In the US, the first roads were paved in colonial times, first with logs (corduroy roads), later with cobblestones and Belgian building blocks or brick, depending on the region.
Recent developments have included durable surface compounds and machinery for rapid ground preparation. The Scottish engineers Thomas Telford and John McAdam introduced sophisticated construction methods in the early 19th century. In the UK the turnpike system of collecting tolls created some improvement.
Until the late 18th century most European roads were haphazardly maintained, making winter travel difficult. The Romans developed engineering techniques that were not equaled for another 1,400 years. Reinforced tracks became necessary with the invention of wheeled vehicles in about 3000 BC and most ancient civilizations had some form of road network.
Specially constructed route for wheeled vehicles to travel on. An open way (generally public) for travel or transportation SYN. râd a riding, that on which one rides or travels, a road, from rîdan to ride.
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