What are the advantages and disadvantages of road widening?

Answer 1

The biggest advantage of road widening is that the road will be able to handle more traffic. Disadvantages include the slowdown and rerouting of traffic while the work is underway, as well as the cost and the added pollution from the increase in traffic.

Answer 2

Although road widening can reduce traffic and accidents that may occur, it can also increase possibilities of logging and erosion and any natural habitat that does not affect just the person but also affects a neighborhood.

Answer 3

The advantage is more cars can traverse the widened stretch of road but the disadvantages may include increased traffic congestion and slower commutes. Yes, it's called induced demand. There has been

The advantage is more cars can traverse the widened stretch of road but the disadvantages may include increased traffic congestion and slower commutes. Yes, it's called induced demand. There has been a lot of research done on this