Footway and cycleway track pavement design and access steps (formerly HD 39/16). Version 2.0.0
DMRB: Pavement CD 239 Version 2.0.0
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
DMRB: Pavement
Abstract
Provides requirements relating to new footway and cycle track pavement construction, considering general design, structural design, materials, outputs and access step design.
History
Pavement. Design. Supersedes CD 239 Footway and cycleway pavement design (formerly HD 39/16). Revision 1 (HE, 2020). Revision 0 - dated May 2019 - replaces HD 39/16. Revision 1 - dated March 2020 - updates references. Version 2.0.0 - dated September 2025. Revision to include access steps and updates to foundation requirements to align with CD 225.
Subjects
- Roads
- Footways/Pedestrian crossings
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
Publisher History
National Highways is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport. It has responsibility for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major A roads in England. Formerly known as Highways England, between 2015-2021 and Highways Agency, between 1994-2015.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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