Width of carriage way for a single lane is recommended to be 7.5 m 7.0 m 3.75 m

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Width of carriage way for a single lane is recommended to be
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A. 7.5 m
B. 7.0 m
C. 3.75 m
D. 5.5 m

Correct Answer

3.75 m

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