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Download Solution PDFFor single lane roads, the width of pavement is generally kept :
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Width of Pavement or Carriageway:
- The pavement width depends upon the number of lanes and the width of single-lane required. The lane width determines on the basis of the width of the vehicle and minimum side clearance.
- The maximum permissible width of the vehicle as per IRC specification is 2.44 m.
| Class of Road | Width of Carriageway |
| Single lane | 3.75 m |
| Two lanes, without raised kerbs | 7.0 m |
| Two lanes, with raised kerbs | 7.5 m |
| Intermediate carriageway ( except on important road ) | 5.5 m |
| Multi-lane pavement | 3.5 m per lane |
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