CD 109 Highway Link Design-Web PDF

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
Road Layout
Design
CD 109
Highway link design
(formerly TD 9/93, TD 70/08)
Revision 0
Summary
This document provides requirements and advice for all aspects of highway link design to be
used for both new and improved all-purpose and motorway trunk roads including connector
roads.
Application by Overseeing Organisations

Any specific requirements for Overseeing Organisations alternative or supplementary to those given in this document
are given in National Application Annexes to this document.
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CD 109 Revision 0 Contents
Contents
Release notes 3
Foreword 4
Publishing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Contractual and legal considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction 5
Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assumptions made in the preparation of this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Design principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connection to existing roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wide single 2 + 1 roads and climbing lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Coordinated link design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Abbreviations and symbols 6
Terms and definitions 7
1. Scope 8
Aspects covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use of GG 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Design speed 9
Selection of design speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rural roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Urban roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Harmonic mean visibility (VISI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Design speed related parameters and relaxations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Sight distance 18
Stopping sight distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Full overtaking sight distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Obstructions to sight distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Relaxations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4. Horizontal alignment 20
Road camber and superelevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Relaxations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Application of superelevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Widening on curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Length of curve: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5. Vertical alignment 23
Gradients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Minimum gradient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vertical curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Crest curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sag curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Relaxations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Crest curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sag curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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6. Wide single 2+1 roads 26

Design principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Geometric standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cross-section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lengths of overtaking lane sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changeovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
WS2+1 interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Traffic signs and road markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7. Climbing lanes - single carriageways 38

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Layout at the start of a climbing lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Layout at the end of climbing lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Sight distance requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Road markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
8. Climbing lanes - dual carriageways and motorways 50

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lane widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Layout at the start of climbing lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Layout at the end of climbing lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9. Single carriageway road overtaking sections 56

Overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Overtaking value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lengths of road over 2km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lengths of road less than 2 km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Level overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Commencement of level overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Termination of level overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Climbing lane sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Commencement of climbing lane overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Termination of climbing lane overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Single lane downhill sections at climbing lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Commencement of single lane downhill overtaking sections at climbing lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Termination of single lane downhill overtaking sections at climbing lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Dual carriageway overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Commencement of dual carriageway overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Termination of dual carriageway overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Wide single 2+1 roads (WS2+1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Commencement of WS2+1 overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Termination of WS2+1 overtaking sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Obstructions to overtaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Horizontal curve design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Vertical curve design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changes in carriageway type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10. Normative references 66
11. Informative references 67
Appendix A. Coordinated link design 68
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CD 109 Revision 0 Release notes
Release notes
Version Date Details of amendments
0 Nov 2019 CD 109 replaces TD 9/93 and TD 70/08. This full document has been
re-written to make it compliant with the new Highways England drafting rules.
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CD 109 Revision 0 Foreword
Foreword
Publishing information
This document is published by Highways England.
This document supersedes TD 9/93 "Highway Link Design" and TD 70/08 "Design of Wide Single 2+1
Roads", which are withdrawn.
Contractual and legal considerations

This document forms part of the works specification. It does not purport to include all the necessary
provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for applying all appropriate documents applicable to
their contract.
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CD 109 Revision 0 Introduction
Introduction
Background
This document sets out the design requirements and advice to be used when developing the design of
a highway / road link.
Assumptions made in the preparation of this document

The assumptions made in GG 101 [Ref 5.N] apply to this document.
Design principles
General
This document provides requirements and advice to derive the design speed and the appropriate
values of geometric parameters for use in the design of the road alignment. It states the basic
principles to be used for coordinating the various geometrical elements of the road design, which
together form the three dimensional design of the road.
This document provides requirements for maximum and minimum levels of provision for the various
design features and also identifies where relaxations from these requirements are permitted.
Connection to existing roads

Where an improved section of road rejoins an unimproved section of existing road, providing a similar
standard of curvature and stopping sight distance as provided for the improvement will create a
consistent standard at the interface.
The figure below shows the connection of an improvement to an existing road. The curvature and
stopping sight distance at point C is adequate for the approach design speed which has increased due
to the improvement between points A and B.
Connection to existing roads
Wide single 2 + 1 roads and climbing lanes

This document includes requirements and advice for the design of wide single 2 + 1 roads and climbing
lanes when improving an existing carriageway or in a new build situation.
Coordinated link design

The various geometrical elements detailed in this document need to be coordinated, together with
cross-section ( CD 127 [Ref 1.N]) and junction layouts ( CD 122 [Ref 3.N], CD 123 [Ref 2.N] and
roundabouts CD 116 [Ref 4.N]), so the three-dimensional layout as a whole is appropriate in terms of
traffic safety, operation and economic / environmental effects. Single carriageway design is given
particular emphasis due to the problems of driver understanding and provision for overtaking. A
general guide of the layout features, such as edge treatments, access treatments and junction types,
that can be appropriate for various types of rural roads is given in Appendix A. It is not possible to
tabulate overall layout characteristics for roads in urban areas in the same way as for rural areas, as
the constraints of the existing urban fabric will result in designs tailored to meet the site-specific
requirements.
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CD 109 Revision 0 Abbreviations and symbols
Abbreviations and symbols
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
AADT Annual average daily traffic
C/way Carriageway
D2AP Dual 2 lane all-purpose
D3AP Dual 3 lane all-purpose
D2M Dual 2 lane motorway
FOSD Full overtaking sight distance
Km Kilometres
Kph Kilometres per hour
S2 Single 2 lane carriageway
TSRGD Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions
VRS Vehicle Restraint System
WS2 Wide Single 2 lane carriageway
WS2+1 Wide Single 2+1 carriageway
Symbols
Symbol Definition
Ac Alignment constraint
B Bendiness Degrees / km
L Length of basic transition (metres)
Lc Layout constraint
n Number of observations
Rate of change of centripetal acceleration (metres / second³) travelling along curve at
q
constant speed V(kph)
R Radius of curve (metres)
S Superelevation %
V Design speed kph
VW Average verge width (averaged for both sides of the road)
VISI Harmonic mean visibility
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CD 109 Revision 0 Terms and definitions
Terms and definitions

Term Definition
A road profile where the carriageway surface slopes away from the
Adverse camber inside of a bend, resulting in the carriageway being higher on the
inside of the bend than on the outside.
Alignment constraint The degree of constraint imparted by the road alignment.
The total change of direction in horizontal alignment in degrees / km
Bendiness
measured over a minimum length of 2km.
A carriageway layout which effects a change in the designated use of
Changeover the middle lane of a WS2+1 road from one direction of traffic to the
opposite direction.
The nearside lane when a lane is added to a single carriageway, dual
Climbing lane carriageway or motorway in order to improve capacity and / or safety
because of the presence of a steep gradient.
A changeover where the vehicles using the middle lane on a WS2+1
Conflicting changeover
road are travelling towards each other.
Full overtaking sight The sight distance required for overtaking vehicles using the
distance opposing traffic lane on single carriageway roads.
Harmonic mean visibility The harmonic mean of individual measurements of sight distance.
The degree of constraint imparted by the road cross-section, verge
Layout constraint
width and frequency of junctions and accesses.
Link A length of road between junctions.
A changeover where the vehicles using the middle lane on a WS 2+1
Non-conflicting changeover
road are travelling away from each other.
Non-overtaking section Sections of a 2 lane single carriageway road which are not overtaking
sections.
A two lane section of a WS2+1 road provided in one direction to
Overtaking lane section
facilitate overtaking, with the opposing traffic confined to one lane.
Sections of 2 lane single carriageway road where the combination of
Overtaking section horizontal / vertical alignment, visibility, or width provision is such that
clear opportunities for overtaking using the opposing lane occur.
A single lane section of a WS2+1 road provided in one direction
Single lane section
running parallel to an overtaking lane section in the opposite direction.
The distance within which drivers need to be able to see ahead to
Stopping sight distance
stop from a given speed as required by this document.
WS2 carriageway A wide single carriageway road with one lane in each direction.
WS2+1 carriageway A road with two lanes of travel in one direction and a single lane in the
opposite direction as outlined in Section 6 of this document.
The interface between a WS2+1 road and a two-lane single
WS2+1 interface
carriageway road (S2).
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CD 109 Revision 0 1. Scope
1. Scope
Aspects covered
1.1 This document provides requirements and advice for all aspects of highway / road link design and shall
be used for both new and improved motorway and all-purpose trunk roads.
1.2 This document shall apply to WS2 roads where they are equal to or less than 2km in length.
Implementation
1.3 This document shall be implemented forthwith on all schemes involving highway / road link design on
the Overseeing Organisations' motorway and all-purpose trunk roads according to the implementation
requirements of GG 101 [Ref 5.N].
Use of GG 101
1.4 The requirements contained in GG 101 [Ref 5.N] shall be followed in respect of activities covered by
this document.
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CD 109 Revision 0 2. Design speed
2. Design speed
Selection of design speed
Rural roads
2.1 For new rural roads, design speed shall be derived from Figure 2.1 using alignment constraint (Ac) and
layout constraint (Lc).
Figure 2.1 Selection of design speed (rural roads)
NOTE 1 In Figure 2.1 the design speeds are arranged in bands (i.e. 120kph, 100kph, 85kph, etc). Suffixes A
and B indicate the higher and lower categories of each band.
NOTE 2 As an example using Figure 2.1 to derive a design speed, an Ac value of 12 and and Lc value of 15
would give a design speed of 100A.
2.2 Alignment constraint (Ac) shall be calculated using Equation 2.2a and Equation 2.2b for dual
carriageways and single carriageways respectively:
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Equation 2.2a Dual carriageways

B
Ac = 6.6 +
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Equation 2.2b Single carriageways

VISI 2B
Ac = 12 − +
60 45
where:
B= Bendiness degrees / km.
VISI = Harmonic mean visibility (metres) (see harmonic mean visibility section below).
NOTE Bendiness is calculated by dividing the sum of the change in direction (in degrees) of a road by the
length (in km) over which it occurs. For example, a 3km length of road with a total change in direction
of 180 degrees would have a bendiness of 60 degrees / km.
2.3 Layout constraint (Lc) shall be derived using Table 2.3.
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Table 2.3 Layout constraint (Lc)
Road type S2 WS2 WS2+1 D2AP D3AP D2M D3M D4M
Dual Dual 7.3 Dual 11 Dual 14.7
Carriageway width (excluding hard 11.5 Dual 7.3 11 m- metres & metres & metres &
6 metres 7.3 metres 10 metres
strips and hard shoulder) metres metres etres hard hard hard
shoulder shoulder shoulder
Frequency of commercial
accesses, lay-bys and junctions H M M L M L M L M L L L L L
Standard verge width 29 26 23 21 19 17 19 17 10 9 6 4 0 0

