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VALENCIA HURTS US

01 November 2024
in: News
Tags: Sustainable asphalts, climate change, Monthly ArchivesFebruary 2022 - Grupo Bitafal, roads

Climate change and its impact on roads

The images shocked us all. In a few hours, tragedy took hold of the Valencian community. The formation of an Isolated Depression at High Levels (DANA) generated an unprecedented volume of precipitation, dumping the equivalent of a year's rain on the area in a few hours.

The human toll is the most terrible; More than 200 people lost their lives. The material losses are incalculable at the moment. And the damage to the road infrastructure will require very rapid actions to be able to reestablish circulation in several areas, with highways cut off, highways and roads seriously affected, and an entire mobility network collapsed.

Climate change is a reality that increasingly affects the daily lives of populations in different parts of the planet. The actions taken aimed at sustainability are key to being able to mitigate its impact and begin to generate a new reality, which will undoubtedly take many years to be reflected in a recovery of the environmental quality that we had not long ago.

And what does the road industry have to do in that sense? A lot.

The construction of road infrastructure as a segment within the civil engineering sector has been taking giant steps in the incorporation of techniques and procedures that reduce environmental impact and that can save great costs for governments and the entire planet.

The recycling of asphalt, a material that can be reused infinite times, the reduction of temperatures in the application of asphalt through the use of warm mixtures, the use of modified asphalt that is specially designed to resist extreme temperatures, both cold and hot, The use of water-based asphalt emulsions and the incorporation of waste from other industries that are difficult to recycle, such as rubber or glass, are just some of the measures that can be quickly implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, temperatures used in the production and laying processes and the impact on quarry materials.

National authorities, universities, students and, above all, members of the industry must become aware that what hurts us today in Valencia will surely be a repeated phenomenon in other parts of the planet. And that the decision to change is in our hands.

CILA 2024 ARRIVES IN GRANADA, SPAIN... AND BITAFAL IS THE PROTAGONIST!

The next edition of the Ibero-Latin American Asphalt Congress, one of the largest road industry events in the world, will take place next April in Granada, Spain.

From April 22 to 26, the most prominent Ibero-American professionals in the field will meet, presenting research and technological developments, in a fundamental sector for the social and economic growth of the region.

For BITAFAL it is a great pride to be the promoter of this Congress with our Technical Director Santiago Kröger participating as CILA Delegate and as a reviewer in the Technical Committee of said event. On the other hand, we will be present with various technical works and collaborating in the moderation of sessions during it.

At the same time, we are promoting the participation of Uruguayan specialists from the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works (MTOP) by sponsoring a contest to bring the authors who have been selected to participate in it. With great pride we can say that Uruguay will be the protagonist since it has sent 15 technical works, being among the Top 5 of countries that have sent the most communications.

We share with you the CILA preparation podcast, where Santiago addresses advances in paving technology for low-traffic roads (BIT), one of the topics that will surely be present during the congress.

Low Traffic Intensity Road Paving Technology

BITAFAL AND UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVIDEO JOIN TO CREATE THE CHAIR “SUSTAINABLE ASPHALTS BITAFAL – UM”

28 February 2024
in: inauguration,News
Tags: Bitafal, training, bitafal chair one, emulsions, roads

The initiative seeks to provide knowledge and experience to new generations of engineers for the country's road development.

The creation of the “BITAFAL – UM Sustainable Asphalts” Chair is an important step in promoting innovation and sustainable development in the country's road sector. This initiative demonstrates BITAFAL's commitment to the training of new generations of engineers and to the future of the country.

This applied research center will be a pioneer in the development of knowledge about asphalt pavements for the country's road sector, promoting innovation and bringing academia, research and innovation closer to the Uruguayan reality. The Chair is committed to environmental and social sustainability, and the link with the public sector to contribute to the country's road development in a comprehensive and efficient manner.

