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INAUGURATION OF THE INTERCHANGER ON ROUTE 5

22 December 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, route 5 interchange, mtop, roads

The work will allow this route to be crossed on a double track and elevated above the Eduardo Pérez road

Hernandez and Gonzalez S.A. built the work that includes two viaducts 17 meters long each; more than 2000m of metal containment systems and more than 600m of rigid concrete fenders, with impact terminals for maximum protection, to prevent derailments and lighting of all components with the latest generation LED technology. The road solution for the crossing also required the construction of a new double track bridge over the Arroyo Pantanoso.

The President of the Republic, Luis Lacalle Pou, the Minister of Transport, José Luis Falero and the Mayor of Montevideo, Carolina Cosse, participated in the inauguration of this interchange. The Minister announced that "Here especially we are working on the point of tendering, before the end of the year, the continuation of the perimeter up to Route 1. We have also incorporated the Pérez road into this CREMAF contract, because we believe that it is a more than convenient access for all those producers who come from the coast.”

After the inauguration, a dinner was held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the company and where a tribute was paid to Mr. Omar Hernández, Director of the company.

MTOP Note: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/inauguramos-intercambiador-ruta-5-camino-eduardo-perez

INAUGURATION OF THE PORT VIADUCT

22 December 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, Port of Montevideo, viaduct, roads

The three-year work will change the dynamics of the Port of Montevideo and surroundings

On December 12, under torrential rain, the inauguration of the Rambla Portuaria Viaduct took place with the presence of the President of the Republic, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, senior authorities of the MTOP and other State agencies as well as the entire SACEEM-GRINOR team, responsible for the project.

The work consisted of a 1,800 m long viaduct, with two main access ramps and a 160 m long arched bridge that separates the vehicular crossing, on the port boulevard, with the Central Railroad track. In addition, various annexed works were carried out in the entrance area to the Port of Montevideo, improving circulation and expanding the Port area by 9 hectares with an investment of 156 million dollars.

“The largest urban project in Uruguay”, as stated by the Executive Director of Saceem, Alejandro Ruibal, has three lanes in each direction that increase circulation capacity at that point and significantly reduce travel times. The rolling of the viaduct was carried out using a system with a sand-asphalt layer that allowed the structure to be regularized and waterproofed, and then a good macrotexture type F10 rolling layer to improve safety. Both mixtures were executed with modified asphalt BITAFLEX AM3.

Another peculiarity of the tread are the anchored neoprene joints that support the large movements of the structure without affecting the quality of walking on the viaduct. Grupo BITAFAL thanks the companies for their trust in the supply of modified asphalts as well as neoprene anchored joints.

MTOP Note: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/viaducto-rambla-portuaria-montevideo-mejorara-circulacion-zona

XXI CILA IN URUGUAY

22 December 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congress, mtop, paving, Punta del Este, roads

The most important event in the Spanish-speaking world of asphalt passed through Uruguay from November 20 to 25

We had the pleasure of receiving more than 1,000 participants from 25 countries at the Enjoy Punta del Este Hotel Convention Center in what was the largest CILA held to date.

With great pride we tell you that the positive comments about the event have not stopped coming, both about the organization and the technical part, about the commercial exhibition as well as about the social events.

The Congress was held in conjunction with the 13th Uruguayan Highway Congress, which had a high level of technical work and participation as well.

The nearly 300 technical papers and 6 magisterial conferences were presented simultaneously in the 3 rooms that we can assure were always very complete.

We highlight the level of the master conferences and the exhibitors who had the courtesy to participate in the event and tell us in detail about their areas of specialization related to the Circular Economy, the motto of this Congress.

A highlight of the event were the simultaneous conferences that were held in a room with 7 screens and headphones for the participants that allowed the presentations to be heard correctly and gave flexibility to see many works in a short space of time. An experience that we believe should be repeated in future CILAs.

Another differential were the Commercial Conferences, which were always in a full room, by renowned companies such as KRATON, BASF, CIRTEC, INGEVITY and BITAFAL, which had their space to present the trends that drive the asphalt industry.

The commercial exhibition, which had an area of more than 4000 m2 between indoor and outdoor spaces, was attended by 50 exhibiting companies that showed the latest advances in equipment, products and services related to the road sector. In particular, the commercial exhibition had more than 30 pieces of equipment, several of them large and that showed a high level of technology. In addition, the giant screen to watch the World Cup matches made the Montecarlo room a meeting point and emotions throughout the week.

