Implementation of Axle load Control Regime in Punjab by C&W Department

C&W Department Punjab

⚠️ Important Note Portable weighing stations are meant for small duration axle load surveys and cannot be used in place of permanent weighing stations.

Staff Requirement (Per 8-Hour Shift)

Note: 3 sets of staff are required for 24-hour continuous operations.
Team Leader (XEN/SDO) 1
Sub Engineer / Road Inspector 1
Baildars (Traffic Management) 4
Police Officers (Punjab Highway Patrol) 2
Representative (P&D Highway Directorate) 1

Traffic Arrangement & Safety

  • Site Selection: Must be a clear, straight stretch of road with good visibility. Avoid locations immediately before or after horizontal or vertical curves.
  • Traffic Warning Signs: Sequential placement of reflective signs in each direction: "Men at Work", "Slow Down", "Speed Limit 60/50", "Weighbridge Ahead", "Speed Limit 30", "Prepare to Stop", "Stop", and "Directional Arrows".
  • Safety Equipment: Minimum of 20 traffic cones used to safely guide traffic into the weighing area.
  • Personnel Safety: All personnel must wear reflective vests for safety and to reinforce authority at the site.
Standard Layout for Placement of Traffic Warning Signs

Standard Layout for Placement of Traffic Warning Signs

Field Operations

Field Operation Image

Field deployment of portable weigh station

Working of Portable Weighing Station

Commercial truck on a portable weighing scale pad setup