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Civil Engineering Department | DCC3113 : Highway & Traffic Engineering

Concept The construction of road shoulders

Road shoulders are important element of highway system. The functions of a road shoulder
are;

• It prepares a flat support to the road pavement.
• Drains the water surface to the road side drain and avoid humidity from diffusion.

• Provides space for traffic users to stop by the roadside of the road and also for
emergency lane during overtaking, especially on the one way street road.

• Provides lane/ path for pedestrians and cyclists

• Provides space for traffic signs and guard rails.

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