Executive Summary
The goal of this assignment is to design and analyze geometric aspects of Northern Bypass, Southern Bypass and the Central bypass routes, in Civil 3D and Excel. Terrain, environmental constraints and safety and roadway standards have been taken into account for horizontal and vertical alignments. At 20 m intervals modelling for corridors, sample sections and earthwork and mass haul analysis have been undertaken. To evaluate roadway performance, plan, profile and cross-section drawings have been created. The bypass project alternatives evaluated have fully economically and engineering has shown that these offer safe, viable and cost-effective transportation solutions to meet future traffic demand and regional development.
Table of Contents
Route Alignments & Design Checks
Route 1 –Initial Route Identification for Northern Bypass
Route 2 –Initial Route Identification for Southern Bypass
Route 3 –Initial Route Identification for Central Bypass
Route 1 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 1
Route 1 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 2
Route 1 – Superelevation Development
Route 2 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 1
Route 2 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 2
Route 2 – Superelevation Development
Route 3 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 1
Route 3 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 2
Determination of Vertical Curve/s
Vertical Alignment Design – Route 1
Vertical Alignment Design – Route 2
Vertical Alignment Design – Route 3
Design Control/Consistency Checks
EarthWork Calculation for Route 01
EarthWork Calculation for Route 02
EarthWork Calculation for Route 03
Scale Drawings of Plan Alignments
Scale Drawings of 4 Typical Cross-sections per Alignment Option
Typical Cross-Section of Route 01 as per Stations
Typical Cross-Section of Route 02 as per Stations
Typical Cross-Section of Route 03 as per Stations
Typical Cross-Section Drawings for All Routes
Economic: NPW, B/C ratio, Incremental B/C ratio
Social / Environment Assessment
List of Figures
Figure 1: Northern Bypass and Southern Bypass Creation
Figure 2: Profile Curve and Proposed Curve Creation in The Northern Bypass
Figure 3: Profile Curve and Proposed Curve Creation in The Southern Bypass
Figure 4: Profile Curve and Proposed Curve Creation in The Central Bypass
Figure 5: Profile and Alignment List
Figure 6: SuperElevation Calculation for Northern and Southern Corridor
Figure 7: SuperElevation Calculation for Central Corridor
Figure 9: Northern Corridor Creation
Figure 10: Southern Corridor Creation.
Figure 11: Central Corridor Creation
Figure 13: Final Northern Corridor
Figure 14: Final Southern Corridor
Figure 15: Final Central Corridor
Figure 16: Northern and Southern Section Views
Figure 17: Central Section View
Figure 18: Chainage Points at 20 m Intervals
Figure 19: EarthWork Quantities and Mass Haul for Northern Sections
Figure 20: EarthWork Quantities and Mass Haul Diagram for Southern Sections
Figure 21: EarthWork Quantities and Mass Haul Diagram for Central Sections
Figure 22: Plan View to See The Station Labels for Northern and Southern Bypass
Figure 23: Plan View to See The Station Labels for Central Bypass
Figure 24: Final Plan View of Alignments
Figure 25: Northern Profile Scaling
Figure 26: Southern Profile Scaling
Figure 27: Showing Chainage Levels
Figure 28: Tangent View of Northern Section
Figure 29: Cut View of Northern Section
Figure 30: Curve View of Northern Section
Figure 31: Fill View of Northern Section
Figure 32: Fill View of Southern Section
Figure 33: Curve View of Southern Section
Figure 34: Tangent View of Southern Section
Figure 35: Cut View of Southern Section
