MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS OF ROADS IN J & K REGION AND EFFORTS MADE TO TACKLE THEM

The author gives details of the meteorology and geology of the region which consists of the interior of the Lesser Himalayas and the outer portion of the Sub-Himalayas. Problems due to snowfalls and the cold climate, causeways and culverts, and inadequate maintenance grants, shortage of supervisory staff and transport are outlined. The remedial measures implemented are described together with the planning of the yearly maintenance programme and tasks of the mobile maintenance teams. (TRRL)

Supplemental Notes:
- Seminar on Maintenance and Drainage Aspects of Road Pavements, Bangalore, July 1-4, 1982. Theme 5: Maintenance Problems in Special Environments, EG High Altitude Areas, High Rainfall Areas and Desert Areas.
Corporate Authors:
Indian Roads Congress

Jamnagar House, Shahjahan Road
New Delhi, India 110 011
Authors:
- Gupta, M L
Publication Date: 1982

Media Info

Features: Figures; Photos; References;
Pagination: p. 19-30
Serial:
- Publication of: Indian Roads Congress
- Publisher: Indian Roads Congress

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Causeways; Climate; Conferences; Culverts; Developing countries; Financing; Frigid regions; Geology; Highway maintenance; Highways; Maintenance; Maintenance equipment; Maintenance personnel; Mountains; Personnel; Planning; Snow
Uncontrolled Terms: Fund allocations
Geographic Terms: India
ITRD Terms: 8525: Conference; 150: Developing countries; 244: Financing; 4053: Geology; 2755: Highway; 8045: India; 3847: Maintenance; 4048: Mountain; 102: Personnel; 143: Planning; 2552: Snow; 2545: Weather
Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Society; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00379159
Record Type: Publication
Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
Report/Paper Numbers: ANALYTIC
Files: ITRD, TRIS
Created Date: Dec 30 1983 12:00AM