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Design exceptions guideline

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The purpose of design exceptions is to allow for deviations from normal design standards or practices to be made in a thoughtful and consistent way where warranted by the project specific... More ≫

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The purpose of design exceptions is to allow for deviations from normal design standards or practices to be made in a thoughtful and consistent way where warranted by the project specific conditions and constraints. This practice allows for innovation, “flexible design” and/or “context sensitive design” to be applied to Alberta highways in a way that gives appropriate consideration to highway safety, risks and mitigation.

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Design exception request process

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The intent of Design Standards/Practice Exceptions is to determine, justify and document that good engineering judgment is being exercised.

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