RIGHT-OF-WAY

Right-of-way means the privilege of use of a road by the traffic. This privilege is acquired by the road users by law, custom or general us, custom or general usages.

The right-of-way (land width) is governed by the following factors:

(i)         Width of formation and road margins

 (ii)  Slopes of cutting or embankment.

(iii) Borrow pits and drains which also include the width required for arboriculture (Road side planatation).

(iv)       Reserved land for futurewie

(v)        Extra width on curves for clear sight distance consideration

(vi)       Parking facilities and bus terminals etc. for city roads.