A well known and co-ordinated system of transport plays an important role on trade, transport, social integration and economic development of the country.
Importance:- roads play a vital role in transporting the passengers for a short and Medium distances.
It is capable of providing door to door service the perishable goods like vegetables, fruits, and milk can be transported easily by road ways.
Road – transport helps the industry by moving raw materials to industries and finished goods to market.
it provides employment opportunities.
The road traffic accounts for 85% of passengers and 65% of goods traffic by the end of length plan.
It plays a vital role in national and International security.
In hilly area, roads are only the means of effective transport.
Lastly roads are especially useful for defence, purpose, particularly in border areas.