Figure 36: Tangent View of Central Section
Figure 37: Fill View of Central Section
Figure 38: Curve View of Central Section
Figure 39: Cut View of Central Section.
Figure 40: Traffic Volume Estimation in 20 Years
Figure 41: Construction Cost in 20 Years
Figure 42: Maintenance Cost in 20 Years
Figure 43: NPW, BC Ratio, and Incremental B/C Ratio Calculation
List of Tables
Table 1: Comparison of Social and Environmental Factors for Different Routes
Introduction
This project is used to show how to create the geometric design and economic evaluation for the proposed Northern, Southern, and Central Loddonville bypass corridors, using the AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Excel software. Study subjects consist of horizontal and vertical alignment design, earthwork analysis, corridor modelling, mass haul, and a 20-year economic evaluation using NPW, BCR and IBCR course of action.
Stakeholder
The local community, Indigenous heritage associations, environmental agencies, freight operators, road users, local government and transport and planning agencies are all key stakeholders associated with the Loddonville Bypass project. These stakeholders affect project planning, environment protection, land acquisition, safety enhancements, and long-term transportation usage efficiency. Public and stakeholder engagement is vital in reducing the social and environmental effects of the new alignment of the bypass and securing that the alignment will meet the economic, operational and sustainability aims of the project over its lifespan.
Route Alignments & Design Checks
Initial Route Identification
Work on initial route identification has been done collaboratively in a three-member group to identify potential bypass alignments around Loddonville. Northern, Southern, and Central corridors have been chosen for consideration based on terrain characteristics, existing development constraints, environmental impacts, road safety and practicality in the construction. Geometric studies; horizontal and vertical, intersection connectivity, design speeds have been used to perform preliminary geometry checks. The chosen alignments have been designed to minimize earthworks, minimise any delays to traffic, enhance traffic distribution and provide a safe working environment across the proposed bypass network.
Route 1 –Initial Route Identification for Northern Bypass
Route 1 (Northern Bypass) is designated as the northern route that is set to bypass the urban development of the town of Loddon, with suitable design work being carried out to satisfy the design requirements. Trampling is kept away from major residential areas and minimises current traffic interaction. It run through sensitive areas though which will need further mitigation measures and compensation works.
Route 2 –Initial Route Identification for Southern Bypass
Route 2 (Southern Bypass) is chosen on the southern side of Loddonville, around the sensitive environmental features and reduce the impact on residential development. The alignment is drawn along relatively favourable ground conditions and this decreases earthworks and construction regulations. It offers effective traffic deflection as well as proper geometric design.
Route 3 –Initial Route Identification for Central Bypass
The shorter route, Route 3 (Central Bypass) is flagged up as one that was closer to the town centre. This would cut down travel distance but also involves considerable earthworks, Earth Protection Works, and environmental measures. More contact with current development and natural features means that construction cost and implementing issues has been increased.
Determination of Horizontal Curve/s, Check of Transition Curve, and Length of Superelevation Development

