Guidelines For Road Signages under PMGSY

Scope - Key Specifications & Guidelines (MORD 30, Clause 11.00 & 1.6)

• Maintenance Activities & Frequency:

• Signage Specifications:

  • Steel plate thickness: 1.6 mm
  • Letter heights: 16 mm, 20 mm, 23 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm (varies by board)
  • Concrete foundation for boards: 60×60×75 cm or 600×600×750 mm
  • Steel tube frame: 75 mm × 75 mm

• Information Boards:

  • Board A (Flexible pavement details): Fixed at start or every 5 km if road > 5 km.
  • Board B (Rigid/semi-rigid pavement details): Fixed once per road, preferably at start.
  • Display local language for clarity.
  • Follow IRC:67-2001 for board placement relative to carriageway.

• Financial Provision (Example):

Summary Diagram: Maintenance Cycle

flowchart TD
    A[After Rain] --> B[Trim Grass & Roll Strata]
    B --> C[Restore Fan Cub]

General Guidelines for Signage Design and Materials (MORD 30)

Key Specifications:

• Logo Boards:

  • Road length > 2 km: 1 logo board at finishing point.
  • Road length < 2 km: 1 logo board every ~2 km including finishing point.
  • Display information on both sides.
  • Logo design, color, and size must conform strictly to prescribed standards (no changes allowed).

• Materials & Structure:

  • Boards made of welded tubular steel frame with appropriate sheet size.
  • Alternative structures: masonry concrete wall or local suitable alternatives.
  • Concrete foundation size: 60 x 60 x 75 cm.

• Letter Height:

  • Generally 16 mm or 23 mm depending on board type.

• Language:

  • Use local language where English is not commonly understood.

• Placement:

  • Follow IRC:67-2001 Clause 3 for setting boards relative to carriageway.

Maintenance Frequency Table (Summary):

Diagram: Logo Board Placement Logic

flowchart LR
    A[Road Length > 2 km] --> B[1 Logo Board at Finishing Point]
    C[Road Length < 2 km] --> D[Logo Board every ~2 km including finishing point]

References:

• Clause 3.2 & 1700.1 (MORD 30)
• IRC:67-2001 (Signage placement)
• Concrete foundation and letter size as per Clause 11.00

This ensures visibility, durability, and local relevance of road signage.

Specifications for Logo Boards (MORD 30)

Installation Guidelines (Clause 3.2)

• Road length > 2 Km: One logo board at the finishing point.
• Road length < 2 Km: One logo board approximately every 2 Km, including finishing point.
• Display: Information must be shown on both sides of the board.

Material & Dimensions

• Steel Plate: 1.6 mm thick mild steel.
• Frame: Welded tubular steel frame, typically 75 mm × 75 mm steel tube.
• Concrete Base: PCC M15, 450 mm × 450 mm × 600 mm.
• Color Scheme:
  • Background: Orange (70% Magenta + 100% Yellow)
  • Border: Grey (50% Black)
  • Road Symbol: Black
• Text Colors: White on steel plate.

Design & Content (General Guidelines)

• Logo design, color, and size must strictly follow prescribed standards (para 4(d) & (e)).
• Content in local language where English is not commonly understood.
• Boards may be steel framed or masonry/concrete depending on local conditions.
• Placement relative to carriageway per IRC:67-2001 Clause 3.

Key Dimensions & Text Heights

Typical Layout (Fig.1(B) - Intermediate Logo Board)

graph LR
A[Steel Frame 75x75 mm] --> B[1.6 mm Steel Plate]
B --> C[Orange Background]
C --> D[Black Road Symbol]
D --> E[White Text: Logo + Info (both sides)]
E --> F[PCC Base 450x450x600 mm]

Summary:
Logo boards are mandatory on roads, sized and colored per specifications, installed at defined intervals based on road length, and must display information clearly on both sides in local language. Steel tubular frames with 1.6 mm steel

Information Boards: Types and Content (MORD 30, Clause 1700.1 & related)

Types of Boards

• Board A (Flexible Pavement Details)

  • For roads < 5 Km: Fixed at start or prominent location.
  • For roads > 5 Km: Additional board every 5 Km or part thereof.

• Board B (Rigid/Semi-rigid Pavement Details)

  • Fixed once per road, preferably at start of such pavement.
  • Can be displayed on walls with owner consent.

• Logo Boards

  • At start and finish points; intermediate boards every 2 Km if road > 2 Km.

