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Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

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CD 109 6.1.1 Highway link design revision 1 CD 109 Highway link design revision 0
CD 116 6.2.3 Geometric design of roundabouts revision 1 CD 116 Geometric design of roundabouts revision 0
TA 86/03 Layout of Large Signal Controlled Junctions
CD 127 6.1.2 Cross‐sections and headrooms revision 1 CD 127 Cross‐sections and headrooms revision 0
TA 57/87 Roadside Features
TA 85/01 Guidance on Minor Improvements to Existing Roads
TA 87/04 Trunk Road Traffic Calming
TA 98/08 The Layout of Toll Plazas
CD 143 6.3.5 Designing for walking, cycling and horse‐riding revision 2 CD 143 Designing for walking, cycling and horse‐riding revision 1
TA 15/07 Pedestrian Facilities at Traffic Signal Installations
CD 146 9.1.1 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs revision 1 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs revision 0
CD 169 6.3.3 The design of lay‐bys, maintenance hardstandings, rest areas, service areas and observation platforms revision 1 CD 169 The design of lay‐bys, maintenance hardstandings, rest areas, service areas and observation platforms revision 0
CD 195 6.3.1 Designing for cycle traffic revision 1 CD 195 Designing for cycle traffic revision 0
CD 224 7.2.1 Traffic assessment HD 24/06 Traffic Assessment Correction No. 1
CD 225 7.2.2 Design for new pavement foundations HA 41/17 A Permeameter for Road Drainage Layers
IAN 73/06 rev 1 Design of Pavement Foundations
CD 226 7.2.3 Design for new pavement construction HD 26/06 Pavement Design
HD 27/15 Pavement Construction Methods
CD 227 7.3.3 Design for pavement maintenance HD 30/08 Maintenance Assessment Procedure
HD 32/16 Maintenance of Concrete Roads
CD 236 7.5.1 Surface course materials for construction revision 4 CD 236 Surface course materials for construction revision 3
HD 37/99 Bituminous Surfacing Materials and Techniques
HD 38/16 Concrete Surfacing and Materials
TA 81/16 Coloured Surfacing in Road Layout (Excluding Traffic Calming)
IAN 157/11 Thin Surface Course Systems ‐ Installation and Maintenance
CD 239 7.2.5 Footway and cycleway pavement design revision 1 CD 239 Footway and cycleway pavement design revision 0
CD 350 1.3.19 The design of highway structures BD 100/16 The Use of Eurocodes for the Design of Highway Structures
BA 57/01 Design for Durability
BD 57/01 Design for Durability
IAN 124/11 Eurocodes: Implementation of Eurocodes for the design of new and existing highway structures
BD 31/01 The Design of Buried Concrete Box and Portal Frame Structures
CD 351 1.3.11 The design and appearance of highway structures BA 41/98 The Design and Appearance of Bridges
CD 352 2.2.9 Design of road tunnels BD 78/99 Design of Road Tunnels
CD 353 2.2.8 Design criteria for footbridges BD 29/17 Design Criteria for Footbridges
CD 354 2.2.1 Design of minor structures revision 1 CD 354 Design of minor structures revision 0
CD 356 1.3.6 Design of highway structures for hydraulic action revision 1 CD 356 Design of highway structures for hydraulic action revision 0
CD 357 2.3.6 Bridge expansion joints revision 1 CD 357 Bridge expansion joints revision 0
CD 358 2.3.4 Waterproofing and surfacing of concrete bridge decks revision 1 CD 358 Waterproofing and surfacing of concrete bridge decks revision 0
CD 359 2.3.7 Design requirements for permanent soffit formwork BA 36/90 The Use of Permanent Formwork
IAN 131/11 Deflection of Permanent Formwork
CD 360 3.4.20 Use of compressive membrane action in bridge decks revision 2 CD 360 Use of compressive membrane action in bridge decks revision 1
CD 362 2.2.7 Enclosure of bridges revision 1 CD 362 Enclosure of bridges revision 0
CD 364 2.3.7 Formation of continuity joints in bridge decks BA 82/00 Formation of Continuity Joints in Bridge Decks
CD 365 2.2.4 Portal and cantilever signs/signals gantries revision 1 CD 365 Portal and cantilever signs/signals gantries revision 0
