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If the water flows across the driveway pretty evenly, then you’ll want to put in a trench drain. These can be 4, 6 or 12 inches wide at the top and 10, 20 or 30 feet long.

A French drain can solve a variety of yard drainage problems. It collects the storm water that pools in low spots, and disperses it over a large area through a trench that is filled with gravel ...

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The trench drain system consisted of a 6–inch wide channel made from HDPE high–strength foam polymer for maximum durability and strength, and is pre–sloped for ease of installation.

The trench only needs to be 1 foot wide, and even a trench just 6 inches wide can suffice. If you need to use a digging machine, you may end up with a trench 16 or 24 inches wide.