General Principles & Scheme Governance
General requirements and advice for highway projects applicable to all disciplines contained in this document set
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Sustainability & Environment
Environmental assessment and design requirements. Sustainable development requirements are captured within General Principles & Scheme Governance
Road Layout
Requirements and advice related to highway geometry, road markings and signage
Pavement
Requirements and advice related to highway pavements
Highway Structures & Bridges
Requirements and advice related to highway structures, including bridges and footbridges, bridge components, signal gantries, road restraint systems and tunnels
Drainage
Requirements and advice related to highway drainage systems
Geotechnics
Requirements and advice related to highway geotechnical assets
Control & Communications Technology
Requirements and advice related roadside technology and communications, including CCTV, electricity connections, telecommunication services and traffic signalling systems
Road Lighting
Requirements and advice related to highway lighting