Roads remain the most essential form of connection between communities. Keeping them in good condition, while road use increases and diversifies, as infrastructure ages, and as weather events become more intense, is a tough challenge. In this guide we explore what goes into effective road network resilience and present valuable lessons from completed schemes across the world.

Áine Ní Bhreasail, a transport resilience expert at Arup, talks about organisations moving from a reactive to a proactive approach to road resilience

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Achieving resilience begins with understanding that every place has its own story, shaped by geography, culture, and local challenges. Strengthening road networks requires solutions that address these specific contexts, while delivering long-term functionality. Resilient roads and streets must be able to withstand or recover rapidly from extreme events and increasing demand, as well as accommodate an ever more diverse range of users and vehicles – from cars and freight to public transport, active travel, and increasingly, automated and connected vehicles.

We’ve created a Resilience Impact Matrix to demonstrate how local challenges can be addressed with global expertise. Through highlighting case studies from around the world, mapped to different stages of the project lifecycle and drivers of change, we're shining a light on how decision-makers can invest in smarter, safer, future-ready infrastructure.

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Road to resilience: practical insights to enable more resilient and adaptable road networks