CD 366 2.2.5 Design criteria for collision protection beams BD 65/14 Design Criteria for Collision Protector Beams
CD 367 1.2.3 Treatment of existing structures on highways widening schemes BD 95/07 Treatment of Existing Structures on Highway Widening Schemes
CD 369 2.4.3 Surface protection for concrete highway structures BA 85/04 Coatings for Concrete Highway Structures and Ancillary Structures
CD 370 3.3.3 Cathodic protection for use in reinforced concrete highway structures revision 1 CD 370 Cathodic protection for use in reinforced concrete highway structures revision 0
CD 371 1.3.16 Strengthening highway structures using fibre‐reinforced polymers and externally bonded steel plates BD 84/02 Strengthening of Concrete Bridge Supports Vehicle Impact Using Fibre Reinforced Polymers
BD 85/08 Strengthening Highway Structures Using Externally Bonded Fibre Reinforced Polymer
    Design of post‐installed anchors and reinforcing bar connections in concrete IAN 104/15 The Anchorage of Reinforcement & Fixings in Hardened Concrete
CD 372 2.3.10
CD 373 2.4.2 Impregnation of reinforced and prestressed concrete highway structures using hydrophobic pore‐lining impregnants BD 43/03 The Impregnation of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Highway Structures using Hydrophobic Pore‐ Lining Impregnants
CD 374 2.3.9 The use of recycled aggregates in structural concrete BA 92/07 The Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregates in Structural Concrete
CD 375 2.2.6 Design of corrugated steel buried structures revision 1 CD 375 Design of corrugated steel buried structures revision 0
CD 376 2.2.14 Unreinforced masonry arch bridges BD 91/04 Unreinforced Masonry Arch Bridges
CD 377 2.2.8 Requirements for road restraint systems TA 57/87 Roadside Features
TA 85/01 Guidance on Minor Improvements to Existing Roads
TA 87/04 Trunk Road Traffic Calming
TA 98/08 The Layout of Toll Plazas
TD 19/06 Requirement for Road Restraint Systems Correction No. 1
CD 521 4.2.4 Hydraulic design of road edge surface water channels and outlets revision 1 CD 521 Hydraulic design of road edge surface water channels and outlets revision 0
CD 522 4.2.1 Drainage of runoff from natural catchments HA 106/04 Drainage of Runoff from Natural Catchments
CD 523 4.2.4 Determination of pipe roughness and assessment of sediment deposition to aid pipeline design revision 1 CD 523 Determination of pipe roughness and assessment of sediment deposition to aid pipeline design revision 0
CD 525 4.2.4 Design of combined surface and sub‐surface drains and management of stone scatter revision 1 CD 525  
Design of combined surface and sub‐surface drains and management of stone scatter revision 0
CD 527 4.2.3 Sumpless gullies revision 1 CD 527 Sumpless gullies revision 0
CD 529 4.2.7 Design of outfall and culvert details revision 1 CD 529 Design of outfall and culvert details revision 0
CD 530 4.2.8 Design of soakaways revision 1 CD 530 Design of soakaways revision 0
CD 531 4.2.4 Reservoir pavements for drainage attenuation HD 221/18 Reservoir Pavements for Drainage Attenuation
CD 532 4.2.1 Vegetated drainage systems for highway runoff HA 103/06 Vegetative Treatment Systems for Highway Runoff
CD 533 4.2.5 Determination of pipe and bedding combinations for drainage works revision 1 CD 533 Determination of pipe and bedding combinations for drainage works revision 0
CD 622 4.1.2 Managing geotechnical risk revision 1 CD 622 Managing geotechnical risk revision 0
CG 300 1.1.1 Technical approval of highway structures BD 02/12 Technical Approval of Highway Structures
CG 302 3.2.1 As‐built, operational and maintenance records for highway structures BD 62/07 As Built, Operational and Maintenance Records for Highway Structures
CG 304 3.2.4 Conservation of highway structures BD 89/03 The Conservation of Highway Structures
