Unfolding Road-Related Aspects of Modern Infrastructure in the Future Era of Road Transport

Dear Colleagues,

The transportation sector is undergoing transformative changes driven by the integration of autonomous and electric vehicles into conventional vehicle fleets. These advancements aim to enhance road safety and promote environmental sustainability. At the same time, physical road infrastructure is increasingly challenged by climatic events, evolving land use patterns, and urban development pressures. In light of these dynamics, it is essential to systematically advance the future readiness of road infrastructure through comprehensive, multidisciplinary research that includes innovations in road design, pavement and material engineering, the integration of nondestructive testing and smart technologies for real-time assessment, and environmentally responsive solutions for road infrastructures. This Special Issue invites original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore a broad spectrum of topics, including, but not limited to:

• Infrastructure adaptation to support autonomous vehicles, including upgrades to road design, markings, physical environment, and urban land use.
• Development of smart roads, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) systems, real-time sensor integration, and advancements in nondestructive evaluation techniques.
• Sustainable pavement materials with low carbon footprints and their incorporation into pavement design and evaluation frameworks.
• Environmental considerations such as climate-resilient pavements, mitigation of the urban heat island effect, noise-reducing road surfaces.
• Societal considerations, equitable access to well-maintained road infrastructure across urban and rural areas, and design and maintenance of pavements for non-motorized users.

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions, to shape the future of road infrastructure for smarter and more resilient road transportation.

Dr. Konstantinos Gkyrtis
Prof. Dr. Alexandros Kokkalis
Guest Editors

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