Question

Difference between paved shoulder and earthen shoulder

Answer 1

Explanation:

Paved shoulder

• A paved shoulder refers to the part of the highway that is adjacent to the regularly traveled portion of the highway and is on the same level as the highway.
• A wide paved shoulder refers to additional pavement width of at least 4' that has been added to an existing roadway in order to more safely accommodate bicycles.

Earthen shoulder

• A highway shoulder is a necessary part of all highways.
• A wide shoulder provides a temporary parking area for people who wish to stop and enjoy the scenic vistas so readily available throughout the state.
• Shoulders provide an auxiliary pavement for vehicles where the pavement is narrow.