The forecast for the length of roads outside built-up areas in the UK shows a slight declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2024, the roads stand at 261.52 thousand kilometers. There is a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.2% from 2024 to 2025 and subsequent similar declines every year until 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period indicates a steady average annual decrease of around 0.1% over five years.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from infrastructure policies, technological advancements in vehicle usage, and ecological considerations, all of which may influence road expansions or contractions outside built-up areas.