1.5 metre verge 31 28 25 23 - - - - - - - - - -
0.5 metre verge 33 30 - - - - - - - - - - - -
L = Low number of commercial accesses, lay-bys and junctions, less than or equal to 5 per km
M = Medium number of commercial accesses, lay-bys and junctions, between 6 to 8 per km
H = High number of commercial accesses, lay-bys and junctions, greater than or equal to 9 per km
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2. Design speed
NOTE 1 Layout constraint (Lc) measures the degree of constraint provided by the road cross-section, verge
width, and frequency of junctions, lay-bys and commercial accesses.
NOTE 2 Values of Lc are obtained from Table 2.3 by reading along the appropriate verge width rows and down
the road type columns corresponding to the appropriate frequency of commercial accesses, lay-bys
and junctions. The appropriate value of Lc is denoted by the number read at the intersection of the
verge width row and the road type column.
2.4 For road improvements of up to 2km in length on existing rural roads, the design speed shall be derived
using Figure 2.1 with the value of Ac calculated for a minimum road length of 2 km incorporating the
section of road improvement.
Urban roads
2.5 On urban roads, design speeds shall be selected with reference to the speed limits for the road, as
shown in Table 2.5.
Table 2.5 Urban roads speed limit/design speed relationship
Speed limit Design speed
Mph Kph Kph
30 48 60B
40 64 70A
50 80 85A
60 96 100A
NOTE Design speeds are higher than the speed limit and therefore permit a small margin for vehicle speeds
in excess of the speed limit.
Harmonic mean visibility (VISI)

2.6 The harmonic mean visibility (VISI) shall be measured over a minimum length of 2km.
2.6.1 Measurements of sight distance should be taken in both directions at regular intervals (50 metres for
sites of restricted visibility, 100 metres for sites with unrestricted visibility).
2.7 Sight distance shall be measured from an eye height of 1.05 metres to an object height of 1.05 metres,
with both measurements taken above the centre line of the road surface.
2.8 Sight distance shall be the true sight distance available at any location, including any sight distance
available across verges and outside of the highway boundary or across embankment slopes or
adjoining land, as shown in Figure 2.8.
Figure 2.8 Measurement of harmonic mean visibility
2.8.1 The harmonic mean visibility for new roads should be calculated using Equation 2.8.1.
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Equation 2.8.1 Formula for calculating harmonic mean visibility

n
V ISI = 1 1 1 1
V1
+ V2
+ V3
... + Vn
where:
n= Number of observations.
V1 = Sight distance at point 1, etc.
2.8.2 The harmonic mean visibility for existing roads should be calculated using an empirical relationship
given in Equation 2.8.2.
Equation 2.8.2 Empirical relationship

VW B
Log10 V ISI = 2.46 + −
25 400
where:
VW = Average verge width (averaged for both sides of the road)
B= Bendiness (degree per km - minimum length of 2 km)
NOTE 1 Equation 2.8.2 is applicable up to VISI = 720 metres.

NOTE 2 On long straight roads, or where sight distance is available outside of the highway boundary, the
relationship between the average verge width and bendiness can result in values of harmonic visibility
calculated using Equation 2.8.1 being significantly underestimated.
2.8.3 For preliminary route analysis, where detailed measurements of sight distance are not available, the
following typical values should be used:
1) VISI = 700 metres for long virtually straight roads, or where the road is predominantly on
embankment affording high visibility across embankment slopes or adjoining level land;
2) VISI = 500 metres where a new road is designed with continuous overtaking visibility, with large
crest K values and wide verges for visibility;
3) VISI = 300 metres where a new road is designed with frequent overtaking sections, but with
stopping sight distance provision at all sharp curves;
4) VISI = 100 - 200 metres where an existing single carriageway contains sharp bends, frequent
double white line sections and narrow verges.
NOTE The empirical relationship provided by Equation 2.8.2 can be used for the preliminary analysis of
existing routes if values of bendiness (B) are available.
Design speed related parameters and relaxations

2.9 Designs shall provide at least the desirable minimum values for stopping sight distance, horizontal
curvature, vertical crest curvature and sag curvature as shown in Table 2.10, except for the following
situations:
1) where a relaxation is permitted by sections 2, 3, 4 or 5 of this document;

2) the design of a vertical crest curve on a 2 lane single carriageway road (see Section 9).
2.9.1 Design parameters should meet or exceed desirable minimum values except where particular
circumstances relating to 2 lane single carriageways roads exist (see Section 9).
NOTE Requirements and advice on the application of relaxations below desirable minimum is provided in GG
101 [Ref 5.N].
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2.9.2 Interfaces between sections of road with different design speeds should be designed so as not to
suddenly present the driver with low radius horizontal curves, sharp crests or shorter sight distances.
2.10 Minimum geometric parameters for full overtaking sight distance (FOSD) and overtaking crest K values
that shall be used for the corresponding design speed are shown in Table 2.10.
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Table 2.10 Design speed related parameters
Design speed kph 120 100 85 70 60 50 V2/R
Stopping sight distance (metres)
Desirable minimum 295 215 160 120 90 70 -
One step below desirable minimum 215 160 120 90 70 50 -
Horizontal curvature (metres)
Minimum R* with adverse camber and without transitions 2880 2040 1440 1020 720 520 5
Minimum R* with superelevation of 2.5% 2040 1440 1020 720 510 360 7.07
Minimum R* with superelevation of 3.5% 1440 1020 720 510 360 255 10
Desirable minimum R (superelevation 5%) 1020 720 510 360 255 180 14.14
One step below desirable Minimum R (superelevation 7%) 720 510 360 255 180 127 20
Two steps below desirable minimum radius (superelevation 7%) 510 360 255 180 127 90 28.28
Vertical curvature
Desirable minimum* crest K value 182 100 55 30 17 10 -
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One step below desirable min crest K value 100 55 30 17 10 6.5 -

Desirable minimum sag K value 37 26 20 20 13 9 -
Overtaking sight distances
Full overtaking sight distance FOSD (metres) - 580 490 410 345 290 -
FOSD overtaking crest K value - 400 285 200 142 100 -
* Not recommended for use in the design of single carriageways (see Section 9)
The V²/R values shown above simply represent a convenient means of identifying the relative levels of design parameters, irrespective of design speed.
2. Design speed
NOTE 1 The limit for relaxations is defined by a given number of design speed steps below a specific bench
mark, usually the desirable minimum. Relaxations vary according to the type of road - motorway or
all-purpose, and whether the design speed is band A or band B. Details for permitted relaxations are
given in:
1) Section 3 for stopping sight distance;

2) Section 4 for horizontal alignment; and
3) section 5 for vertical alignment.
NOTE 2 GG 101 [Ref 5.N] provides requirements and advice on recording the decision process when applying
relaxations.
NOTE 3 When preparing design options that include relaxations, a number of site specific factors need to be
assessed, including, whether the site is:
1) isolated from other relaxations;

2) isolated from junctions;
3) one where drivers have desirable minimum stopping sight distance;
4) subject to momentary visibility impairment only;
5) subject to low traffic volumes;
6) on geometry that is readily understandable to road users;
7) on a road with no frontage access;
8) one where traffic speeds are reduced locally due to adjacent road geometry (e.g. uphill sections,
approaching roundabouts and priority junctions where traffic has to give way or stop, etc), or speed
limits.
NOTE 4 The safety risk of using a relaxation in the design can be mitigated by providing:
1) collision prevention measures;

2) specific warning signs and road markings.
2.11 Values for stopping sight distance, horizontal curvature and vertical curvature shall not be less than
those given in Table 2.10 for 50kph design speed regardless of permitted relaxations.
2.12 Except for stopping sight distance relaxations of up to 1 design speed step below desirable minimum
coincident with horizontal curvature relaxations of up to 1 design speed step below desirable minimum,
relaxations shall not be used in combination.
2.13 The relaxations below desirable minimum in stopping sight distance, desirable minimum vertical
curvature for crest curves and sag curves, described in Sections 3 and 5 of this document respectively,
shall not be used on the immediate approaches to junctions.
NOTE For the purposes of this document the immediate approaches to a junction are defined as:
1) for minor road approaches at at-grade priority junctions without diverge and merge tapers, those
lengths of carriageway on the minor roads between a point 1.5 times the desirable minimum stopping
sight distance upstream of the stop line or give way line and the stop line or give way line itself;
2) for major road approaches at at-grade priority junctions without diverge and merge tapers, those
lengths of carriageway on the mainline between a point 1.5 times the desirable minimum stopping
sight distance from the centre line of the minor road and the centre line itself;
3) for at-grade junctions with a diverge taper the length of carriageway from a point 1.5 times the
desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of the start of the diverge taper to a point level
with the minor road centre line;
4) for at-grade junctions with a diverge auxiliary lane the length of carriageway from a point 1.5 times
the desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of the start of the auxiliary lane taper to a
point level with the minor road centre line;
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5) for at-grade junctions with a merge taper the length of carriageway from a point 1.5 times the
desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of a point level with the minor road centre line
to the end of the merge taper;
6) for roundabouts, those lengths of carriageway on the approach to the roundabout between a point
1.5 times the desirable minimum stopping sight distance from the give way line and the give way line
itself;
7) for grade separated diverges with a diverge taper, the length of carriageway from a point 1.5 times
the desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of the start of the diverge taper to the back
of the diverge nose. For diverges without a diverge taper, the length of carriageway 1.5 times the
desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of a point equivalent to the diverge exit taper
length for the appropriate road class (see CD 122 [Ref 3.N]) upstream from the tip of nosing or ghost
island head to the back of nosing;
8) for grade separated merges with a merge taper, the length of carriageway from a point 1.5 times the
desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of the back of the merge nose to the end of the
merge taper. For merges without a merge taper, the length of carriageway from a point 1.5 times the
desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of the back of the merge nose to a point
equivalent to merge entry taper length downstream of the tip of nosing or ghost island tail (see CD
122 [Ref 3.N]).
2.13.1 Where the design speed of an alignment changes from a higher to a lower value, permitted relaxations
in design standards should be avoided on the length of road with the lower design speed adjacent to its
interface with the section of road with the higher design speed.
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CD 109 Revision 0 3. Sight distance
3. Sight distance
Stopping sight distance
3.1 Stopping sight distance as identified in Table 2.10 shall be measured between driver's eye heights of
1.05 metres and 2.00 metres to object heights of between 0.26 metres and 2.00 metres measured from
the road surface, as shown in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1 Measurement of stopping sight distance
3.2 Desirable minimum stopping sight distance shall be available between any two points in the centre of
each lane within the horizontal and vertical extents of the visibility envelope (measured for each
carriageway in the case of dual carriageways and motorways).
Full overtaking sight distance

3.3 Where an overtaking section is provided, at least full overtaking sight distance shall be available
between eye heights of 1.05 metres and 2.00 metres to object heights of 1.05 metres and 2.00 metres
above the centre of the carriageway as shown in Figure 3.3.
Figure 3.3 Measurement of full overtaking sight distance
3.3.1 On 2 lane single carriageway roads, overtaking sections should be provided on as much of the road as
practicable, especially where daily traffic flows are expected to approach the maximum design flows.
NOTE 1 Where an overtaking section is provided on a 2 lane single carriageway road, the full overtaking sight
distance to be used is shown in Table 2.10 for the corresponding design speed.
NOTE 2 Full overtaking sight distance can normally only be economically provided in flat terrain where the
combination of vertical and horizontal alignment permits the design of a level and relatively straight
road alignment. It can be more economical to design a single carriageway road to provide clearly
identifiable overtaking sections with full overtaking sight distance in relatively level areas, with individual
sections of overtaking lane interspersed with non-overtaking sections.
NOTE 3 Designs which provide the driver with overtaking sections have been found to have a lower frequency
of serious collisions than roads with continuous large radius curves without overtaking sections.
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CD 109 Revision 0 3. Sight distance
Obstructions to sight distance

3.4 The stopping sight visibility envelope shall be free of obstructions by fixed objects with the exception of:
1) a fixed object with a width / length less than or equal to 550mm;

