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ROADWAYS :, Lower construction cost that railways, Safer movement of goods…
ROADWAYS :
EXPRESSWAY: High speed traffic, few intersections, limited access points, divider, 6-8 lanes
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Disadvantages
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Toll tax, check points- waste time, irritating
Weak pavement, inadequate capacity, safety risk
High traffic- congestion, pollution
Other Roads
DISTRICT ROADS: Within a district- connect production area to market or small towns with one another
RURAL ROADS: 80% of total road length used for moving agriculture produce and products from cottage industries.
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State Highways: Constructed and maintained by the State Govt. They link NH, tourist spots, minor ports, towns etc.
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS: Constructed and maintained by Central Govt.
Connect major cities.
1.7% of total network length but 40% road traffic
Longest- NH7 (7,770 km)
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