Yep, thats what this is

Yeah, I dunno why OP put quotes on it.

My guess is OP is being sarcastic because progress to many people means more highways & cars. More construction and development.

I wish we had more of this kind of progress near me (Colorado USA).

The road and cars still exist, they just put it underground

This is exactly what happened. They just needed the roads AND the the view. The amount of cars is still the same, if not more.