Kabul Road Preliminary Cost Information

Option #1 involves constructing an aggregate base roadway with lined channels and culverts. The construction components include re-grading the existing road, excavating and grading for road widening, installing aggregate base, and constructing stone masonry side drainage. The estimated cost for Option #1 includes excavation for side trenches, excavation, grading, and compaction for road widening, excavation for culverts, culvert backfill, installation of RCP culverts, stone masonry for drainage channels, and installation of aggregate base. The total cost for this option is not explicitly stated, but the individual item costs are listed. Option #2 involves constructing an asphalt roadway with an earthen swale and culvert. The construction components include excavating the road to re-establish the existing swale, extending the swale to the end of the road, re-grading the existing road, placing aggregate base, and constructing an asphalt surface. The estimated cost for Option #2 includes excavation, grading, and compaction for road widening and swale extension, excavation for retention basin and culvert, culvert backfilling, installation of RCP culvert, installation of asphalt concrete, and installation of aggregate base. The total cost for this option is also not explicitly stated. Option #3 involves constructing an asphalt roadway with lined channels and culverts. The construction components include excavating the existing road to widen it, re-grading the existing road, placing aggregate base, constructing stone masonry side drainage, and installing RCP culverts. The estimated cost for Option #3 includes excavation for side trenches, excavation, grading, and compaction for road widening, excavation for culverts, culvert backfill, installation of RCP culverts, installation of asphalt concrete, and installation of aggregate base. The total cost for this option is not explicitly stated. Option #4 involves constructing a reinforced concrete roadway with lined channels and culverts. The construction components include re-grading the existing road, excavating and grading for road widening, constructing stone masonry side drainage, installing RCP culverts, and forming and pouring reinforced concrete pavement. All options are based on a visual assessment and not on soil investigation or survey data. The document notes that the budget information contained herein is for illustrative purposes only.