Road Construction Collection

Mechanical digger

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

Work is progressing on the Dartford Tunnel appraoch road on the Kent side. This picture was taken at Dartford, and shows the cutting made between Watling Street and Rochester Way

Newbury ByPass constuction protestors
Newbury bypass constuction protestors

Embellissement of the Boulevard du roi de rome, Paris, 1862

Historic drawing, 19th century, construction of the Boulevard des Malesherbes street, Paris, France, early 1861, Europe

Historical share certificate, Japanese bearer warrant, German Mark, DM, road construction company, Japan Bridge Company builds steel bridges, tunnels and elevated highways, Japan Bridge Co, Ltd

Markstrasse, Untere Marktstrasse, Marienbrunnen, cobblestones, paving work, tar work, pouring out the joints, tar can, sixties, Bad Toelz, Bavaria, Germany, road work, Europe

Germany, Eixen, 16.9.1991, road construction, Europe

GDR, Berlin, 20.7.1988, construction site Hagenauer Strasse, road construction, fence, construction site lamp

Group picture, workers in the forest, 1920s, exact location unknown, Germany, Europe

Road construction, Rotel-Tours bus got stuck, passengers have to push, Libyan Desert, Egypt, Africa

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71, Hagen. Work in road construction ca. 1965, Europe

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Road construction, summer 1965, Europe

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Road construction, summer 1965, Europe

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71, Uentrop. Road construction Construction of bridges ca. 1966, Europe

Road construction works, tramway to Maerchenwiese, 1958, Gruenewaldstrasse corner Windmuehlenstrasse, Leipzig, Saxony, GDR, Germany, Europe

Construction site, road construction, tar, 1961, Leipzig, Saxony, GDR, Germany, Europe

Federal motorway junction Feuchtwangen Crailsheim A 7, A 6, exit, branch, asphalt, exit, motorway, motorway junction, federal motorway, German, Germany, Europe, European, roadway, vehicles

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Road construction, summer 1965, Europe

DEU, Germany, Dortmund: Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965-71. Road construction, summer 1965, Europe

Escalators works and the destroying the cliff in Uluwatu, Bali. Aerial view

Development construction in Uluwatu, Bali. The work of escalators destruction of the rock

Development construction in Uluwatu, Bali. The work of escalators destruction of the rock

Escalators digging the cliff in Uluwatu, Bali. Aerial drone view

Escalators working and the destroying of the cliff in Uluwatu, Bali. Aerial view

Development construction in Uluwatu, Bali. The work of escalators destruction of the rock

Escalators digging on the rock nearby Uluwatu temple in Bali

The work of escalators and the destroying of the cliff in Uluwatu, Bali. Aerial drone view

Escalators digging destruction of the rock nearby Uluwatu temple

Road construction in Uluwatu, Bali. The work of escalators destruction of the rock

The work of escalators and the destroying of the cliff in Uluwatu, Bali. Aerial view, top down

Escalators work and digging cliff in Uluwatu, Bali. Aerial view

Construction of a new bridge in the Klaipeda city center, view from above. construction machinery is working on laying new asphalt

Drone Photos of Cement Plant & Quarry, Wake Forest NC

Stone railway ancient arch bridge over green valley

Warm aerial panorama view of picturesque autumn morning sunrise. Diagonal green forest, black road, agricultural field mist and power lines

Historic photograph, workmen, road construction, around 1920

Last construction works at the Zentralstadion, 1956, Leipzig, Saxony, GDR, Germany, Europe

Road workers take tar to the streets, 1960s, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Group picture, construction workers with shovels, presumably road construction, 1920s, exact location unknown, Germany, Europe

Workers shovel pebbles into a wagon, road construction around 1950, Freiburg, Germany, Europe

Laying of cables, road works, ca. 1955, Freiburg, Germany, Europe

Construction workers repair and tar the pavement, road construction, ca. 1950, Freiburg, Germany, Europe

Ancient city of Laodicea. One of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation

Besuch in Stockholm
Stadtansicht von Katarinavägen zwischen Södermalmstorg und Karl-Johans-Torg mit Blick auf die Altstadt, 1969

Besuch in Stockholm
Stadtansicht von Katarinavägen zwischen Södermalmstorg und Karl-Johans-Torg mit Blick auf die Altstadt, 1969

