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Synopsis
In the radio drama The Roads Must Roll, set in a dystopian future, society has transitioned from traditional automobiles to vast, mechanized roads that transport people and goods at incredible speeds. The engineers responsible for maintaining these roads have become the backbone of this new transportation system, yet they find themselves underappreciated and controlled by the Transport Commission. As the automotive age fades, the engineers realize that their work is vital to the functioning of society, but their voices are drowned out by bureaucrats who lack practical knowledge of the roads.
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