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+# Readme
+
+For instructions on how to compile and run OSRM, please consult the Wiki at
+
+https://github.com/DennisOSRM/Project-OSRM/wiki
+
+or use our free and daily updated online service at
+
+http://map.project-osrm.org
+
+## Current build status
+
+| build config |  branch | status |
+|:-------------|:--------|:------------|
+| Project OSRM | master  | [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/DennisOSRM/Project-OSRM.png?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/DennisOSRM/Project-OSRM) |
+| Project OSRM | develop | [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/DennisOSRM/Project-OSRM.png?branch=develop)](https://travis-ci.org/DennisOSRM/Project-OSRM) |
+| LUAbind fork | master  | [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/DennisOSRM/luabind.png?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/DennisOSRM/luabind) |