High Tâmega and Barroso Road Network

The “road network” is a set of roads and paths that connect different locations within a given region or country. It is an important infrastructure for the transport of people, goods and goods, as well as for the economic and social development of a region. Roads are one of the main forms of land transport and as such are a crucial part of the road network. There are several types of roads, including: Highways or expressways — These are high-capacity roads designed to enable fast and safe flow of traffic. They are composed of multiple lanes, separated by a central barrier, and may have limited access at certain points. National roads — These are main roads that connect the main cities and regions of the country. They are usually two-lane paved roads, with direct access to adjacent properties. Regional or state roads are roads that connect major cities or regions within a state or region. They are usually two-lane paved roads, with direct access to adjacent properties. Secondary or vicinal roads — These are roads that connect rural areas and smaller villages to the main roads. They are usually paved or gravel roads, with direct access to adjacent properties. Roads can be limited by various factors, such as rugged terrain, lack of financial resources or environmental constraints. When roads are limited by environmental factors, such as nature conservation areas, it is necessary to consider mitigation measures to minimise the environmental impacts of roads.