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As a grand-strategy game, building roads in Europa Universalis 5 is important to establishing the foundation of gameplay.. This is what allows the means of trade and transport, which generate income, allows migration, and more, which has income benefits. Additionally, it will be important in helping with warfare as well.This guide explains all there is about roads and building them in Europa Universalis 5. Here are the details.Also Read: All cheats and console commands in Europa Universalis 5How to set up roads in Europa Universalis 5?Roads make it easy for everyone to travel, from citizens and traders to armies (Image via Paradox Interactive)Thankfully, this is an easy process. The first step is to navigate to the desired region that needs a path. Follow these next steps:Click on the region needing construction. This brings up the region menu on the leftClick on the Infrastructure tab and then RoadsThis brings up available road types that can be built, including the basic Gravel RoadSelect the region to build from and to, and the panel on the side shows all regions that the road system goes through, including costsOnce finalized, begin constructionNote that building roads in Europa Universalis 5 can be quite expensive; however, it is a worthy endeavor. This is because it improves Control of the region by reducing Proximity Costs to the capital, which results in increased income, levy strength, Pop assimilation, and much more. Additionally, areas with roads gain bonuses to Institution Growth, Construction Speed and Local Monthly Development Growth.All road types in Europa Universalis 5Gravel RoadThe Road has a loose gravel surface. Better than mud. (Movement Cost: -25%, Market Access Cost: -10%, Proximity Impact: -20, Maintenance: 0.01 Sand)Paved RoadThe Road has a solid paved surface which is much better for travel. (Movement Cost: -30%, Market Access Cost: -15%, Proximity Impact: -25, Maintenance: 0.01 Sand, 0.01 Masonry)Modern RoadThe Road has a modern flat surface and is of good quality. (Movement Cost: -35%, Market Access Cost: -20%, Proximity Impact: -30, Maintenance: 0.01 Sand, 0.01 Masonry)Rail RoadThe Road has been upgraded to a rail connection, massively increasing travel speed and logistics. (Movement Cost: -80%, Market Access Cost: -25%, Proximity Impact: -35, Maintenance: 0.01 Sand, 0.01 Masonry, 0.01 Steel)Check out more articles:6 best beginner tips and tricks for Europa Universalis 5How to quickly make money from trades in Europa Universalis 5What are the best nations to pick in Europa Universalis 5?