For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to 4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the

carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths
are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths
are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths
are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths
are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a) For paved footpaths a cross-fall of 3 to
4 percent should be adopted sloping away from the
carriage way. For verges and unpaved areas cross-fall should be 4 to 6 percent.
Precipitation from the road surface flows towards outer edge of carriageway (except where
central drainage arrangement has been provided) in to shoulder drain where kerb and footpaths

are provided. The roadside gutter and inlets shall be a minimum of 600 mm wide with internal
smooth finish and shall have a minimum transverse slope of 1 in 6. The longitudinal slope
of roadside gutter and inlets is guided by the road gradient. In reaches where there is no
longitudinal gradient in the road, roadside gutter and inlets shall slope away from kerb inlet
or bell mouths. The roadside gutter and inlets discharge its flow in to road side drains. All due
care shall be taken to geometrically design the drain for its easy maintenance. The spacing
may require to be placed depending upon the longitudinal gradient of the road. The inlets
could be grated kerb, combined grated kerb, sag point inlet with outflanking inlets
The spacing of inlets depends on condition of road surface size and type of inlet and rainfall.
They shall be provided at closer intervals near junctions and valley curves; however maximum
spacing shall not be more than 30 m.
The road side drains can be constructed out of any locally available materials like bricks, size
stones, solid blocks or RCC (where slender walls are required and combined utility ducts
can be provided), wee holes at regular intervals to cut down the water table and drain the
subgrade water are to be provided.
The alignment of roadside gu ar and inlets underneath the sidewalk shall be in th ^ direction
of flow of water during storm for efficient discharge as shown in Fig. 3.2.4 (a)