What is the purpose of gravel roads?

Gravel roads provide a path for cars and trucks to travel without fear of getting stuck in mud, nor gouging ruts in soft earth. They are simple to construct, when compared to asphalt or concrete roads. read more

A gravel road has the same purpose as any road, it is just less costly to construct and maintain. I love to drive backroads. If they didn’t exist, there are so many places and things that I would not have had the chance to see. read more

Gravel road. A gravel road is a type of unpaved road surfaced with gravel that has been brought to the site from a quarry or stream bed. They are common in less-developed nations, and also in the rural areas of developed nations such as Canada and the United States. read more

Many roadways are surfaced with gravel, especially in rural areas where there is little traffic. Globally, far more roads are surfaced with gravel than with concrete or tarmac; Russia alone has over 400,000 km (250,000 mi) of gravel roads. Both sand and small gravel are also important for the manufacture of concrete. read more