Why is NY always under construction?

Because the infrastructure in most of the city is very aged and there are all sorts of things down there (water pipes, gas pipes, power lines, phone lines) so they are always digging up the streets to make repairs. Then the next winter the macadam patches disintegrate in the multiple freezes and thaws.

Why does construction in Toronto take so long?

But far too often, projects seem to drag on needlessly and endlessly, the cause of which, say politicians, builders and bureaucrats, is a witch’s brew of red tape, poor planning and coordination, labour issues and the complex nature of many projects, particularly public ones.

Why does widening highways increased congestion?

The phenomenon where increased road sizes actually increases traffic congestion is called Induced Travel Demand (ITD). In reality, the additional lanes will only pull more vehicular traffic to the roadway, thereby increasing traffic congestion in the long run.

Why do roads widen?

Widening the lanes on a bend can reduce the risk of head-on crashes by giving drivers more room to get around the bend without crossing into the opposing lane. Similarly, widening turn lanes can improve safety, especially for larger vehicles.

Why is Canadian construction so slow?

Factors impacting completion dates were “unforeseen site conditions such as underground utilities, underground structures, etc; extreme weather events in recent years that cause construction activities to stop or slow down… availability of resources due to busy construction industry in the GTA, and so on,” Sperling …

Why is there so much road construction in Toronto?

There are a variety of reasons: the city is devoting extra money to deal with a backlog of deteriorating infrastructure, some repairs are taking much longer than anticipated, the Pan Am games looming in 2015 have accelerated some projects and the condo boom is adding both residents and demands on city services.