CG 305 3.1.1 Identification marking of highway structures BD 45/93 Identification Marking of Highway Structures
CG 501 4.2.3 Design of highway drainage systems revision 2 CG 501 Design of highway drainage systems revision 1
CM 125 8.2.2 Maintenance of traffic signs revision 1 CM 125 Maintenance of traffic signs revision 0
CM 231 7.4.1 Pavement surface repairs HD 31/94 Maintenance of Bituminous Roads Amendment No. 2
HD 32/16 Maintenance of Concrete Roads
CM 430 3.2.3 Maintenance of road tunnels BA 72/03 Maintenance of Road Tunnels
CM 432 3.3.5 Maintenance of buried concrete box structures revision 1 CM 432 Maintenance of buried concrete box structures revision 0
CS 125 8.2.2 Inspection of traffic signs revision 2 CS 125 Inspection of traffic signs revision 1
CS 126 8.2.2 Inspection and assessment of road markings and road studs TD 26/17 Inspection and Maintenance of Road Markings and Road Studs on Motorways and All-Purpose Trunk Roads
CS 228 7.3.1 Skidding resistance revision 1 CS 228 Skidding resistance revision 0
CS 229 7.3.2 Data for pavement assessment HD 29/08 Data for Pavement Assessment
IAN 122/09 Rapid Condition Assessment of Hard Shoulder Pavements. Interim guide to data and maintenance advice
CS 230 7.3.3 Pavement maintenance assessment procedure HD 29/08 Data for Pavement Assessment
HD 30/08 Maintenance Assessment Procedure
IAN 158/12 Maintenance Assessment Procedure
CS 432 3.3.5 Inspection of buried concrete box structures revision 1 CS 432 Inspection of buried concrete box structures revision 0
CS 450 3.1.4 Inspection of highway structures BD 63/17 Inspection of Highway Structures
IAN 171/12 RAQ Risk‐based Inspection Intervals
(Risk Assessment Questionnaire)
CS 451 3.4.22 Structural review and assessment of highway structures BD 101/11 Structural Review and Assessment of Highway Structures
CS 452 3.1.6 Inspection and records for road tunnel systems BD 53/95 Inspection and Records for Road Tunnels
CS 453 3.4.7 The assessment of highway bridge supports BD 48/93 The Assessment and Strengthening of Highway Bridge Supports
BD 60/04 Design of Highway Bridges for Vehicle Collision Loads
IAN 91/07 Interim Advice on the identification of 'Particularly at Risk’ Supports
CS 454 3.4.3 Assessment of highway bridges and structures revision 1 CS 454 Assessment of highway bridges and structures revision 0
CS 455 3.4.14 The assessment of concrete highway bridges and structures BD 44/15 The Assessment of Concrete Highway Bridges and Structures Incorporating Amendment August 2016
BA 38/93 Assessment of the Fatigue Life of Corroded or Damaged Reinforcing Bars
BA 40/93 Tack Welding of Reinforcing Bars
BA 51/95 The Assessment of Concrete Structures Affected by Steel Corrosion
BA 52/94 The Assessment of Concrete Highway Structures Affected by Alkali Silica Reaction
CS 456 3.4.11 The assessment of steel highway bridges and structures BA 09/81 The Use of BS 5400 Part 10: 1980 ‐ Code of Practice for Fatigue [Incorporating Amendment No.1 dated November 1983]
BD 09/81 Implementation of BS 5400: Part 10: 1980. Code of Practice for Fatigue
BA 19/85 The Use of BS 5400: Part 3: 1982
BD 13/06 Design of Steel Bridges. Use of BS 5400‐3: 2000
BD 56/10 The Assessment of Steel Highway Bridges and Structures
CS 457 3.4.16 The assessment of composite highway bridges and structures revision 1 CS 457 The assessment of composite highway bridges and structures revision 0
CS 458 3.4.19 The assessment of highway bridges and structures for the effects of special type general order (STGO) and special order (SO) vehicles BD 86/11 The Assessment of Highway Bridges and Structures For The Effects of Special Types General Order (STGO) and Special Order (SO) Vehicles
CS 459 3.4.9 The assessment of bridge substructures, retaining structures and buried structures revision 1 CS 459 The assessment of bridge substructures, retaining structures and buried structures revision 0
BD 31/01 The Design of Buried Concrete Box and Portal Frame Structures
