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Continuing PIARC’s Thematic Week on Pavements! Explore our report on Functional Wearing Courses and discover how surface treatments can improve skid resistance, rideability and noise performance on asphalt and concrete pavements: t.ly/c6EWa

PIARC’s Thematic Week on Pavements is here! From 9–13 November, explore publications and videos, follow the 10th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics and join the conversation. Be part of the transformation!

🔴 PIARC's October Newsletter is now live! Keep up with all the news, including all about the XXVIII World Road Congress in Vancouver and many other things! Fr: t.ly/ikxch Eng: t.ly/hJ11S Esp: t.ly/_sv54

What does it take to build roads that stand the test of time? At the 15th International Symposium on Concrete Roads PIARC Secretary General Miguel Caso Florez highlighted resilience, sustainability & the value of international cooperation. Watch it here: youtu.be/dT4clIoEbcw

🔴 Save the date! Join the final PIARC Road Academy session on the First Global Integrated Framework for Work Zone Safety and Management, focusing on Culture and Assurance. 17 November 2026 | 8:00 & 15:00 UTC: t.ly/lAVZe

🔴 Save the date! How can road networks adapt to climate change and other hazards? Join PIARC’s International Workshop in Rovinj, Croatia, on 9–10 November 2026.

Representatives from PIARC’s 128 member countries came together to shape the Association’s future, discussing the 2028–2031 Strategic Plan, membership opportunities and road financing. The meeting also celebrated 17 countries’ milestones with PIARC.

Continuing PIARC’s Finance and Procurement Week: our latest podcast, “Financing the Future of Roads”, explores road investment, financing and procurement with experts from PIARC and industry. Listen here: youtu.be/YrLKF0KMLJQ

PIARC’s Thematic Week on Finance and Procurement is still underway! Discover the work of Technical Committee 1.3 and its priorities for the next work cycle. Learn more:  l1nq.com/xdsgmbk

PIARC’s Thematic Week on Finance and Procurement is underway! Explore publications, watch videos and join the conversation on the challenges shaping road finance and procurement. Discover more: piarc.org

How can road disaster management better serve everyone? PIARC’s new report explores gender, diversity and vulnerable groups, highlighting inclusive decision-making, community engagement and better data. Read the report: t.ly/RgNI-

🔴 Save the date! PIARC will be at Highways UK 2026, 14–15 October in Birmingham, UK. Join road professionals to exchange ideas and explore the future of highway infrastructure.

World Road Day was yesterday, but roads matter every day. PIARC President Emanuela Stocchi shares her message on the role roads play in connecting people and communities and shaping our future. Watch the video here:

Today is World Road Day! Roads connect people, communities and economies. Today, we celebrate their vital role in our lives and the global efforts to make them safer, more sustainable and more resilient.

🔴 Save the date! How can sustainability and technology shape the bridges of the future? Join PIARC for the VIII International Bridge Seminar, 21–23 October 2026 in Mérida, Mexico.

How can technology and data support safer, more efficient work zones? On 13 October, PIARC Road Academy’s fifth Work Zone Safety and Management session explores digital baselines, ITS and evidence-based technology procurement. Register now: t.ly/Rp_BG

Ending PIARC’s Tunnels Week! How can road tunnels safely accommodate growing demand for active mobility? PIARC’s report explores international case studies covering protected spaces, dedicated tunnels & adapted infrastructure. Discover the approaches: t.ly/cyb3-

Continuing PIARC’s Tunnels Week with a look back. A Routes/Roads feature explores the conclusions of the 2nd International Conference on Road Tunnel Operations and Safety & the VIII Spanish Tunnels Symposium, & the challenges shaping tunnels towards 2030: t.ly/J5qv3

Intense and engaging discussions at the PIARC Executive Committee meeting in Chambéry, bringing together representatives from 27 member countries to exchange perspectives and contribute to the Association’s strategic planning.

Continuing #PIARCTunnelsWeek! How can road tunnels become more sustainable? PIARC’s Briefing Note explores case studies on sustainable design, energy supply and resilience, and tunnel operation. Discover new approaches: t.ly/KMcPH