Content Specifications

• Typical Cross Sections: Illustrative only; actual cross-section details must be displayed.
• Languages: Local language preferred; avoid English if not commonly understood.
• Information to Display (on Citizen Information Boards):
  • Road type and length (KT, BT, CC roads)
  • Number of culverts, causeways
  • Details of pavement layers (earthwork, sub-base, metal/gravel quantities)
  • Contractor name, funding agency, maintenance cost, completion dates

Material & Design

• Steel plate thickness: 1.6 mm (Citizen Board), 1.8 mm (Title Board)
• Frame: Welded tubular steel (75 mm × 75 mm steel tube) or masonry/concrete alternative
• Colors: Orange background (70% Magenta + 100% Yellow), black road depiction, grey border (50% black)
• Size: Typical info area ~ 635 × 870 mm steel plate
• Both sides of board to display information

Installation Guidelines

• Position boards as per IRC:67-2001 Clause 3
• Use standard logo design and color without alteration
• Boards should be visible to maximum citizens

Summary Table

Signage Placement and Frequency (MORD 30 - Clause 3.2 & Related Clauses)

Key Specifications:

• Logo Boards:

  • For roads > 2 km: 1 logo board at finishing point.
  • For roads < 2 km: 1 logo board approx every 2 km including finishing point.
  • Display on both sides.
  • Conform to prescribed design, color, and size (see Fig. 1(B)).

• Information Boards (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana):

  • Board A (Flexible Pavement Details):
    • Fixed at start or prominent location if road < 5 km.
    • Additional board every 5 km or part thereof if road > 5 km.
  • Board B (Rigid Pavement Details):
    • Fixed once per road, preferably at start of rigid pavement.
  • Display actual cross-section and pavement details.

• General Guidelines:

  • Use local language if English is not commonly understood.
  • Boards made of welded tubular steel or masonry as per local conditions.
  • Set informatory signs as per IRC:67-2001 Clause 3.
  • Letter height: 16 mm or 23 mm depending on board type.
  • Foundation: 60 x 60 x 75 cm concrete.

Maintenance Frequency Table (Summary):

Diagram: Logo Board Placement Logic

flowchart LR
    A[Road Length > 2 km] --> B[Logo Board at Finishing Point]
    C[Road Length < 2 km] --> D[Logo Boards every 2 km including finishing point]

References:

• MORD 30 Clause 3.2, Clause 1700.1
• IRC: 67

Language and Display Requirements (MORD 30 - Clause 11.00 & 1700.1)

Key Specifications:

• Letter Height:

  • General boards: 16 mm or 20 mm (depending on board type)
  • Maintenance boards: 32 mm
  • Road name boards: 20-23 mm

• Board Types & Placement:

  • Board A (Flexible Pavement Details):
    • If road length < 5 km: Fix at start or prominent location.
    • If road length > 5 km: Additional board every 5 km.
  • Board B (Rigid/Semi-rigid Pavement Details):
    • Fix at one place per road, preferably at pavement start.
  • Logo Boards:
    • At start and intermediate points (every 2 km if road < 2 km; finishing point if > 2 km).

• Language:

  • Use local language where English is not understood.
  • Information must be clear and unambiguous.

• Material & Structure:

  • Welded tubular steel frame or masonry/concrete depending on local conditions.
  • Boards must display information on both sides.

Maintenance Frequency Table (Example)

Display Board Structure (Example Dimensions)

• Concrete Foundation: 60 × 60 × 75 cm
• Steel Tubular Frame: 75 mm square or 75 mm diameter steel tube

flowchart TD
    A[Start of Road] --> B[Logo Board]
    B --> C{Road Length > 5 km?}
    C -- Yes --> D[Board A every 5 km]
   

Installation Procedures - Key Points from MORD 30 (Clause 7.6 & related)

1. Sub-base & Base Layers:

• Constructed in separate layers.
• Use Water Bound Macadam (WBM) in 2 layers or noted granular layers.
• Each layer: watered and rolled thoroughly.
• Use screened/crushed aggregate with proper grading.
• Metal layer: dry roll, apply screening, roll again, add water, and final roll.

2. Bituminous Layer:

• Apply primer (e.g., bitumen primer or tack coat emulsion).
• Thickness of pre-mix carpet: typically 20 mm.
• Use specified bitumen content per km (refer to project specs).

3. Concrete Foundations for Sign Boards:

• Typical foundation size: 600×600×750 mm or 450×450×600 mm PCC M15 mix.
• Steel tubes for frame: 75 mm square or diameter.

