Some problems of traditional teaching model in road survey and design course are of frequent occurrence. On the basis of analyzing the characteristics and applicability of the project teaching method, project-based teaching reform are studied according to integrated thinking of teaching, learning and practice. In the present paper, project task aimed to knowledge aims and ability aims of the road survey and design course are proposed, and the corresponding course organization system and assessment mode are established. The practice proved that the project-based teaching reform can train hands-on ability and innovation ability; enhance the impression to understanding and comprehensive use of the learned knowledge. The teaching reform can be accepted by most students.