The way the settlers are built, each has a double chop. Then one worker goes to each new city to improve food. The road wouldn't be built by either worker: the follow up workers from the capital would complete the roads, in whatever way fits with chopping out the granary and throwing down cottages. FWIW, Wheel completes around eoT33 so there isn't the possibility of roading instead of chopping.
I understand the point and reasoning regarding preferring the free trade route path via river. We just need to scout more at this point.
I understand the point and reasoning regarding preferring the free trade route path via river. We just need to scout more at this point.