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@article{182768,
        author = {Akshit Sharma and Ayush Sangal},
        title = {DESIGNING RESILIENT ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3280-3284},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182768},
        abstract = {The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events—such as floods, heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and storms—due to climate change present significant challenges to the resilience and longevity of road infrastructure. Traditional road designs, which were primarily developed to perform under stable environmental conditions, often fail to withstand these climatic stresses, leading to structural degradation, operational disruptions, and heightened safety risks. This study explores the evolution of road infrastructure design, highlighting the historical trajectory from early engineered pathways to contemporary systems governed by modern engineering standards. It emphasizes the limitations of conventional design philosophies and the urgent need for adaptive and resilient road systems. The research focuses on innovative materials, advanced modeling techniques, and integrated planning strategies aimed at enhancing the durability, functionality, and sustainability of roads under extreme weather conditions. By embracing smart technologies and performance-based design, future road networks can ensure continuity, reduce vulnerability, and support safer and more sustainable transportation in the face of climate uncertainty.},
        keywords = {Climate change, Road infrastructure, Resilient design, Extreme weather, Innovative materials, Smart technologies, Sustainable transportation, Infrastructure adaptation},
        month = {July},
        }