The proposed design speed (km/h) for urban expressways as recommended by IRC is:

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  1. 100
  2. 120
  3. 80
  4. 60

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Option 3 : 80
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As per IRC 86: 2018, Table 3.1

Design Speed(km/h)​:

Class of Urban Road Type of Terrain
Plain Rolling

Mountainous

and

Steep

Urban Expressway 80 70 60
Arterial Road 60 50 40
Sub Arterial Road  60 50 40
Collector Street 40 40 30
Local Street 30 30 20

The design speed of urban expressways as per IRC is 80 km/h

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