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SYMPOSIUM “SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN ASPHALT PAVING”

SYMPOSIUM “SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN ASPHALT PAVING”

The event organized by the CPA in Buenos Aires was a success in technical content and organization.
With the in-person participation of more than 110 professionals from Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia, as well as a streaming broadcast for the entire world, the Symposium held on September 28 at the NH Collection Hotel was an excellent reason to meet again and exchange about the implementation of sustainable and clean technologies in asphalt paving.
In addition to prominent technicians from Argentina and Brazil, the event included the participation of Engineers Alberto Bardesi and Rodrigo Miró who, through videoconference, made interesting presentations of the reality in Europe and in the world of these technologies.
Authorities from the National Highway Directorate, the Buenos Aires Provincial Highway Directorate, the Argentine Chamber of Construction and the Argentine Highway Association participated in the opening ceremony. Then the event started with “The incorporation of resilience in road infrastructure and other emergencies” by Eng. Pablo Bolzan, followed by Eng. Juan Campana (UBA) on the “UBA-BID Project on sustainability in road construction.”
From Spain, Dr. Ing. Rodrigo Miro presented to us about “Innovations in asphalt pavements and their adaptation to environmental conditions” followed by “Sustainable pavements: experiences in the use of wet-modified asphalt with recycled plastics in asphalt mixtures” of Dr. Eng. Silvia Angelone and Eng. Marina Casaux.
To close the morning conferences, Eng. Rafael Martins from the KRATON company told us about the “Sustainability and Performance using Modified Asphalts.”
After lunch, Engineer Alberto Bardesi told us the “Advances in sustainable paving technologies in Spain” followed by Eng. Pablo Morano on “Cold stabilized bases with asphalt emulsion and foamed asphalt: analogies in their implementation.” and the “State of the art and lessons learned in the use of granular bases stabilized with foamed asphalt (BSM) in Argentina” part Ing. Gustavo Seret.
To close the day, the topic focused on tire dust, Dr. Ing. Francisco Morea and Dr. Ing. Adrian Nosetti presented “Sustainable alternative to a discontinuous mixture with high viscosity asphalt made with rubber from out-of-use tires” and Dr. Ing. Gerardo Botasso presented: “Rubber incorporation technologies in asphalt mixtures and their impact on sustainability and innovation.”
RAPv CONGRESS – ENACOR IN BRAZIL

RAPv CONGRESS – ENACOR IN BRAZIL

We participated in the most important technical event in Brazil regarding road conservation and paving.
Based in Foz de Iguazú from September 19 to 22, the sessions corresponding to the 25th ENACOR – National Road Conservation Meeting and the 48th RAPv – Annual Paving Meeting were held, together with the 4th ExpoEnacor. The event included 26 conferences, 6 short courses, 3 round tables and the presentation of 127 technical-scientific works as well as case studies of works.
Considered the largest transportation infrastructure event in Brazil, the meeting brought together professionals from all over the country to discuss the main trends and challenges in the area, bringing together more than 1,500 people including researchers, leading experts, university students, representatives of public and private companies. , public bodies, organizations and associations.
INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CENTER (CSIT)

INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CENTER (CSIT)

The Center will make it possible to manage and monitor the traffic control equipment of the national road network.
The purpose of launching this center is to optimize traffic management through the use of new technologies, as well as to promote the safety of all road infrastructure users.
The service will work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, monitoring the road network and collecting information, which will serve as input for the Traffic Engineering Area to make decisions in real time. In this way, it is intended to minimize vehicle congestion on national routes.

This Center monitors:

-The traffic lights installed in the national road network.

-Variable messaging billboards that inform in real time travel times, cuts, and any other traffic interruption and have a fundamental role in traffic regulation, offering circulation alternatives.

-Speed ​​management equipment.

-Cameras.

-Traffic counting equipment.

The CSIT is located in the MTOP headquarters building and has state-of-the-art equipment. The speed violation validation area will also work there, which will be in charge of analyzing images and videos of possible violations.

In addition, 100 new devices were installed to control speed on national routes and urban journeys, promoting good driving practices.
There are 100 active teams that will alternate in 112 points throughout the country, which means that some boxes will not contain devices. These state-of-the-art instruments will register traffic violations but will not set a fine until next month, with prior notice. All of them are duly signposted, indicating the maximum speed allowed, in accordance with current regulations.

In the event of doubts and queries, users may call 0800 1139, or enter the infraction consultation system with their registration number and register, which will soon be available on the MTOP website.

This is part of the 2020-2025 National Road Safety Plan, which includes the analysis, design and execution of a road works plan: 110 new intersection solutions, including 10 interchanges, 100 roundabouts and turning basins, an increase of one 50% lighting, 71.5 km of third tracks, 642 km of new routes, zero ballast, 250 interventions on bridges, 28 rest areas for trucks. In addition, it includes information and awareness campaigns.

