Initial alignments

ACTIVITY: Develop initial alignments and cross-sections consists of the steps below.

  1. Review survey and mapping files
  2. Develop typical sections for each alternative
  3. Develop roadway geometric design

Step 1 (Weight: 5)

Description: Review survey and mapping files

Instructions
Resources

Step 2 (Weight: 15)

Description: Develop typical sections for each alternative

Step 3 (Weight: 80)

Description: Develop roadway geometric design.  Develop roadway geometric design for each of the following that apply:

  • horizontal and vertical alignments for each alternative.
  • preliminary cross-sections
  • proposed widening
  • preliminary wall locations
  • construction and clearing limits
  • major drainage work areas
  • provide preliminary TS&L line and grade to Structures.

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