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Consultancy Services for Preparation of Feasibility Report for Two- laning of Km. 0+000 to Km. 42+000 of SH-39 comprising the section from Beawar-Gulabpura (Highway-II) (Pkg-12) in the State of Rajasthan FINAL FEASIBILITY REPORT FEBRUARY - 2016

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•CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS DE MATERIALS Y CONTROL DE OBRA,S.A. •AVANZA ENGINEERING PVT.LTD. •PIONEER INFRA CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. Office Address : D – 75, Near BSNL Office, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur – 302021 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Consultancy Services for Preparation of Feasibility Report of Two-laning of Government of Rajasthan Km. 0 to Km. 42 of SH-39 comprising the section from Beawar- Gulabpura

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY E-1 INTRODUCTION This Final Feasibility Report (FFR) is submitted in accordance with the requirements of ToR of the study ‘Consultancy services for preparation of feasibility report of Two-Laning of km 0.000 to km 42.300 (Design length km 0.000 to km 41.982) of SH-39 comprising the section from Beawar-Gulabpura (the “Highway II”) Package – 12 initiated by Rajasthan PWD, PPP division and assigned to CEMOSA AVANZA PCPL CONSORTIUM. Govt. of Rajasthan has announced development of 20,000 Kms highways during next 5 years. Projects and schemes are being identified for implementation. This is the 8th (KD8) of 9 required deliverables, earlier 7 reports – Inception Report, Supplementary Inception Report, Report on Alignment and First Traffic Survey, Report on Land Plan Schedule and Utility Relocation, Report on Indicative GAD of Structures, Report on Environment, Social Impact Assessment and Draft Feasibility Report have been submitted. E-2 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT ROAD E-2.1 General Project Road starts from Beawarat junction of NH-8 (km stone 58+187), (km stone 3+180 of SH-39) and ends km stone 45+322 of SH-39atBijaynagar (nearGulabpura) on NH-79 Junction in Ajmer District in the state of Rajasthan. The Project Road passes through important Villages/towns like Bayla, ShivpuraGhata, Ratanpura, Badka, Badiya, Ramgarh, Hanutiya, Berukheda, Sootikhera, Asan and ends at NH-79. The Total length of this road is 42.3 kms.

Beawar

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E-2.2 Terrain The terrain along the highway is plain/rolling; except a short stretch of ShivpuraGhata, wherehilly terrain is observed. E-2.3 Right of Way The width of existing right of way (ROW) varies from 8m to 24m.The development along the road has been uncontrolled. Therefore, at certain locations encroachment within ROW has been observed in the form of shops, hotels, Dhabas and various other commercial establishments. E-2.4 Existing Alignment The existing roadgeometry by large satisfies thecodal requirements of IndianRoads Congress. There are few sharp curves which needto be re-designed for 80/100 KMPH.The alignment has been studied, based on physical features and other Constraints at site viz. Land acquisition, utilities, construction activities, presence of religious structures etc.It has been observed that BSNL Optical Fibre Cable (O.F.C.) is running along the road alignment. Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s (IOCL’s) Petroleum Line also crosses the Project Road at one location at Ex. Ch. Km 3+600. E-2.5 Existing Carriageway Intermediate lane &single lane carriageway with 0.5m to 2.0m earthen shoulder exists at various sections of the project road. Sl. No. Description Length (Km) 1 3.8m wide carriageway with 1.5m Earthen shoulder 0.500 2 5.5m wide carriageway with 1.5m to 2.0m Earthen shoulder 13.300 3 7.0m wide carriageway with 1.5m to 2.0m Earthen shoulder 28.500 Total 42.300

E-2.6 Existing Pavement Pavement Composition: The existing pavement consists of bituminous layers, WBM and granular sub base. The minimum existing thickness excluding sub grade is about 50mm BT- 200mm (WMM/WBM). Entire length of the road has bituminous surface except (built up sections). 15% of project road length is in good condition,67% in fair condition and 18 % in poor condition. E-2.7 Settlements The Project Road passes through important Villages/towns like Bayla, ShivpuraGhata, Ratanpura, Badka-Badiya, Ramgarh, Hanutiya, Bherukheda, Sootikhera and Asan. E-2.8 Culverts There are 27 slab culverts, 6 to be retained, 3 to be widened and 18 to be reconstructed. Out of 44 pipe culverts, 17 to be retained, 5 to be widened, and 22 are to be reconstructed.

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There are 10 Scuppers along in hilly section from existing chainage km 8+000 to 15+000 along the project road. All the scuppers are in fair condition so they are proposed for retained. E-2.9 Bridges There is no major bridge in the entire stretch of the project Highway. Four numbers of minor bridges exist on the Project Road at the following locations: 1) In Km 07 at existing chainage 6.300 2) In Km 14 at existingchainage 13.800 3) In Km 29 at existingchainage 28.130 4) In Km 37 at existing chainage 36.521 E-2.10 Causeways One causeway with 9m lengthexistsat Km12+027. Proposal for replacement with Twin cell Box culvert (2x3x2m) is made in “Improvements proposals”. E-2.11 Flyovers/Underpasses No RUB, ROB and at-grade railway level crossing exists on the Project Highway. E-2.12 Bypasses There are no congested villages/Towns in Project Highway which may require construction of Bypass as sufficient ROW is available. E-3 SURVEY AND INVESTIGATION E-3.1 Topographic Survey Detailed Topographical Survey to generate Digital Terrain Model of the defined Project Highway has been done. Main control points by DGPS,Subsidiary control points by Total Station and height control by Digital Level are established. E-3.2 Soil, Pavement Investigation In field investigation for existing sub-grade, test pits of size 1.0 m x 1.0 m were excavated up to the sub-grade level. The general observations noted during the field investigation at each test pit are reported below.  Details of pavement composition  Visual identification of sub-grade soil  Field dry density (FDD) of the sub-grade with Core cutter method  Field moisture content (FMC) FDD & FMC The FDD and FMC values vary from 1.76 to 1.84 g/cc and 4.1 to 6.6 % respectively. Laboratory Tests on Existing Sub-grade (Main Carriageway) The following laboratory tests were carried out on the disturbed soil samples of test pits.  Particle size analysis