2) a group of fixed objects with a combined width / length of 550mm or less
3) those obstructions covered by the relaxations below.
NOTE 1 Isolated slim objects less than or equal to 550mm in width / length, such as lighting columns, sign
supports, or slim footbridge supports, only result in intermittent obstructions to sight lines.
NOTE 2 On horizontal curves where the road is in a cutting, or at bridge crossings, verges and central reserves
can be widened or bridge clearances increased to ensure the appropriate stopping sight distance is not
obstructed.
NOTE 3 Verge and central reserve widening is sometimes required on horizontal curves to provide stopping
sight distance in front of VRS.
3.4.1 Stopping sight distance and FOSD may be measured across opposing lanes or carriageways.
Relaxations
3.5 Except for the restrictions to relaxations noted in Section 2 (Relaxations) of this document and in the
clauses below, relaxations to the desirable minimum stopping sight distance requirements shall be
permitted as identified in Table 3.5.
Table 3.5 Number of steps permitted below desirable minimum - stopping sight distance
Road type Design speed band Permitted relaxation
Motorways Band A 1 step
Motorways Band B 2 steps
All-purpose Band A 2 steps
All-purpose Band B 3 steps
3.6 Further relaxations to those shown in Table 3.5 shall be permitted as follows:
1) for all band A roads where the stopping sight distance is reduced by features such as bridge piers,
bridge abutments, communications equipment, lighting columns, supports for gantries and traffic
signs in the verge or central reserve which form momentary obstructions greater than 550mm in
width / length, the scope for relaxations can be extended by 1 design speed step;
2) long bridge parapets or safety fences or safety barriers on horizontal curves can obscure stopping
sight distance to the 0.26 metre object height, although the appropriate sight distance to the tops of
other vehicles, represented by the 1.05 metre object height, can be obtained above the parapet or
safety fence or safety barrier. For band A roads where the appropriate stopping sight distance to the
high object is available in this way, the scope for relaxation of stopping sight distance for sight lines
passing in front of the obstruction to the 0.26 metre object height can be extended by 1 design
speed step;
3) at or near the top of up gradients on single carriageways steeper than 4% and longer than 1.5 km,
the scope for relaxation can be extended by 1 step due to reduced speeds uphill.
3.7 The permitted relaxations identified in Table 3.5 shall be reduced by 1 design speed step:
1) on and immediately following long grades on dual carriageways steeper than 3% and longer than
1.5km;
2) immediately following an overtaking section on single carriageway roads.
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CD 109 Revision 0 4. Horizontal alignment
4. Horizontal alignment
Road camber and superelevation
4.1 On horizontal curves, with radii less than shown in Table 2.10 (Minimum R with adverse camber and
without transitions), (i.e. V²/R > 5) but greater or equal to radii shown in Table 2.10 (Minimum R* with
superelevation of 2.5%), 2.5% superelevation falling towards the inside of the curve shall be provided.
4.1.1 On sections of road with radii greater than shown in Table 2.10 (Minimum R with adverse camber and
without transitions), (i.e. V²/R < 5), the crossfall or camber should be 2.5% falling from the centre of
single carriageways, or the central reserve of dual carriageways, to the outer channels.
NOTE 1 Document CG 501 [Ref 1.I] provides further advice on the design of crossfall for highway drainage.
NOTE 2 It can be necessary to eliminate adverse camber on larger radii for drainage reasons.
4.2 For curves with radii less than those shown in Table 2.10 (Minimum R with superelevation of 2.5%),
(i.e. V²/r > 7) superelevation shall be provided in accordance with Equation 4.2 subject to maximum
values for rural and urban roads.
Equation 4.2 Superelevation
V2
S=
2.828R
where:
V Design speed (kph)
R Radius (metres)
S Superelevation (%)
4.3 In rural areas superelevation shall not exceed 7% except on:

1) existing roads, or
2) connector road loops (see CD 122 [Ref 3.N]).
4.4 In urban areas the maximum superelevation shall be 5%.
NOTE The maximum superelevation in urban areas is influenced by the need to accommodate at-grade
junctions and accesses.
Relaxations
clauses below, relaxations to the desirable minimum horizontal alignment requirements shall be
permitted as identified in Table 4.5.
Table 4.5 Number of steps permitted below desirable minimum - horizontal alignment
Motorways Band A 2 steps
4.6 Further relaxations of 1 design speed step from those shown in Table 4.5 shall be permitted for band B
roads at, and immediately before the top of up gradients on single carriageways steeper than 4% and
longer than 1.5 km.
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NOTE At locations immediately before the top of gradients the scope for relaxations can be extended due to
reduced speeds uphill.
4.7 The permitted relaxations identified in Table 4.5 shall be reduced by 1 design speed step for band B
roads:
1) on, and immediately following long grades on dual carriageways steeper than 3% and longer than
1.5km;
2) immediately following an overtaking section on single carriageway roads.
NOTE At locations following long grades on dual carriageways and following overtaking sections on single
carriageways the scope for relaxations is reduced due to the potential for increased vehicle speeds.
Application of superelevation
4.8 Superelevation shall not be introduced, nor adverse camber removed, so gradually as to create large
flat areas of carriageway, nor so sharply as to cause road user discomfort due to the change in
carriageway profile.
NOTE Progressive superelevation or removal of adverse camber can be achieved over the length of the
transition curve, from the arc end, where transitions are provided.
4.8.1 The carriageway edge profile should not vary in grade by more than 1% from the line about which the
carriageway is pivoted.
4.8.2 On motorways, a smoother edge profile should be provided by reducing the variation in grade of the
edge profile to a maximum of 0.5% where practicable, i.e. where local drainage conditions permit.
4.8.3 A minimum longitudinal gradient of at least 0.5% should be maintained wherever superelevation is to
be applied or reversed.
NOTE 1 In some locations the application of superelevation can lead to drainage problems, options for
mitigating against potential drainage problems can include:
1) modifying the horizontal alignment to move the superelevation area,
2) increasing the variation in grade of the edge profile, or
3) applying a rolling crown.
NOTE 2 Situations where the superelevation can lead to drainage problems include locations where the
superelevation is applied against the longitudinal gradient.
4.9 For improvements to existing roads without transitions, between half and two thirds of the
superelevation shall be introduced on the approach straight with the remainder provided at the
beginning of the curve.
Widening on curves
4.10 For carriageways of standard width as defined in CD 127 [Ref 1.N], an increase of 0.3 metre per lane
shall be provided when the horizontal radius is greater than 90 metres but below 150 metres.
NOTE Two lane roads of width greater than 7.9 metres require no additional lane widening when the
horizontal radius is greater than 90 metres but below 150 metres.
4.11 For carriageways less than the standard widths as defined in CD 127 [Ref 1.N], widening shall be:
1) 0.6 metres per lane where the radius is greater than 90 metres but below 150 metres subject to
maximum carriageway widths of 7.9 metres, 11.9 metres and 15.8 metres (for 2, 3 and 4 lanes
carriageways respectively);
2) 0.5 metres per lane where the radius is between 150 metres and 300 metres, subject to a maximum
width not being greater than the standard lane widths in CD 127 [Ref 1.N];
3) 0.3 metres per lane, where the radius is between 300 metres and 400 metres subject to a maximum
width not greater than the standard lane widths in CD 127 [Ref 1.N].
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NOTE 1 Widening of curves on links, including where the mainline passes through junctions, need to be
provided for carriageways of less than standard width and for low radius curves of standard width.
NOTE 2 Widening on curves is provided to allow for the swept path of long vehicles.
4.11.1 Where curve widening is applied, the extra lane width should be applied uniformly along the transition
curve where a transition curve is provided.
4.11.2 Where curve widening is applied as an improvement to an existing curve, the widening should be
applied on the inside of the curve.
Transitions
4.12 Transition curves shall be provided on curves with radii less than shown in Table 2.10 (minimum R with
adverse camber and without transitions).
NOTE The calculation of transition curves is a two-step process where firstly the length of basic transition is
calculated using Equation 4.13 then the results of this calculation are compared with a further
calculation using √(24R).
Length of curve:
4.13 The length of basic transition curves shall be derived from the formula:
Equation 4.13 Calculation of basic transition length
V3
L=
46.7qR
where:
L= Length of basic transition (metres)
V= Design speed (kph)
Rate of increase of centripetal acceleration (metres / sec³) travelling along curve at
q=
constant speed V (kph)
R= Radius of curve (metres)
4.14 The value of q used in the basic transition length calculation shall not exceed 0.6 metres / sec³.
4.14.1 The value of q used in the basic transition length calculation should not exceed 0.3 metres / sec³.
4.15 Where the results of the calculation of basic transition length gives a value less than √(24R) metres, the
basic transition length calculated by the formula shall be used.
4.15.1 Where the results of the calculation of basic transition length gives a value greater than √(24R) metres,
the √(24R) metres value should be used.
NOTE 1 Where a transition length of √(24R) is used this can result in a transition curve with a q value greater
than 0.6 metres / sec³.
NOTE 2 The use of transition lengths in excess of √(24R) metres can create flat areas of carriageway resulting
in drainage issues.
4.15.2 Where the basic transition appropriate to the design speed results in insufficient transition length to
accommodate superelevation turnover, longer transitions to match the superelevation design should be
provided.
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CD 109 Revision 0 5. Vertical alignment
5. Vertical alignment
Gradients
5.1 Longitudinal gradients of links shall not exceed the permitted relaxation values given in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1 Desirable maximum and permitted relaxations to gradients

