EThe course ‘Use and Maintenance of Roads I’ is an essential opportunity for those seeking to excel in a sector that is constantly growing and where there is high demand for labour. At a time when road infrastructure is crucial to economic and social development, gaining an understanding of the general concepts and current legislation governing the State Road Network is essential. This course will provide you with the tools you need to interpret and apply key regulations, ensuring the efficient and safe management of roads. You will develop the skills to identify and mitigate risks, whilst optimising operational efficiency and road safety. Furthermore, as it is an online course, it gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, adapting to your needs and opening the door to new career opportunities in the field of road infrastructure.
Use and Maintenance of Roads I
Civil Engineering and Structures
8 pm
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand general concepts relating to road maintenance in order to improve road management.
- To analyse the current regulations governing road operation to ensure they are correctly applied.
- To identify the critical aspects of road maintenance in order to optimise resources.
- Assess the legal implications of road management to ensure compliance with regulations.
- To develop strategies for the effective protection of road infrastructure in a variety of situations.
- Apply technical knowledge in road management to improve road safety.
- Interpret relevant legislation to ensure sustainability in road maintenance.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. GENERAL CONCEPTS
The importance of using and protecting the road
The importance of legislation that safeguards the rights of those affected, ensures the processing of cases, and provides the tools needed to protect the road.
Road types: Motorways, dual carriageways, expressways, ordinary roads, service roads
The importance of road projects in determining the use of adjacent land: town and country planning. The legal framework governing roads
The construction of the road: compulsory purchase, public land and land subject to compulsory purchase
Division of responsibilities between the various agencies: Roads, Traffic
Topics to be covered in the module and the responsibilities of a COEX Manager. Where their role ends and where the Administration’s role begins.
Mandatory application of the technical regulations of the road authority to those concerned. The COEX Manager’s knowledge of general aspects of road design
Delegation of powers
TEACHING UNIT 2. LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE RCE
The Roads Act and its Regulations
Protected areas
Planning reports
Authorisations
Access points and service facilities
Disciplinary proceedings
Damage to the road, claims for financial compensation