Manual of Specifications and Standards for Six Laning of Highways (Second Revision)
IRC SP 87 (2019) provides comprehensive specifications and standards for the six-laning of highways in India, covering geometric design, pavement construction, structures, drainage, safety features, toll plaza facilities, and special requirements for hill roads and tunnels. It is intended for highway engineers, designers, and project managers involved in planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining six-lane divided carriageways to ensure uniformity, safety, and operational efficiency.
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IRC SP 87 (2019) provides comprehensive specifications and standards for the six-laning of highways in India, covering geometric design, pavement construction, structures, drainage, safety features, toll plaza facilities, and special requirements for hill roads and tunnels. It is intended for highway engineers, designers, and project managers involved in planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining six-lane divided carriageways to ensure uniformity, safety, and operational efficiency.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Highway Design Engineers
Civil and Structural Engineers
Transportation Planners
Project Managers for Highway Construction
Toll Plaza Operators
Road Safety Auditors
Government Highway Authorities
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Geometric design standards for six-lane highways
✓Pavement design and strengthening criteria
✓Design and construction of bridges and culverts
✓Median and shoulder drainage systems
✓Road safety features including barriers and signage
✓Toll plaza design and electronic toll collection systems
✓Temporary works and construction stage considerations
✓Environmental and land use impact considerations
✓Special provisions for hill roads and tunnels
✓Traffic management and intersection design
✓Rest areas and emergency facilities
✓Structural design and sub-soil investigations
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Table of Contents
1Scope▼
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2Geometric Design▼
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3Intersection Design▼
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4Pavement Design and Construction▼
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5Traffic Considerations and Safety▼
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6Drainage Design▼
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7Structures: Bridges and Culverts▼
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8Temporary Works▼
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9Road Safety Barriers and Signage▼
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10Toll Plaza Facilities and Operations▼
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11Operation and Maintenance▼
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12Rest Areas and Emergency Facilities▼
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13Special Requirements for Hill Roads▼
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14Tunnels▼
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?What are the minimum geometric design standards for six-lane highways under IRC SP 87?▼
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?How should drainage systems be designed to prevent water stagnation in medians?▼
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?What specifications apply to the design and width of bridges and culverts for six-lane highways?▼
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?How are toll plaza facilities and electronic toll collection systems standardized?▼
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?What safety features, such as barriers and signage, are recommended for six-laning projects?▼
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