Desirable maximum Permitted relaxations
Motorways 3% 4%
All-purpose dual carriageways 4% 8%
All-purpose single carriageways 6% 8%
5.1.1 Wherever practicable desirable maximum values for longitudinal gradients of links should not be
exceeded.
NOTE Climbing lanes (see Sections 7 and 8 of this document) can be appropriate for gradients above 2% on
single carriageway and for gradients of 3% and above on dual carriageways.
Minimum gradient
5.2 On kerbed roads with a minimum gradient of 0.5% the drainage path shall be provided by false channel
paths.
5.2.1 In flatter areas, the vertical alignment should not be manipulated by the introduction of vertical
curvature simply to achieve the required surface water drainage gradients.
NOTE The creation of false channel paths involves providing a drainage path steeper than the adjacent road
surface gradient. Methods of achieving this can include providing kerb units with integral drainage
channels.
5.2.2 The desirable minimum gradient for a kerbed road should be 0.5% to enable effective drainage.
5.2.3 Where kerbs are inappropriate, false channel paths may be avoided by using over-edge drainage.
Vertical curves
General
5.3 Vertical curves shall be provided at all changes in gradient.
NOTE The use of permitted vertical curve parameters normally results in compliance with the visibility
requirements; however, the horizontal alignment of the road, the presence of crossfall, superelevation
or verge treatment and features such as signs, vehicle restraint systems and structures adjacent to the
carriageway can affect the interaction between vertical curvature and visibility. Therefore stopping sight
distance still needs to be checked.
Crest curves
5.4 The lengths of vertical crest curves shall be determined by multiplying the K values shown in Table 2.10
by the algebraic change of gradient expressed as a percentage.
NOTE 1 As an example, the length of crest curve connecting a gradient of +3% with a gradient of -2% on a road
with a design speed of 120kph would be calculated in the following way. The difference between the
+3% gradient and the -2% gradient creates a total grade change of 5%. For a design speed of 120 kph,
the desirable minimum K value obtained from Table 2.10 is 182. Multiplying the grade change by the K
value (5 x 182) gives a vertical crest curve length of 910 metres.
NOTE 2 There are two factors that affect the choice of crest curvature: these are visibility and comfort. The
crest in the road can restrict forward visibility to the desirable minimum stopping sight distance before
driver comfort is affected.
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Sag curves
5.5 The lengths of vertical sag curves shall be determined by multiplying the K values shown in Table 2.10
by the algebraic change of gradient expressed as a percentage.
NOTE 1 As an example, the length of sag curve connecting a gradient of +3% with a gradient of -2% on a road
with a design speed of 120kph would be calculated in the following way. The difference between the
+3% gradient and the-2% gradient creates a total grade change of 5%. For a design speed of 120 kph,
the desirable minimum K value obtained from Table 2.10 is 37. Multiplying the grade change by the K
value (5 x 37) gives a vertical sag curve length of 185 metres.
NOTE 2 The provision of sag curves based on desirable minimum K values does not usually result in
obstruction to stopping sight distance (unless overbridges, signs or other features are present). Road
user comfort is usually affected before desirable minimum stopping sight distance is impacted.
Relaxations
Crest curves
clauses below, relaxations to the desirable minimum crest curve requirements shall be permitted as
identified in Table 5.7.
5.7 Further relaxations to those shown in Table 5.7 shall be permitted as follows:
1) on, and immediately following the top of up gradients on single carriageways steeper than 4% and
longer than 1.5 km, the scope for relaxations can be extended by 1 step due to reduced speeds
uphill;
2) for band A roads when the crest curve is within a straight section the scope for relaxations can be
extended by 1 design speed step.
Table 5.7 Number of steps permitted below desirable minimum - crest curves
Motorways Band A 1 step
5.8 The permitted relaxations identified in Table 5.7 shall be reduced by 1 design speed step immediately
following an overtaking section on single carriageway roads.
Sag curves
clauses below, relaxations to the desirable minimum sag curve requirements shall be permitted as
identified in Table 5.9.
Table 5.9 Number of steps permitted below desirable minimum - sag curves
Road Type Permitted relaxation
Motorways None
All-purpose 50B, 60B, and 70B 2 steps
All-purpose all others 1 step
5.10 The permitted relaxations identified in Table 5.9 shall be extended by 1 design speed step for design
speeds of 70kph and less where the road is illuminated.
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5.11 The permitted relaxations identified in Table 5.9 shall be reduced by 1 design speed step for roads in
design speed bands 50B, 60B and 70B immediately following an overtaking section on single
carriageway roads.
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CD 109 Revision 0 6. Wide single 2+1 roads
6. Wide single 2+1 roads

Design principles
6.1 Wide single 2+1 (WS2+1) roads shall only apply to rural all-purpose single carriageway roads.
6.1.1 WS2+1 roads should only be used for routes with a traffic flow of up to 25,000 vehicles annual average
daily traffic (AADT).
6.1.2 Factors such as the number of accesses, junction spacing, grade separation and gradient can have a
significant impact on the design of a WS2+1 road, therefore reference should be made to CD 123 [Ref
2.N] and Section 5 of this document.
6.1.3 Individual sections of WS2+1 road providing overtaking opportunities in one direction (i.e. without
changeovers) may be introduced within standard single carriageway roads or wide single roads.
6.1.4 Where individual sections of WS2+1 are provided, overtaking opportunities should also be available in
the opposite direction as part of a route strategy, see Section 9 of this document.
NOTE Overtaking opportunities can be achieved by the provision of additional WS2+1 sections in close
proximity, as illustrated in Figure 6.1.4N.
Figure 6.1.4N Individual sections of WS2+1 road providing overtaking opportunities

in one direction
6.2 For existing single carriageway roads converted to WS2+1, where desirable minimum stopping sight
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distance is available, the provision of section C curves shall be permitted.

NOTE The horizontal and vertical alignment design parameters for single carriageway roads, given in this
document, apply to the design of WS2+1 roads.
6.3 Direct interfaces between WS2+1 roads and dual carriageways shall not be permitted unless the
interface occurs at a roundabout.
6.4 Where a roundabout does not provide a direct interface between a WS2+1 road and a dual
carriageway, a 2km section of single carriageway shall be provided between the WS2+1 layout and the
dual carriageway section.
NOTE 1 Overtaking lane sections can start directly at the exit from the roundabout.
NOTE 2 Where there is a need to provide overtaking opportunities on a single carriageway road at an isolated
uphill gradient of greater than 2% and longer than 500 metres, Section 7 of this document provides
requirements and advice for providing climbing lanes.
Geometric standards
Cross-section
6.5 On sections of WS2+1 between junctions, the crown of the road shall be located within the double
white lines and not within traffic lanes.
NOTE For requirements and advice for cross-sectional elements of WS2+1 roads see CD 127 [Ref 1.N].
6.5.1 When improving existing roads at restricted locations, the cross-section may be reduced by the use of
a changeover to omit the overtaking lane as shown in Figure 6.5.1.
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Figure 6.5.1 Removal of overtaking lanes at restricted locations
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6.5.2 Where a changeover is provided to remove the overtaking lane at a constrained location, the double
white line system should be continued through the restricted location as illustrated in Figure 6.5.1.
Lengths of overtaking lane sections

6.6 The minimum length of an overtaking lane section shall be 800 metres (see Figure 6.1.4N and Figure
6.7).
6.7 The maximum length of an overtaking lane section shall be 1500 metres.
Figure 6.7 Typical layout of a WS2+1 road with changeover
NOTE Overtaking lane sections between 800 metres and 1500 metres in length provide sufficient length to
disperse platoons of traffic but are not so long as to cause frustration for drivers in the single lane
section.
Changeovers
6.8 Where changeovers are remote from junctions they shall be in accordance with the layouts shown in
Figure 6.8.
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Figure 6.8 Dimension of changeovers
NOTE Details of layouts where junctions are incorporated in changeovers are given in CD 123 [Ref 2.N].
6.9 Conflicting changeovers shall not be located where the curve radius falls within section C or below of
Figure 9.24N2 (see Section 9 of this document).
6.10 At least desirable minimum stopping sight distance shall be provided on the immediate approach to and
through all changeovers.
NOTE For the purposes of this document, the immediate approach to a changeover is the length of
carriageway from a point 1.5 times the desirable minimum stopping sight distance upstream of the start
of the changeover taper through the changeover to a point where the cross-section returns to the
standard WS 2+1 layout (as defined in CD 127 [Ref 1.N]).
WS2+1 interfaces
6.11 WS2+1 interfaces shall not coincide with horizontal curves less than the required desirable minimum
radius for the link as identified in Section 2 of this document.
6.11.1 Where a WS2+1 carriageway terminates, the same standards of horizontal and vertical alignment and
visibility that apply to the WS2+1 road as defined in Sections 2 to 5 of this document should be applied
to the length of two lane single carriageway road within 1.5 times desirable minimum stopping sight
distance of the WS2+1 interface.
6.11.2 The layout at the start of a section of WS2+1 road should be designed by widening to the right-hand
side (from the perspective of traffic entering the WS 2+1 overtaking section), as shown in Figure 6.11.2.
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Figure 6.11.2 WS2+1 start of overtaking lane section with widening on right-hand
side
NOTE The widening of the nearside channel to the right-hand side encourages drivers to maintain their
position on the nearside.
6.11.3 Where physical constraints necessitate widening to the left-hand side (from the perspective of traffic
entering the WS 2+1 overtaking section), the layout should guide traffic into the left hand lane, as
shown in Figure 6.11.3.
Figure 6.11.3 WS2+1 start of overtaking lane section with widening on left-hand side
6.11.4 The layout for a WS2+1 interface where the WS2+1 road ends at a single lane section should be as
shown in Figure 6.11.4.
Figure 6.11.4 WS2+1 end of overtaking lane section
Traffic signs and road markings

6.12 Traffic signs to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 521 (schedule 2, part 2, item 16), prescribed to
indicate the resumption of two-way traffic at the end of a dual carriageway road, shall not be used.
6.12.1 Traffic signs and road markings that should be used on WS2+1 roads are shown in Figure 6.12.1a to
6.12.1d.
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Figure 6.12.1a Traffic signs and road markings at WS2+1 interface (commencing on single lane section)
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Figure 6.12.1b Traffic signs and road markings at WS2+1 interface (commencing on overtaking lane section)
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Figure 6.12.1c Traffic signs and road markings at a conflicting changeover
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Figure 6.12.1d Traffic signs and road markings at a non-conflicting changeover
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NOTE 1 Diagram numbers shown in Figures 6.12.1a to 6.12.1d refer to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N].
NOTE 2 Arrow road markings to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 1014 (schedule 11, part 4, item 14) are
to be place in accordance with the TSM Chapter 5 [Ref 8.N].
NOTE 3 Road studs are to be placed in accordance with TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] and TSM Chapter 5
[Ref 8.N].
NOTE 4 See TSM Chapter 4 [Ref 9.N] for distance information on informatory traffic signs.
6.12.2 Advance information up to a distance of two miles prior to the start of the overtaking lane section may
be given by the use of the signs shown in Figure 6.12.1b.
NOTE Traffic signs as shown in Figure 6.12.1b can reduce frustration and encourage drivers to delay
overtaking until the overtaking lane section is reached.
6.12.3 Traffic signs as shown in Figure 6.12.1a should be used at the WS2+1 interface.
NOTE At priority junctions, traffic signs and road markings are such that drivers do not confuse the right
turning lane with the start of an overtaking lane section.
6.13 The double white line road marking system separating the directions of flow on a WS2+1 road shall be
to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 1013.1B (schedule 9, part 6, item 23).
6.14 The width of the road marking to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 1013.1B (schedule 9, part 6,
item 23) shall be 1.0 metre including white lines.
6.15 Road marking to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 1013.1B (schedule 9, part 6, item 23) shall
incorporate differential coloured surfacing.
6.16 The white line for the TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 1013.1B (schedule 9, part 6, item 23)
shall be 150mm wide.
6.17 At changeovers, interfaces and junctions, the road marking to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram
1013.1B (schedule 9, part 6, item 23) shall change to the wider road marking to TSRGD S.I. No. 362
[Ref 6.N] diagram 1013.5 (schedule 9, part 6, item 24) as shown in Figures 6.12.1a to 6.12.1d and
6.17.1.
6.17.1 Road markings to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 1013.1B (schedule 9, part 6, item 23) and
1013.5 (schedule 9, part 6, item 24) should be fitted with studs in pairs, within the width of each of the
two lines, as shown in Figure 6.17.1 (also see TSM Chapter 5 [Ref 8.N]).
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Figure 6.17.1 Interface between TSRGD diagram 1013.1B (shedule 9, part 6, item 23)
and 1013.5 (shedule 9, part 6, item 24)
NOTE 1 Diagram numbers shown in Figure 6.17.1 refer to TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N].
NOTE 2 Road studs are to be placed in accordance with TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] and TSM Chapter 5
[Ref 8.N].
6.17.2 The studs used in the road markings should be uni-directional so that only reflectors on the line of studs
adjacent to the road users direction of travel face the road user.
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CD 109 Revision 0 7. Climbing lanes - single carriageways
7. Climbing lanes - single carriageways

