C09 Gradients

Submitted by Fonant on 1 April, 2011 - 13:48
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Cycling England
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August 2008
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Designers should aim to achieve a maximum gradient of 3% with the absolute maximum 5% for lengths up to 100m. On the approach to priority junctions this should not exceed 3%. Where steeper slopes are unavoidable the limiting gradient is 7% for lengths up to 30m.

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Design Checklist
A14 Corner Radii