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This Compendium page contains all DDOT standards, including the Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures, Standard Drawings, Design and Engineering Manual, Environmental Standards, and more.
The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures are standard for all DDOT contracts awarded by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Council of the District of Columbia, and/or the Contracting Officer. The Standard Specifications shall also be used for all the construction activities and material control within the Public Space of the District of Columbia.
Standards and Specifications for Highways and Structures
Standards and Specifications for Highways and Structures (Gold Book)
Revisions and Memos
Previous Versions
2007 Supplemental Specifications
Policy and Process Manual
Cad Manual
Standard Drawings
2015 Standard Drawings- Cover and Index
Sections
Section 100 (Standard Symbols & Datum).pdf
Section 600 (603 Part 1 - 603.01 - 603.15).pdf
Section 600 (603 Part 2 - 603.16 - 603.30).pdf
Section 600 (609, 610 & 612).pdf
Section 600 (613 Part 1 - 613.01 - 613.21).pdf
Section 600 (613 Part 2 - 613.22 - 613.41).pdf
Section 600 (614 Part 1 - 614.01 - 614.12).pdf
Section 600 (614 Part 2 - 614.13 - 614.24).pdf
Section 600 (616, 617 & 621).pdf
Section 700 (710, 716, 717, 718 & 721).pdf
Revisions and Memos
Sidewalk Installation Guidelines
Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Asset Management and Public Space Manuals
Transportation Asset Management Plan
Public Realm Design Manual
Green Infrastructure Standards
Design and Engineering Manual
2019 DEM
Revisions and Memos
Previous Versions
Right-of-Way Manual
Environmental Standards
Environmental Manual
Environmental Management System
Pedestrian Safety And Work Zone Standards
Streetcar Manuals
Bridge Manuals
Construction Manuals
Construction Management Manual (2021)
Construction Management Manual (2010)
Work Zone Manuals
Temporary Traffic Control Manual / Work Zone Mobility Policy
Guidelines for Traffic Control in Work Zones / Work Zone Management Manual
Utility Manuals
Utility Policies and Procedures
Utility Typicals