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Difference between "unpaved" option and "dirt road"

Post by WazingArch
Hello,
not so long ago a new option "unpaved" appeared under road type dropdown. Is there any difference between this option and dirt roads or they do behave the same. So far my understanding is that this option is for maintained roads that have no permanent coverage (gravel roads and macadam roads) and a normal car can use them with caution.
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Do you think unapaved roads and dirt roads apply the same penalty to routing?
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Post by WazingArch
What I try to say is that the word "Unpaved" has a confusing meaning. It should be renamed to "Bad condition/surface" or "No covering" and everyone will be understanding what it is about.
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Post by WazingArch
We have certain highways that are in very bad condition and using them is undesirable. What would be the best way to mark them on map - changing them to dirt roads or using unpaved option? Here is an example of national highway.

I found several requests about adding unpaved option for mapping unpaved highways. (hereand here) Perhaps staff has fulfilled these requests and won't remove dirt roads?
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Post by vince1612
WazingArch wrote:Do you think unapaved roads and dirt roads apply the same penalty to routing?
They don't

Dirt roads have a higher penalty, staff is even considering making them un-drivable but that's not done yet AFAIK and several GCs are against the idea.
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