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 Liquid Limit and Plasticity Index  CBR test in 4 days (96 hours) soaked conditions at three energy levels corresponding to 10, 35 & 65 blows of heavy compaction rammer. The CBR varies from 12.5 % to 14.4 %. Existing Pavement Composition The existing pavement crust consists of bituminous layers, granular layers and sub-grade soil. Total thickness of the flexible section of the pavement varies from 180mm to 300mm. The thickness of bituminous surface varies from 20mm to 100mm. Pavement Deflection and sub grade strength: The BBD values vary between 1.560 mm to 2.474mm deflection along the Project Highway. E-4 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS The primary traffic surveys were conducted in November 2014, April and May 2015. The data collected have been analysed. The ADT, AADT, tollable and non-tollable traffic was calculated. E-4.1 Homogeneous Section Section From En-route To Length Section-1 Beawar BadkaBadiya Ramgarh 22.000 Kms Section-2 Ramgarh Bherukheda Gulabpura 20.300 Kms

Tollable traffic Non-tollable traffic Total traffic Section (PCUs) (PCUs) (PCUs) Km 14.000 2063 915 2978 Km 35.000 3871 959 4830 E-5 IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS E-5.1 Road Works E-5.1.1 Land Acquisition Land Acquisition is taken for 16m ROW in rural section (open area) and 12m in urban section (habitation area). E-5.1.2 Widening Scheme Existing project road has Single lane/Intermediate lane/Two lane configuration carriageway and two lanes with granular shoulder is proposed. E-5.1.3 Pavement Design Design period is taken for Improvement proposal for Highway is 08 Years for (wearing course) and 15 years for (Base & Sub-base course) Design Traffic for 08 years is 10 MSA at 12% CBR that pavements should be designed; as per IRC: 37-2012. Bituminous Overlaycalculations carried out as per IRC-81:1997, the stretches of the project

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road recommended for strengthening of existing pavement are to be overlaid, the test results of projected highway vary between 1.56mm to 2.474mm (characteristic deflection) E-5.1.4 Regarding of Stretches Vertical Profile at ShivpuraGhata section has been redesigned to ensure 7% gradient (the existing 10% gradient). E-5.1.5 Utility Shifting While widening the road, the utility lines located on the new carriageway or widening portion would need shifting, it includes 339 Electrical poles, 21 transformers, 10 hand pumps, and 5 wells are to be closed, around 406 trees are to be cut. E-6 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & RESETTLEMENT A social impact assessment study for the project road as a project component was also carried out to assess the impact on land, structures and population. The finding of the study suggests that 22 structures may be impacted due to proposed road improvement. Out of 22, 10 are residential, 03 resi-commercial, 04 commercials, 2 religious, 2 Dharmshala and remaining 1 is School. Total 17 families will be impacted. The social categories of impacted families are 14-OBC, 02-SC and 01-ST. There are no tribe communities along the road. About 35.37 hectares of land has been proposed for acquisition. RAP is necessary because the total number of affect person is more than 10. E-7 ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING OF THE PROJECT The project road passes through Ajmer district of Rajasthan and many habitations Viz. Beawar, Sarmaliya, Kaliyawas, Bayla, Jhakbatara, Shivpura-Ghata, Maida kaBadiya, Ratanpura, Rupaheli Kalan, BadkaBadiya, Jeewaha, Ramgarh, Hanutiya, Berukheda, Boradiya, Narayan sagar dam, Sootikhera, Asan, Gulabpura etc. Climate of this area is arid to semi-arid and due to scanty rainfall water scarcity problem is existed, and local population depend on ground water and rain water for drinking and other purpose, and only one rainy season croup is taken. There is no wild life sanctuary or national park within the 10 km buffer area and this project does not attract any specific or general conditions of EIA guidelines 2006 & its amendments (2009 &2013), so there is no need to take wildlife clearance and prior environment clearance. A number of 406 trees are coming within the acquired land and proposed formation width of road and need to be cut. As per the guidelines three times tree will be planed as under compensatory plantation. On the basis of the environment study this road widening and strengthen project has no more adverse impacts on local climate except some temporary changes like trees cutting, dust pollution etc. Compensatory tree plantation will be taken to compensate the impact of tree cutting.

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E-8 ROAD SAFETY Provision of road safety measures such as road markings, road signs and safety barriers etc. Have been kept in accordance with IRC: 35-1997, IRC:67-2010 and section 9 of IRC: SP: 73- 2007 respectively. E-9 BUS BAYS/BUS SHELTERS 18 numbers of bus shelters have been proposed in the Project Highway. E-10 TOLL PLAZAS One toll plaza is proposed at Km 19.300 (Design Chainage). E-11 PROJECT COST The Project cost is done as per NH BSR 2013 Jaipur circle, and escalation is taken @5% per year on the BSR items. Civil Construction Cost: - 81.82 Cr. Total Project Cost @15% (TPC):- 94.10 Cr. Total Project Cost @25% (TPC):- 102.275 Cr. E-12 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Total Project Concession S.No. VGF Project IRR Equity IRR Cost (Cr) Period 1 102.275 25 Years 47.10% 13.44% 15.00%

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CHAPTER – 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Governor of Rajasthan acting through the Chief Engineer (Roads), Public Works Department, Government of Rajasthan (the “Authority”) is engaged in the development of state highways and as part of this endeavor, the Authority has decided to undertake two-laning of Beawar Gulabpura (the “Project”) through Public Private Partnership (the “PPP”) on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (the "DBFOT") basis.

Authority has decided to conduct feasibility studies for determining the technical feasibility and financial viability of all Highways comprising the Project. The project, if found technically feasible & financially viable, may be awarded on DBFOT basis to a private entity (the “Concessionaire”), selected through a competitive bidding process. The Project would be implemented in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the concession agreement to be entered in to between the Authority and the Concessionaire (the “Concession Agreement”).