4. Maintenance Guidelines (Clause 11.00):

Summary Table: Typical Layer Thickness & Materials

Notes:

• Installation must ensure layer-wise compaction.
• Primer and tack coat ensure bonding between bituminous layers.
• Signage boards must follow size, color, and placement as per

Maintenance of Signages and Roadside Furniture (MORD 30 - Clause 11.00 & related)

Key Specifications:

• Letter Heights for Signages:
  • General letters: 16 mm or 23 mm (depending on signage type)
  • Heading letters: 25 mm
  • Sub-heading letters: 25 mm
  • Information letters: 17 mm - 32 mm
• Concrete Foundation for Signage Posts:
  • Size: 600 × 600 × 750 mm (or 60 × 60 × 75 cm)
  • PCC Mix: M15 grade concrete
• Steel Plate for Sign Boards:
  • Thickness: 1.6 mm
  • Mild Steel or GI Sheet
  • Background: Orange (70% Magenta + 100% Yellow)
  • Border: Grey (50% Black)
  • Lettering: Black

Maintenance Activities & Frequency:

Financial Provision (Sample):

Financial Provisions for Maintenance (MORD 30 - Clause 11.00)

Key Maintenance Activities & Frequency:

Yearwise Financial Provision & Expenditure (Rs. in Lakhs):

Specifications for Maintenance Boards (Citizen Information):

• Concrete Foundation: 60×60×75 cm or 600×600×750 mm PCC M15
• Steel Plate: 1.6 mm thick mild steel, white color background with black text
• Letter Heights:
  • Heading: 25 mm
  • Sub-heading: 25 mm
  • Matter: 17 mm
  • Information board letters: 16-32 mm

Summary:

• Maintenance provisions are planned annually with specific activities tied to weather or condition.
• Financial provisions increase progressively, reflecting inflation and increasing maintenance needs.
• Maintenance information boards follow standard sizes and specifications for public awareness during the Defect Liability Period (typically 5 years).

flowchart TD
    A[Maintenance Activities] --> B[

Coordination with IRC Standards in MORD 30

Key Points from MORD 30 related to IRC:

• Informative Boards:

  • Boards (A & B) display pavement details and maintenance info, following IRC guidelines for placement and content (Clause 1700.1).
  • Boards fixed at road start and every 5 km for roads >5 km (IRC: 67-2001 Clause 3 for sign setting).

• Material & Dimensions:

  • Steel plates: 1.6 mm thick (Mild Steel).
  • Steel tube frame: 75 mm × 75 mm.
  • Concrete foundation: 600×600×750 mm or 60×60×75 cm depending on board type.

• Letter Heights:

  • Headings: 25 mm
  • Sub-headings: 17 mm
  • Maintenance board letters: 16-32 mm (depending on board)

• Maintenance Frequency (per IRC/MORD):

  Activity	Frequency
  Trimming grass & rolling strata	After rains
  Restoration of fan cub	Once after rains
  Maintenance of earthen shoulders	As required
  Sealing cracks & patching	As required
  Maintenance of roadside drainage	Twice a year
  Maintenance of embankment	Twice a year
  Maintenance of road furniture	As required
  Whitewashing parapets	Once a year

• Cross-section & Pavement Layers:

  • Earthwork, Granular sub-base, Metal (river gravel), Bituminous layers per IRC 37 & IRC 58.
  • Each WBM layer 7.6 cm thick, compacted separately.

Summary Table: Coordination with IRC Standards

Typical Cross Sections & Pavement Details (MORD 30)

Key Points from Clause 1700.1 & Related Clauses:

• Information Boards:

  • Board A (Flexible Pavement) at start if road <5 km; every 5 km if longer.
  • Board B (Rigid/CC Pavement) at start of such pavement.
  • Boards show actual cross-section and layer details (illustrative only).

• Materials & Layers (Flexible Pavement):

  • Subgrade: Watered & rolled earthwork.
  • Granular Sub-base: Specified thickness, compacted.
  • WBM (Water Bound Macadam): 2 layers, each 7.6 cm thick approx.
  • Bituminous Layer: Primer coat, tack coat, and premix carpet (20 mm thick).

• Rigid Pavement Layers:

  • Sub-base: Granular material, watered & rolled.
  • Cement Concrete Pavement: M15 grade, thickness as per design.
  • Side Drain & Culverts: Details included on boards.

Typical Flexible Pavement Layer Thickness (Example)

Typical Rigid Pavement Section (Example)

Citizen Information Board Specifications

• Steel Plate: 1.6 mm thick.
• Frame: 75 mm × 75 mm steel tube.
• Board Size: Approx. 635 × 870 mm (Board A), 600 × 600 × 750 mm foundation.
• Letter Heights:
  • Heading: 25 mm
  • Subheading: 17 mm
  • Maintenance board letters: 20-32 mm
• Language: Local language preferred for clarity.

