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Contractors must adhere to the printed bound booklets and any revised details issued during the contract period.
Currently governed by the 2007 version, these provide specifications for lighting, signals, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
The New Jersey Department of Transportation provides these documents as free, downloadable files on the Engineering CADD Support page . File Formats Primary Use Case Paving, drainage, and curbing Traffic Control Work zone safety and lane closures Bridge Details Structural components and railings Sample Plans Presentation format guidelines
Engineers must check the Baseline Document Change Announcements to ensure they are using the latest version of a specific detail. Accessing the Drawings
These are detailed structural drawings specifically for bridge components, available for download as full sets in DGN or PDF format. How They Are Used in Projects
Recently updated Roadway Construction Details in February 2025.
By using a single set of Sample Plans , NJDOT ensures that all engineering submissions follow a consistent format.
The most recent comprehensive update was issued in 2016 . These drawings cover everything from pavement sections and drainage to bridge railings and temporary traffic control setups.
NJDOT maintains several primary sets of drawings that contractors are contractually obligated to follow as part of their project documents:
For any NJDOT-funded project, these drawings serve as the official contract documents. Designers use them as a "base" for their plans, while contractors use them to execute the work according to state-approved methods.
