Or is this simply a catchy blog post title?
Adventu.re – Yep, The Annapurna Circuit is Dead.
… Newly-built roads now reach nearly all the way around Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit, the most popular long trek in the world. Is the journey is still worth the effort? Probably not, if you’re going with a big tour company that hasn’t updated their itinerary. Yes, if you plan your route carefully. …
I did Annapurna 11yrs ago … and loved it.
I do regret that motor vehicles are degrading one of the world’s best hikes. But I’ve been trekking the Everest region over the past 2wks, … where I spoke to at least a dozen hikers that did Annapurna as well this Fall.
Not one mentioned to me that they were disappointed with the Circuit.
Not one told me that “Annapurna was dead“. They all enjoyed it.
Annapurna is not dead yet.
besthike.com 
Whilst roads do detract from the scenic beauty of mountains and remote regions, there are many scenic areas which have roads. This is particularly true in the UK, in areas such as the Lake District. The roads there are usually single track and area still retains is beauty. A wide express way gouged out through the countryside is another matter! I like the photo by the way.