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Burma Development 1953 Vol1 Part11.pdf - Nathan Associates

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HIGHWAYS 367ROAD CONDYliONS—(continued)RouteIV Taunggyi-ThaziPavementWidth(ft.)Surface and ConditionShouldersFirst 15 mi.Next 29 mi.Next 60 mi.161211Bituminous surfaced, ravelededges, needs major maintenance.Raveled edges, potholes.Badly in need of maintenance andrepair, and more bituminousmaterial is needed.Rough.104 mi. to ThaziIV Taunggyi-Loilem53 mi. Average 12 Bituminous surfaced, raveled,large potholes, needs surfacerepair.Raise shoulders to proper grade.Secondary Route to IVLoilem to Laihka33 mi. 11 Half bituminous surface, halfmacadam, rough and badly inneed of repair and treatment.Shoulders are low for entire length,need to be built up.V Hopong toward Namhkok9 mi. 10 Macadam, short sections of bitu¬minous treated, needs treat¬ment and much repair.Regrade shoulders.VII Mandalay-ShweboFirst 3 mi. 16Next 9 mi. 12Next 19 mi. 10Next 9 mi. 12Next 9 mi. 12Next 1 mi. 12Next 5 mi. 1270 mi. to ShweboBituminous surfaced, someraveling.Bituminous-treated gravel, ravel¬ing.Macadam and bituminous.Bituminous treated, 6 inchesgravel surface, foundationfailures.Gravel surface, poor condition andnumerous foundation failures.Macadam, very rough.Gravel surface, well maintained.Surface in good condition.Shoulders low, need raising andshaping.Raise low shoulders.1 mile cobbled shoulders, poorcondition. Other shoulders satis¬factory.Shoulders need reshaping andsome regrading.

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