Kerbing and Channel Block Implementation
1. Introduction
1.1 Kerbs are used to delineate a footway and carriageway edge to provide a channel for water and support the carriageway edge.
2. Policy
2.1 Kerbing Rural Areas
The County Council as the Highway Authority has a general presumption of no kerbing in rural areas unless it is to prevent overrunning, or to assist drainage, or within villages. However, where engineering factors deem kerbing to be necessary the ‘countryside’ type kerbs shall be used. Where kerbing is used to prevent over-running on bends or at junctions the kerbing shall be laid to a batter to help reduce tyre damage.
2.2 Kerbing Urban Areas
The County Council as the Highway Authority has a general presumption towards the use of hydraulically pressed kerbs complying with BS 7263 (half batter pattern).
Where it is considered desirable to moderate the appearance of the kerbing a ‘county’ kerb to a BS pattern which features a riven finish may be used.
2.3 Kerbing in Special Areas
The County Council as the Highway Authority has a general presumption that in special areas consideration shall be given to the use of natural and special materials to blend sympathetically with the environment. Specific advice shall be gained from the County Planning Officer.
3. Channel Blocks
The County Council as the Highway Authority has a general presumption against the use of channel blocks. Where channel blocks are deemed necessary they shall be limited to troughs or crests in the vertical road alignment where the gradient is between 8.3% and 5%.
Version No: 1.0
Effective: From - 21/04/2004
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