CLASSIFICATION OF ROADS

• 1.Types of Roads

• 2.Methods of Classification of Roads

• 3. Classification of Roads by Nagpur Road Plan

• 4. Modified Classification of Road System by Third

Road Development Plan

• 5. Classification of Urban Roads

 1.Types of Roads

• Based on Seasons of the Year

– All Weathered Roads

– Fair Weathered Roads

 1.Types of Roads

• Based on Type of Carriageway & Pavement

– Paved Roads

– Unpaved Roads
 1.Types of Roads

• Based on Pavement Surfacing

– Surfaced Roads

– Unsurfaced Roads
Types of Roads Based on Materials
Earthen Roads
Gravel Roads
Murrum Roads
Kankar Roads
WBM Roads
Bituminous Roads
Concrete Roads
 2.Methods of Classification of Roads

• Traffic Volume
– High ,Medium ,Light
 2.Methods of Classification of Roads

• Load Transported or Tonnage

– Class I,II or A,B
 2.Methods of Classification of Roads

• Location and Function

– NH
– SH
– MDR
– ODR
– VR
 3. Classification of Roads by Nagpur Road Plan

• Location and Function

– NH
– SH
– MDR
– ODR
– VR
National Highways
State Highways
District Roads
Rural Roads or Village Roads
 4. Modified Classification of Road
System by Third Road Development Plan
• Primary System
– Expressways
– NH
 4. Modified Classification of Road
System by Third Road Development Plan
• Secondary System
– SH
– MDR
 4. Modified Classification of Road
System by Third Road Development Plan
• Tertiary System
– ODR
– VR
 5. Classification of Urban Roads
• Arterial Roads

• Sub Arterial Roads

• Collector Streets

• Local Streets
Your friend’s Termination
house Major
(driveway)
Highway

Local
Access Roads &
(local) Streets
Distribution
(collector)
Main movement
(arterial)
Collection
(collector)

Access
(local)

Origination Your house

(driveway)

Hierarchy of Movements and Roads

 Types of Roads Based on Traffic Type

• Pedestrian ways
• Cycle tracks
• Motorways
 Types of Roads Based on Rigidity
• Flexible roads
• Rigid roads
 Types of Roads Based on Topography

• Plain area road

• Hilly area roads