Question

The first modern highway was designed by ______.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The first modern highway was designed by Joseph Mitchell

Answer 2

The first modern highway was designed by Joseph Mitchell. He produced the modern highway using Asphalt Technology.

The making of Modern Highway

• Mitchell constructed the modern Highway between the years 1865-1866. This was possible after three successful trials that were conducted in England and Scotland during this time.
• In the 19th Century, National Road Board was set up to authorise the construction of roads.
• In the 20th Century, the building of concrete roads was restricted by the availability of machinery rather than material.

The highway was the first of its kind and was the stepping stone for numerous designer pavements and highways.