Maintenance technologies for roads and its prioritization

The road network is the lifeblood and evidence of the progress of countries, as the road infrastructure has many benefits on the economic and social front. After completing the construction of roads and starting their operation, the roads are exposed to a decrease in structural and functional quality as a result of traffic loads and the influence of weather factors. Therefore, in order to maintain the efficiency of the roads, ensure their quality, and continue to provide the services for which they were established, those roads must be maintained using various maintenance techniques to immediately eliminate various safety risks to ensure the safety of the road and pedestrians on it. The major challenge in keeping highways in good condition is that there will never be enough money to maintain the whole road network. This article discusses the significance of the maintenance of roads and the current problems in the maintenance of roads. The second part discusses the objective of prioritization, and the roles of prioritization in road maintenance. As a result, this article can be used as a reference for future road maintenance and to assist decision makers in allocating limited resources in an efficient and effective manner