The “BITAFAL – UM Sustainable Asphalts” Chair is created with the purpose of joint development of advisory, training, research and dissemination work related to the upcoming challenges of the paving sector and related industries: new techniques and materials, circular economy, efficiency energy, decarbonization, digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

It will offer students a wide range of resources for their training, including:

Internships and internships in the company, where they can apply their knowledge in the real world.
Access to BITAFAL infrastructure, such as laboratories and specialized equipment.
Field knowledge, through visits to road works and projects in development.
Possibilities to delve deeper into academic research, in collaboration with experts from the company and the university.

This strategic alliance between BITAFAL and UM will generate multiple benefits for students, the company and the country:

Students will have the opportunity to learn from professionals with extensive experience in the road sector, access cutting-edge technology and develop their practical skills.
BITAFAL will be able to contribute to the training of future professionals who will promote the country's road development, while strengthening its image as an innovative company committed to sustainability.
The country will benefit from a generation of engineers better prepared to meet the challenges of road development, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

For more information about the “BITAFAL – UM Sustainable Asphalts” Chair, those interested can visit the BITAFAL or the University of Montevideo website.

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

28 February 2024
in: inauguration,News
Tags: Bitafal, opening, mtop, floors, roads

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

18 December 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, Bitafal, opening, innovation, mtop, roadworks, floors, Transport, roads

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

18 December 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, Bitafal, events, innovation, mtop, floors, Transport, roads

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.

SYMPOSIUM “SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN ASPHALT PAVING”

31 October 2023
in: News
Tags: Argentina, asphalt, congress, asphalt congress, Bitafal group, sustainability, uruguay, roads

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.”

Source: http://cpasfalto.com.ar/events/symposio-sustainability-and-resilience-in-asphalt-paving/

RAPv CONGRESS – ENACOR IN BRAZIL

31 October 2023
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congress, asphalt congress, Bitafal group, uruguay, roads

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.

Source: https://www.rapvenacor.com.br/25o-enacor-48a-rapv-e-closed-with-success-in-foz-do-iguacu/

MORE THAN 1000 KM OF RURAL ROADS WILL BE PAVED

30 August 2023
in: News
Tags: Rural Roads, roads, Bitafal group, investment, mtop, UP, red vial, roads

The Productive Rural Roads program will allow paving, in two phases, about 1,200 kilometers throughout the country, until 2028

In this first period, 500 kilometers will be paved and the construction of about 25 bridges is also contemplated. Likewise, Uruguay signed the renewal of the loan with the IDB, to begin the second stage of the program in 2024.

After an investment of more than 46,000,000 pesos, authorities from the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP) and the Florida Mayor's Office enabled the paving of almost 11,000 meters of old route No. 58, in the northern area of the aforementioned department. The first stage of the Productive Rural Roads program will end in 2023; It is planned to pave about 500 kilometers throughout the country, through funds provided by OPP.

The inauguration of the works, held on the afternoon of Thursday, July 20, was attended by those responsible for the Interior Development Fund (FDI) and Caminaría Rural programs, from the Planning and Budget Office (OPP), Antonio Barrios and Federico Magnone, respectively, and the mayor of Florida, Guillermo López.

For the paving project of almost 11 kilometers in length of the old route No. 58, 46,600,000 pesos were invested, of which the OPP contributed 32,600,000, through the Productive Rural Roads program, and the mayor of Florida, about 14,000,000.

The improvements included paving the road with double bituminous treatment, recycling with Portland cement, construction of culverts, and vertical and horizontal signage. The work, carried out in eight months, was financed by the aforementioned agency, through funds from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), for the change in the standard of rural roads, and will benefit about 2,000 people in the area.

López, meanwhile, expressed that these works respond to a decades-old demand and allow connecting route No. 5 with the central area of the department. He added that the OPP makes it possible for resources to reach, in works, rural areas.

MTOP SOURCE

INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CENTER (CSIT)

30 August 2023
in: News
Tags: roads, innovation, mtop, road safety, Transport, uruguay, roads

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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