In highway route location, the main purpose of a reconnaissance survey is to:
Correct answer: A. Examine broad terrain and identify feasible route corridors
- A. Examine broad terrain and identify feasible route corridors
- B. Set out the final centreline with construction instruments
- C. Determine the final pavement layer thicknesses
- D. Measure the completed road's traffic capacity
Explanation
A reconnaissance survey provides a broad understanding of terrain, drainage, soil and obstacles so feasible corridors can be identified. Detailed surveys and final setting out are carried out at later stages.
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