Introduction
7.1 Where there is a need to provide overtaking opportunities on a single carriageway road at an isolated
uphill gradient of greater than 2% and longer than 500 metres, the overtaking section shall be designed
as a climbing lane.
7.2 This section shall be used for the design of climbing lanes on single carriageway all-purpose road
schemes including improvements to the existing all-purpose trunk road network.
NOTE 1 For the widths of cross-sectional elements of single carriageway climbing lanes see CD 127 [Ref 1.N].
NOTE 2 For details of the layout of junctions on climbing lanes see CD 123 [Ref 2.N].
Layout
Layout at the start of a climbing lane
7.3 The full width of a climbing lane shall be provided at a point C, 100 metres uphill from the 2% point of
sag curve, as shown in Figure 7.3.
Figure 7.3 Layout at the start of climbing lanes
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7.4 The full width of the climbing lane shall be preceded by a taper of between 1 in 30 and 1 in 40, as
shown in Figure 7.3.
7.4.1 The alignment at the commencement of the climbing lane should encourage drivers to follow the
nearside channel unless overtaking.
7.4.2 The taper should provide a smooth transition, by utilising the road curvature to develop the extra width,
wherever practicable.
7.4.3 Climbing lanes may also commence directly from the exit lane of a roundabout where the geometry
does not allow the use of conventional taper layout, as shown in Figure 7.4.3.
Figure 7.4.3 Climbing lane starts at roundabout exit - single carriageway
7.4.4 Where there are climbing lanes at both ends of a sag curve, and conditions can lead to a conventional
2 lane road layout between tapers which is less than 500 metres in length, the intervening carriageway
paved width should be maintained at the same width as the climbing lanes section and road markings
provided as shown in Figure 7.4.4.
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Figure 7.4.4 Road markings at sags between climbing lanes
Layout at the end of climbing lane

7.5 The full width of the climbing lane shall be maintained up or down the gradient to a point F, at least 220
metres beyond the end of the 2% point of the crest curve as shown in Figure 7.5.
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Figure 7.5 Layout at end of climbing lane
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7.5.1 The distance between the 2% point and point F (the end of the full width of the climbing lane), should
be extended beyond the minimum value if:
1) an existing junction is in the vicinity of the existing merge taper area and / or where the extension
enables traffic to merge more safely;
2) the climbing lane is part of an overall route strategy for overtaking and the climbing lane is extended
to maximise overtaking opportunities;
3) a high proportion of HGVs, or slow moving vehicles, currently cause problems or significantly reduce
capacity in the merge taper area.
7.6 Commencing from point F, the carriageway shall be narrowed from the offside using a taper of between
1 in 30 and 1 in 40 in order to gradually remove the climbing lane (see Figure 7.5).
NOTE In situations where the climbing lane termination point is extended greater than 220 metres beyond the
2% point, the taper arrangement at the end of the climbing lane is the same as that of the climbing lane
terminating at 220 metres beyond the 2% point.
7.7 Where a climbing lane terminates advance warning signs shall be provided in accordance with TSRGD
S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N] diagram 890 (schedule 11, part 2 item 19).
NOTE Clear signing and road markings at the end of a climbing lane is provided to ensure road users are fully
aware of potential lane changing movements of other vehicles. This is important both from the point of
view of the safety and efficient operation of the climbing lane.
7.7.1 The transition from a climbing lane to a single lane should not coincide with junctions or curves below
desirable minimum radius for the design speed of the road.
7.7.2 The climbing lane may terminate at a roundabout so the overtaking lane becomes the right hand entry
lane into the roundabout (see Figure 7.7.2).
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Figure 7.7.2 Climbing Lane ends at roundabout entry - single carriageway
7.7.3 Where climbing lanes are provided on both sides of a hill, resulting in a four lane road and the length
between tapers is equal to or greater 500 metres, the taper should be terminated as shown in Figure
7.5.
7.7.4 Where climbing lanes are provided on both sides of a hill, resulting in a four lane road and the length
between tapers is less than 500 metres, the taper should be terminated as shown in Figure 7.7.4.
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Figure 7.7.4 Crest curve at overlapping climbing lanes
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Sight distance requirements

7.8 Desirable minimum stopping sight distance appropriate for the design speed of the road (see Table
2.10) shall be provided throughout the length of the climbing lane (including tapers), except in
constrained locations where a relaxation of 1 design step below desirable minimum stopping sight
distance is permitted.
NOTE 1 Relaxations in stopping sight distance on climbing lanes can be used where difficult or constrained
locations result in provision of desirable minimum stopping sight distance not being practicable.
NOTE 2 FOSD need not be provided over the length of a climbing lane.
7.8.1 For climbing lanes provided as part of a new scheme, crest curves should be designed to just above
one step below the desirable minimum K value, with a double white line road marking as in Figure 7.7.4
to clearly establish the climbing lane priority.
NOTE If vehicles on the crest approaching the downhill section are provided with a high visibility crest curve,
there can be a possibility of road users illegally crossing the continuous double white line road marking.
Road markings
7.9 On a climbing lane, a double white line road marking shall separate the two uphill lanes from the
downhill lane with a continuous line for uphill traffic in all cases.
7.9.1 On a climbing lane a continuous line for downhill traffic should be provided except where the criteria for
adopting a broken line is satisfied, as identified in TSM Chapter 5 [Ref 8.N].
NOTE 1 The use of a continuous road marking for downhill traffic, even when the visibility criteria for an
intermittent road marking line are satisfied, can avoid frequent changes to road markings on long hills.
NOTE 2 On a climbing lane the two uphill lanes are separated by road markings in accordance with TSM
Chapter 5 [Ref 8.N] .
7.9.2 The road marking at the commencement of the climbing lane should be designed to encourage uphill
drivers to keep to the nearside lane unless overtaking (see Figure 7.9.2).
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Figure 7.9.2 Road markings at start / end of a climbing lane
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7.9.3 At the commencement of the climbing lane a length of double continuous line road marking should be
provided for a length equal to the warning line visibility distance (W), according to the speed of uphill
traffic (see Table 7.9.3).
Table 7.9.3 Length of double white line to be provided at the commencement of a climbing lane
85 percentile speed (kph) Warning line visibility distance W (metres)
60 145
70 175
85 205
100 245
120 290
NOTE 1 The length of double continuous line at the commencement of the climbing lane can reduce the
potential for conflict between uphill and downhill overtaking traffic.
NOTE 2 The length of double continuous line at the commencement of the climbing lane encourages a driver of
an overtaking vehicle travelling downhill to return to the nearside lane reducing the potential for conflict
with a vehicle travelling uphill.
7.9.4 The double white line at the commencement of the climbing lane may be extended to divide opposing
traffic over the taper in order to discourage overtaking by downhill traffic.
7.9.5 The road marking layout that should be used at overlapping climbing lanes at hill crests is shown in
Figures 7.7.4 and 7.9.5 .
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Figure 7.9.5 Road marking at crests - climbing lanes terminate in advance
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7.10 At overlapping climbing lanes, the hatched road markings at the end of opposing lanes must not
overlap in accordance with TSRGD S.I. No. 362 [Ref 6.N].
NOTE Ensuring the hatched areas of the overlapping climbing lanes do not overlap maintains the
differentiation between the opposing lanes.
7.10.1 Figure 7.7.5 should be applied to situations where conventional exit taper layout would lead to a
distance between ends of tapers of less than 500 metres.
7.10.2 Where opposing climbing lanes are provided on a crest and the climbing lane carriageway width is to
be retained, Figure 7.9.5 shows the road marking layout that should be used over the crest.
7.10.3 The road marking layout that should be used at adjoining climbing lanes at sag curves is shown in
Figure 7.4.4.
7.10.4 At sag curves the taper road marking between opposing traffic streams at adjoining climbing lanes
should not be sharper than 1 in 50.
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CD 109 Revision 0 8. Climbing lanes - dual carriageways and motorw...
8. Climbing lanes - dual carriageways and motorways

Introduction
8.1 This section shall be used for the design, assessment and construction of climbing lanes on all
motorway and dual carriageway trunk road schemes including improvements to the existing trunk road
network that result in climbing lanes being introduced on motorways and dual carriageways.
8.1.1 A climbing lane may be provided by means of entry and exit tapers.
8.1.2 Where climbing lanes are provided by means of entry and exit tapers, the climbing lane should be a
continuation of the nearside lane and the overtaking traffic merge into the slower moving traffic at the
termination point.
NOTE On dual carriageways, climbing lanes can be justified on gradients of 3% and above over distances of
at least 500 metres.
Layout
Lane widths
8.2 The climbing lane shall be 3.65 metres wide.
Layout at the start of climbing lane

8.3 The full width of the climbing lane shall be provided at a point C, 100 metres uphill from the 2% point of
sag curve as shown in Figure 8.3.
Figure 8.3 Start of dual carriageway climbing lane
8.4 The full width of the climbing lane shall be preceded by a taper of at least 1 in 45, as shown in Figure
8.3, except for where it is provided at a roundabout exit on a dual carriageway.
8.4.1 The additional width should be developed by utilising the road curvature to provide a smooth transition.
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8.5 Climbing lanes on dual carriageways shall not be provided directly at the exit of a roundabout.
8.5.1 Climbing lanes on dual carriageways located near the exit from a roundabout should allow for a
distance of at least 100 metres before the entry taper to avoid conflicting traffic movements on exiting
the roundabout.
8.6 The minimum entry taper shall be 1 in 30 where a climbing lane is provided on the exit from a
roundabout as shown in Figure 8.6.
Figure 8.6 Start of climbing lane at roundabout
Layout at the end of climbing lane

8.7 The full width of the climbing lane shall be maintained up the gradient to point F, which is at least 220
metres beyond the 2% gradient point of the crest curve as shown in Figure 8.7N.
NOTE The distance between the 2% gradient point and point F can be extended if a high proportion of HGVs
or other slow moving vehicles currently cause problems or significantly reduce capacity.
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Figure 8.7N End of dual carriageway climbing lane
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8.8 The taper at the end of the climbing lane shall be at least 1 in 45, as shown in Figure 8.7N.
8.8.1 Longer tapers than 1 in 45 should be provided wherever practicable.
8.8.2 A smooth transition should be used wherever possible.
8.8.3 The climbing lane may precede a roundabout so the overtaking lane becomes the right hand entry lane
into the roundabout.
8.8.4 Where the climbing lane ends at a distance greater than 500 metres from the roundabout it should be
terminated as shown in Figure 8.8.4.
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Figure 8.8.4 Climbing lane end at roundabout entry - dual carriageway
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8.8.5 Where the climbing lane ends within 500 metres of the roundabout, the climbing lane should be
extended to the roundabout and hatching at the end of the climbing lane omitted.
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CD 109 Revision 0 9. Single carriageway road overtaking sections
9. Single carriageway road overtaking sections

Overtaking sections
9.1 Overtaking sections on single carriageway roads shall comprise of any of the following:
1) level overtaking sections;
2) climbing lane sections;
3) single lane downhill sections at climbing lanes;
4) dual carriageway overtaking sections;
5) wide single 2+1 road overtaking lanes.
NOTE Dual carriageway overtaking sections are lengths of dual carriageway forming part of a route which is
otherwise predominantly single carriageway. The dual sections can be taken into account when
calculating the percentage of the route length that provides overtaking sections.
9.1.1 Clearly identifiable overtaking sections for both directions of travel should be provided throughout a
single carriageway so vehicles can maintain the design speed in off-peak conditions therefore
minimising the potential for driver frustration.
Overtaking value
9.2 The minimum overtaking value for rural S2 roads shall be 30%.
NOTE The overtaking value is the length of overtaking sections expressed as a percentage of the route.
9.3 The minimum overtaking value for WS2 roads shall be 30%.
9.3.1 The minimum overtaking value for WS2 roads should be 40%.
NOTE Overtaking values at or above the recommended value of 40% are appropriate for WS2 roads with
single lane dualling at junctions with minor roads and at-grade roundabouts at junctions with major
roads.
Lengths of road over 2km