Besuch in Stockholm
Stadtansicht von Katarinavägen zwischen Södermalmstorg und Karl-Johans-Torg mit Blick auf die Altstadt, 1969

Besuch in Stockholm
Stadtansicht von Katarinavägen zwischen Södermalmstorg und Karl-Johans-Torg mit Blick auf die Altstadt, 1969

Besuch in Stockholm
Stadtansicht von Katarinavägen zwischen Södermalmstorg und Karl-Johans-Torg mit Blick auf die Altstadt, 1969

Reise durch Schweden
Täby, Vorort von Stockholm, 1969. Täby, a Stockholm suburb, 1969

Construction at Columbus Circle in New York City
(Original Caption) Construction around Columbus Circle in the 1890's

Street Construction in Times Square
Workers renovate the street around a streetcar in Times Square, while pedestrians walk by on a boardwalk

Russian Aristocrats Working in Bolshevik Russia
(Original Caption) Ex-aristocrats shown working under guard in the streets

WPA Road Construction Workers Widening Streets
(Original Caption) WPA Work Program: Curb stones removed and street widened by making sidewalks narrower. Photograph, ca. 1935

Two Men Window Shopping
(Original Caption) Roadwork on Strike-Bound Fleet Street

Constructing Highway in Kansas
(Original Caption) 11/4/55-Topeka, Kansas: Wrapping up the paving job, workmen spread wet burlap over a newly-laid stretch of concrete on the Kansas Turnpike, outside Topeka

Rescue excavation 29676_017
Bedale, Aiskew and Leeming Bar bypass, North Yorkshire. Archaeological excavation of an Iron Age/Roman ditched enclosure and construction works for the bypass, March 2015. SE2689

Construction works 28676_020
Construction works for the Bedale, Aiskew and Leeming Bar bypass, North Yorkshire, 2015. SE2789

A view of the widening of the High Street in Bromley, Kent, in the hope of alleviating the build up of coastal traffic throughout the day. 19 May 1936

Aerial view of the Swanscombe cutting in preparation for a new road to be built, near Dartford, Kent, England. 22 September 1960

The reconstruction of Moscow. Found in the Collection of State Museum- and exhibition Centre ROSIZO, Moscow

Yellow bulldozer

Yellow wheel loader, side view

Digger trucks, excavator, and man drilling hole in ground using pneumatic drill and compressor

Digital illustration of roadworks warning sign

Roadblock, Werne-Stockum, Ruhrgebiet area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

End of roadwork, sign, United Kingdom, Europe

Piccadilly Circus
Traffic at Piccadilly Circus in London, May 1910. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Road mending : Workmen using pneumatic drills in Euston Road, London, England. 1950s

Dartford Tunnel Road, Chelsfield, south east London, bordering Kent, England, in the early days of construction

Aerial view of Maidstones new By Pass under construction, Kent, England 9 September 1958

Road construction, Grenada

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Transforming Swanley: Progress and Innovation in Road Construction" From an aerial view of Swanley, Kent, England, one can witness the bustling main road that runs through this charming town. The landscape is dotted with a mechanical digger as work progresses on the Dartford Tunnel approach road on the Kent side. This project showcases the dedication to improving infrastructure and ensuring smooth transportation for residents and visitors alike. The sight of rescue excavation 29676_017 and construction works 28676_020 highlights the meticulous planning involved in every step of these roadworks. Just like the reconstruction of Moscow, where urban development thrives, Swanley too embraces progress by widening its High Street in Bromley, Kent. The hope is to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance accessibility for all. Vibrant yellow bulldozers and wheel loaders dominate the scene as they tirelessly maneuver through various tasks. Digger trucks stand tall alongside excavators while skilled workers drill holes into the ground using pneumatic drills powered by compressors. Their expertise ensures precision in every detail. A digital illustration of a roadworks warning sign serves as a reminder to motorists to exercise caution during this transformative period. It symbolizes cooperation between construction crews and commuters for everyone's safety. Even beyond borders, road construction remains vital worldwide; evident from images capturing a roadblock in Werne-Stockum, Ruhrgebiet area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – showcasing Europe's commitment to maintaining efficient transport networks. These captivating hints paint a picture of progress unfolding before our eyes - roads being transformed into modern arteries connecting communities seamlessly. With each passing day at Swanley's construction site or any other location worldwide undergoing similar changes - we witness how innovation shapes our future mobility while prioritizing safety and convenience for all who traverse these paths.