I think the most important reason to use concrete road is weather. In India the temperature in summers regularly goes over 45° Celsius. I have seen Asphalt roads literally melting in summers. Also concrete roads are imune to water logging damage which helps in torrential monsoon weather. The biggest advantage of concrete was not even mentioned: its lighter color makes driving at night much safer. At night, asphalt roads can disappear unless they are well illuminated, which is unlikely in rural areas and on turnpikes.