A wise and influential Chinese writer, Lu Xun, pronounced Loo Shwoon, who lived from 1881 to 1936, once said, “For actually the earth had no roads to begin with, but when many men pass one way, a road is made.”
Many consider the roads we use every day to be the “arteries of civilizations.” Our roads link workers to jobs, producers and raw materials to businesses and markets. They are the backbone of trade and commerce.
Roads allow emergency responders to reach people quickly during crises and provide a path for us to reach healthcare, schools, and essential services. These pathways are “conduits for community engagement,” allowing people to visit loved ones and participate in local events…