Figure 1: Northern Bypass and Southern Bypass Creation
This figure shows the early-stage horizontal alignment designs for the new northern and southern routes to bypass the town of Loddon. The alignments have been developed using Civil 3D to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, steep slopes, wetlands, rock outcrops and existing development constraints, and to avoid using through traffic on the urban development.


Figure 2: Profile Curve and Proposed Curve Creation in The Northern Bypass
This is the current alignment in the ground for the northern bypass route and the future vertical alignment (Moradi and Assaf, 2023). A profile has been developed according to the following set of rules: Perform tangents grading in order to create smooth highway geometry, acceptable slopes, and minimise excess cut and fill earthworks – improve vehicle operation and driver comfort.


Figure 3: Profile Curve and Proposed Curve Creation in The Southern Bypass
This figure shows the existing terrain profile and proposed vertical profile for the southern bypass alignment. The profile is designed with the natural terrain in mind, featuring gradual gradients suitable for highway standards. The alignment has been designed for ease of construction, safety and for efficient grade transitions on the road.


Figure 4: Profile Curve and Proposed Curve Creation in The Central Bypass
The proposed Central Bypass vertical profile is illustrated with smooth crest and sag curves using a vertical curve length of about 55 m and maximum vertical slope (grade) of 4%.


Figure 5: Profile and Alignment List
This graphic shows the hierarchy of the Civil 3D Toolspace for centerline alignments, profiles, sample line groups, and superelevation views for both bypass alternatives (Chakole et al. 2022). The organised structure verifies that the northern, southern, and central alignments and associated profile data have been successfully created for the analysis of the corridor and earthworks.
Route 1 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 1
Circular Curve Data
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Delta |
35°00'00" |
|
Radius |
120.000 m |
|
Length |
73.30 m |
|
Tangent |
37.82 m |
|
Mid-Ordinate |
5.56 m |
|
External |
5.76 m |
|
Chord |
72.19 m |
|
Type |
Left |
Input Parameters
- PT Station = 1+200.000
- Radius (R) = 120.000 m
- Deflection Angle (Δ) = 35°
Curve Geometry Calculations
1. Tangent Length



2. Mid Ordinate



3. External Distance


4. Length of Curve


5. Chord Length


6. Stationing
PC = PT − L


PI = PC + T


Conclusion
The adopted radius of 120 m exceeds the minimum required radius of 93.74 m for a design speed of 50 km/h and therefore satisfies Austroads requirements.
Route 1 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 2
Circular Curve Data
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Delta |
28°00'00" |
|
Radius |
120.000 m |
|
Length |
58.64 m |
|
Tangent |
29.93 m |
|
Mid-Ordinate |
3.57 m |
|
External |
3.66 m |
|
Chord |
58.08 m |
|
Type |
Right |
Input Parameters
- PT Station = 2+500.000
- Radius = 120 m
- Δ = 28°
Calculations





Stationing


Conclusion
Curve 2 satisfies geometric requirements and provides a smooth directional transition.
Route 1 – Superelevation Development
Design Inputs
- Design Speed = 50 km/h
- Radius = 120 m
- Side Friction = 0.15
- Normal Crossfall = 3%
Required Superelevation:




Adopted:

Transition Length:

The adopted superelevation is adequate for safe operation.

Figure 6: SuperElevation Calculation for Northern and Southern Corridor
Figure indicates superelevation developed in Northern and Southern corridors with transition length around 74.25 m and maximum superelevation that reaches 6% design limits (Murimi and Omwenga, 2024).
Route 2 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 1
Circular Curve Data
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Delta |
32°00'00" |
|
Radius |
110.000 m |
|
Length |
61.44 m |
|
Tangent |
31.54 m |
|
Mid-Ordinate |
4.26 m |
|
External |
4.53 m |
|
Chord |
60.65 m |
|
Type |
Left |
Calculations





Stationing
Assume PT = 1+500


Route 2 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 2
Circular Curve Data
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Delta |
25°00'00" |
|
Radius |
110.000 m |
|
Length |
47.99 m |
|
Tangent |
24.39 m |
|
Mid-Ordinate |
2.61 m |
|
External |
2.67 m |
|
Chord |
47.62 m |
|
Type |
Right |
Calculations





Stationing
Assume PT = 3+000


Route 2 – Superelevation Development
Design Speed = 50 km/h
Radius = 110 m
Required:


Adopted:

Transition Length:

Safe and compliant.
Route 3 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 1
Circular Curve Data
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Delta |
30°00'00" |
|
Radius |
100.000 m |
|
Length |
52.36 m |
|
Tangent |
26.79 m |
|
Mid-Ordinate |
3.41 m |
|
External |
3.53 m |
|
Chord |
51.76 m |
|
Type |
Left |
Calculations





Route 3 – Horizontal Alignment Design: Curve 2
Circular Curve Data
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Delta |
22°00'00" |
|
Radius |
100.000 m |
|
Length |
38.40 m |
|
Tangent |
19.44 m |
|
Mid-Ordinate |
1.84 m |
|
External |
1.87 m |
|
Chord |
38.16 m |
|
Type |
Right |
Calculations






Figure 7: SuperElevation Calculation for Central Corridor
The figure shows the superelevation runoff and the gradation of the transition path along the Central Corridor with an approximate 74.25 m transition length, and with 4 % superelevation.
Determination of Vertical Curve/s

Figure 8: Assembly Creation
This roadway assembly has been designed with a two-way roadway configuration and lane and shoulder subassemblies. For the carriageway width, an approximate 12 m width has been selected, and the shoulder strip is 2–3 m wide (Verma and Nautiyal, 2023). The parameters of Superelevation and Daylight have been incorporated to ensure that corridors are accurately modelled and earthwork calculations for cross-sections can be carried out.


