Welcome to the National Roads Authority Standards website.

Follow the links on the left hand side to access the various parts of the website. 

The NRA Design and Contract Document Manuals contain  information relating to the design, construction and maintenance of national roads schemes in Ireland and can also be accessed below:

The NRA Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (NRA DMRB)

The NRA Manual of Contract Documents for Roadworks (NRA MCDRW)

NRA Interim Advice Notes 

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Departure Applications Website

All Departures from NRA standards or specifications shall be applied for using the NRA Departure Application Website. The procedure for applying for a Departure is outlined in NRA GD 100 (Volume 0, Section 3, Part 1 of NRA DMRB).

 
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