In pursuance of the above, the Authority has decided to carry out the process for selection of a Technical Consultant, a Financial Consultant and a Legal Adviser for preparing the Feasibility Report and bid documents. The Financial Consultant will develop the revenue model and assist the Authority in the bidding process. The Legal Adviser will review the draft concession agreement based on the Model Concession Agreement for State Highways through Public Private Partnership (the “MCA”) read with the Manual of Standards and Specifications. The Technical Consultant shall prepare the Feasibility Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference specified (“TOR”). Cemosa-Avanza-PCPL Consortium was selected as Technical Consultant. The Final Feasibility Report is presented hereby. This is the 8th (KD 8) of 9 required deliverables, earlier 7 reports include; – Inception Report, Supplementary Inception Report, Report on Alignment and First Traffic Survey, Report on Land Plan Schedule and Utility Relocation, Report on Indicative GAD of Structures and Report on Environment/Social Impact Assessment and Draft Feasibility Report have been submitted.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Rajasthan is located in the north western part of the subcontinent. It is bounded on the west and northwest by Pakistan, on the north and northeast by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest by the state of Gujarat. The state has an area of 132,140 square miles (342,239 square kilometres). The capital city is Jaipur.

SH-39 starts from Beawar at junction of NH-14 near bus stand and ends at junction of NH-116A at in Jahazpur. The project road start from existing km stone 3+180 and end at km stone 45+482 (Bijaynagar) near Gulabpura in Ajmer District in the state of Rajasthan. The Project Road passes

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through important Villages/towns like Bayla, Shivpura Ghata, Ratanpura, Badka-Badiya, Ramgarh, Hanutiya, Bherukheda, Sootikhera and Asan. The Total length of this road is 42.3 kilometres. The location of the project road is shown in following Figure 1.1

Project Road

Figure 1-1 Location Map of Project Road The project corridor has Single, Intermediate and two lane carriageway at various sections. In general, the terrain is plain/rolling except a short stretch of hilly terrain. In some built-up sections, higher road widths were observed. The land use pattern is mainly agricultural, commercial and residential area. Existing earthen shoulder width varies from 0.5m to 2.0m.

1.3 OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the Consultancy services is to establish the technical feasibility and financial viability of the selected project road.

To prepare separate Feasibility Reports for all Highways comprising the Project package for the purpose of firming up the Authority’s requirements in respect of development and construction of the project, project facilities and enabling the prospective bidders to assess the Authority’s requirements in a clear and predictable manner with a view to ensuring:

(i) enhanced safety and level of service for the road users;

(ii) superior operation and maintenance enabling enhanced operational efficiency of the Project;

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(iii) minimal adverse impact on the local population and road users due to road construction;

(iv) minimal adverse impact on environment;

(v) minimal additional acquisition of land; and

(vi) Phased development of the Project for improving its financial viability consistent with the need to minimise frequent inconvenience to traffic that may be caused if additional works are undertaken within a period of seven years from the commencement of construction of the Project.

1.4 STAGES OF COMPLETION

In developing the Work Plan for completing the assignment, the activities have been categorized under nine stages as follows:

1. Stage I - Inception Report

2. Stage II - Supplementary Inception Report

3. Stage III - Report on Alignment and First Traffic Survey

4. Stage IV - Report on Land Plan Schedules and Utility Relocation

5. Stage V - Report on Indicative GAD of Structures

6. Stage VI - Report on Environment and Social Impact Assessment

7. Stage VII - Draft Feasibility Report

8. Stage VIII - Final Feasibility Report

9. Stage IX - Completion of Services including assistance during

Bid Process

On Completion of Stage VII i.e. submission of Draft Feasibility Report, this Final Feasibility Report is being submitted.

1.5 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of services shall comprise:

1. Traffic surveys and demand assessment

2. Engineering surveys and investigations

3. Location and layout of Toll Plazas

4. Location and layout of truck lay byes

5. Location and layout of bus bays and bus shelters

6. Wayside amenities

7. Safety

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8. Social impact assessment

9. Environment impact assessment

10. Preliminary Design of road, bridges, structures, etc.

11. Preparation of Land Plan Schedules and Utility Relocation Plans

12. Preparation of indicative BOQ and rough Cost Estimates

13. Preparation of Schedules A, B, C, D and H of the Concession Agreement.

1.6 STRUCTURE OF FEASIBILITY REPORT

Chapter 1: Project Description is given.

Chapter 2: Deals with design philosophy for the proposed 2-lane carriageway, Indicative design standards, Methodology and Specifications of road and cross drainage structures.

Chapter 3: Describes the Engineering Surveys and Investigations carried out for the study.

Chapter 4: Elaborates the Traffic Surveys and forecast.

Chapter 5: Details the Improvement Proposals adopted for 2-laning of the project road.

Chapter 6: Depicts the Cost Estimate, based on preliminary design of Road and Bridges and

Financial Analysis.

Chapter 7: Describes the Financial Analysis.

1.7 ALIGNMENT

The existing Single/Intermediate and two lane carriageway alignment has a number of sharp horizontal and vertical curves which require geometric improvement and the existing gradient of the highway is within acceptable limits as per IRC:73 in the stretch of the highway where it passes through plain terrain.

The details of horizontal curve locations on Plain/hilly terrain are shown in the Appendix: 1.1. Summary of curve radius and number of curves is given below: Curve Radius (meters) Number of curves 12 to 360 113 361 to 1000 36 1001 to 2000 16 > 2001 3 Total 168 The alignment of project road passes through a number of built up sections. These stretches act as bottlenecks to the free flow of traffic due to mixed local and through traffic, presence of ribbon development on either side or uncontrolled access from side road/cross roads, lack of traffic segregation and pedestrian facilities. The list of towns, villages and their locations are shown in Table: 1.1. Population details are given in Appendix 1.2.

