"Macadam" Road

   The British roadways started to improve due to John McAdam, a Scottish engineer. He decided to place layers of large stones for drainage on the roadbeds. On top of the previous layer he cautiously smoothed layers of crushed rock. Now heavy trucks were able to travel over the road without getting stuck. This was considered an alternative for dirt roads.

By creating this road it helped people transport items easier. It also sparked up ideas for new roads and turnpikes. They also wanted travelers to stop and pay tolls before they continued on their journey.