The length of provincial roads in Italy is expected to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028. As of 2023, the value was 139.75 thousand kilometers. The year-on-year decrease is evident with reductions from 2024 onwards, registering a -0.77% annual drop on average. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is approximately -0.75%. These trends highlight an ongoing contraction in the road infrastructure, potentially linked to maintenance issues, budget constraints, or shifts in transportation priorities.
Future trends to watch include:
- Changing governmental policies on infrastructure investment
- Technological advancements in transportation
- Emphasis on sustainability and their impacts on road development
- Public-private partnerships in infrastructure projects
