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Highway Geometric Design Guide

Uniform approach to highway design and encourages the provision of safe and efficient roads for people traveling on Alberta highways.

Overview

The chapters within the Highway Geometric Design Guide gives comprehensive guidance for the planning, design and construction of Alberta highways. Chapter topics include:

  • basic design principles
  • alignment elements
  • cross-section elements
  • at-grade intersections
  • interchanges
  • roadside facilities
  • 3R/4R geometric design guidelines
  • access management guidelines
  • low volume rural roads

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We issue updates and supplemental information to the ‘Highway Geometric Design Guide’ through Design Bulletins.

For the most recent revisions to the guide, see Design Bulletin #99.

Contact

Direct comments or enquiries to [email protected].