight is the mixture evaluation equipment that has both dynamic modulus according to European and American standards and fatigue evaluation equipment in various formats. Obviously the rutting and binder content equipment and others are present in such a modern laboratory.

XVIII ARGENTINE CONGRESS OF ROADS AND TRANSIT

XVIII ARGENTINE CONGRESS OF ROADS AND TRANSIT

Great Uruguayan delegation in the XVIII CAVYT

On September 26, 27 and 28, the traditional Argentine Road and Traffic Congress was held at the Convention Center of the Hilton Hotel in Puerto Madero, with a historic attendance of more than 2,000 participants.

The Uruguayan delegation was present with a large contingent of Engineers from the National Directorate of Roads as well as Municipalities and companies in the road sector of our country. Grupo Bitafal presented on the Development of the Cape Seal in Uruguay and also on the promotion of the next XXI CILA that we are proudly carrying out together with the AUC.

The inauguration of the Congress was attended by the Ministers of Public Works of Argentina, Gabriel Katopodis, and that of Uruguay, José Luis Falero, as well as other road and transportation authorities from the neighboring shore.

The event was held simultaneously in 5 rooms where the following topics were discussed: Network management and road asset management; connectivity, transport and logistics; Smart Technology: Knowledge, innovation and creativity; Rural roads; Road safety: policies to reduce accidents; flooring; Sustainable Multimodality in Urban Regions; Environment and road transport; and Highway Planning and Project.

In parallel, the Symposium organized by the Permanent Asphalt Commission was held with three master lectures by renowned technicians in the field such as Dr. Miguel Angel del Val, Dr. Angel Sampedro and Dr. Carlos Fonseca focused on Sustainability and in Road Safety.

The Uruguayan delegation was present with a large contingent from the DNV who attended along with the Minister and his advisers showing the change in direction that the MTOP shows in terms of the training of its collaborators and that they will also be present in large numbers at the next CILA and the Uruguayan Road Congress.

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