CS 460 3.3.4 Management of corrugated steel buried structures revision 1 CS 460 Management of corrugated steel buried structures revision 0
CS 461 2.3.2 Assessment and upgrading of in‐service parapets BA 37/92 Priority Ranking of Existing Parapets
IAN 97/07 Assessment and upgrading of existing parapets
CS 462 3.3.2 Repair and management of deteriorated concrete highway structures BA 35/90 Inspection and Repair of Concrete Highway Structures
BA 52/94 The Assessment of Concrete Highway Structures Affected by Alkali Silica Reaction
CS 464 3.1.7 Non‐destructive testing of highways structures revision 1 CS 464 Non‐destructive testing of highways structures revision 0
CS 465 3.2.5 Management of post‐tensioned concrete bridges BD 54/15 Management of Post‐tensioned Concrete Bridges
CS 466 3.4.6 Risk management and structural assessment of concrete half‐joint deck structures BA 39/93 Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Halfjoints
IAN 53/04 Concrete Half‐Joint Deck Structures
CS 467 3.1.5 Risk management and structural assessment of concrete deck hinge structures BA 93/09 Structural Assessment of Bridges with Deck Hinges
CS 468 1.3.20 Assessment of Freyssinet concrete hinges in highway structures revision 1 CS 468 Assessment of Freyssinet concrete hinges in highway structures revision 0
CS 470 3.4.18 Management of sub‐standard highway structures BD 79/13 The Management of Sub‐standard Highway Structures
CS 641 4.1.3 Managing the maintenance of highway geotechnical assets HD 41/95 Maintenance of Highway Geotechnical Assets
CZ 125 8.2.2 Disposal of traffic signs revision 1 CZ 125 Disposal of traffic signs revision 0
GD 300 0.2.5 Requirements for new and upgraded all‐purpose trunk roads (expressways) revision 1 GD 300 Requirements for new and upgraded all‐purpose trunk roads (expressways) revision 0
GD 304 0.2.5 Designing health and safety into maintenance revision 2 GD 304 Designing health and safety into maintenance revision 1
GD 368 0.2.5 Infrastructure requirements for emergency access and egress from motorway and all‐purpose trunk roads IAN 68/05 Infrastructure changes to improve emergency access to and egress from the trunk road network in England
GG 000 0.1.2 Alphanumeric and Volume Contents March 2020 GG 000 Alphanumeric and Volume Contents February 2020
GG 115 0.2.3 Requirements for works on the hard shoulder and road side verges on high speed dual carriageways IAN 115/08 Requirements and Guidance for Works on the Hard Shoulder and Road Side Verges on High Speed Dual Carriageways
revision 2
GG 116 0.2.3 Requirements and guidance on temporary traffic management short term lane closures for relaxation works, types 0, 1 and 2 NIL NIL
GG 182 0.2.3 Major schemes: Enabling handover into operation and maintenance revision 1 GG 182 Major schemes: Enabling handover into operation and maintenance revision 0
GM 701 0.2.6 Asset delivery asset maintenance requirements revision 1 GM 701 Asset delivery asset maintenance requirements revision 0
GS 801 0.2.7 Asset delivery asset inspection requirements revision 1 GS 801 Asset delivery asset inspection requirements revision 0
LA 108 11.3.4 Biodiversity revision 1 LA 108 Biodiversity revision 0
LA 113 11.3.10 Road drainage and the water environment revision 1 LA 113 Road drainage and the water environment revision 0
LA 120 11.2.8 Environmental management plans revision 1 LA 120 Environmental management plans revision 0
LD 117 10.0.3 Landscape design LA 117 Landscape design revision 1
LD 118 10.4.1 Biodiversity design LA 118 Biodiversity design
LD 119 10.5.1 Roadside environmental mitigation and enhancement LA 119 Roadside environmental mitigation and enhancement
TA 501 8.3.1 Road lighting appraisal TA 49/07 Appraisal of New and Replacement Lighting on the Strategic Motorway and All-Purpose Trunk Road Network
IAN 167/12 Guidance for the removal of road lighting
