Enhanced Road Network to Reduce the Effect of (External – External) Freight Trips on Traffic Flow

The transportation system is often described as the lifeblood of modern society. Roads constitute a fundamental part this for both passenger and freight transports, well-functioning an essential element in any successful economy. Hilla one most densely populated cities Iraq. road network city under additional load due to (external - external) trips, especially trips by trucks passing through city's main entrances cross into neighboring districts provinces. This strategic location, which connects Baghdad with southern provinces, making it important transit route. objective research study proposal modifying developing adding new roads current order reduce negative impact city, using Trans CAD ArcGIS software analysis. result analysis shows that suggested will total (travel time distance) same origin destination points 9%, 30%, compared distance time, respectively, while improving level service from D C at peak hours vehicles. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-11-015 Full Text: PDF