9.4 The calculation of overtaking value shall apply to new single carriageway roads exceeding 2km in
length.
9.5 The total length of overtaking sections for each direction shall be summed and divided by the total
length of the new road to obtain the overtaking value in each direction, expressed as a percentage.
9.5.1 Overtaking sections should be distributed along a length of road such that no individual non-overtaking
section exceeds 3km in length.
Lengths of road less than 2 km

9.6 New single carriageway roads less than 2km in length shall be integrated with the contiguous sections
of existing road when calculating the overtaking value.
9.6.1 Where contiguous sections afford little or no overtaking opportunities, the overtaking value should only
be provided for the length of the new single carriageway road.
NOTE 1 Where contiguous existing sections of road provide good overtaking opportunities, it can relieve the
necessity to provide the required overtaking value for the proposed section of new road.
NOTE 2 The minimum overtaking values do not apply to isolated improvements to existing roads such as the
treatment of bends, junctions, and narrow sections of road.
Level overtaking sections

9.7 Level overtaking sections on 2 lane single carriageway roads shall consist of:
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1) straight or nearly straight horizontal alignment with a minimum radius of curvature as shown in Table
9.7 (also see Figure 9.23N2), and/or;
2) right hand curves which provide at least FOSD at their commencement (see Figure 9.23N2).
Table 9.7 Minimum radius of straight or nearly straight sections at level overtaking sections
Design speed (kph) 100 85 70 60 50
Minimum radius of straight or nearly straight sections (metres) 8160 5760 4080 2880 2040
NOTE Level overtaking sections are lengths of 2 lane single carriageway that provide clear opportunities for
overtaking. Lengths of road that form level overtaking sections have central road markings that can be
legally crossed.
Commencement of level overtaking sections

9.8 Level overtaking sections shall be measured from the point on a straight, nearly straight or right hand
curve where FOSD is achieved either within or outside of the highway / road boundary.
9.9 Where FOSD is measured outside of the highway / road boundary this visibility shall be permanently
maintained.
Termination of level overtaking sections

9.10 Level overtaking sections shall terminate at one of the following:
1) a point FOSD/4 prior to the tangent point (or centre of transition) of a left hand curve (see Figure
9.10); or
2) the point on a right hand curve where sight distance has reduced to FOSD/2 (see Figure 9.10); or
3) a point FOSD/4 prior to an obstruction to overtaking (see the section on Obstructions to overtaking
below).
Figure 9.10 Commencement and termination of level overtaking sections
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NOTE Figure 9.10 shows diagrammatically the commencement and termination points of level overtaking
sections.
Climbing lane sections

Commencement of climbing lane overtaking sections
9.11 Climbing lane overtaking sections shall be measured from the mid-point of the commencing taper at the
start of the two uphill lanes, see Figure 9.11.
Figure 9.11 Commencement and termintation of climbing lane overtaking sections
Termination of climbing lane overtaking sections

9.12 The termination point of a climbing lane overtaking section shall be measured to a point FOSD/4 prior
to the mid-point of the finishing taper, see Figure 9.11.
9.12.1 If the section of road following a climbing lane overtaking section is also an overtaking section, it should
be treated as being contiguous with the climbing lane section.
Single lane downhill sections at climbing lanes

9.13 Single lane downhill overtaking sections at climbing lanes shall only consist of straight or nearly straight
sections (see Table 9.7 and Figure 9.23N2), or right hand curves with minimum radii as shown in Table
9.13.
Table 9.13 Minimum right hand curve radii for single lane downhill sections at existing climbing
lanes
Design speed (kph) 100 85 70 60 50
Minimum right hand curve radius of single
2880 2040 1440 1020 720
lane downhill sections (metres)
NOTE 1 Single lane downhill overtaking sections are sections of a single downhill lane constrained by a double
white line system, with a solid line provided adjacent to the two lane side and a broken line provided
adjacent to the single lane, where the combination of visibility and horizontal curvature provide clear
opportunities for overtaking when the opposing traffic permits.
NOTE 2 Climbing lane road markings confine downhill traffic to a single lane, unless there is ample forward
visibility unobstructed by slow-moving vehicles in the climbing lane. Where the length of a climbing lane
exceeds about 3km, it can be beneficial that some sections are provided with a straight or large radius
right hand curvature in order to provide an overtaking section for downhill traffic.
9.14 Verges shall not be widened on single lane downhill lane sections to give FOSD.
NOTE On single downhill lane sections the sight distance naturally occurring within the normal highway / road
boundaries along straights, near straights and at the radii shown in Table 9.8 for right hand curves is
sufficient for downhill overtaking.
9.14.1 Single lane downhill sections should only be used as overtaking sections on straight grades or sag
curves where FOSD is achieved.
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Commencement of single lane downhill overtaking sections at climbing lanes

9.15 Single lane downhill overtaking sections shall be measured from the point where the right hand curve
radius achieves or exceeds the requisite value from Table 9.13, see Figure 9.15.
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Figure 9.15 Commencement and termintation of single lane downhill climbing lane overtaking sections
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9. Single carriageway road overtaking sections

Termination of single lane downhill overtaking sections at climbing lanes

9.16 The termination point of a single lane downhill overtaking section shall be measured to a point FOSD/4
prior to the end of the straight or nearly straight section or end of radius equal to or greater than shown
in Table 9.13, see Figure 9.15.
Dual carriageway overtaking sections

Commencement of dual carriageway overtaking sections
9.17 Dual carriageway overtaking sections shall be measured from the mid-point of the commencing taper
where the carriageway widens from 1 to 2 lanes.
Termination of dual carriageway overtaking sections

9.18 The termination point of dual carriageway overtaking sections shall be measured to a point FOSD/4
prior to the mid-point of the finishing taper where the carriageway reduces from 2 lanes to 1 lane.
NOTE Details of the appropriate road marking layout of the finishing taper where the carriageway reduces
from 2 lanes to 1 lane are shown in TSM Chapter 5 [Ref 8.N].
Wide single 2+1 roads (WS2+1)

Commencement of WS2+1 overtaking sections
9.19 WS2+1 overtaking sections shall be measured from a point where the full width overtaking lane
commences, see Figures 6.11.2 and 6.11.3.
Termination of WS2+1 overtaking sections

9.20 The termination point of WS2+1 overtaking sections shall be measured to a point FOSD/4 prior to the
mid-point of the 130 metres long taper immediately following the full width overtaking lane see Figure
6.15.
Obstructions to overtaking
9.21 On 2 lane single carriageway roads the termination point for overtaking sections on the approach to
obstructions shall be a distance of FOSD/4 prior to the nose of the ghost island or physical island, or
the roundabout give way line, as shown in Figure 9.21.
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Figure 9.21 Termination of overtaking sections at obstructions
NOTE 1 Priority junctions incorporating ghost islands or single lane dualling and roundabouts are defined as
obstructions to overtaking when they are located within an, otherwise, overtaking section.
NOTE 2 Simple priority junctions (with no central mainline treatment) are not considered obstructions to
overtaking. Direct accesses are not permitted in overtaking sections (refer to CD 123 [Ref 2.N] for
details).
9.22 Following an obstruction to overtaking, an overtaking section shall commence on a straight or nearly
straight horizontal alignment with radius of curvature greater than shown in Table 9.7 (also see Figure
9.23N2) providing at least FOSD, or right hand curves which provide at least FOSD at their
commencement (see Figure 9.23N2).
9.22.1 When an overtaking section follows a priority junction, the measurement of the overtaking section
should commence from the end of the ghost island nose shown in Figure 9.21.
Horizontal curve design

9.23 Level overtaking sections on single carriageway 2 lane roads shall be provided as straight or nearly
straight sections (see section A in Figure 9.23N2 and Table 9.7), thus providing an overtaking section
for both directions of travel (V²/R < 1.25).
NOTE 1 Where straight sections or nearly straight sections are not possible, lower radii results in right hand
curve overtaking sections:
1) on level sections following the achievement of FOSD; and

2) on existing climbing lane single lane downhill sections.
NOTE 2 Figure 9.23N2 shows a curve selection chart for horizontal curves, which illustrates the bands of radii
(relative to design speed) and their applicability in the design of 2 lane single carriageway roads.
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Figure 9.23N2 Horizontal curve design
9.24 The minimum radii for overtaking sections on single carriageway 2 lane roads shall be the lower limit of
section B in Figure 9.24N2 (V²/R = 3.53) and values shown in Table 9.13 for right hand curves.
NOTE At the lower limit of section B, visibility for left hand curve traffic deteriorates significantly, and a verge
width of 10.65 metres is needed to maintain FOSD within the highway / road for right hand curve traffic.
9.24.1 The radii in section C, shown in Figure 9.23N2 (V²/R = 3.53 to V²/R =10), should not be used in single
carriageway design.
NOTE The use of mid to large radius curves inhibits the design of clear overtaking sections for vehicles
travelling in the left hand curve direction, and reduces the length of overtaking straight that could
otherwise be achieved.
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9.24.2 Non-overtaking sections should be designed using the radii shown in section D (V²/R = 10 to V²/R = 20)
in Figure 9.23N2.
9.24.3 Radii of non-overtaking sections should be chosen around the middle of section D (V²/R = 14) in Figure
9.23N2.
NOTE Radii around the middle of section D as shown in Figure 9.23N2 strikes a balance between providing
clear non-overtaking sections and avoiding steep superelevation.
Vertical curve design

9.25 For measurement of overtaking sections, a single carriageway 2 lane road with a crest curve with less
than FOSD shown in Table 2.10 shall be a non-overtaking section.
9.25.1 The overtaking section approaching the non-overtaking crest should terminate at the point at which
sight distance has reduced to FOSD/2, as shown in Figure 9.25.1.
Figure 9.25.1 Non-overtaking crest
9.25.2 The use of desirable minimum crest K values should be avoided for 2 lane single carriageway road
design.
NOTE 1 The use of desirable minimum crest K values results in a continuous sight distance only slightly above
FOSD/2, and therefore theoretically, the overtaking section is continuous over the crest (and warning
markings are not strictly justified).
NOTE 2 Unless a vertical curve can have a large enough K value to provide FOSD (therefore forming an
overtaking section) the resulting alignment will provide inadequate visibility for safe overtaking. A K
value of one design speed step below desirable minimum results in a clear non-overtaking section and
further improvement to K value is counter productive as it increases the length of uncertain crest
visibility while not achieving a safe overtaking visibility.
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Changes in carriageway type

9.26 If lengths of dual carriageway within a generally single carriageway road or vice-versa are provided
they shall be at least 2km in length.
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CD 109 Revision 0 10. Normative references
10. Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normative references for this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Ref 1.N Highways England. CD 127, 'Cross-sections and headrooms'

