Drainage of runoff from natural catchments (formerly HA 106/04)

DMRB: Drainage CD 522

Highways England, 2020
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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

DMRB: Drainage

Abstract

Describes requirements and implementation of measures to deal with surface water runoff from natural catchments draining towards motorways and all-purpose trunk roads. Ultimately aims to limit the frequency and severity of flooding incidents caused by runoff from beyond the highway boundary.

History

Drainage. Design. Supersedes HA 106/04 Geotechnics and drainage. Drainage. Drainage of runoff from natural catchments (HA, 2004). Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB).

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Road surface water drainage
  • Public health/water engineering
  • Transport facilities
  • Sewerage/drainage
  • Roads

Publisher History

Highways England (formerly Highways Agency) was transformed into National Highways in 2021. It was responsible for the operation, maintenance and improvement of England's motorways and major A roads. It was an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport.

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