Maintenance Activities Frequency (Sample)

| Activity | Frequency

Citizen Information Boards - Key Specifications & Formulas (MORD 30)

Material & Dimensions:

• Steel Plate Thickness: 1.6 mm (Mild Steel)
• Steel Tube Frame: 75 mm × 75 mm square steel tube
• PCC Foundation: 450 mm × 450 mm × 600 mm (M15 mix)
• Information Area Plate: 635 mm × 870 mm, 5 mm thick steel plate

Colour Scheme:

• Grey Border: 50% Black
• Background: Orange (70% Magenta + 100% Yellow)
• Text & Road Illustration: Black
• Steel Plate: White

Text Heights:

Board Types & Placement:

• Logo Boards:

  • 2 km road: 1 at finishing point

  • <2 km road: 1 every ~2 km including finishing point
• Citizen Information Board A: For flexible pavement details, placed at start or every 5 km if road >5 km.
• Citizen Information Board B: For rigid pavement details, placed at start of such pavement.
• Maintenance Board: Displays 5-year maintenance cost, contractor, and maintenance period.

Typical Foundation Detail:

• Concrete foundation: 600×600×750 mm

Installation Guidelines:

• Boards must be visible from both sides.
• Information in local language preferred.
• Placement as per IRC:67-2001 clause 3 (sign clearances).

Summary Table for Citizen Information Board Dimensions

flowchart TD
    A[Road Length Check] -->|>2 km| B[Logo Board at Finish Point]
    A -->|<2 km|

Quality Control and Compliance (MORD 30 - Clause 7.6 & related)

Key Specifications & Procedures:

• Layer Construction:

  • Each layer (Sub-base, WBM, Bituminous, Cement Concrete) constructed separately.
  • Metal aggregates screened, crushed, and rolled dry before water application.
  • Bituminous layers require primer coats (litres/m²) and tack coats for bonding.
  • Typical thickness: Bituminous carpet ~20 mm; Cement Concrete Pavement (CCP) M15 mix.

• Material Quantities:

  • Quantities expressed in cubic meters (Cu.m.) and equivalent trucks for earthwork, metal, stone dust.
  • Example: 75 mm square or diameter steel tubes used for structural supports.
  • Concrete foundation dimensions: typically 600×600×750 mm or 450×450×600 mm.

• Maintenance Frequency (Years):

• Information Boards:
  • Display road details, maintenance period (5 years), contractor info.
  • Board size and lettering height specified (e.g., 32 mm for headings).
  • Boards fixed at start and every 5 km for roads >5 km.

Quick Reference Formulas:

• Volume to Trucks Conversion: [ \text{No. of trucks} = \frac{\text{Volume (Cu.m.)}}{\text{Truck capacity (Cu.m.)}} ]

• Bituminous Primer Application: [ \text{Litres of primer} = \text{Area (m}^2) \times \text{Primer rate (litres/m}^2) ]

Compliance Highlights:

• Use local language on boards for clarity.
• Follow IRC:67-2001 for sign placement.
• Maintain prescribed color schemes for logos and boards.
• Boards made of welded

Key Specifications & Tables from MORD 30 Annexures and Illustrative Figures

1. Citizen Information Boards

2. Maintenance Activity Frequency

3. Concrete Foundation for Boards

• Dimensions: 60 × 60 × 75 cm (typical)
• Material: PCC M15 mix

4. Steel Plate & Frame

• Steel Plate Thickness: 1.6 mm mild steel
• Frame: 75 mm × 75 mm steel tube welded frame
• Color Scheme:
  • Grey Border (50% Black)
  • Orange Background (70% Magenta + 100% Yellow)
  • Letters in Black or White as per board type

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References and Related Standards for MORD 30 (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana)

• Steel Plate: Mild steel, 1.6 mm thick for boards.
• Citizen Information Boards: Made of 5 mm thick steel plates, size approx. 635 × 870 mm.
• Steel Tubes: 75 mm × 75 mm square or 75 mm diameter circular tubes for frame.
• Concrete Foundation: Typically 600×600×750 mm or 60×60×75 cm for board supports.
• PCC Mix: M15 grade concrete for foundations and pavement layers.
• Letter Heights for Boards:
  • Heading: 25 mm
  • Sub-heading: 17 mm
  • Matter: 16 mm to 32 mm depending on board type
• Maintenance Activity Frequency:

• Signage Placement:
  • For roads <5 km: Board at start or prominent location.
  • For roads >5 km: Additional board every 5 km or part thereof.
  • CC/rigid pavement board at start of such pavement.
• Language: Local language preferred for clarity.
• Board Structure: Welded tubular steel frame or masonry/concrete wall depending on local conditions.
• Logo: Must follow prescribed design, color, and size strictly (no alterations).

Typical Cross Section (Illustrative)

graph LR
    A[Subgrade] --> B[Granular Sub-base]
    B --> C[WBM Layers (2 layers, each 7.6 cm thick)]
    C --> D[Bituminous Layer (Primer + Pre-mix Carpet 20 mm