Ref 2.N Highways England. CD 123, 'Geometric design of at-grade priority and
signal-controlled junctions'
Ref 3.N Highways England. CD 122, 'Geometric design of grade separated junctions'
Ref 4.N Highways England. CD 116, 'Geometric design of roundabouts'
Ref 5.N Highways England. GG 101, 'Introduction to the Design Manual for Roads and
Bridges'
Ref 6.N The Stationery Office. TSRGD S.I. No. 362, 'The Traffic Signs Regulations and
General Directions 2016'
Ref 7.N The Stationery Office. TSM Chapter 3, 'Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 3 - Regulatory
Signs'
Ref 8.N The Stationary Office. The Department for Transport. TSM Chapter 5, 'Traffic Signs
Manual, Chapter 5'
Ref 9.N The Stationary Office. Department for Transport. TSM Chapter 4, 'TSM Chapter 4'
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CD 109 Revision 0 11. Informative references
11. Informative references

The following documents are informative references for this document and provide supporting
information.
Ref 1.I Highways England. CG 501, 'Design of highway drainage systems'

Ref 2.I Highways England. TD 9/93, 'Highway Link Design'
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CD 109 Revision 0 Appendix A. Coordinated link design
Appendix A. Coordinated link design

The tables below give guidance on layout features for the various rural road types that can help to
provide coordinated link design. The contents of the tables are not exhaustive and not intended to
supersede requirements and advice included in the wider Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
requirements and advice documents, and the requirements and advice in the appropriate highway
design requirements and advice documents take precedence.
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Table A.1 Single carriageway roads
Junction treatment at
Direct access Junction treatment at
major road Previous category
Sub- treatment (see CD 123 minor road
Type of road (see Edge intersection (see CD reference used in TD
category [Ref 2.N] for a intersection (see CD
CD 127 [Ref 1.N]) treatment 123 [Ref 2.N], 9/93 [Ref 2.I] Table 4
definition of direct 123 [Ref 2.N] and CD
CD 122 [Ref 3.N] and (see note 1)
access) 116 [Ref 4.N])
CD 116 [Ref 4.N])
Kerbs and
raised
verges.
Pedestrian Minimise number of
footways direct accesses to avoid Simple priority
a and cycle standing vehicles and junctions. Ghost island junctions. 1
tracks. concentrate turning Ghost island junctions.
Nearside movements.
- hard strip.
Offside
- hard strip.
No
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2 lane single pedestrian

Minimise number of
carriageway (S2) - 7. footways or Ghost island junctions.
direct accesses to avoid Simple priority
3 metre carriageway cycle tracks. Single lane dualling.
b standing vehicles and junctions. 2
Nearside Roundabouts.
concentrate turning Ghost island junctions.
- hard strip. Traffic signals.
movements.
Offside
- hard strip.
No
Minimise number of

pedestrian
direct accesses to avoid
footways or
standing vehicles and Left-in / left-out priority Single lane dualling.
cycle tracks.
c concentrate turning junctions. Roundabouts. 3A
Nearside
movements. Ghost island junctions. Traffic signals.
- hard strip.
Clearway (see TSM
Offside
Chapter 3 [Ref 7.N])
- hard strip.
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Table A.1 Single carriageway roads (continued)
CD 127 [Ref 1.N]) treatment 123 [Ref 2.N], 9/93 [Ref 2.I] Table 4
CD 116 [Ref 4.N])
Pedestrian
Minimise number of
footways
and cycle Left-in / left-out priority
standing vehicles and
tracks. junctions. Single lane dualling.
a concentrate turning 3B
Nearside Ghost island junctions. Roundabouts.
movements.
- hard strip. Single lane dualling.
Clearway (see TSM
Wide single 2 lane Offside
carriageway (WS2) - hard strip.
- 10 metre No
carriageway Minimise number of
pedestrian Left-in / left-out priority
footways or junctions.
standing vehicles and
cycle tracks. Single lane dualling.
b concentrate turning Roundabouts. 4
70
Nearside Roundabouts.
movements.Clearway
- hard strip. Some side roads
(see TSM Chapter 3
Offside stopped up.
[Ref 7.N])
- hard strip.
Left-in / left-out compact
Nearside
Wide single 2+1 grade separated
- hard strip.
roads (WS2+1) - 11.5 a Not permitted. Ghost island junctions. junctions. Not previously used
Offside
metre carriageway Ghost island junctions.
- hard strip.

Roundabouts.
CD 109 Revision 0
Table A.2 Dual carriageway roads
CD 127 [Ref 1.N] ) treatment 123 [Ref 2.N], 9/93 [Ref 2.I] Table 4
CD 116 [Ref 4.N])
Kerbs and
raised
verges. Minimise number of Traffic signals.
Pedestrian direct accesses to avoid Left-in / left-out priority At-grade roundabouts.
footways standing vehicles and junctions. Compact grade
a and cycle concentrate turning Priority junctions. separation. 5
tracks. movements. No other gaps in the Grade separation if
Nearside Clearway (see TSM central reserve. economically justified.
- hard strip. Chapter 3 [Ref 7.N] )
Offside
- hard strip.
No
Dual 2 lane Minimise number of
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pedestrian
All-purpose roads (D direct accesses to avoid
footways or No minor junctions
2AP) - 7.3 metre standing vehicles and
cycle tracks. at-grade. At-grade roundabouts.
carriageway b concentrate turning 6
Nearside No gaps in the central Full grade separation.
movements.
- hard strip. reserve.
Clearway (see TSM
Offside
- hard strip.
No

pedestrian
No access except
footways or No minor junctions
isolated existing access
cycle tracks. at-grade.
c with left turns only. Full grade separation. 7A
Nearside No gaps in the central
Clearway (see TSM
- hard strip. reserve.
Offside
- hard strip.
Dual 3 lane Nearside No minor junctions
Not permitted.
All-purpose roads (D - hard strip. at-grade.
a Clearway (see TSM Full grade separation. 7C / 8B (See note 2)
3AP) - 11 metre Offside No gaps in the central
carriageway - hard strip. reserve.
CD 109 Revision 0
Table A.2 Dual carriageway roads (continued)
CD 127 [Ref 1.N] ) treatment 123 [Ref 2.N], 9/93 [Ref 2.I] Table 4
CD 116 [Ref 4.N])
Nearside
Dual 2 lane - hard
Not permitted Not permitted Full grade separation
motorway (D2M) - 7. a shoulder. 7B / 8A (See note 3)
- Motorway Regulations. - Motorway Regulations. - motorway standard.
3 metre carriageway Offside
- hard strip.
Nearside
Dual 3 lane - hard
motorway (D3M) - 11 a shoulder. 9
metre carriageway Offside
- hard strip.
Nearside
Dual 4 lane - hard
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motorway (D4M) - 14 a shoulder. 10
.7 metre carriageway Offside
- hard strip.

CD 109 Revision 0 Appendix A. Coordinated link design
Note 1: Reference is made to the categorisation system used in TD 9/93 [Ref 2.I] to allow comparison
with schemes that are being progressed to the previous standard or have been completed to the
previous standard. It is suggested that for developing schemes the categorisation system introduced in
the figures above, based on road type and sub-category, is referenced (for example D2APb).
Note 2: The previous categories 7C and 8B in TD 9/93 [Ref 2.I] essentially duplicated each other and
these have been rationalised in this document.
Note 3: The previous categories 7B and 8A in TD 9/93 [Ref 2.I] essentially duplicated each other and
these have been rationalised in this document.
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Road Layout
Design
CD 109
England National Application Annex to CD 109
Highway link design
(formerly IAN 149/17, IAN 161/15 and IAN 198/17)
Revision 0
Summary
This National Application Annex sets out the Highways England specific requirements for
highway link design on existing roads

of this document to the dedicated Highways England team. The email address for all enquiries and feedback is:
[email protected]

Contents
Release notes 2
Foreword 3
Introduction 4
Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Abbreviations 5
Terms and definitions 6
E/1. Modifying existing motorways 7

Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Geometric parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Design speed (CD 109 clauses 2.1 and 2.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Combinations (CD 109 clause 2.12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Immediate approaches to junctions (CD 109 clause 2.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stopping sight distance (CD 109 clause 3.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Road camber and drainage (CD 109 clauses 4.1 to 4.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transitions (CD 109 clause 4.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E/2. Modifying existing all-purpose dual carriageways 9

Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Combinations (CD 109 clause 2.12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
E/3. Smart motorways 10

Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Design speed (CD 109 clauses 2.1 and 2.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Combinations (CD 109 clauses 2.12 and 2.13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Immediate approaches to junctions (CD 109 clause 2.14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Stopping sight distance (CD 109 clauses 3.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Road camber and drainage (CD 109 clauses 4.1 to 4.4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
E/4. Normative references 12
E/5. Informative references 13
1
Release notes
0 Nov 2019 Highways England National Application Annex to CD 109.
2
Foreword
This document is published by Highways England.
This document supersedes those parts of IAN 149/17, IAN 161/15 and IAN 198/17 relating to the
highway link design which are withdrawn.

their contract.
3
Introduction
Background
This National Application Annex (NAA) gives Highways England specific requirements and additional
relaxations relating to highway link design for:
1) modifying existing motorways where motorway regulations apply (herein referred to as 'existing
motorways');
2) modifying existing all-purpose dual carriageways; and
3) smart motorways.
The additional relaxations included in this NAA allow greater flexibility when dealing with the constraints
associated with enhancing elements of existing motorways and all-purpose dual carriageways.
This NAA is to be used in conjunction with CD 109 [Ref 1.N], GD 300 [Ref 3.N] and IAN 161 [Ref 4.N]
where appropriate.

4
CD 109 Revision 0 Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Definition
IAN Interim Advice Note
5
CD 109 Revision 0 Terms and definitions
Terms
Term Definition
A high speed dual carriageway that has at least two lanes in each direction, grade
Expressway separated junctions and uses technology to support operational regimes (see GD
300 [Ref 3.N]).
6
CD 109 Revision 0 E/1. Modifying existing motorways
E/1. Modifying existing motorways

Scope
E/1.1 The requirements and advice in Section E/1 shall only be used when modifying existing motorways,
with the exception of smart motorway and expressway schemes.
E/1.1.1 The parameters in Section E/1 should only be used where it is not practicable to comply with the
requirements of CD 109 [Ref 1.N].
NOTE 1 IAN 161 [Ref 4.N] provides requirements and advice for the design of smart motorways.
NOTE 2 Document GD 300 [Ref 3.N] provides requirements and advice for the design of expressways.
E/1.2 The parameters in Section E/1 shall not be used for new motorway elements e.g. the construction of a
new slip road.
Geometric parameters
Design speed (CD 109 clauses 2.1 and 2.4)
E/1.3 Design speed shall be derived in accordance with CD 109 [Ref 1.N], however all design speeds can be
classified as band B.
Combinations (CD 109 clause 2.12)

E/1.4 The relaxations below desirable minimum identified in CD 109 [Ref 1.N] for the following parameters
shall be permitted in combination:
1) stopping sight distance;

2) horizontal curvature;
3) vertical crest curves;
4) absolute minimum for sag curves;
5) superelevation.
Immediate approaches to junctions (CD 109 clause 2.14)

shall be permitted on the immediate approaches to junctions:

3) absolute minimum for sag curves.
Stopping sight distance (CD 109 clause 3.7)

E/1.6 The relaxations of one design speed step described in CD 109 [Ref 1.N] Section 3 for band A roads
shall be permitted for band B roads.
Road camber and drainage (CD 109 clauses 4.1 to 4.4)

E/1.7 Crossfall shall be measured across the paved surface of a road's cross-section.
NOTE The paved surface of the cross-section comprises the carriageway, hard shoulder and hard strips.
E/1.8 Where the total width of the running lanes is to be increased, the existing drainage flow paths shall be
assessed to determine their suitability.
E/1.8.1 Where the assessment of suitability identifies a benefit of doing so, crossfall may be increased by 0.5%
above the requirements of CD 109 [Ref 1.N] Table 2.9 to mitigate excessive depths of water.
7
CD 109 Revision 0 E/1. Modifying existing motorways
E/1.9 Retention of the existing crossfall (running lanes, hard shoulder, and hard strip) shall be permitted
unless:
1) the assessment of drainage flow paths indicates the existing crossfall is not suitable (if an
assessment is required);
2) the variation in crossfall for any given cross-section does not meet the criteria given in the following
clauses in this sub-section of this document;
3) the review of the existing operational performance as described in this document highlights a
collision problem relating to the existing crossfall, e.g. standing water.
E/1.10 The change in gradient of crossfall shall not exceed 5%.

