Section 5: Functions of Authority

5. Functions of Authority The functions of the Authority shall be to— (a) plan, design and supervise the construction of roads intended to be classified as motorways and main roads; (b) carry out, or cause to be carried out, the upgrading of motorways and main roads and their routine and periodic maintenance; (c) maintain existing bridges, tunnels and associated works on motorways and main roads; (d) plan, design and supervise the construction and reconstruction of bridges, tunnels and associated works on motorways and main roads; (e) advise the Minister on the formulation of a road development policy; (f) advise the Minister on the management of policy of roads; [Issue 1] R26 – 2 (g) prepare and implement road development schemes; (h) conduct and co-ordinate research and investigation on materials required for road construction; (i) control the display of advertisements along or visible from motorways and main roads; (j) regulate undertakers’ works in relation to motorways and main roads.