Who paid for the pavement?
Rome funded construction, but provinces kept roads up. Tolls abounded, especially at bridges, and import/export taxes piled on.Roman roads: Power, money, and control
Follow the money
Curatores viarum raised funds; censors and high officials were expected to pay suâ pecuniâ. Private donors helped, and emperors personally backed repairs.Roman roads: Power, money, and control
