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Definition of highway alignment

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Highway alignment is the position of the road's centre line on the ground, comprising horizontal alignment (straights and curves in plan) and vertical alignment (grades and vertical curves in profile). A good alignment is short, safe, and economical.

What is highway alignment? Define highway alignment.

Highway alignment is the position or layout of the centre line of the highway on the ground. It has two parts: the horizontal alignment (straights, curves, as seen in plan) and the vertical alignment (gradients and vertical curves, as seen in profile). A good alignment is short, easy, safe and economical.

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