Author: Indian Road Congress
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Indian Road Congress
Year: 2011
Volume: 2011 onc 8
Pages: 45
Keyword: Urban Road
Classification: 352.7
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B929
Contents: Personnel of the Highway Specifications and Standard Committee 1- Introduction 2- Scope 3- Guidelines 4- Road Opening Protocol 5- Precautions While Opening/Trenching Appendix I: Application for Opening of Urban Roads, Foot Paths by Trenching/HDD Appendix II: Application for Utility Permit on Urban Road Right of Way Appendix III: Specification for Controlled Low Strength Material
Abstract: The *IRC Guidelines on Accommodation of Utility Services on Roads in Urban Areas (Second Revision), 2011* provide strategic recommendations for integrating utility infrastructure—such as electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications—within urban road networks. The focus is on coordinated planning among utility agencies and road authorities to reduce traffic disruption, avoid repeated road excavations, and ensure efficient use of urban space. The guidelines emphasize advance utility mapping, common utility corridors, and structured permissions for utility works. By promoting a systematic approach, the document aims to enhance urban mobility, protect road assets, and streamline the development and maintenance of essential urban services.