Survey and Investigation
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 301.17 | Policy Guidelines on surveying with Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) for all the projects involving development of 2/4/6/8-lane, Expressway, Strengthening | 13-11-2019 | RW/NH-33044/32/2019-S&R(P&B) |
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| 301.18 | Surveying with Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) for the projects involving development of 2/4/6/8- lane, Expressway, Strengthening -uploading of NSV survey data -reg. | 25-02-2020 | RW/NH-33044/32/2019-S&R (P&B) |
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| 301.19 | Surveying with Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) for the projects involving development of 2/4/6/8 - lane, Expressway, strengthening –Revised procedure for uploading of NSV Survey data on PMIS portal reg. | 28-02-2020 | RW/NH-33044/32/2019-S&R(P&B) |
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| 301.20 | Project Preparation for 'in principle' declared National Highways | 28-07-2020 | RW/NH-33044/24/2020-S&R(P&B) |
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| 301.21 | Project Preparation for ‘In principle’ declared National Highways | 04-05-2022 | RW/NH-33044/24/2020-S&R (P&B) |
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Geometric Design
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 302.1 | Standards to be adopted for Hill Roads | 29-02-1960 | Standards |
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| 302.2 | Plan for development of NHs | 02-04-1970 | NH1-37(2)/70 |
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| 302.3 | Siting of bridges and fixation of alignment of approaches | 29-01-1971 | NH-40(3)/71 |
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| 302.4 | Fixation of grade line for new roads/section of existing roads | 10-09-1976 | PL-67(12)/76 |
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| 302.5 | Camber for road surface for NHs in rural location | 31-05-1977 | PL-67(5)/76-NHVI |
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| 302.6 | Ensuring fluent grade lines at culverts on NHs | 24-12-1977 | NHIII/P/35/77 |
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| 302.7 | Gradients for approaches to Railway Overbridges on NHs | 21-02-1978 | PL-30(20)/77 |
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| 302.8 | Provision of hard shoulders on both sides of carriageway on the approaches of over bridges | 05-10-1978 | NHII/Misc/37/76 |
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| 302.9 | Geometric designs standards of expressways | 10-05-1984 | RW/PL-30(68)/82 |
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| 302.10 | Design of inter sections | 25-07-1984 | PL-30(49)/79 |
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| 302.11 | Geometric design standards for NH World Bank Projects | 26-07-1984 | PL-30(68)/82 |
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| 302.12 | Provision of junctions at the ends of byepasses | 29-09-1984 | PL-30(49)/79 |
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| 302.13 | Typical Cross Section of 4 lane Divided Highway | 19-12-1990 | RW/NH-33045/5/90-DO II |
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| 302.14 | Guidelines for Design of Median Openings on Divided National Highways | 26-06-1992 | RW/NH-33022/4/92- DO III |
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| 302.14A | Type Designs for Intersections on National Highways | 12-02-1993 | RW/NH-33048/2/87-S&R |
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| 302.15 | Setting out of Horizontal/ Vertical Curves and Junctions | 16-02-1993 | NH-33054/7/92-S&R |
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| 302.16 | Passing places on Hill Roads | 28-07-1999 | RW/NH-33044/11/97–S&R |
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| 302.17 | Passing places on Hill Roads | 17-11-1999 | RW/NH-33044/11/97–S&R |
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| 302.18 | Ministry’s guidelines regarding formation with geometrics improvement and safety measures on hill roads | 09-03-2007 | NH-12037/G33/2006/NH-1 |
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| 302.19 | Development of stretches under IRQP following Corridor Development Approach | 03-01-2011 | NH-20013/1/2009-P&M |
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| 302.20 | Preparation of DPR/Feasibility study reports-option of split highway in case of four laning of hill roads | 04-04-2012 | RW/NH-33044/3/2012-S&R(R) |
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| 302.21 | Capacity building and lane width of National Highways | 05-10-2012 | NH-14019/6/2012-P&M |
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| 302.22 | Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities on National Highways for Persons with Disabilities | 17-06-2015 | RW/NH-33044/28/2015/S&R(R) |
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| 302.23 | Capacity augmentation of National Highways from Two-lane to Four-lane | 29-06-2015 | RW/NH-33044/28/20l5/S&R (R) |
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| 302.24 | Capacity augmentation of National Highways from two lane to four lane | 26-05-2016 | RW/NH-33044/37/20l5/S&R (R) |
