Increasing rate at which roads are being constructed worldwide
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Road expansion refers to the increasing rate at which roads are constructed globally. Increases in population size and GDP, particularly in developing nations, are the primary drivers of road expansion[1] but transportation planning decisions also play an important role. The anticipated length of newly paved roads to be built between 2010 and 2050 would encircle the planet more than 600 times.[2] Approximately 90% of the new roads are being built in developing nations. [3] Africa and Southeast Asia are predicted to experience a large amount of road expansion shortly.
Road expansion in Asian countries is a significant aspect of infrastructure development, driven by urbanization, economic growth, and connectivity needs. Countries like China, India, and Indonesia have ambitious plans for expanding their road networks to accommodate increasing traffic and trade demands. These projects often face challenges related to land acquisition, environmental impact, and funding, but they play a crucial role in fostering economic development and improving accessibility for remote regions.
Roads facilitate access to markets, health services and education but may adversely affect the natural environment, and impact communities and economies.[2] There is also a disagreement on whether expanding and widening congested roadways truly relieves traffic congestion.[4]
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^ abLaurance, W.F., Clements, G.R., Sloan, S., O'Connell, C.S., Mueller, N.D., Goosem, M., Venter, O., Edwards, D.P., Phalan, B., Balmford, A., et al. (2014). A global strategy for road building. Nature 513, 229–232
^Dulac, J. (2013). Global land transport infrastructure requirements: Estimating road and railway infrastructure capacity and costs to 2050 (Paris, France: International Energy Agency), p. 50.
^"The Unstoppable Appeal of Highway Expansion". Bloomberg.com. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
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