I need to combine two vector datasets (representing roads) into a single dataset, and then create a network dataset from the result (the two road datasets overlap in a number of locations, which should allow for connectivity between them). I believe I can use the merge tool to combine the two vector datasets (contained in two feature classes). However, I am wondering if I need to carry out any further operations to “link” the two merged vector datasets before creating my network dataset. Will the two merged vector datasets be “connected” after the merge, so that the network dataset created from the merged dataset will allow calculation of routes that travel on roads contained in both of the original vector datasets.