NOTE For example, a hard shoulder with a 2.5% fall towards the verge adjacent to lane one with a 2.5% fall
towards the central reserve, is acceptable as the overall change is 5%.
E/1.11 Changes in crossfall that create a sag shall only occur within hatched road markings with solid edge
lines.
E/1.12 Where a sag creates a low point the associated surface water flow width shall not enter a traffic lane.
E/1.13 Crossfall shall not change within a lane.
E/1.14 Adverse camber shall not be provided on horizontal radii less than 2000 metres.
Transitions (CD 109 clause 4.14)

E/1.15 The basic transition length shall be no shorter than the existing transition.
8
CD 109 Revision 0 E/2. Modifying existing all-purpose dual carriagew...
E/2. Modifying existing all-purpose dual carriageways

Scope
E/2.1 The requirements and advice in Section E/2 shall only be used when modifying existing all-purpose
dual carriageways, with the exception of expressways.
E/2.1.1 The parameters in Section E/2 should only be used where it is not practicable to comply with the
requirements of CD 109 [Ref 1.N].
NOTE Document GD 300 [Ref 3.N] provides requirements and advice for the design of expressways.
E/2.2 The parameters in Section E/2 shall not be used for new all-purpose dual carriageway elements e.g.
the construction of a new slip road.
Combinations (CD 109 clause 2.12)
shall be permitted in combination:
9
CD 109 Revision 0 E/3. Smart motorways
E/3. Smart motorways

Scope
E/3.1 The requirements and advice contained in Section E/3 shall only be used to upgrade an existing
motorway to a smart motorway.
E/3.2 Where a new junction is proposed as part of a smart motorway, the parameters given in Section E/3
shall not be used to design the new elements of that junction e.g. the slip roads.
Design speed (CD 109 clauses 2.1 and 2.4)
E/3.3 Design speed shall be derived in accordance with CD 109 [Ref 1.N], however all design speeds can be
classified as band B.
Combinations (CD 109 clauses 2.12 and 2.13)

E/3.4 The relaxations below desirable minimum for the following parameters shall be permitted in
combination:

4) absolute minimum for sag curves;
5) superelevation.
Immediate approaches to junctions (CD 109 clause 2.14)

shall be permitted on the immediate approaches to junctions:

Stopping sight distance (CD 109 clauses 3.7)

E/3.6 The relaxations of one design speed step described in CD 109 [Ref 1.N] Section 3 for band A roads
shall be permitted for band B roads.
Road camber and drainage (CD 109 clauses 4.1 to 4.4)

E/3.7 Crossfall shall be measured across the paved surface of a road's cross-section.
NOTE The paved surface of the cross-section comprises the carriageway, hard shoulder and hard strips.
E/3.8 Where the total width of the running lanes is to be increased, the existing drainage flow paths shall be
assessed to determine their suitability.
NOTE Where the assessment of suitability identifies a benefit of doing so, crossfall can be increased by 0.5%
above the requirements of TD 9/93 [Ref 1.I] Table 3 to mitigate excessive depths of water.
E/3.9 Retention of the existing crossfall (running lanes, hard shoulder, and hard strip) shall be permitted
unless:
1) the assessment of drainage flow paths indicates the existing crossfall is not suitable (if an
assessment is required);
10
CD 109 Revision 0 E/3. Smart motorways
2) the variation in crossfall for any given cross-section does not meet the criteria given in the following
clauses in this sub-section of this document;
3) the review of the existing operational performance as described in this document highlights a
collision problem relating to the existing crossfall, e.g. standing water.
E/3.10 The change in gradient of crossfall shall not exceed 5%.
NOTE For example, a hard shoulder with a 2.5% fall towards the verge adjacent to lane one with a 2.5% fall
towards the central reserve, is acceptable as the overall change is 5%.
E/3.11 Changes in crossfall that create a sag shall only occur within hatched road markings with solid edge
lines.
E/3.12 Where a sag creates a low point the associated surface water flow width shall not enter a traffic lane.
E/3.13 Crossfall shall not change within a lane.
E/3.14 Adverse camber shall not be provided on horizontal radii less than 2000 metres.
E/3.15 A minimum distance of 3 metres in cross-section shall be provided between changes in crossfall or
superelevation within any given cross-section, except for connector road nosings where two changes in
crossfall or superelevation are located on either side of the nose.
E/3.15.1 Where pavement works are being carried out (such as resurfacing or strengthening) then the crown line
should be relocated to co-locate it with the road marking position, or adverse camber removed.
NOTE Where an adverse camber is to be retained between the new lane 1 and 2, there is no requirement to
move the crown line from its existing position to co-locate it with the road marking position.
11
CD 109 Revision 0 E/4. Normative references
E/4. Normative references

Ref 1.N Highways England. CD 109, 'Highway link design'

Bridges'
Ref 3.N Highways England. GD 300, 'Requirements for new and upgraded all-purpose trunk
roads (expressways)'
Ref 4.N Highways England. IAN 161, 'Smart Motorways'
12
CD 109 Revision 0 E/5. Informative references
E/5. Informative references

The following documents are informative references for this document and provide supporting
information.
Ref 1.I Highways England. TD 9/93, 'Highway Link Design'
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Road Layout
Design
CD 109
Northern Ireland National Application Annex to
CD 109 Highway link design
(formerly TD 9/93)
Revision 0
Summary
This National Application Annex sets out the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland
specific requirements for highway link design.

Users of this document are encouraged to raise any enquiries and/or provide feedback on the content and usage of
this document to the dedicated team in the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland. The email address for all
enquiries and feedback is: [email protected]

Contents
Release notes 2
Foreword 3
Introduction 4
Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NI/1. Traffic signs and road markings (additional to CD 109) 5
NI/2. Normative references 6
1
Release notes
0 Nov 2019 Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland National Application Annex to
CD 109.
2
Foreword
This document is published by Highways England on behalf of Department for Infrastructure, Northern
Ireland.
This document supersedes those parts of TD 9/93 'Highway link design' which solely relate to roads in
Northern Ireland which are withdrawn

their contract.
3
Introduction
Background
This National Application Annex gives the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland-specific
requirements for the design of highway links to CD 109 on the Northern Ireland road network.
This National Application Annex is to be used in conjunction with CD 109.

4
CD 109 Revision 0 NI/1. Traffic signs and road markings (additional t...
NI/1. Traffic signs and road markings (additional to CD 109)

NI/1.1 All traffic signs and road markings on highway links shall conform to the TSRNI 1997 [Ref 2.N].
NOTE Traffic sign and road marking diagram numbers in TSRNI 1997 [Ref 2.N] are generally consistent with
TSRGD S.I. No. 362 2016 [Ref 3.N] but the two sets of regulations can occasionally differ.
5
CD 109 Revision 0 NI/2. Normative references
NI/2. Normative references

Bridges'
Ref 2.N The Stationery Office (TSO). Department for Infrastructure (DfI). TSRNI, 'The Traffic
Signs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997' , 1997
Ref 3.N The Stationery Office. TSRGD S.I. No. 362, 'The Traffic Signs Regulations and
General Directions 2016' , 2016
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Design
CD 109
Scotland National Application Annex to CD
109 Highway link design
(formerly TD 9/93)
Revision 0
Summary
There are no specific requirements for Transport Scotland supplementary or alternative to those
given in CD 109.

of this document to the dedicated Transport Scotland team. The email address for all enquiries and feedback is:
[email protected]

Contents
Release notes 2
1
Release notes
0 Nov 2019 Transport Scotland National Application Annex to CD 109.
2
Road Layout
Design
CD 109
Wales National Application Annex to CD 109
Highway link design
(formerly TD 9/93)
Revision 0
Summary
There are no specific requirements for Welsh Government supplementary or alternative to those
given in CD 109.

of this document to the dedicated Welsh Government team. The email address for all enquiries and feedback is:
[email protected]

Contents
Release notes 2
1
Release notes
0 Nov 2019 Welsh Government National Application Annex to CD 109.
2

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Abbreviations and symbols 6

Terms and definitions 7

6. Wide single 2+1 roads 26

7. Climbing lanes - single carriageways 38

8. Climbing lanes - dual carriageways and motorways 50

9. Single carriageway road overtaking sections 56

10. Normative references 66

11. Informative references 67

Appendix A. Coordinated link design 68

Contractual and legal considerations

Assumptions made in the preparation of this document

Connection to existing roads

Connection to existing roads

Wide single 2 + 1 roads and climbing lanes

Coordinated link design

Abbreviations and symbols

Terms and definitions

Terms and definitions

Figure 2.1 Selection of design speed (rural roads)

Equation 2.2a Dual carriageways

Equation 2.2b Single carriageways

Standard verge width 29 26 23 21 19 17 19 17 10 9 6 4 0 0

Harmonic mean visibility (VISI)

Figure 2.8 Measurement of harmonic mean visibility

Equation 2.8.1 Formula for calculating harmonic mean visibility

Equation 2.8.2 Empirical relationship

NOTE 1 Equation 2.8.2 is applicable up to VISI = 720 metres.

Design speed related parameters and relaxations

1) where a relaxation is permitted by sections 2, 3, 4 or 5 of this document;

One step below desirable min crest K value 100 55 30 17 10 6.5 -

1) Section 3 for stopping sight distance;

1) isolated from other relaxations;

1) collision prevention measures;

Figure 3.1 Measurement of stopping sight distance

Full overtaking sight distance

Figure 3.3 Measurement of full overtaking sight distance

Obstructions to sight distance

1) a fixed object with a width / length less than or equal to 550mm;

Equation 4.2 Superelevation

4.3 In rural areas superelevation shall not exceed 7% except on:

Equation 4.13 Calculation of basic transition length

Table 5.1 Desirable maximum and permitted relaxations to gradients

6. Wide single 2+1 roads

Figure 6.1.4N Individual sections of WS2+1 road providing overtaking opportunities

distance is available, the provision of section C curves shall be permitted.

6. Wide single 2+1 roads

Lengths of overtaking lane sections

Figure 6.7 Typical layout of a WS2+1 road with changeover

Figure 6.8 Dimension of changeovers

Figure 6.11.4 WS2+1 end of overtaking lane section

Traffic signs and road markings

6. Wide single 2+1 roads

6. Wide single 2+1 roads

6. Wide single 2+1 roads

6. Wide single 2+1 roads