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ROUTE I—SECTION B.
KERMANSHAH to HAMADAN via KANGAVAR.
Distance. —125 miles.
J(umber of stages. —8.
Reference sheets—2-N, 9-B.
GENERAL REPORT.
1. Classification. —B. 1., inclining to A. 1.
2. Surface and Grading. —The width of the road varies
between 18' and 30'. It has a solid foundation throughout but is
badly corrugated and has a rough surface. It should stand up to
light traffic during the winter, but with the present volume of
traffic will soon need repairing.
3. Character of Adjacent Country.—For the most part the
road passes up and down valleys with hills on the north and
south sides. The surrounding country is mountainous.
4. Climatic Effects.—Mild in summer, severe cold in
winter.
5. Exceptional Features. —The road over the SHAH PASS
is well drained and should be passable at all times, except in
exceptional snow.
6. Alignment. —An earth road runs parallel to the main
road in parts.
7. Obstacles—(a) All culverts, bridges and Irish bridges
are adequate and in good state of repair. Little obstruction to
traffic from flooding should be experienced in wet weather.
(b) Demolition of any of the bridges would prove an
adequate obstacle in wet weather, but in the dry season, the
rivers could be forded with very little difficulty. Road blocks
could be sited at the more dangerous bends on ledge roads and
would prove good delaying obstacles.
8. Repair Facilities. —Road metal is available all along.
9. Supply Facilities .—
(a) Camping sites.—Good.
(b) loafer.—Abundant throughout.
(c) Supplies. —Plenty KERMANSHAH and HAMA
DAN.
(d) Fuel. —P. O. L. Refinery at KERMANSHAH.
(e) Repair Facilities.—Good workshops at the refinerv
KERMANSHAH.
(f) Petrol and Oil.—A few tins at most tea houses and
roadside garages. Larger stocks at BISITUN,
SAHNEH, KANGAVAR and ASADABAD.