The social activities were really the highlight of several participants compared to the Congress level. The opening and inauguration Cocktail of the Commercial Exhibition on Monday, a soccer match on the beach to experience the World Cup atmosphere, the integration day at MACA on Wednesday and the closing lunch on Friday that was overflowing with people since more than 600 people were still at the Closing Ceremony of the XXI CILA.

The BITAFAL Group, as a diamond sponsor of the Congress, had one of the main stands in the Foyer that was really full of people and was present at the outdoor Expo with double spreaders and other equipment.

We present three technical papers in the plenary room and one technical paper in a simultaneous room. On Monday the 21st we present “SAMI MEMBRANE PERFORMANCE AFTER 11 YEARS”, “SEAL COAT WITH GLASS POWDER TO IMPROVE SLIP RESISTANCE” and “USE OF DSR FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF EMULSIONS”. On Tuesday 22 on the "EVALUATION OF THE FIRST SECTION WITH TIRE DUST FROM URUGUAY" and on Thursday we presented on "EVALUATION OF THERMAL ADHERENT EMULSIONS WITH DSR".

A big thank you to all those who have participated in it in all modalities, exhibitors, speakers, participants, organizers, onlookers, friends and family, we hope to meet you all again in the next edition to be held in Seville in 2024.

We share a note from the congress made by the MTOP: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/uruguay-es-sede-del-xxi-congreso-ibero-latinoamericano-del-asfalto

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, AXIS OF THE XXI CILA

01 November 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congress, Monthly ArchivesFebruary 2022 - Grupo Bitafal, floors, Punta del Este, roads

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

01 November 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congress, mtop, floors, Punta del Este, uruguay, roads

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

01 November 2022
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Tags: asphalts, which, congress, floors, Punta del Este, roads

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.

THE XXI CILA ARRIVED

01 November 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, congresp, Continue reading: “WAY TO THE FUTURE”, Punta del Este, roads

Three weeks before the start of the most anticipated event in the road sector, we tell you the latest news

With great pride we tell you that the XXI CILA is emerging as one of the best Ibero-Latin American Asphalt Congresses held to date. With three simultaneous rooms, this congress will be held in conjunction with the 13th Uruguayan Road Congress.

Nearly 300 technical works will be presented, 6 internationally renowned speakers, 50 companies in the 4,000 m2 commercial exhibition and the expected participation of more than 1,000 technicians from 26 countries will be present in Punta del Este, Uruguay from November 20 to 25. .

The technical program is now available on the web where you can find the details of each module: SEE PROGRAM

We also tell you that the Congress App will have all the information updated every day and with the possibility of putting together an agenda so as not to miss any presentation. It will have the information of all the sponsors with details of the company and a place on the map for easy location. Congress participants will be able to get in touch with other contacts through this platform.

Simultaneous conferences will be held in a new format with headphones to listen to each talk in detail and without the need for amplification. There will be 3 sessions, two on Tuesday and one on Thursday where more than 150 works will be presented.

The commercial exhibition has 50 companies to which 2,500 m2 of outdoor areas have been added for the exhibition of machinery and a long list of Commercial Conferences of renowned companies such as KRATON, BASF and INGEVITY.

The accompanying program is now available, as well as other social activities that we will be carrying out on November 20 and 23. You can find all the information in the Bulletin No. 2.

There are still places to participate in this important event that has not been held in Uruguay for more than 33 years, we invite you to register.

REGISTER FOR THE XXI CILA

TWO MONTHS FROM THE XXI CILA and the 13th CVU

03 October 2022
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Tags: asphalt, which, congress, Punta del Este, roads

Bonus registrations until October 13

The preliminary program of both Congresses that will be held simultaneously from November 20 to 25 at the Hotel Enjoy Punta del Este is ready. There will be 4 sessions in 3 rooms simultaneously to share the latest advances in the world of asphalt pavements. We remind you that there is a special registration rate until October 13, you can check them here: REGISTRATIONS.

The Master Conferences will be focused on the axis of this XXI CILA, which is the Circular Economy and Sustainability. We invite you to learn more about them that will be provided by important technicians from Australia, USA, Spain, South Africa and Uruguay.

PROGRAM

MASTER LECTURES

We continue expanding the commercial expo in exterior areas since in interior areas it has been sold out for several months now, national and international companies continue to join in one of the most important commercial exhibitions of all the CILA held. At the same time, we are expanding the commercial sessions since the initially planned ones are complete.

The accompanying program is now available, as well as other social activities that we will be carrying out on November 20 and 23. You can find all the information in the Bulletin No. 2.

We are waiting for you in Punta del Este!

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

FIUBA PAVEMENT LABORATORY

03 October 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalts, fiuba, laboratory, floors, roads

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.

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