CRRI recommends higher traffic load norms for Amaravati roads

CRRI delegation during a meeting with ADC Chairman and Managing Director D. Lakshmi Parthasarathy on Tuesday in Amaravati. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

A team from the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) has completed a two-day study of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) road network and associated infrastructure being developed in Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The study focused on roads laid by the state government in various LPS zones earmarked for reversionary land to farmers in the capital region.

During the field visit, CRRI experts inspected internal roads, stormwater drainage systems, sewage networks and energy infrastructure in LPS zones 2, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 12A. The team reviewed the structural designs and development plans prepared by the Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC).

On Tuesday, the CRRI delegation presented its findings to ADC Chairman and Managing Director D. Lakshmi Parthasarathy through a detailed PowerPoint presentation.

Experts recommended that LPS roads should be designed to withstand a cumulative traffic load of 5 million standard axles (5 MSA), while major roads should be built to accommodate traffic loads of up to 100 MSA to ensure long-term durability and performance.

The meeting was attended by CRRI Director CH Ravisekhar, Principal Scientist Dr. K. Ravinder, Principal Scientist Dr. Bharat, Principal Scientist Dr. PS Prasad, Chief Scientist SH Dinesh Ganvir, ADC Chief Engineers CH Dhanunjaya and B. Narasimha Murthy and other officials.

Published – 02 Jun 2026 20:04 IST