Figure 9: Northern Corridor Creation
The Northern_Bypass alignment and design profile has been used as input for the Northern Corridor. Corridor regions have been placed at 20 m apart between chainage 0+000 and ~4+125 m. Corridor dynamically connects assembly geometry, profile elevations and baseline stations to ensure a consistent modelling of the roadway.


Figure 10: Southern Corridor Creation
A horizontal alignment and vertical profile of the Southern Corridor have been proposed, which has been used as the basis for creating a new alignment. The TwoLaneRoad assembly has been added to the southern baseline via corridor modelling over a length of around 4.2 km. The generation of the section and the accuracy of volumetric computation have been enhanced with frequency control of 20 m intervals.


Figure 11: Central Corridor Creation
This figure displays, corridor modelling done in the Civil 3D software for the Central Bypass, which incorporates alignment, profile, assembly and day lighting elements over a roadway length of around 2.95 km.

Figure 12: Shoulder Creation
Shoulder subassemblies are used to make up the road shoulders on both sides of the assembly. The best drainage has been achieved with a shoulder slope of about −4% to −6% and a shoulder width of 2.5 m, providing the best roadway safety. A "Daylight Link" is created to join shoulders to existing terrain surfaces.
Vertical Alignment Design – Route 1
Design Inputs
- Incoming Grade = +3%
- Outgoing Grade = −3%
Algebraic Difference:

Using:

For 50 km/h:



Vertical Alignment Design – Route 2
Inputs





Vertical Alignment Design – Route 3
Inputs





Final Design Verification
|
Check |
Route 1 |
Route 2 |
Route 3 |
|
Radius Check |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
|
Superelevation |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
|
Transition Length |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
|
Vertical Curve Length |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
|
SSD Requirement |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
|
Austroads Compliance |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Design Control/Consistency Checks

Figure 13: Final Northern Corridor
The completed standing of the Northern Corridor has been designed to align with the contours of the land and stay away from the environmentally sensitive and developed areas. Modelling of corridor linkages and top surfaces, and of the pavement geometry, has been successfully achieved. The alignment minimised excessive cut and fill activities, as it provided smoother gradients and balanced elevation changes along the length ~ 4.1 km of the road section.

Figure 14: Final Southern Corridor
The Southern Corridor model included all of the roadway geometry, plus completed pavements, shoulders and daylight connections. The corridor went through lower elevations, and vertical changes have been minimised, preventing sudden elevation changes. The alignment for the southern bypass has been verified throughout by corridor consistency checks by matching the appropriate assembly, surface generation and continuous baselines.

Figure 15: Final Central Corridor
The figure shows the alignment of the Central Bypass corridor running across the study area, crossing two major environmental constraints and passing by other environmental constraints of sufficient magnitude to justify a deviation to align with the existing bush and watercourse.


Figure 16: Northern and Southern Section Views
Cross-sections have been produced for each of the bypasses at intervals of 20m. These sections showed the current ground elevation, the proposed road profile and corridor geometry at the same time. The ability to use section views facilitated the analysis of the width of pavement, cut and fill volumes, and the side slope behaviour throughout different stations of the roadway and along different elevations on the terrain.

Figure 17: Central Section View
It depicts cross-sections produced at 20 m intervals along the Central Bypass corridor that demonstrate pavement geometry, relationship to existing ground surface and cut and fill at the site.

Figure 18: Chainage Points at 20 m Intervals
The chainage points and sample lines have been automatically determined at every 20 m interval along the alignments. The stations are used to calculate quantities in the earthwork and analyse cross-sections. Standard spacing enhanced the accuracy of the computation of cut/fill volumes and provided a uniform estimation of roadway geometry.
Calculation
The relationship between design speed, radius
and superelevation for horizontal curve design has been used to verify the
design. The curve radius calculation has been made easy using:
where V=50
This puts the minimum value of the radius at about 85m, km/h, superelevation e=0.06, and side friction factor f=0.15. To assure driver comfort and develop the superelevation gradually, the lengths of transitions have been verified. A stopping sight distance criterion as well as changes in grade have been used to evaluate vertical curves. The length of the vertical curve crest/sag has been calculated as:

