Recent years have witnessed devastating impacts on national highways due to climate extremes; the resilience of national highway systems has emerged as a foundational concern for sustainable development and economic stability. Climate-Resilient Highways Infrastructure discusses a rigorous and integrative framework for embedding climate resilience into the lifecycle of highway infrastructure from strategic planning and design to construction, operation and long-term maintenance.
Based on the recent research and case studies, this volume advances a systematic methodology for climate risk identification, vulnerability assessment and the prioritization of adaptation measures. It critically engages with existing codes, standards and institutional practices, proposing refined guidelines that respond to evolving environmental stresses across diverse physiographic and socio-economic contexts. The book emphasizes evidence-based decision making, incorporating cost benefit perspectives, risk informed planning and adaptive management principles. It also addresses the institutional and policy dimensions necessary for mainstreaming resilience within national infrastructure agendas.
Designed for scholars, engineers and policymakers, this work serves as both a conceptual reference and a practical guide. By aligning infrastructure development with climate imperatives, it contributes to the creation of robust, future ready highway systems capable of withstanding the challenges of a rapidly changing world.