GROUP MEMBERS :

 ABDULLAH FAROOQ
 MIRZA DANIYAL RAFIQUE
 MUHAMMAD ALI QURESHI
Highway Drainage
Maintenance
Planning
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

 INTRODUCTION.
 OBJECTIVES.
 CHALLENGES.
 PLANNING.
 CONCLUSION.
 INTRODUCTION
 Highway drainage plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and functionality of
road networks.
 Highway drainage maintenance planning involves a systematic approach to
assess, monitor, and maintain drainage infrastructure along road networks
 Proper maintenance of highway drainage systems is essential to prevent water
accumulation.
 Effective highway drainage maintenance planning plays a vital role in optimizing
the performance of road networks, promoting road user safety, and safeguarding
the integrity of infrastructure.
 OBJECTIVES:
 Identify existing drainage infrastructure and assess its condition.
 Develop a systematic maintenance plan to address potential issues.
 Establish an efficient and cost-effective maintenance schedule.
 Reduce the risk of water-related damage and improve road safety.
Well-maintained drainage systems contribute to road safety by removing excess water,
which reduces the potential for skidding and improves visibility during wet weather
conditions.
Proper drainage maintenance planning aims to protect adjacent properties and
infrastructure from water damage.
Minimize the risk of flooding.
 CHALLENGES:
 Resource Allocation:
• Inefficient allocation of maintenance resources, including manpower and equipment
• Lack of coordination between different departments and agencies involved in
maintenance issue.
 Data Availability and Accuracy:
• Ensuring accurate and up-to-date data on the existing drainage infrastructure proved
to be a significant challenge.
 Climate Change Impacts:  

• Changing weather patterns and increased precipitation due to climate change pose
additional challenges to drainage maintenance planning.
• The existing infrastructure may not be adequately designed to handle extreme weather
events, necessitating adaptation measures.
 Funding Constraints:
• Limited financial resources for highway maintenance pose a significant challenge for
drainage maintenance programs .
 PLANNING:
 Assessment:
• The first step in planning for highway drainage maintenance is a comprehensive assessment of
the existing drainage systems.
• This involves evaluating the condition of drains, culverts, ditches and other components to
identify blockages, or structural issues.
• Also consider the factors such as traffic volume, regional weather patterns, and the impact of
climate change on water management.

 Establishing Maintenance Objectives:

 Once the assessment is complete, it is essential to establish clear maintenance objectives.
 Include improving system efficiency, reducing the risk of flooding, minimizing maintenance costs,
and enhancing road safety.

 Developing a Maintenance Strategy:

 . The strategy may include regular inspection and cleaning of drainage systems, vegetation
management, structural repairs or upgrades, and the technologies for monitoring and
maintenance.
 PLANNING:
 Implementation and Resource Allocation:
• This includes financial resources for equipment, labor, and materials, as well as human
resources with the required expertise.
• Training and supervision should be provided to maintenance team to ensure their ability
to carry out tasks safely and efficiently.

 Regular Inspections:
• Monitoring helps identify emerging issues, evaluate the impact of maintenance efforts,
and inform future planning.
• This may involve data collection on system performance, and the use of advanced
technologies such as remote sensing and predictive analytics.
 PLANNING:
 Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Planning for highway drainage maintenance requires collaboration and
engagement with various stakeholders.
• This includes transportation agencies, local authorities, contractors, and
community representatives.
 CONCLUSION

 Correct data collection and regular inspection maintain the highway drainage
 Investing in proactive maintenance, data-driven decision making, and collaboration among
stakeholders will contribute to safer and more reliable highway networks
THANK YOU
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