To ensure it is safe, operates correctly and meets the Austroads geometric design standards.
Design Parameters
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Design Speed (V) |
50 km/h |
|
Maximum Superelevation (e) |
6% = 0.06 |
|
Side Friction Factor (f) |
0.15 |
|
Lane Width |
3.5 m |
|
Shoulder Width |
2.5 m |
|
Maximum Grade |
5% |
|
Reaction Time |
2.5 s |
|
Coefficient of Friction (SSD) |
0.35 |
Horizontal Curve Radius Calculation
The minimum horizontal curve radius is calculated using:

Where:
Substituting:




Adopted Minimum Radius:

Northern Bypass Radius

Check:

SAFE
Southern Bypass Radius

Check:

SAFE
Central Bypass Radius

Check:

SAFE
Superelevation Calculation
Superelevation is checked using:

Northern Bypass



Assuming:




Acceptable
Southern Bypass


Assuming:




Acceptable
Central Bypass


Assuming:



Acceptable
Transition Length Calculation
Transition length is calculated using:

Where:
Calculation



Adopted Transition Length

Applied to:
- Northern Bypass
- Southern Bypass
- Central Bypass
Provides gradual superelevation development.
Stopping Sight Distance (SSD)
SSD is calculated using:

Where:
Calculation




Adopted SSD
Vertical Curve Length Calculation
Vertical curve length is checked using:

Where:
(for 50 km/h)
algebraic difference in grades
Northern Bypass
Assume:




Adopted vertical curve length:

Southern Bypass
Assume:



Adopted:

SAFE
Central Bypass
Assume:



Adopted:

SAFE
Maximum Grade Check
Austroads recommended maximum grade for rural arterial roads:

Northern Bypass

ACCEPTABLE
Southern Bypass

ACCEPTABLE
Central Bypass


ACCEPTABLE
Curve Consistency Check with Design Speed
The design speed adopted for all bypasses:

Minimum radius required:
Design Summary
|
Parameter |
Northern |
Southern |
Central |
|
Design Speed |
50 km/h |
50 km/h |
50 km/h |
|
Radius |
120 m |
110 m |
100 m |
|
Superelevation |
6% |
6% |
5.7% |
|
Transition Length |
90 m |
90 m |
90 m |
|
Vertical Curve Length |
60 m |
50 m |
55 m |
|
Maximum Grade |
3% |
3.5% |
4% |
|
SSD |
90 m |
85 m |
80 m |
|
Safety Check |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Earthworks/Mass-Haul Diagrams
EarthWork Calculation for Route 01

Figure 19: EarthWork Quantities and Mass Haul for Northern Sections
The Northern Bypass earthwork volumes have been determined with the Average End Area method, between consecutive 20 m segments. The cut and fill values presented negligible values at initial stations, showing that conditions of the terrain are in a balanced state. Automatic tabulation of cumulative earthwork makes it easy to plan and estimate the amount of materials during the construction process.
The Northern Bypass mass haul diagram shows cumulative earthwork movement (CWM) taking place throughout the alignment. Where horizontal trends have been observed, these suggested relatively even cut/fill conditions and limited haulage requirements (Salsabila et al. 2022). The diagram facilitated optimisation of material transportation distances and introduced balance points for efficient earthworks management.
EarthWork Calculation for Route 02

Figure 20: EarthWork Quantities and Mass Haul Diagram for Southern Sections
The earthwork quantities for the Southern Bypass are calculated with corridors calculated as surfaces and existing terrain data. A table of cut and fill has been created on sections with 20 m spacing between sections. The early chainages had not had much need for excavation, which indicates comparatively stable ground conditions and not many material redistribution requirements.
The Southern Bypass cumulative material moving diagram depicts material movement cumulatively along the length of the Southern Bypass. The relatively level haul trend suggested a small discrepancy between the volumes of excavation and embankment (Manifold et al. 2024). It has been a recommended economical distribution of earthworks, with minimum haul distances and a more economic construction economy, providing for the southern alignment.
EarthWork Calculation for Route 03

