Appendix 3: Vehicle Entrances and Minimum Sight Distances

Intermediate Vehicle Entrance for Rural Roads: Figure 2

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• Feather edge from edge of seal and carry around entrance.
• Culvert Pipe to be RCRRJ pipe to minimum grade of class Y or equivalent approved pipe; Pipe size to suit drainage needs but minimum size to be 300mm diameter. Pipe length to suit side slope of drain and to prevent material from eroding off the entrance and blocking the inlet or outlet pipe.
• Entrance is to be shaped such that the stormwater or loose metal does not migrate onto the road.
• Entrance shall comply with the RTS 6 Guidelines for visibility at driveways.
• Construction shall be 300mm minimum. 150mm TNZ M4 AP40 + 150mm minimum WHAP40

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