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Table 1-1 List of Villages/Towns Design Chainage Length Population (Census S.No. Name of Village From To (km) 2011) 1 1+000 1+350 0.350 Sarmaliya 1354 2 3+900 4+100 0.200 Kaliyawas 336 3 4+500 5+400 0.900 Bayla 1308 4 7+800 8+300 0.500 Jhak Batara 1852 5 9+150 9+300 0.150 ShivpuraGhata 1118 6 10+700 10+900 0.200 Maida ka Badiya 725 7 12+500 12+800 0.300 Ratanpura 773 8 13+450 13+600 0.150 Rupaheli Kalan 559 9 13+800 14+400 0.600 Badka Badiya - 10 15+500 15+600 0.100 Jeewana 559 11 21+000 21+300 0.200 Ramgarh 3256 12 21+700 21+900 0.200 Kumharo ka Badiya - 13 27+550 27+700 0.150 Hanutiya 3296 14 30+400 30+700 0.300 Berukheda 712 15 31+500 31+800 0.300 Boradiya - 16 33+100 33+790 0.690 Narayan sagar dam - 17 37+850 38+100 0.250 Sootikhera 661 18 40+000 40+100 0.100 Asan 1141 19 40+500 40+600 0.100 Bari 2016 Total Length (km) 6.140

1.7.1 Existing Road Width

The existing road generally having Intermediate and two lane carriageway width, with a few stretches varying from 3.8m to 7m width. Brief details of carriageway width are shown in Table 1.2.

Table 1-2 Details of Carriageway width

Chainage Length of Carriageway Shoulder S.No Section (KM) Width (m) Width(m) From To 1 0+000 3+600 3.6 7.0 1.5 2 3+600 6+900 3.3 5.5 1.5 3 6+900 7+400 0.5 3.8 1.5 4 7+400 11+300 3.9 5.5 1.5 5 11+300 19+600 8.3 7.0 1.5

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Chainage Length of Carriageway Shoulder S.No Section (KM) Width (m) Width(m) From To 6 19+600 21+400 1.8 5.5 1.5 7 21+400 23+300 1.9 7.0 1.5 8 23+300 27+400 4.1 5.5 1.5 9 27+400 27+500 0.1 7.0 2.0 10 27+500 27+700 0.2 5.5 2.0 11 27+700 42+300 14.6 7.0 2.0

1.7.2 Pavement Condition

The existing pavement is bituminous/flexible, except at built-up/settlements/village sections from km 6.800 to km 6.900, km 8.770 to km 9.300, km 10.300 to km 10.500, km 10.780 to km 10.800, km 21.200 to km 21.400, km 27.400 to km 27.500 and km 27.700 to km 27.800 where it is rigid pavement. The details of condition of Pavement by visual observation are given in Table 1.3.

Table 1-3 Pavement Condition Description Length (km) % of total length Good 6.200 14.65 Fair 28.560 67.52 Poor 7.540 17.83 Total 42.300 100

1.7.3 Intersection

There are 23 intersections present along the project stretch. The details of intersections are shown in Table 1.4. Table 1-4(i) Major Intersections Direction Design Type of S.No. Remarks

Chainage Junction Towards Left Towards Right

1 0+000 + Beawar Ajmer (NH-8)

2 15+200 Masuda -

3 20+950 Ojhiyana - (MDR-33)

4 42+300 Bhilwara Ajmer (NH-79)

Table 1-4(ii) Minor Intersections Direction Type of S.No. Design Chainage Remarks

Junction Towards Left Towards Right

1 0+850 Y - Rampura BT

2 1+300 T - Bakhanag BT

3 1+875 T - Malpura BT

4 3+150 Rupali - BT

5 3+400 T - Kaliyawas BT

6 4+050 - Nand BT

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7 4+750 Teahsil - BT

8 5+390 - Murera BT

9 6+790 Badiya - CC

10 11+180 T - Rajol CC

11 11+650 Helgo - BT

12 12+450 T - Ratanpura CC

13 12+700 - Shejhwas CC

14 16+820 T - Dewas BT

15 18+100 Deopura - BT

16 21+080 - Mala BT

17 21+150 Ramgarh - BT

18 23+400 Masuda - BT

19 26+600 - - BT

20 27+350 T Hanutiya - CC

21 27+600 T - Bhagwana BT

22 32+130 Hanutiya - CC

23 33+420 T Jalia - BT

24 33+100 - Khutia BT

25 34+200 T Jalia - BT

26 39+850 T - Aasan BT 1.7.4 Right of Way

Available width of road land along the project corridor in open areas varies between 8m to 24m. The section wise ROW is shown in Table 1.5.

Table 1-5 Right of Way

Existing Chainage Design Chainage Total ROW as per S. (In Km) (In Km) Revenue Record Remarks No. (In Mtr) From To From To NH-8 Start of Project road 1 3.180 4.281 0.000 1.100 24 (Sedaria village) 2 4.281 6.486 1.100 3.300 15 - 3 6.486 7.486 3.300 4.300 12 Kaliyawas village 4 7.486 9.400 4.300 6.200 13 Bayal village 5 9.400 12.008 6.200 8.800 10 Jhak village 6 12.008 14.019 8.800 10.800 10 Shivpura ghata 7 14.019 15.421 10.800 12.300 14 - 8 15.421 15.621 12.300 12.500 8 Badiya meda 9 15.621 16.527 12.500 13.400 13 Mauratan ghata 10 16.527 17.230 13.400 14.000 20 Rupheli kalan 11 17.230 19.838 14.000 16.600 20 Jeevana village 12 19.838 21.341 16.600 18.100 20 Devas village 13 21.341 22.752 18.100 19.500 20 Dedpura 14 22.752 29.591 19.500 26.300 20 Ramgarh village

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Existing Chainage Design Chainage Total ROW as per S. (In Km) (In Km) Revenue Record Remarks No. (In Mtr) From To From To 15 29.591 31.600 26.300 28.300 15 Hanutiya village 16 31.600 33.300 28.300 30.000 20 Hanutiya village 17 33.300 34.300 30.000 31.000 20 - 18 34.300 40.726 31.000 37.400 22 Jaliya village 19 40.726 42.033 37.400 38.700 18 Devgarh village 20 42.033 44.333 38.700 41.000 23 Bada Aasan 21 44.333 44.833 41.000 41.500 16 Badi village

22 44.833 45.482 41.500 41.982 16 NH-79 End of Project Road

1.7.5 Cross Drainage Structures

There are no major bridges along the project highway. The abstract of each type of structure along the project road stretch is given in Table 1.6. Table 1-6 Existing Structures on Project stretch S.No Type of structure Nos. 1 Major bridge Nil 2 Minor bridge 4 3 Slab culvert 27 4 Pipe culvert 44 5 Causeway 1

1.7.6 ROBs, Railway Crossings and Vehicular Underpass

The project road does not cross any level crossing/ROB/RUB/VU.