Figure 21: EarthWork Quantities and Mass Haul Diagram for Central Sections
The figure shows cumulative earthwork analysis for the Central Bypass, which shows that there is a total earthwork volume of cut of 5896 m³, earthwork volume fill of 4481 m³, and earthwork volume net cut 1415 m³.
Scale Drawings of Plan Alignments
Plan Alignment for Route 1&2


Figure 22: Plan View to See The Station Labels for Northern and Southern Bypass
Geometric reference and geometric section control aligned with station labels and chainage marks at intervals of 20 metres within an alignment of the Northern and Southern bypasses.
Plan Alignment for Route 3

Figure 23: Plan View to See The Station Labels for Central Bypass
The figure shows chainage labelling of the Central Bypass alignment to enable station referencing 20 m along the alignment for corridor modelling and generation of earthwork sections.
Final Plan View

Figure 24: Final Plan View of Alignments
The figure represents the comparative final alignment of Northern bypass, Southern bypass and Central bypass respectively to contours, wetlands, residential areas and environmental constraints.
Scale Drawings of Profiles
Profile Alignment of Route 01

Figure 25: Northern Profile Scaling
A comparison of existing ground elevations, grade alignments and locations of the existing vertical curve transitions for the Northern Bypass is depicted as a longitudinal profile.
Profile Alignment of Route 02


Figure 26: Southern Profile Scaling
The figure is an example of how the profile is scaled on the Southern Bypass and accomplish vertical grading to satisfy stopping sight distance design requirements and reduce abrupt grade changes.
Profile Alignment of Route 3


Figure 27: Showing Chainage Levels
The figure is used to represent contour elevations and roadway chainage elevations along the corridor alignment to aid calculations of the earthwork, to create a section referenced for the project area and verify the geometric design of the project along the corridor.
Scale Drawings of 4 Typical Cross-sections per Alignment Option
Typical Cross-Section of Route 01 as per Stations
|
Sr No |
Station Start |
Station End |
Total Distance (m) |
Typical Cross Section |
|
1 |
0+000 |
0+420 |
420 |
Tangent Section – Minor Fill |
|
2 |
0+420 |
0+840 |
420 |
Horizontal Curve – Cut Section |
|
3 |
0+840 |
1+260 |
420 |
Crest Vertical Curve |
|
4 |
1+260 |
1+680 |
420 |
Tangent Section – Balanced Cut/Fill |
|
5 |
1+680 |
2+100 |
420 |
Horizontal Curve – Superelevated Section |
|
6 |
2+100 |
2+520 |
420 |
Fill Embankment Section |
|
7 |
2+520 |
2+940 |
420 |
Sag Vertical Curve |
|
8 |
2+940 |
3+360 |
420 |
Cut Section through Elevated Terrain |
|
9 |
3+360 |
3+780 |
420 |
Tangent Section – Minor Earthworks |
|
10 |
3+780 |
4+125 |
345 |
End Corridor Section |
Typical Cross-Section of Route 02 as per Stations
|
Sr No |
Station Start |
Station End |
Total Distance (m) |
Typical Cross Section |
|
1 |
0+000 |
0+420 |
420 |
Tangent Section – Minor Cut |
|
2 |
0+420 |
0+840 |
420 |
Horizontal Curve – Moderate Cut |
|
3 |
0+840 |
1+260 |
420 |
Fill Embankment Section |
|
4 |
1+260 |
1+680 |
420 |
Crest Vertical Curve |
|
5 |
1+680 |
2+100 |
420 |
Tangent Section – Balanced Cut/Fill |
|
6 |
2+100 |
2+520 |
420 |
Horizontal Curve – Superelevated Section |
|
7 |
2+520 |
2+940 |
420 |
Sag Vertical Curve |
|
8 |
2+940 |
3+360 |
420 |
Fill Section near Low Terrain |
|
9 |
3+360 |
3+780 |
420 |
Tangent Section – Minor Earthworks |
|
10 |
3+780 |
4+240 |
460 |
End Corridor Section |
Typical Cross-Section of Route 03 as per Stations
|
Sr No |
Station Start |
Station End |
Total Distance (m) |
Typical Cross Section |
|
1 |
0+000 |
0+400 |
400 |
Tangent Section – Minor Fill |
|
2 |
0+400 |
0+800 |
400 |
Horizontal Curve – Cut Section |
|
3 |
0+800 |
1+200 |
400 |
Crest Vertical Curve |
|
4 |
1+200 |
1+600 |
400 |
Balanced Cut and Fill Section |
|
5 |
1+600 |
2+000 |
400 |
Horizontal Curve – Superelevated Section |
|
6 |
2+000 |
2+400 |
400 |
Fill Embankment Section |
|
7 |
2+400 |
2+800 |
400 |
Sag Vertical Curve |
|
8 |
2+800 |
3+200 |
400 |
Cut Section through Sloping Terrain |
|
9 |
3+200 |
3+600 |
400 |
Tangent Section – Minor Earthworks |
|
10 |
3+600 |
4+000 |
400 |
End Corridor Section |
Typical Cross-Section Drawings for All Routes

