Products Applications Customer Support BE Road construction Home Applications Road construction Roads connect the world As the world’s population grows, so does the need for infrastructure. In order to meet the requirements of a modern traffic and transport system, durable and safe road surfaces that can be manufactured in the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective way possible are required. Roads and paths need to be built because natural ground is unsuitable as a traffic surface and cannot meet the increasing demands of goods, freight and passenger traffic. What applications does road construction encompass? Road construction encompasses all applications and disciplines related to the construction of new roads and the rehabilitation of existing roads. New road construction The construction of a new road – whether from asphalt or concrete – requires the production of an excellently bonded pavement structure, beginning with a stable base layer and going all the way to a precisely levelled surface course. New road construction Road rehabilitation Roads are exposed to tremendous loads that will sooner or later leave their marks on them. A time will come when every road will be in need of a general overhaul. But no two damage patterns are alike. Road rehabilitation WIRTGEN GROUP Company Career Vocational training Service and contact Sales and service worldwide Training / CTT Contact News and media Press Exhibitions and events Magazine FORUM Magazine RoadNews Job Reports Legal General Terms Imprint Privacy Policy Compliance Hotline Site Policy Cookies Preferences Cookies and Related Technologies on This Site By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Privacy Policy Reject All Accept All Cookies Cookies Preferences