Highways ministry bans yellow markings on concrete roads, bridges

But reflectivity of white is better when compared to yellow. Moreover, the importance of reflectivity is more during night time and wet conditions," said the directive issued by Director General, Road Development, MORTH. The Union ministry has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), State governments and union territories that for all road projects pavement markings on concrete roads should be made in white. Hitherto, Indian Roads Congress (IRC) manual which prescribes standard parameters for road construction has mandated that the colour of pavement marking on concrete surface should be yellow. "For all types of concrete roads including two-lane and four-lane national and state highways and bridges yellow has been prescribed for pavement markings as it has better contrast with the surface of the road. However, during night hours, it has been found white markings provide better reflectivity compared to yellow," said official sources from national highways. However, rules with respect to colour markings for bituminous road will remain unchanged for now. "The two lane, four lane and six lane bituminous highways road pavement markings will continue to be made in yellow. Longitudinal markings on bituminous road will continue to be in white," explained the sources. The Ministry has also incorporated the changes in IRC manual, added official sources. Meaning of markings as per IRC Continuous single yellow & white lines Motorists should drive within their lane and should avoid overtaking of vehicles in the lane. (Ex. NH and SH two lanes, major district roads) Broken yellow and white line Can cross the lane and overtake vehicles with caution Continuous double yellow lines Motorists strictly not allowed to cross the lane and overtaking of vehicles also danger. Its single line on both direction and highly risky (Ghat roads, NH roads in state borders) Dailyhunthttp://www.feedbooks.com/user/4775995/profile

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