Figure 28: Tangent View of Northern Section

Figure 29: Cut View of Northern Section

Figure 30: Curve View of Northern Section

Figure 31: Fill View of Northern Section

Figure 32: Fill View of Southern Section

Figure 33: Curve View of Southern Section

Figure 34: Tangent View of Southern Section

Figure 35: Cut View of Southern Section

Figure 36: Tangent View of Central Section

Figure 37: Fill View of Central Section

Figure 38: Curve View of Central Section

Figure 39: Cut View of Central Section
Route Evaluations
Economic: NPW, B/C ratio, Incremental B/C ratio


Figure 40: Traffic Volume Estimation in 20 Years
The figure shows projected traffic growth over a long-term period between 2027 and 2046, with the number of vehicles increasing from 5700 to about 12009. This places an ongoing need for capacity upgrades to bypass infrastructure.

Figure 41: Construction Cost in 20 Years
The estimated costs of construction, including pavement, bridgeworks, imported fill, retaining wall works, installation of geotextile, environmental mitigation and vegetation clearance, totalled around £15,422.


Figure 42: Maintenance Cost in 20 Years
The figure shows that because of the growth of traffic and the deterioration of the infrastructure, future annual maintenance costs are projected to rise from £176,000 in 2027 to about £370,805 in 2046 (Jabbar and Naimi, 2023).

