2003 - Africa - Guideline to the Design of Low Volume Sealed Roads

This Guideline captures best regional and international practice in all aspects of LVSR provision. It is not a prescriptive document but,rather, provides guidance to users so as to ensure that well-considered decisions are
made. The development of the Guideline has benefi ted from the close involvement of practitioners in the region.

The Guideline presents a major departure from traditional practice in all aspects of LVSR provision by examining procedures, practices and methods used in:

• planning, appraisal and environment
• construction and drainage
• geometric design and road safety
• maintenance
• pavement design, materials and surfacing

The Guideline promotes the use of a holistic approach to LVSR’s, which recognizes that criteria need to be satisfied in the different and often interacting dimensions of road provision.