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| 302.25 | Standards for Lane width of National Highways and roads developed under Central Sector Schemes in Hilly and Mountainous terrains | 23-03-2018 | NH-15017/28/ 2018 – P&M |
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| 302.26 | Guidelines for implementation of Pedestrian facilities on National Highways for persons with Disabilities | 12-04-2018 | RW/NH-34066/2/18-S&R(B)(P&B) |
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| 302.27 | Report sought by National Human Rights Commission regarding adherence to Ministry's and IRC:103 "Guidelines for pedestrian facility" for persons with Disabilities | 30-07-2018 | RW/ NH-34066/2/2018-S&R(B )(P&B) |
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| 302.28 | Width of shoulder (Paved and Earthen) for two laning of National Highways | 17-07-2020 | RW/NH-33044/22/2020-S&R(P&B) |
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| 302.29 | Standards for Lane width of National Highways and roads developed under Central Sector Schemes in Hilly and Mountainous terrains | 15-12-2020 | NH-15017/28/2018-P&M |
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| 302.29 | Width of Shoulder (Paved & Earthen) for National Highways | 04-06-2024 | RW/NH-33044/22/2020-S&R |
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Pavement Design
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 303.1 | Proper design and construction of flexible pavements | 25-11-1974 | PL-30(148)/74 |
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| 303.2 | Collection and presentation of soil investigation data for pavement design | 26-07-1976 | NHIII/P/3/76 |
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| 303.3/402 | Test values of aggregates intended for use in pavement courses on NHs | 02-08-1976 | NHIII/P/16/75 |
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| 303.4/305 | Specifications for construction of roads in expansive soil areas | 20-03-1981 | PL-17(9)/76 |
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| 303.5 | Discontinuation of use of bricks as soling in road pavement structure of NHs | 16-12-1988 | RW/NH-33035/1/87- DO II |
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| 303.7 | Guidelines regarding provision of paved shoulders on NHs | 10-05-1989 | RW/NH-33054/20/88 –DO II |
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| 303.8 | Strengthening of existing flexible road pavements-Guidelines on design of overlays | 11-03-1992 | RW/NH-33013/5/88-DO-II |
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| 303.9 | Provision of paved shoulders along 4 lane carriageway on National Highways | 13-07-1998 | RW/NH-33054/20/88 S&R |
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| 303.10 | Use of Blast Furnace Slag for Road Construction | 13-11-1998 | RW/NH-33044/8/98-S&R |
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| 303.11 | Need for Road Safety Audit of NHs in respect of existing roads and improvement plans | 19-11-1999 | RW/NH-33044/14/99/S&R |
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Embankments & Cut slopes
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 304.1 | Pitching on slopes–specifications for filter medium for bridges financed partly or wholly from Central funds | 02-12-1974 | PL-67(3)/72-SP |
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| 304.2 | Construction of guide bunds for training of rivers – provision of extra height as compensation for anticipated settlement of embankment of the guide bunds | 08-10-1975 | N.8/GR/128-W-NHV |
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| 304.3 | Special measures for the design of roads in cut sections | 26-07-1976 | PL-30(147)/74 |
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| 304.4 | Investigations and design for high embankments at approaches to bridges and overbridges on National Highways and other centrally financed roads | 25-01-1980 | NHVI-50(21)/79 |
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| 304.5 | Investigation & design for high embankments at approaches to bridges & over bridges on NHs & other centrally financed roads | 11-06-1980 | RW/NHVI-50(21)/79 |
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| 304.6 | Preliminary soil investigation for high embankments at approaches to bridges | 11-05-1984 | RW/NHVI-50(21)/79 |
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| 304.7/406 | Road subgrade | 28-10-1988 | RW/NH-34041/35/88-DOII |
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| 304.8 | Ministry’s Research Scheme R-52 “Computer aided design system for high embankment problems” | 13-01-1994 | RW/NH-33017/2/89-S&R |
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| 304.9 | Digging of Ponds/Nalas/Water bodies/ Rivers and utillisation of soil thereof for projects of water conservation in the drought-affected areas of the country | 25-05-2018 | RW/NH-34066/09/2017-S&R(P&B) |
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| 304.10 | Review of the Design Criteria for Embankments for the Highways | 02-06-2022 | RW/G-23012/01/2022-W&A |
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Protection measures & Special Problems-Canal Lining, Erosion Control, Borrow Pit practice etc.
