How prepared is your road network for the next wet season?
Road resilience is not determined solely by how quickly damaged roads are repaired after a flood. It also depends on their condition before severe weather arrives.
This technical paper examines why roads in the middle of the deterioration curve are particularly vulnerable to moisture damage, and how timely maintenance can prevent more expensive rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Drawing on Australian road network data, it explores the relationship between pavement condition, weather exposure, maintenance planning and funding. It also presents practical approaches to measuring and improving network resilience before the next major weather event.