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Monday, May 25, 2026

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

  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... More

Monday, May 25, 2026

Pavement Pothole, CBC

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... More

Monday, May 25, 2026

Road Safety and Speed Concerns in St. John’s

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... More

Monday, May 25, 2026

Hansen Highway Pavement Cracking, The Telegram

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... More

Monday, May 25, 2026

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

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,... More

Monday, May 25, 2026

Asphalt Academic Feature

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,... More

Monday, May 25, 2026

Edmonton Winter Road Maintenance Issues, Global News

  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... More

Friday, May 22, 2026

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

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... More

Friday, May 22, 2026

Pavement potholes, PNI Atlantic News

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... More

Friday, May 22, 2026

Climate Change and Paving Pitfalls, DCN Interview

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... More

Friday, May 22, 2026

Pothole Problem in N.L., VOCM News

Dr Kamal Hossain gives an interview with Paddy Daly of VOCM radio on 12 March 2019 regarding Newfoundland Road and highway performance. In this interview, key issues related to pavement durability and possible improvements in roadway performance have been discussed. Dr Hossain has consistently advocated for improving pavement design and asphalt... More

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Line Paint Issues on N.L. Streets, CBC News

Road paint rapidly disappears from Newfoundland streets due to the mandatory shift to less durable water-based paints, combined with harsh winter maintenance and poor asphalt conditions. Engineering tests and ongoing evaluations are exploring alternative, high-durability materials to combat these environmental and infrastructure challenges. Dr... More

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