MoRTH: Road Safety Audit is mandatory at pre-opening stage before Completion Certificate
Open MoRTH CircularsWhat changed
MoRTH issued an Office Memorandum requiring that all national highway projects undergo a formal Road Safety Audit at the pre-opening stage before any Completion Certificate is issued. The RSA must be conducted by an accredited team with a minimum of two Lead RSA auditors holding IRC or CSIR certification. RSA punch-list completion is a condition precedent to final payment.
Watch out
Schedule your pre-opening RSA at least 45 days before your target Completion Certificate date. Punch lists typically cover retroreflective markings, sign placement, guard rails, and drainage. An extensive punch list delays your completion certificate and keeps the LD clock running. Commission an internal mock RSA 90 days before planned completion to fix items early.
Policy moved. CivilBolt updates your contract checklist.
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