New road design process to prioritize environmental impact assessment for sustainability.
Environmental impact assessment is crucial in road project decision making. Different projects require different assessment models, but certain factors should be considered in feasibility and design stages. Feasibility studies evaluate environmental risks and their likelihood, while preliminary design assesses foreseeable impacts. Terrain investigations may not always be necessary, depending on the project. Basic data is usually sufficient for these assessments. The goal is to determine the best approach for environmental impact assessment in road design decision-making.