Media Archives - Advanced Road and Transportation Engineering Lab

Pavement Pothole in N.L., CHMR FM93.5 Radio

RajibBanik — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:13:09 +0000

Dr Kamal Hossain gives an interview on November 15, 2019 on the Weekly Roundup program broadcast on CHMR FM 93.5 regarding roadway infrastructure issues in St. John’s. In this interview, various topics related to pavement deterioration, including the formation of ruts and potholes, as well as maintenance and repair techniques used to improve asphalt performance, have been discussed.

A summary of the interview can be found through CHMR FM. Thanks to the program team for reaching us to discuss this issue.

Pavement Pothole, CBC

RajibBanik — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:48:45 +0000

On March 14, 2019, pavement engineering expert Dr. Kamal Hossain was a featured guest on the CBC Radio One afternoon show On The Go, hosted by veteran broadcaster Ted Blades. The broadcast focused heavily on the pothole crisis and pavement deterioration across Newfoundland and Labrador. During the interview, Dr. Hossain broke down the engineering flaws and harsh environmental conditions causing the region’s infrastructure to crumble.

Road Safety and Speed Concerns in St. John’s

RajibBanik — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:42:18 +0000

Dr Kamal Hossain gives an interview with The Telegram on November 30, 2020 regarding traffic and road safety concerns in St. John’s, particularly in response to residents’ concerns about speed and roadway conditions. In this interview, various issues related to traffic behavior, road design, and safety considerations have been discussed, along with possible approaches to improve urban road environments.

A summary of the interview can be found on the website of The Telegram. Thanks to the reporter Juantia Mercer for reaching us to discuss this issue.

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Hansen Highway Pavement Cracking, The Telegram

RajibBanik — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:53:45 +0000

Dr Kamal Hossain gives an interview with The Telegram (Western Star) on January 21, 2019, regarding early pavement cracking on the Hansen Highway. In this interview, concerns about premature pavement failure and issues related to pavement design, construction practices, and material performance have been discussed, along with potential solutions to improve long-term durability.

Dr Hossain emphasized the importance of proper pavement mixture design, testing systems, and recommended conducting a detailed forensic investigation of the affected highway section so that lessons learned can be applied to prevent similar failures in future projects.

A summary of the interview can be found on the website of The Telegram. Thanks to the reporter Frank Gale for reaching us to discuss this issue.

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Better Asphalt Testing for N.L. Roads, Telegram Interview

RajibBanik — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:18:00 +0000

Dr Kamal Hossain contributed to a letter published in The Telegram (featured on SaltWire) on 20 March 2019 discussing a better option for asphalt testing in Newfoundland. In this piece, concerns related to current asphalt testing practices and their limitations in addressing local climate and pavement performance issues have been highlighted, along with the need for more reliable and region-specific testing methods.

Dr Hossain emphasized the importance of adopting improved testing approaches that better reflect Newfoundland’s unique environmental conditions to enhance pavement durability and long-term performance. Once again, please know that Memorial’s pavement research team would be very pleased to collaborate with provincial/ municipal transportation departments for developing an improved pavement design, construction, and management system for our very own province.

A summary of the letter can be found on the website of The Telegram. Thanks to the contributors for bringing attention to this important issue.

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Asphalt Academic Feature

RajibBanik — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:54:29 +0000

Dr Kamal Hossain was featured in Asphalt Academic by the Asphalt Institute on September 1, 2019. In this interview, he shared insights on transportation engineering and his research on asphalt performance under varying North American climates.

Dr Hossain highlighted the importance of climate-adapted pavement design, improved material selection, and addressing challenges such as moisture damage and extreme weather impacts, while also emphasizing innovation and sustainable solutions for future road infrastructure.

A summary of the interview can be found on the website of the Asphalt Institute.

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Edmonton Winter Road Maintenance Issues, Global News

RajibBanik — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:04:52 +0000

Dr Kamal Hossain discussed winter road maintenance concerns in the city of Edmonton with reporter Julia Wong during an interview with Global News on February 24, 2020. During the interview, Dr Hossain discussed key challenges related to snow clearing, ice control, and maintaining road safety under harsh winter conditions, while highlighting the need for effective and sustainable maintenance practices.

A summary of the interview can be found on the website of Global News. Thanks to the reporter Julia Wong for reaching us to discuss this issue.

Paving the Way: Improving Asphalt Performance in N.L.

RajibBanik — Fri, 22 May 2026 22:57:37 +0000

Dr Kamal Hossain is featured in Paving the Way on February 3, 2021 in the Memorial University Gazette for his collaborative research aimed at improving asphalt performance in Newfoundland. In this project, Dr Hossain and his team work with the City of St. John’s and Mitacs to develop improved asphalt materials suited to the province’s harsh climate and traffic conditions.

The research focuses on reducing pavement issues such as rutting and moisture damage, helping improve road durability and overall driving conditions in the region.

A summary of this research can be found on the Memorial University Gazette website. Thanks to the Gazette team for highlighting this important work on improving Newfoundland’s road infrastructure.

Pavement potholes, PNI Atlantic News

RajibBanik — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:25:57 +0000

In an April 23, 2021 interview with The Telegram, Dr Kamal Hossain addressed severe road deterioration in St. John’s, identifying studded tires and extreme weather as primary causes. Dr Hossain highlighted that regional, unique challenges, such as water damage to asphalt, require specialized, locally researched paving solutions. A summary of the interview is available on The PNI Atlantic News’s website.

A summary of the interview can be found on the website of The PNI Atlantic News. Thanks to the reporter Rosie Mullaley for reaching us to discuss this issue.

The PNI ATLANTIC NEWS

Climate Change and Paving Pitfalls, DCN Interview

RajibBanik — Fri, 22 May 2026 20:59:05 +0000

Daily Commercial News interviewed Dr Kamal Hossain on 21 February 2024 regarding roadway asphalt mixes and climate change, highlighting that specifications must adapt to current climate data to address increased extreme temperatures and precipitation. Dr Hossain warned that roads built today must account for future climate conditions over the next 20 years, as detailed in a .

conveys special thanks to DCN for discussing this important topic.