1.8 UILITIES Electric line, Telephone line & OFCs, Electrical Poles and Transformers which are located in the proposed roadway required to be shifted for implementation of the project. Details are given below.

S.No Description Numbers to be shifted 1 Electric Pole 339 2 Transformer 21 3 Hand pump 10 4 Trees 406 5 Water Pipe Line 250 (Rmt)

 BSNL OFC line is running parallel to the project road throughout the stretch. Precaution has to be taken at the time of carrying out the improvement proposal at chainage/location.

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 At Existing Chainage km 3+600 Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Petrol line is crossing. Extensive precaution is to be taken at the time of carrying out the improvement proposal at chainage/location.

1.9 EXISTING PROJECT FACILITIES 1.9.1 Petrol Pumps There are no petrol pumps located along the project road. 1.9.2 Religious Structures The List of religious structures located along the project road is given in Table 1.7. Table 1-7 List of Religious Structures Existing Distance from Religious S.No Side Chainage (Km) Center Line (m) Structure 1 4+350 18.20 TEMPLE LHS 2 6+500 16.90 TEMPLE LHS 3 6+850 10.20 TEMPLE RHS 4 7+000 18.20 TEMPLE LHS 5 8+150 6.25 TEMPLE LHS 6 8+550 9.10 TEMPLE LHS 7 11+500 10.0 TEMPLE LHS 8 13+230 8.50 MOSQUE RHS

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Existing Distance from Religious S.No Side Chainage (Km) Center Line (m) Structure 9 15+700 25.80 TEMPLE RHS 10 15+790 22.70 TEMPLE RHS 11 16+790 11.60 TEMPLE RHS 12 24+800 18.90 TEMPLE LHS 13 27+000 9.50 TEMPLE RHS 14 30+190 9.40 TEMPLE RHS 15 30+830 7.60 TEMPLE LHS 16 31+310 22.60 TEMPLE RHS 17 32+340 20.0 TEMPLE LHS 18 33+250 19.10 TEMPLE RHS 19 34+260 21.0 TEMPLE RHS 20 36+960 17.0 TEMPLE RHS 21 41+310 14.5 TEMPLE LHS

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1.9.3 Land Acquisition

S. No. District Tehsil Village Area (In Ha.)

A Additional land required for 16/12 Mtr. ROW

1 Ajmer Beawar Shediriya 0.00

2 Ajmer Beawar Malpura Kaliyawas 0.04

3 Ajmer Beawar Kaliyawas 0.27

4 Ajmer Beawar Bayla 0.79

5 Ajmer Masuda Jhak 0.78 6 Ajmer Bijaynagar Shivpuraghata 0.91 7 Ajmer Bijaynagar Badiyameda 0.15 8 Ajmer Bijaynagar RatanpuraGhata 0.31 9 Ajmer Bijaynagar Rupheli Kalan 0.00 10 Ajmer Bijaynagar Jeevana 0.39 11 Ajmer Bijaynagar Dewas 0.42 12 Ajmer Bijaynagar Ramgarh 0.08 13 Ajmer Bijaynagar Dhanikhera 0.01 14 Ajmer Bijaynagar Hanutiya 0.12 15 Ajmer Bijaynagar Bherukheda 0.00 16 Ajmer Bijaynagar Jaliya 0.30 17 Ajmer Bijaynagar DevgarhurfSutikhera 0.04 18 Ajmer Bijaynagar BadaAasan 0.00 19 Ajmer Bijaynagar Badi 0.03 20 Ajmer Bijaynagar Baral 0.20

B Toll Plaza (Village Deopura) 0.69 Grand Total 5.53 Ha. Note: Present status of start and end point of project road The Start of (km 3.180) of SH-39 pertain in city area of Beawar town, it is heavily dense city road with lot of commercial operation on both side of road. Majority of this road section in city area up to NH-8 Junction is CC Pavement and is maintained by PWD Raj. The End portion of SH-39 (After NH-79 Junction) at Gulabpura town is having four lane divided carriageway with Central Median, having the lamp posts installed over the median. During site visit by our team, noticed the modification/reconstruction of central median is taken up by the municipality, Bijaynagar. This part already pertains with municipal limits and municipality, Bijaynagar is maintaining this road time to time. Therefore, section of SH-39 beyond NH-8 and NH-79 may be transferred to concern municipality. Therefore, the project road is taken up from NH-8 to NH-79 Junction

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CHAPTER 2 DESIGN STANDARDS

2.0 GENERAL This section describes the standards and principles based on which various designs are to be carried out. These proposed standards are consistent with the parameters recommended in the Indian Roads Congress IRC:SP:73-2007 and MoRT&H circulars and relevant recommendations from the Indian standards.

2.1 TERRAIN CLASSIFICATION The following terrain classification has been recommended in IRC- SP 73: 2007 Issued by PWD Rajasthan PPP Mode.

Nature of Terrain Cross Slope of the ground

Plain Less than 10 Percent

Rolling Between 10 and 25 Percent

Mountainous Between 25 and 60 Percent

Steep More than 60 Percent

The proposed alignment follows the plain, rolling and hilly terrain as per above classification.

2.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES While carrying out the geometric design, the following points are taken into consideration:

 The designed facility shall not become obsolescent before the design year.

 Design is consistent and the standards followed for different elements are

compatible with one another.

 The design shall cover all geometric aspects of the road including signage, grade

separated structures, ROBs, etc.

 The design is worked out, aiming at minimizing the vehicle operating cost, including

initial cost and cost of maintenance etc.

