The 84-year-old engineer behind some of Victoria’s major roads
From farm life to developing freeways in Melbourne, Max Lay’s road to engineering wasn’t always a straightforward one.
Tag: road infrastructure
Upgrading the Outback Way, Australia’s longest shortcut
The upgrading of the Outback Way, a 2700 kilometre road from Laverton in Western Australia, via Alice Springs, to Winton ...
Building NorthConnex, Australia’s deepest road tunnel
Bypassing 21 sets of traffic lights, Sydney’s new NorthConnex tunnel is set to save commuters up to 15 minutes of ...
How ‘talking’ cars could save lives on our roads
Digital communication technologies allowing cars to interpret their surroundings and alert drivers to potential hazards could reduce vehicle crashes by ...
Is the best way to beat congestion to tax it?
Congestion taxes are a controversial way to bust congestion in cities. One engineer explains the idea and debates the merits ...
Drive time: A major Perth road project is opening up the city’s northeast
One of Western Australia’s most significant road infrastructure projects will open up a thoroughfare through Perth’s northeast suburbs.
Upgrades needed to pave the way for autonomous vehicles
Automated vehicles might be in our future, but are our roads ready?
Engineering in Australia’s Top End gives a unique perspective on the profession
Engineering in the Northern Territory gave Louise McCormick a unique opportunity to expand her skillset.
Better transport infrastructure doesn’t always mean new projects, one expert says
Transport infrastructure is always a big ticket item come budget time. But it’s not always a case of “more is more".
How data analysis and AI could help engineers make our roads safer
More than 1200 Australians have lost their lives in fatal vehicle accidents in the past year. Algorithms that predict where ...