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 305.1/304 | Pitching of slopes | 02-12-1974 | PL-67(3)/72 SP |
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| 305.2/302 | Provision of hand shoulders on approaches to overbridge | 05-10-1978 | NHII/Misc/37/36 |
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| 305.3 | Lining of drainage/irrigation channels running close to the NHs | 01-08-1979 | NHIII/P/15/79 |
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| 305.4 | Special steps to prevent soil erosion in hilly areas in the context of overall soil conservation measures in the country | 11-10-1979 | PL-30(119)/79 |
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| 305.5/303 | Construction of roads in expansion soil areas | 20-03-1981 | PL-17(9)/76 |
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| 305.6 | Adoption of prescribed standards for borrowpits for road embankments | 22-07-1982 | NHIII/P/44/82 |
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| 305.7 | Safety measures dealing with excavation and blasting operations | 15-04-1983 | NHVI-50(3)/83-Pt. |
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| 305.8 | Digging of borrowpits at the rear of the guide bunds for bridges on NHs & other centrally financed roads | 23-04-1983 | NHVI-50(3)/83 |
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| 305.9 | Digging of borrowpits within the Khadir width of rivers for construction of embankments as approaches to bridges | 06-06-1983 | NHVI-50(3)/83 |
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| 305.10 | Digging of Ponds/ Nalas/ Water Bodies/ Rivers and utilization of soil thereof for projects of water conservation in the drought-affected areas of the country | 31-08-2017 | RW/NH-34066/09/2017-S&R(B) |
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| 305.11 | Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DRDO and MoRTH for Geo-hazards mitigation measures on National Highways (NHs) | 17-03-2021 | NH-12037/02/2019/Chardham/Zone-1 |
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| 305.12 | All the stakeholders of MoRT&H is requested herewith kindly send her/his comments/suggestions on enclosed “Expert Committee Report on Cost Effective Long-Term Remedial Measures of Landslide Prone Areas in Hilly Regions”. Kindly send feedback to bidurkant.jha@gov.in within 15 days | 24-07-2024 | RW/NH-33044/55/2021-S&R(P&B)pt. |
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| 305.13 | Expert Committee Report on Cost Effective Long-term Remedial Measures for Landslide Prone Areas in Hilly Regions | 28-11-2024 | RW/NH-33044/55/2021-S&R(P&B)pt. |
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Roads
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 3100.1 | Quality Control on NH Works & other Centrally Financed Works | 24-08-1973 | NH III-33(90)/72 |
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| 3100.2 | Quality Control on NH/Other Centrally Financed Works | 09-01-1974 | NH III-33(90)/72 |
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| 3100.3 | Quality Control on NH and Other Centrally Financed Road Works | 17-03-1976 | NH III/P16/75 |
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| 3100.4 | Proper Control over the quality of Crushed Stone Aggregates | 28-06-1976 | NH-III/P/16/75 |
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| 3100.5 | Setting of a Research Development & Quality Promotion Cell at the Headquarter office at the CE in each State out of Central Road Fund (Allocations) Account | 26-02-1981 | CRF/IRC/18 |
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| 3100.6 | Quality Control on NHs and other Centrally Sponsored Works | 19-04-1984 | NHIII/P/1/83 |
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| 3100.7 | Recommendations of the Vohra Committee-Setting up of Traffic Engineering Cell, R&D, Monitoring Material Management & Quality Control Cell in States | 05-05-1984 | RW/NHIII/Coord/33/84 |
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| 3100.8 | Quality Control in Bituminous Construction | 15-06-1984 | NHIII/P/12/82 |
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| 3100.9 | Use of Quality Control equipment with I.S.I. mark | 27-07-1984 | NHIII/P/20/83 |
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| 3100.10 | Guidelines on Utilization of the 1% Provision Allowed in the NH Work Estimates for Quality Control | 18-12-1984 | RW/NHIII/P/20/83 |