 The design will take into consideration the environmental, aesthetic and landscaping

aspects of the project road

2.3 TRAFFIC 2.3.1 General An IRC highway capacity standard for rural/urban highways is followed. Carriageway width to be provided at any point in a road network with respect to the volume and composition of traffic.

2.3.2 Equivalency Factors Tentative equivalency factor for conversion of different types of vehicles in to equivalent

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passenger car units based on their relative interference value, are given in Table 2.1 (As per IRC: 64-1990).

Table 2.1: PCU factor for various types of vehicles on rural roads

Sl. NO. Vehicle Type Equivalency Factors Fast Moving Vehicles 1 Motor Cycle or Scooter 0.50 2 Passenger Car, Pick up van or Auto-rickshaw 1.00 3 Agricultural tractor, Light Commercial Vehicle 1.50 4 Truck or bus 3.00 5 Truck – trailer, Agricultural Tractor – trailer 4.50 Slow Moving Vehicles 1 Cycle 0.50 2 Cycle Rickshaw 2.00 3 Hand Cart 3.00 4 Horse drawn vehicle 4.00 5 Bullock Cart 8.00 6 Small Bullock Carts 6.00

2.3.3 Recommended Design Service Volumes for Two Lane Roads (As per IRC:SP:73-2007) Recommended design service volumes for two lane roads are given in Table 2.2. Table 2.2: Design Service Volumes for Two Lane Roads Design Service Design Service Nature of Volume in PCU/day without Volume in PCU/day with minimum Terrain Paved Shoulder 1.5m Paved Shoulder Plain 15000 18000 Rolling 11000 13000 Hilly 7000 9000

2.4 STANDARDS FOR AT-GRADE INTERSECTIONS The standards proposed in IRC SP: 41-1994 “Guidelines for the Design of At-Grade Intersection in Rural and Urban Areas” have been applied.

2.5 TRAFFIC SIGNS AND ROAD MARKINGS The design of traffic signs and road marking is done according to the IRC standards. Where necessary, AASHTO standards is used to augment the IRC standards

Following is the list of IRC standards, which are being followed:

IRC: 30-1968 - Standard letter and numbers of different heights for use on

Highway signs.

IRC: 35-1997 - Code of practice for Road markings

IRC: 67-2001 - Code of practice for Road Signs

IRC: 79-1981 - Recommended Practice for Road delineators

IRC: 93-1985 - Guidelines on design and installation of road traffic signals

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IRC: SP-31-1992 - New Traffic Signs

IRC: SP: 55-2001 - Guidelines for Safety in Construction Zones

Adequate safety measures have been considered for the design of the project road. These are indicated as below:

 Crash barriers

 Reflectors

 Traffic signage

 Drainage

The safety during construction is achieved by providing;

 Signs (regulatory, warning and direction)

 Delineators

 Traffic cones and cylinders

 Drums

 Barricades and

 Flagmen

2.5.1 Traffic Safety Measures  The design layout and materials chosen for the safety barrier shall suitably blend with the surroundings and shall further conform to IRC: SP-44-1994 and the circulars of MoRTH and is finalized in consultation with Authority.

 Steel Single W-Beam Metal Crash Barrier is installed mainly at major hazard locations. It will also generally be installed on sections of the road (a) where the embankment height is more than 3m (b) bridge approaches and (c) on the outside of curves. Guardrails are installed along the edge of the outside shoulder with an offset of 2.5m from the edge of the pavement of carriageway.

All necessary road safety measures are adopted during the execution of the project. It is mandatory for the concessionaire to strictly adhere to the safety norms such as wearing of helmets and reflective jackets etc for workers, fixing proper barricades such as cones, delineators and sheet barriers during the construction. Suitable provisions are made in the general specifications in the tender documents.

2.6 INDICATIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR ROAD The indicative design standards for geometric design of road are illustrated in the Tables 2.3.

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Table 2.3: Indicative Design Standards for Main Carriageway Standard / Code S.No Parameter Value Reference Design Speed (i) on Plain - ruling 100 kmph (ii) on Rolling - ruling 80 kmph 1 IRC : SP 73-2007 (iii) on Mountainous - 50 kmph ruling (iv) on Steep – ruling 40 kmph Cross Section 2x3.50 = 7.00 m on (i) Carriageway either side (ii) Kerb shyness 0.25 m (iii) Paved shoulder - IRC : SP 73-2007 or as 2 (iv) Granular shoulder 2.50 m on either side approved by MoRTH (v) Median 4.50m / 1.50 / 1.20 m (vi) Cross slope: - Main carriageway and 2.50% Paved shoulder - Earthen shoulder 3.50% 3 Horizontal Alignment

3.1 Super elevation (max.)

Max. 7%, Restricted IRC : SP 73-2007 Plain and Rolling to 5% Max. 10%, Restricted Hilly areas to 5% Minimum Curve Radius (i) Plains - ruling 360 m minimum (ii) Rolling - ruling 230 m 3.2 minimum IRC : SP 73-2007 (iii) Mountainous - ruling 80 m minimum (iv) Steep - ruling 50 m minimum Radius of curve beyond which transition is not 3.3 required IRC : 38-1988 Plain / Rolling 1800 m Mountainous/Steep 400 m 4 Vertical Alignment Longitudinal Gradient 4.1 (i) Ruling in Plains or IRC : SP-23-1983 3.3% (1 in 30) Rolling

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Standard / Code S.No Parameter Value Reference (ii) Limiting Gradient in 5.0% (1in 20) Plains or Rolling (iii) Ruling in Hilly terrain 5.0% (1 in 20) (iv) Limiting Gradient in 6.0% (1 in 16.7) Hilly terrain (v) Exceptional Gradient in 7.0% (not exceeding Hilly terrain 100m length) Minimum Vertical Curve

Length (i) Plains 60m 4.2 IRC : SP-23-1983 (ii) Rolling 50m (iii) Mountainous 30m (iv) Steep 20m Maximum Grade Change not

Required Vertical Curves

4.3 (i) Plains 0.5 IRC : SP-23-1983 (ii) Rolling 0.6 (iii) Mountainous 1.0 (iv) Steep 1.2 Sight Distance for Vertical

