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T.P.D.M.V.2.3
(Al/2001)
Table 3.5.1.1
Vertical Clearance for Structures over Pavements
Location
Over, and within 600mm of a carriageway
Over a footway but not within 600mm of a
carriageway
In pedestrian subways and enclosed
footbridges
(i) less than 23m in length
(ii) 23m or more in length
In cycle subways or similar
(i) less than 23m in length
(ii) 23m or more in length
Above tramways
Above North-west Railway
Minimum for
New Construction
(m)
5.1
3.5
2.3
2.6
2.5
2.7
5.6
To be
Maintained
da)
5
3.5
2.3
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.6
Beneath Sign Gantries (m)
Minimum
for New
Construction
5.5
—
To be
Maintained
5.4
—
Beneath North-west Railway Power Wires (m)
Normal
Minimum
5.6
5.6
When Wires pass under
Structures
Must not be less than
5.4 m but actual height
will depend on
negotiation with KCRC
Will generally not be less than 5.8m but will depend on method of construction of structure, and be subject to
consultation with KCRC, and clearance of 6m or more may be necessary.