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In this investigation, bitumen emulsion has been added in an effort to enhance the gravel soil's qualities. An effort has been made to use the emulsion to increase the CBR values of gravel soil in an effort to increase strength, which might prove to be more effective and cost-effective. In this study, the basic characteristics of soil and its strength in terms of CBR are the focus of all laboratory work. a little amount of cement was applied to improve soil stability. The major goal of this research is to use bitumen emulsion to enhance the gravel soil's strengthening abilities. Bitumen emulsion is added in increments of 2%, 4%, 8%, and 10% to gravel soil to boost its strength. The characteristic properties of soil i.e specific gravity, plastic, liquid limit, plasticity index and CBR value of gravel soil with bitumen emulsion was studied. From tests it is observed that excellent soil strength results by using bitumen emulsion. Mixing conditions for gravelly soil with bitumen emulsion have been first attempted. The results show the best strength properties (CBR) of gravel soil at 10% of adding bitumen emulsion.