Highway Signage Defects

Highway Signage Defects Notice to concessionaire for Rectification.

Highway signage defects: The following list includes common and sample road safety defects and deficiencies in highway projects.

Various Types of Highway signage defects:

Si no	Defect	Detail of defect	Photograph	Engineer Remarks
1	Non-standard size of informative signage	The emergency contact information sign is not up to par.		According to IRC 67, all non-standard-size emergency contact details and information signage must be replaced with new ones of standard size. This replacement must occur on a regular basis on the project highway.
2	Missing signage and Road markings the requirements of sign board and road markings.	The sign guiding the two-way direction has disappeared, and there are no road markings at the divergence point at the beginning of the service road.		There must be a missing two-way hazard marker. Slip road diverging and merging portions are marked with the requisite road markings.
3	Inappropriate placement of Chevron signage	Chevron boards placement are at an inappropriate location, which are exactly opposite to the actual requirement of the site.		Always install the Chevron sign on the outside of a turn or curve, aligning it with the approaching traffic at an approximate right angle. It is important to confirm and make any necessary corrections between kilometers xx and xx.
4	Missing informative signage at the start and end of the project highway or the requirement of informative signage	There is no information on the signage about the highway number or destination en route.		Install information boards at the project start and end locations at km 0+.000 and km 100+.000, detailing the highway numbers and destinations en route.00+.000.
5	Masks and overlapping of signage	Non-performing by overlapping.		All signage at the A1 and A2 approaches of the median opening is non-performing to the mark by masked or overlapping each. Also, retain the requisite interval between them for better visibility while storing them.
6	There are missing delineators and chevron boards on the curve	The placement of the Chevron board is in an inappropriate location, which directly contradicts the site’s requirements.		such as smaller length curves, at curves, and carriageway level difference locations. Here, some of the curb was levelled due to overlays. Shall be raised to a standard height matching the specification.
7	Signage obscured by Rank vegetation	Object Hazard Marker signs have been masked by Rank vegetation.		OHM signs have been masked by Rank vegetation Clear such impediments as early as possible. To ensure the visibility of road signs throughout the project.
8	Signage damage	information sign board damaged.		village name sign and information sign board damaged. To be rectified.
9	Faded and non-standard size of sign	Faded and discolored cautionary sign board.		overtaking prohibition sign is fully faded or discolored. Also, it appears not to be in line with standard dimensions. Restore such requisite with new one. Before that, the replacement is corroborated with IRC codal specifications for standard dimensions.
10	Missing Chevron sign on curve The Chevron sign on the curve is required.	Guiding signage’s are absent in curve.		Chevron sign boards are missing and shall be provided for caution and guidance about sharpness of the curves.
11	The sign post has no markings. The sign post requires painting.	Missing object markings on signage		IRC standards require painting the handling pole of erected sign boards with standard-size straps in black and white.
12	Missing signage’s on curve the requirements of guiding signs on curve.	The curve lacks guidance signs.		On all curve locations, chevrons shall be placed at an appropriate location and at the desired density for guiding moving traffic.
13	placements of wrong sign or installation of wrong signage	The sign board does not meet the specifications.		The Sign boards shall corroborate with IRC: 67 and shall be modified in accordance with the stipulations.
14	the obscure visibility of signage by vegetation or obscure visibility	Obstruction in visibility of village name sign		Rank vegetation shall be cleared so that the project information is reached to users as desired, removing obstructions in visibility of village name sign boards.
15	the requirement of signage modification / wrongly guiding the user by placement of inappropriate signage	inappropriate signage placement		Inappropriate signs are placed (3-armed sign instead of 4-armed) at intersection, which wrongly guides the user. To replace appropriate signage as required.
16	There is a requirement for signage to be moved or duplicated	Duplicate number of signs reflect at same place		duplicate number of the accident-prone area sign board is placed at 4-armed intersection. On the contrary, one of them shall be shifted to the requisite location on the project highway.

You can find a variety of other sample defects, such as bridge structure, toll, and safety. Additionally, there are other associated elements of the highway project that need attention.

Also, you can find various sample draft formats for highway operation and maintenance correspondence.