Whilst covering the entire Route 1, 2, 3, and 6 corridors, the new highways will mostly act as a feeder to regional centres, notably for freight transportation, which will be centred on the rail transport and the use of new dry ports.
So as to cater for future demand, especially for entry/exit points, no less than a dual track highway in each direction (south to north and north to south) is required.
This is based on existing data and forecasted/expected growth.
The highway system must have sufficient restaurants, hotels, and motels, as well as gas stations, police stations, medical facilities, and other emergency support facilities.
Because of the detrimental effect of long-distance heavy freight transport on road infrastructure, freight will predominantly use the new rail infrastructure.
Naturally, the highway and road infrastructure will make use of modern technology such as automated surveillance and identification capabilities such as number plate recognition.
The road system must include design and planning requirements for the next 20 and 50 years.