Within this framework, this year 450 million dollars will be invested in works with an important component in road safety. The head of Transportation, days ago stated that the growth of the automotive fleet must be accompanied by new infrastructure works. "Traffic is changing and we have to change the strategy," he said, and in that sense, he indicated that investment in public works - which is record in this period - will allow progress in infrastructure, paving, the network and road safety .

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STRONG EXECUTION OF WORKS THROUGHOUT THE NATIONAL TERRITORY

STRONG EXECUTION OF WORKS THROUGHOUT THE NATIONAL TERRITORY

In 2022, the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works invested 821 million dollars in road works
At a press conference, the Minister was satisfied with his entire team and expressed that 91 percent of the execution of works that had been planned for 2022 was completed, “a very ambitious objective,” referring to the investment of 905 million dollars.
“We want to leave the Ministry better, more planned, more organized and with a projection of quality works,” Falero stressed.
WE EXPAND OUR FLEET

WE EXPAND OUR FLEET

Twenty new teams will be distributing our products in Uruguay and the region

Bitafal is expanding its international ground transportation fleet for both asphalts and emulsions to improve the delivery service for our products as well as to expand our supply capacity. These are 8 state-of-the-art Volvo FHX 460 trucks with all security systems, 10 heated tankers for asphalt and 2 tankers for asphalt emulsions.

The FHX 460 trucks have the full safety package that includes Electronic Stability Control to prevent rollover and skidding, EBS brakes, driver fatigue alert, lane keeping assistance, radar-based blind spot alarm, programmer of speed adapted to maintain the distance with the vehicles that circulate, warning of danger of collision and automatic emergency braking. This is complemented by an automatic gearbox, electronically controlled air suspension as well as high visibility LED lights. Euro 5 engines ensure compliance with emissions standards.
The insulated heated asphalt tankers also feature high safety standards such as air suspension, ABS brakes, and rollover protection and spill moldings.
All these teams guarantee the safety of our drivers as well as the other drivers present on our routes.
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.
FIRST CONGRESS OF MODIFIED ASPHALT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

FIRST CONGRESS OF MODIFIED ASPHALT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Bitafal presented the advances in modified asphalt and its development in Uruguay

The Minister of Public Works and Communications of the Dominican Republic, Deligne Ascención, inaugurated the first Modified Asphalt congress in the country, which took place on June 15 and 16 in the Dominican capital. The event was attended by businessmen and road infrastructure professionals from several countries in the region.
Bitafal's Technical Director, Santiago Kröger, spoke about the advances and challenges of modified asphalt in Uruguay along with prominent international speakers such as Eng. Mario Jair from Argentina, Dr. Luis Guillermo Loría from Costa Rica, Dr. Adalberto Faxina from Brazil, Engineer María Camila Galviss from Colombia, Engineer Pablo del Águila from Peru, Dr. Luis Miguel Gutierrez from Brazil and Engineer Yerko Eterovick from Bolivia.

The minister highlighted the government's interest in incorporating modified asphalt technologies in road projects to achieve a longer duration, minimize environmental impact and guarantee solid investment. The official mentioned the importance of migrating to a higher quality type of asphalt that guarantees greater durability and is friendly to the environment. The exploration of new technologies aims to obtain better results, reduce environmental impact and achieve significant savings for the country.

The congress, sponsored by the Ministry of Public Works, the international company Syntex Asphalt SRL and the Isaac Newton University of Costa Rica, included the participation of experts from various countries who shared their experiences on the use of modified asphalt. The vice ministers of the MOPC, Elías Santana and Luis Bastardo, were also present.

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.
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.

ROAD INVESTMENT WILL CHANGE THE REALITY OF THE COUNTRY'S ROUTES

ROAD INVESTMENT WILL CHANGE THE REALITY OF THE COUNTRY'S ROUTES

Routes within the country are being prioritized, emphasizing those that connect the territory from East to West, such as 14, 20 and 26

In 2021, more than 500 million dollars were invested in road works. The amount will double this year and, at the end of the five-year period, it will reach 3.3 billion. This investment will make it possible to change the road situation in the country, with maintenance works, new routes and changes in quality standards, informed Minister José Luis Falero.

Falero explained that the routes in the interior of the country are being prioritized, emphasizing those that connect the territory from East to West, such as 14, 20 and 26. It is also aimed at rehabilitating those routes that are important to generate a greater development in the northern departments, such as Route 6. Various execution modalities are used, trying to be efficient in the use of Uruguayan resources, he said.

Source: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/inversion-vial-cambiara-realidad-rutas-del-pais

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