Highway Design Consultant in India

A highway design consultant prepares the engineering design for a road project: alignment, geometric design, pavement, drainage, cross-drainage structures, drawings and quantities. Vishvaratna Infrasolutions, a Pune-based consultancy, supports authorities, developers and contractors from feasibility and Detailed Project Report (DPR) stages through to construction drawings.

What the service covers

• Feasibility studies, including preliminary survey, data collection and cost evaluation
• Traffic, pavement condition, hydraulic and drainage surveys and investigations
• Alignment and geometric design
• Pavement design
• Drainage and cross-drainage design
• Detailed drawings, project cost analysis and bid document preparation
• Resettlement plans where the project requires them

Standards and references

Designs follow the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) codes and manuals and the MoRTH specifications that apply to the project. Examples include IRC:73 for geometric design of rural highways, IRC:37 for flexible pavement design, and IRC:SP:73 and IRC:SP:84 for two-laning and four-laning of highways. The client's contract sets the governing standards for each project.

How we work

1. Review the scope, stage and available data
2. Carry out surveys and investigations
3. Develop the alignment and geometric design
4. Prepare detailed design, drawings and quantities
5. Support review comments and handover

Project experience

Our portfolio lists road and highway projects including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link, the Indapur to Wadpale section of the Mumbai Goa Highway and Pune to Shirur Road. See our projects.

Frequently asked questions

What does a highway design consultant do?

A highway design consultant prepares the alignment, geometric, pavement and drainage design for a road, with drawings and quantities, so that the project can be tendered and built to the client's standards.

What is a DPR for a highway?

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) sets out a road project's survey data, engineering design, drawings, cost estimate and implementation plan. The authority uses it to approve, fund and tender the work.

Which standards apply to highway design in India?

Highway design in India generally follows Indian Roads Congress (IRC) codes and manuals and MoRTH specifications. The project contract defines exactly which documents apply.

How do I start a highway design assignment with Vishvaratna?

Share the project location, stage and scope through the contact page, call +91-900 4141139 or email info@vishvaratna.com.