Classification of Maintenance activities

1. Ordinary repairs/ routine maintenance: (i) Upkeep of road pavements and side shoulders (ii) Upkeep of roadside drain system (iii) Upkeep of culverts and bridges, and earth retaining structures and parapets (iv) Keeping the sign boards, KM stones and other traffic aids and furniture in good shape and condition (v) Maintenance of roadside arboriculture; and (vi) Upkeep and maintenance of rest houses, inspection bungalows and gang huts. 2. Periodic maintenance: It covers periodic renewals to the carriageway whether it is graveled road, medaled road or black topped road to ensure the adequate level of serviceability is maintained. 3. Special repairs and flood damage repairs: This include the details of urgent repairs not covered under ordinary repairs/ periodic maintenance. Planning of Maintenance