Curve

4.4 IRC : SP-23-1983 (i) Plains 180m (ii) Rolling 120m (iii) Hilly 60m Design Standards for Hair pin bend curves (i) Minimum Design Speed 20 kmph (ii) Minimum roadway 11.5 m for two lane width at apex (iii) Minimum radius of the 14.0m inner curve 4.5 (iv) Minimum length of 15.0m transition curves (v) Gradient Maximum 1 in 40 (2.5%) Minimum 1 in 200 (0.5%) (vi) Super elevation 1 in 10 (10%) 1) Hair-Pin bends, where unavoidable, may be designed either as circular curve Note: with transition at each end, or as a compound curve. 2) Inner & outer edge of the roadway should be concentric with respect to the centre line of the pavement. 3) Minimum intervening distance of 60m should be provided between the successive hair-pin bend to enable the driver negotiate the alignment

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Standard / Code S.No Parameter Value Reference smoothly. 4) At hair-pin bends, preferably, full roadway width should be surfaced

2.6.1 Design speed Design speed is the basic parameter, which determines the geometric features of the road. The proposed design speeds for different terrain categories as per IRC:SP:73-2007 are as follows: Table 2.4: Design Speeds Design Speed (kmph) Nature of Terrain Ruling Minimum Plain 100 80 Rolling 80 65 Mountainous 50 40 Steep 40 30 For road stretches passing through open areas, the speeds corresponding to plain terrain is proposed i.e. 100Km/hr. The minimum design speed standards are adopted in sections where the site conditions or economics do not permit a design based on the ruling design speed. The need for warning signs is carefully considered whenever reduction in design speed becomes unavoidable. 2.7 CROSS-SECTIONAL ELEMENTS 2.7.1 Right of Way (ROW) The minimum ROW of 16m is proposed where concentric/eccentric widening in Rural Section (open areas) & 12m is proposed in urban Section (habitation areas). 2.7.2 Lane Width The width of a basic traffic lane is taken as 3.5m. 2-lane carriageway width is 7.0m.

2.7.3 Paved Shoulders Paved Shoulders are not proposed.

2.7.4 Granular Shoulders These are proposed to be 2.5m wide on either side of the main carriageway.

2.7.5 Slope Protection Slopes of embankments less than 3.0m is turfed and those above this height are protected with stone pitching.

2.7.6 Sight Distance Safe stopping sight distance, both in the vertical and horizontal directions is applied in design. The sight distance values as per IRC recommendations are as follows:

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Table 2.5: Safe Stopping Sight Distances Design Speed (km/h) Safe stopping sight distance (m) 100 180 80 120 60 80 50 60 30 30

2.8 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT 2.8.1 Radius of Curve The project road passes through curve portions and wherever curves are to be designed, the same is having minimum radius as per IRC.

Adopting a maximum value of 7% for super elevation and 15% for side friction factor, the minimum radius for horizontal curves works out to be as follows as per IRC: 38/IRC SP-48.

Table 2.6: Radius of Horizontal Curves Radius of horizontal curves (m) Terrain Categories Minimum Desirable Plain 230 360 Hilly 50 80 The existing road has so many sharp curves and provides the minimum radius on the curves. 2.8.2 Widening of Carriageway on Curves At sharp horizontal curves, it is necessary to widen the carriageway to provide safe passage for vehicles. Where ever necessary, extra widening of carriageway at curves is provided.

2.9 VERTICAL ALIGNMENT The vertical alignment of the carriageway is generally being compatible with the guidelines given in the IRC.  At locations of grade break of 0.5%, vertical curves are being provided.  At locations of sight deficiency, at least Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) is being provided. 2.10 VERTICAL CURVES Vertical curves are designed to provide for visibility at least corresponding to the safe stopping sight distance. More liberal values are adopted wherever this is economically feasible. Valley curves are designed for head light sight distance. Maximum Vertical Gradient is limited to 5% in plain sections and 6% in Ghat sections.

2.11 CROSS-FALL Carriageway has both directional cross falls. The Camber cross-fall for the bituminous surface is 2.5%. For earthen shoulders, is 3.0% and concrete pavement is 2.0%.

2.12 ROADWAY WIDTH AT CROSS-DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 2.12.1 Culverts The culverts are built to the same width as the flanking roadway and have been designed following IRC:SP-13.

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2.13 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STRUCTURES 2.13.1 General The design loads and stresses shall be as per IRC:6

2.13.2 Standards for At-Grade Intersections The standards proposed in IRC:SP:41 “Guidelines for the Design of At-Grade Intersection in Rural and Urban Areas” is applied.

2.14 EMBANKMENTS 2.14.1 Side Slopes For earthen embankments the side slopes recommended from consideration of safety of traffic as per IRC: 36-1970, are as follows:

Up to 1.5m height - 1: 4 (V: H) 1.5m to 3.0m height - 1: 3 (V: H) 3.0m to 4.5m height - 1: 2.5 (V: H) 4.5m to 6.0m height - 1: 2 (V: H)

However, where costs of construction and land forbid the use of such liberal slopes, the slope is generally kept as 1V:2H. This slope is considered adequate from stability point of view. The reaches having embankment height more than 3.0m shall have W-Beam Metal Crash Barriers on the outer edge of the highway to meet the safety standards.

2.15 ROAD SIDE DRAINAGE An effective drainage system is planned for the drainage of roadway as per stipulations of IRC SP: 42-1994 for maintaining structural soundness and functionality of the project road. The following types of drains are provided for surface drainage of roadway and ROW:

 Longitudinal Kutcha/Pucca drains near the ROW boundary with outfalls at cross- drainage structures in rural sections. The drain size, shape and material is adequate to take design run off, and prevent soil erosion and stagnation of water

 Covered RCC drains in urban and semi-urban sections

 Cuts in median to drain out water from super elevated carriageway

 Combination of longitudinal drains and chute drains in high embankments of 3m and above.

2.16 HIGHWAY SIGNS  The road signs shall conform to IRC: 67-2001. For overhead signs, the standards prescribed in BIS/ASHTO/ASTM British standards or any other international standard is adopted in consultation with and as approved by the MoRTH.

