Question

Controlling the Alignment of a Highway
Which of the following mainly controls the alignment of a highway? a) Population b) Obligatory points c) Both of the above d) None of the above

Answer 1

a) Population.....................................

Answer 2

b) Obligatory points mainly control the alignment of a highway.

Explanation:

• Highway alignment consists of curves, deviation, straight paths, etc. It includes horizontal alignment as well as vertical alignment.
• Other factors that can affect the alignment are drainage crossing, river crossing, railway crossing, need for traffic, etc.
• Obligatory points are the main control points that say from which point it should pass,  and from which point it should not pass, bridge point, mountain pass, intermediate town, etc.

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