Road Design | Road Engineering

Road engineering design involves planning and creating roadways to ensure safe and efficient transportation. Applus+ provides a comprehensive service for road design from the planning phase to the operation and maintenance one, conducting these engineering works:

• Preliminary design
• Feasibility studies
• Detailed design projects
• Road safety audits
• As built projects
• Urban development plans
• Environmental impact assessments 
• Expropriation projects

As a multidisciplinary company, we also offer:

• Traffic Studies: Analysis of the expected traffic volume and types 
• Alignment: The road's horizontal and vertical alignment ensures safe and efficient navigation.
• Cross section design
• Geometric design: Sight distance, superelevation (banking in curves), and cross slope (for drainage) to enhance safety
• Intersections and interchanges: We design intersections and interchanges based on traffic flow and safety requirements
• Pavement design: Selection of appropriate materials and pavement thickness based on soil conditions and expected traffic loads
• Drainage: We implement effective drainage systems to manage water runoff and prevent flooding. This includes culverts, ditches, and stormwater management.
• Safety features: We design safety features such as guardrails, signage, and road markings to enhance driver safety
• Environmental impact analysis: Analysis of the environmental impact of the road design, including minimizing disruption to ecosystems and managing stormwater runoff
• Utility relocation: Plan for the relocation of utilities like power lines and pipelines 
• Cost estimates: Develop cost estimates for construction, including materials, labor, and equipment.
• Regulatory compliance: We ensure the road design complies with local, state, and federal regulations and standards