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Purpose: to analyze geotechnical monitoring data, including visual observations of the geological situation along the Estosadok–Rosa Khutor highway in the Adler district. 

Materials and methods. Along the 10,600 m serpentine-shaped highway, located in mountainous terrain with significant elevation differences, retaining structures totaling 9,600 m in length have been constructed. Anti-erosion measures were implemented on steep slopes. The main causes of exogenous processes and their qualitative and quantitative characteristics have neem identified. Prolonged heavy rain and abundant snowmelt are the limiting factors activating slope processes. Laboratory tests of soil monoliths showed that the majority of landslide deposits are characterized as hard gravelly loam with isolated blocks of 20–50 cm and up to 20 % gravel sized 1–8 cm. 

Results and discussion. The need to develop a system of erosion protection combined with reclamation methods was determined, and the main components of such protection were considered. Measures proposed for stabilizing the site include constructing an L-shaped engineering protection structure combined with geomat installation on the lower slope and mechanized seeding on the upper slope. 

Conclusions. To ensure an adequate safety level for the operated facilities, it is necessary to establish a water disposal system and maintain it by cleaning flumes, culverts, and timely sealing of pipe, well, and tray joints. Additionally, geotechnical monitoring of the condition of existing protective structures and adjacent areas should be organized.

For quoting

Sidaravichute Ul. R., Matsiy V. S. Erosion protection landscaping of slopes exposed to exogenous geological processes. Ways of Increasing the Efficiency of Irrigated Agriculture. 2025;96(2):144–154. (In Russ.).

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