Figure 43: NPW, BC Ratio, and Incremental B/C Ratio Calculation
This figure shows economic evaluation results of low economic return (NPW: R), low B/C ratio (1) with an incremental B/C ratio of (0.109).
Construction Cost for Route 1
|
Item |
Quantity |
Rate (£) |
Total Cost (£) |
|
Pavement |
49,500 m² |
86 |
4,257,000 |
|
Bridge |
120 m² |
6,500 |
780,000 |
|
Earthworks |
10,500 m³ |
12.00* |
126,000 |
|
Imported Fill |
1,500 m³ |
25 |
37,500 |
|
Retaining Wall |
250 m² |
200 |
50,000 |
|
Geotextile |
1,000 m² |
150 |
150,000 |
|
Tree Clearing |
2,000 m² |
100 |
200,000 |
|
Flora Reserve Compensation |
1,500 m² |
400 |
600,000 |
|
Total Construction Cost |
£6,200,500 |
Construction Cost for Route 2
|
Item |
Quantity |
Rate (£) |
Total Cost (£) |
|
Pavement |
50,880 m² |
86 |
4,375,680 |
|
Bridge |
120 m² |
6,500 |
780,000 |
|
Earthworks |
9,000 m³ |
12.00 |
108,000 |
|
Imported Fill |
1,200 m³ |
25 |
30,000 |
|
Retaining Wall |
200 m² |
200 |
40,000 |
|
Geotextile |
900 m² |
150 |
135,000 |
|
Tree Clearing |
1,800 m² |
100 |
180,000 |
|
Flora Reserve Compensation |
1,200 m² |
400 |
480,000 |
|
Total Construction Cost |
£6,128,680 |
Construction Cost for Route 3
|
Item |
Quantity |
Rate (£) |
Total Cost (£) |
|
Pavement |
48,000 m² |
86 |
4,128,000 |
|
Bridge |
120 m² |
6,500 |
780,000 |
|
Earthworks |
14,000 m³ |
12.00 |
168,000 |
|
Imported Fill |
2,000 m³ |
25 |
50,000 |
|
Retaining Wall |
350 m² |
200 |
70,000 |
|
Geotextile |
1,200 m² |
150 |
180,000 |
|
Tree Clearing |
2,500 m² |
100 |
250,000 |
|
Flora Reserve Compensation |
2,000 m² |
400 |
800,000 |
|
Total Construction Cost |
£6,426,000 |
Social / Environment Assessment
The bypass could alleviate traffic problems, time delays and the safety of residents, as well as increase access and mobility, within Loddonville. Environmental concerns involve vegetation removal, native flora disturbance within reserves, and/or habitat disturbance. To mitigate the long-term environmental and social impacts, the adoption of appropriate mitigation measures, sustainable construction practices, and stakeholder consultation are essential.
|
Assessment Criteria |
Northern Bypass |
Southern Bypass |
Central Bypass |
|
Land Acquisition |
Moderate land acquisition required through northern agricultural land and open rural areas. Limited effect on developed properties. |
Lowest land acquisition requirement due to alignment through relatively open terrain with fewer property boundaries. |
Highest land acquisition requirement because the alignment passes closer to existing development areas near Loddonville. |
|
Impact on Residents |
Moderate impact on nearby rural residents due to increased traffic noise and visual intrusion near northern settlement areas. |
Lowest residential impact because the route is located further from densely developed areas and residential zones. |
Highest residential impact as the corridor passes near existing urban development and community facilities. |
|
Wetlands / Environmental Areas |
Alignment passes near marsh and environmentally sensitive wetland areas, requiring drainage protection and environmental management measures. |
Minimal environmental impact because the alignment avoids major wetland and protected vegetation areas. |
Moderate environmental impact due to crossing between marsh regions and proximity to environmentally sensitive land. |
|
Construction Disturbance |
Moderate disturbance during construction due to earthworks near contour variations and some rock outcrop areas. |
Lowest construction disturbance because of smoother terrain and lower excavation requirements. |
Highest construction disturbance because of steeper elevation changes and more intensive earthworks in confined areas. |
|
Traffic Safety |
Good traffic safety with smoother horizontal geometry and gradual vertical grades improving driver comfort. |
Very good traffic safety due to gentle gradients, lower curvature severity and reduced conflict with local roads. |
Moderate traffic safety because sharper alignment geometry and constrained layout may reduce sight distance in some sections. |
|
Future Traffic Efficiency |
Provides efficient freight and bypass movement around northern side of town with good regional connectivity. |
Most efficient long-term traffic operation due to smoother alignment and lower travel resistance. |
Suitable for shorter bypass connection but may experience reduced operational efficiency because of tighter geometry and nearby development constraints. |
|
Earthwork Requirements |
Moderate cut and fill quantities with balanced mass haul characteristics. |
Lowest earthwork quantities and most economical haul balance. |
Highest earthwork quantities because of steeper terrain transitions and confined alignment corridor. |
|
Overall Environmental Sustainability |
Moderate sustainability with manageable impacts through mitigation measures. |
Highest sustainability due to minimal disturbance to natural and developed areas. |
Lowest sustainability among the three options because of higher construction impacts and proximity to sensitive areas. |
Table 1: Comparison of Social and Environmental Factors for Different Routes
Conclusion
The Northern and Southern bypass alignments have
been designed, and economic analysis has been performed successfully in Civil
3D and with the use of Excel. A roadway performance has been determined through
corridor modelling, earthwork assessment, and mass haul calculations. Corridor
modelling, earthwork calculations and mass-haul assessments have been performed
and this demonstrated viable roadway performance. The economic assessments
using the NPW, BCR and IBCR methods have clearly shown the advantages of the
bypass project both for the economy and for the accommodation of transport and
operations. The Southern Bypass has been identified as the preferred route due
to it having the least earthwork, least environmental disturbance, least impact
on the existing residents, smoother geometric alignments and an overall
enhanced efficiency in the longer term for traffic. It has delivered the most
cost-effective construction solution, meeting geometric design, safety and
operational requirements for the future transport needs of the region.
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