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| 3100.11 | Quality Control on NHs and other Centrally Sponsored Schemes-Staffing pattern for Testing Laboratories | 28-05-1985 | NHIII/P/1/83 |
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| 3100.12 | Quality Control on National Highways and other Centrally sponsored works-A single control on checking | 03-08-1988 | NH/11042/1/87NHIII/DI |
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| 3100.13 | Quality Control/Assurance in construction of National Highways and other centrally sponsored projects | 01-10-2020 | RW/NH-34066/05/2020-QCZ |
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| 3100.14 | Enforcement of Quality Assurance & Quality control measures in construction of Road & Bridge work on NH | 01-10-2020 | RW/NH-34066/05/2020-QCZ |
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| 3100.15 | Achieving Global Quality Standards and NABL Accreditation of Laboratories | 22-04-2022 | 1656077/2022/O/o Secy(RT&H) |
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| 3100.16 | Standard EPC Contract Agreement for National Highways and Centrally Sponsored Road Works–Amendment to test checks by the Authority’s Engineer | 13-09-2024 | RW/NH-33044/02/2023-S&R |
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Bridges
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 3200.1 | Strength of Concrete in Bridges on NHs | 17-06-1967 | W-III-58(2)/57 |
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| 3200.2 | Quality Control of NH Works | 17-03-1976 | NH-III/P/11/75 |
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| 3200.3 | Instruction regarding Quality Control of Works-Responsibility of Officers | 27-09-1977 | NHVI-50(20)/77 |
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| 3200.4 | Casting and Testing of Concrete Test Cubes for NHs and other Centrally Sponsored work | 01-03-1978 | N-25/UP/717/W |
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| 3200.6 | Quality Assurance on bridges on National Highways and under Centrally Financed Schemes | 04-01-1988 | RW/NHVI-50(3)13-Vol.II |
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| 3200.7 | Quality control on National Highways and other centrally sponsored works - a single control on checking | 03-08-1988 | NH-11042/1/87-NHIII/DI |
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| 3200.8 | Guidelines on quality systems for bridges on National Highways and other centrally sponsored schemes | 24-12-1999 | RW/NH-34066/5/99-S&R |
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Widening of Roads
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 401.1 | Widening & strengthening of NHs & other centrally financed roads – procedure to be followed as regards placing & compaction of different pavement courses over widened portions | 26-10-1971 | NHI-41(2)/71 |
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| 401.2 | Guidelines for widening the carriageway of NHs passing through Urban areas | 17-10-1984 | RW/NHIII/P/30/84 |
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Materials
| Code No. | Particulars | दिनांक | Circular/Guideline No | Download | |
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| 402.1 | Proper control over the quality of crushed stone aggregates used in pavement courses of NHs | 28-06-1976 | NHIII/P/16/75 |
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| 402.2/303 | Test values of aggregates intended for use in pavement courses on NHs | 02-08-1976 | NHIII/P/16/75 |
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| 402.3 | Gcotextiles and their use in road construction | 11-11-1987 | RW/34014/87-NH.Stds. -PartA |
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| 402.4 | Use of Fly ash in Road Construction: Feedback thereof | 30-06-2003 | RW/NH-33044/30/2001- S&R (R) |
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| 402.5 | Use of Fly ash in road/Flyover embankment Construction - Amendment to Clause 305 of the Ministry’s Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (Fourth Revision) 2001 | 30-07-2003 | RW/NH-33044/30/2001 S&R (R) |
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| 402.6 | Use of Fly ash in road/Flyover embankment Construction - Amendment to Clause 305 of the Ministry’s Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (Fourth Revision) 2001 | 04-12-2003 | RW/NH-33044/30/2001 S&R (R) |
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