Guidelines are to ensure high-quality and sustainable road projects in hilly regions
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has given technical assistance to the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to develop five guidelines aimed at enhancing mountainous road infrastructure in India.
These guidelines are designed to ensure high-quality and sustainable road projects in hilly regions which will improve road networks and promote economic growth.
These guidelines were published by Indian Road Congress (IRC) and released on 7 July 2023 by the Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari during the inaugural function of 225th Mid Term Council Meeting at Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The guidelines provide technical specifications and best practices for road construction in mountainous regions, covering the following topics:
1. Planning of Hilly Roads
2. Slope Protection and Embankment with Advanced Technology
3. Tunnel on Arterial Roads in Hilly Area
4. Mountain Bridge with Advance Technology
5. Operation and Maintenance of Mountainous Highways
Recognizing the critical role that well-maintained roads play in facilitating trade, connectivity and social development, MoRTH and JICA had agreed to implement “Capacity Development Project on Highways in Mountainous Regions” from 2016 to 2021, said the Ministry in a release on 14 Jul 2023. Fiinews.com
