37 Miss. Code R. § 1-7501-04013-301

Current through August 31, 2024

Section 37-1-7501-04013-301

Reference is made to the current edition of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and the recommendations therein as are applicable to the location and construction of driveway, road and street connections to the highway. The cut and fill slope requirements for these connections are listed below in Paragraphs 301.1 and 301.2. Culverts and sidedrains under such connections must be of a length sufficient to accommodate the side slope requirements listed below in Paragraphs 301.1 and 301.2.

1. Applications for driveway, road and street connection permits to the highway on highways built prior to the adoption of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide shall meet the requirements of the highway as constructed or reconstructed. However, in no case, shall the cut and fill slopes within the clear zone be steeper than three to one.

2. Applications for driveway, road and street connection permits to the highway on highways constructed or reconstructed after the adoption of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide shall not be steeper than six to one foreslopes and three to one backslopes within the clear zone.

In areas beyond the clear zone, the slopes may be increased but, in no case, shall the slopes be steeper than three to one.

37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-7501-04013-301