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 Design and location of route marker signs is as per the IRC: 2-1968. The design of highway kilometer stones and 200m stones is as per IRC: 8-1980 and IRC: 26-1967 respectively. The boundary stone is as per IRC: 25-1967.

 Road Delineators shall conform to IRC: 79-1981.

 All road signs are of retro-reflective sheet of high intensity grade with encapsulated lens fixed over aluminum substratum conforming to MoRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works.

2.17 ROAD MARKINGS  Road markings are as per IRC:35-1997. These markings is applied to road centre lines, edge lines, continuity line, stop lines, give-way lines, diagonal/chevron markings, zebra crossing and at parking areas by means of an approved self propelled machine which has a satisfactory cut-off value capable of applying broken lines automatically.

 Road markings are of hot applied thermoplastic paints with glass reflecting rising beads conforming to MoRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge works (4th Revision).

2.17.1 Way side amenities The common facilities like first aid, restaurant; vehicle parking, etc, are to be included in the general layout planning for the wayside amenities. No wayside amenities are proposed.

2.17.2 Bus Stops The design of pick up bus stops conforms to IRC:80-1981. These are structurally safe, aesthetically pleasing and functional so as to protect the waiting passengers adequately from sun, rain and wind. These stops are provided on both up & down side of Traffic in the habituated areas.

2.17.3 Water Harvesting Suitable water harvesting schemes is designed in the case of unlined open drains. Care is taken to economize wastage of water by providing suitable slopes and provision of filter media below the unlined drains.

2.17.4 Rest Areas Rest area is designed as per the assessment of public expected to use the facility. The rest areas may be included in the Wayside Amenities. No Rest area proposed.

2.17.5 Weighing Stations The weighing station is provided near Toll Plazas so that over-loaded vehicles could be checked.

2.17.6 Arboriculture and Landscaping The arboriculture and landscaping of the project road area is so designed as to give an aesthetic and pleasing sense to the road users. Broadly the following features are taken care

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of:

 As far as possible the existing trees/plants are retained to the extent possible.

 The tree plantation is done as per the scheme to be discussed and finalised with PWD.

2.17.7 Toll Plaza The design of Toll Plaza is based on the Technical considerations such as traffic segregation, Queue length and the average waiting time. The layout of Toll Plaza is based on the guidelines provided by the Authority.

2.18 PAVEMENT DESIGN 2.18.1 General As per the TOR, the pavement type at this stage shall include both rigid and flexible pavement options.

The design is based primarily on IRC Guidelines but the Consultants have also covered international practices as given by AASTHO, NAASRA, RTAC and TRL, wherever deemed appropriate.

For the design of the overlays for the existing Intermediate lane pavement, the strengthening work takes due considerations of the strength of the existing pavement. The overlay thickness has been worked out for each road segment homogeneous in relation to condition, strength and sub-grade characteristics.

The design of the granular shoulders also takes due consideration of the drainage conditions besides the structural requirements.

2.18.2 Axle Load Survey IRC: 37-2012 deals with the design of flexible pavements based on the California Bearing Ratio method and cumulative axle load repetitions.

2.18.3 Flexible Pavement Design  IRC 37-2012 Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavements

 IRC 81-1997 Tentative Guidelines for strengthening of Flexible Road Pavements using Benkelman Beam Deflection Technique

2.19 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 2.19.1 Design Life The design life of the pavement has been assumed to be 15 years for sub base and 10 years for bituminous course in the case of flexible pavement and 30 years in the case of a rigid pavement design. However since the traffic demand estimates have been done, as per the ToR, of a thirty year horizon period, the design life of the pavement in the case of even the flexible type, has been extended to a similar horizon period, through the incorporation of suitable additional overlays at the end of 8 years.

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2.19.2 Design Traffic For the purpose of structural design only the number of commercial vehicles of laden weight of 3 tonnes or more and their axle, loading is considered. To obtain a realistic estimate of design traffic due consideration is given to the existing traffic or that anticipated in the case of new constructions, possible changes in road network and land use of the area served, the probable growth of traffic and design life.

2.19.3 Adoption of Vehicle Damage Factors The vehicle damage factor is arrived at from axle load surveys on typical road sections so as to cover various influencing factors such as traffic mix, type of transportation, type of commodities carried, time of the year, terrain, road conditions and degree of enforcement.

2.19.4 New Pavement  New flexible pavement is designed as per IRC: 37-2012. The pavement for service road is designed for 13 MSA.

 New flexible pavement shall comprise of Bituminous Concrete (BC) as wearing course over laid on Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) and Bituminous Macadam (BM). Underneath the Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) is provided to act as a base course. The sub- base shall comprise of granular material conforming to the grading, density and other physical requirements stipulated in MoRTH Specifications.

2.19.5 Strengthening of existing pavement  Strengthening of the existing pavement is done in accordance with IRC: 81-1997. The strengthening layer shall comprise of DBM overlaid with BC surfacing with Modified Bitumen CRMB60/VG30 grade.

 Before laying the overlays, profile corrective course on the existing carriageway is carried out with DBM/WMM/GSB as the case may be.

2.19.6 Pavement drainage To ensure internal drainage of the pavement, the GSB layer, where black cotton soil is not met with, is extended to full width across the shoulder on the embankment to the side drain.

2.20 SPECIFICATIONS The materials to be used in the Project work and the specifications for execution of work shall conform to IRC “MoRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge Works 4th Rev. 2001”. However special Technical Specifications is framed wherever MoRTH specifications need change/amendments. Where these specifications are silent with regard to certain specifications for the material in question, in that case, specifications under Bureau of Indian Standards/AASHTO/ASTM/BS or any other international standard shall apply. But where

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these specifications are also silent, the specification based on sound engineering practices is followed on approval of Authority.

2.21 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT Based on the detailed report on environmental and social assessment of potential critical impacts, complying with the State, GOI and ADB environmental requirements, environmental design for enhancement of areas within the ROW, which would have suffered environmental degradation as a result of the proposed highway improvement, is prepared. Two Separate reports prepared and submitted.

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