Gravel Road New Construction

Course Objective: 

This course is designed to instruct staff on the proper methods for building a new gravel road     

Classroom Topics:

• Choosing the Right Location
• Road Usage
• Line of Site
• Topography
• Understanding your Needs
• Strong Foundation
• Drainage Management
• Proper Equipment for each Task
• Hydrology
• "A" & "B" Gravel and Rip Rap

Field Activities:

• Daily pre-Operational checks
• Strong Foundation  
• Slopes
• Gradient
• Intersections
• Velocity Considerations
• Bank Stabilization
• Stripping Topsoil and Subsoil
• Headwalls and Endwalls