Road is the general name for any bridge surface intended for the movement of people, animals or vehicles. Roads can have various purposes and functions, for example, they can connect settlements, be intended for movement within urban areas, be used for industrial purposes, etc.
Roads can be of various widths, lengths, surfaces and equipment, depending on their purpose. For example, major highways between cities may have multi-lane pavement, markings, traffic lights and other safety features, while narrow rural roads may be unpaved and unmarked.
Roads can also be classified according to the type of transport for which they are intended, such as roads, railways, cycle paths, etc. They may also have different legal status and management, depending on who owns and manages them, such as public, private or municipal roads.