TD 501 8.3.1 Road lighting design TA 49/07 Appraisal of New and Replacement Lighting on the Strategic Motorway and All-Purpose Trunk Road Network,
TD 23/99 Trunk Roads and Trunk Road Motorways Inspection and Maintenance of Road Lighting
TD 34/07 Design of Road Lighting for the Strategic Motorway and All-Purpose Trunk Road Network
IAN 167/12 Guidance for the removal of road lighting
TG 411 9.3.2 Electricity supply connections TG 511 Electricity supply connections
TM 501 8.3.1 Road lighting maintenance TD 23/99 Trunk Roads and Trunk Road Motorways Inspection and Maintenance of Road Lighting
TS 501 8.3.1 Road lighting inspection TD 23/99 Trunk Roads and Trunk Road Motorways Inspection and Maintenance of Road Lighting
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BA 09/81 1.3.14 The Use of BS 5400 Part 10: 1980 - Code of Practice for Fatigue [Incorporating Amendment No.1 dated November 1983] CS 456 The assessment of steel highway bridges and structures
BA 19/85 1.3.14 The Use of BS 5400: Part 3: 1982 CS 456 The assessment of steel highway bridges and structures
BA 35/90 3.3.2 Inspection and Repair of Concrete Highway Structures CS 462 Repair and management of deteriorated concrete highway structures
BA 36/90 2.3.7 The Use of Permanent Formwork CD 359 Design requirements for permanent soffit formwork
BA 37/92 2.3.2 Priority Ranking of Existing Parapets CS 461 Assessment and upgrading of in-service parapets
BA 38/93 3.4.5 Assessment of the Fatigue Life of Corroded or Damaged Reinforcing Bars CS 455 The assessment of concrete highway bridges and structures
BA 39/93 3.4.6 Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Halfjoints CS 466 Risk management and structural assessment of concrete half-joint deck structures
BA 40/93 1.3.4 Tack Welding of Reinforcing Bars CS 455 The assessment of concrete highway bridges and structures
BA 41/98 1.3.11 The Design and Appearance of Bridges CD 351 The design and appearance of highway structures
BA 51/95 3.4.13 The Assessment of Concrete Structures Affected by Steel Corrosion CS 455 The assessment of concrete highway bridges and structures
BA 52/94 3.4.10 The Assessment of Concrete Highway Structures Affected by Alkali Silica Reaction CS 455 The assessment of concrete highway bridges and structures
CS 462 Repair and management of deteriorated concrete highway structures
BA 57/01 1.3.8 Design for Durability CD 350 The design of highway structures
BA 72/03 3.2.3 Maintenance of Road Tunnels CM 430 Maintenance of road tunnels
BA 82/00 2.3.7 Formation of Continuity Joints in Bridge Decks CD 364 Formation of continuity joints in bridge decks
BA 85/04 2.4.3 Coatings for Concrete Highway Structures and Ancillary Structures CD 369 Surface protection for concrete highway structures
BA 92/07 2.3.9 The Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregates in Structural Concrete CD 374 The use of recycled aggregates in structural concrete
BA 93/09 3.1.5 Structural Assessment of Bridges with Deck Hinges CS 467 Risk management and structural assessment of concrete deck hinge structures
BD 02/12 1.1.1 Technical Approval of Highway Structures CG 300 Technical approval of highway structures
BD 09/81 1.3.14 Implementation of BS 5400: Part 10: 1980. Code of Practice for Fatigue CS 456 The assessment of steel highway bridges and structures
BD 13/06 1.3.14 Design of Steel Bridges. Use of BS 5400-3: 2000 CS 456 The assessment of steel highway bridges and structures
BD 29/17 2.2.8 Design Criteria for Footbridges CD 353 Design criteria for footbridges
BD 31/01 2.2.12 The Design of Buried Concrete Box and Portal Frame Structures CD 350 The design of highway structures
CS 459 The assessment of bridge substructures, retaining structures and buried structures revision 1
BD 43/03 2.4.2 The Impregnation of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Highway Structures using Hydrophobic Pore-Lining Impregnants CD 373 Impregnation of reinforced and prestressed concrete highway structures using hydrophobic pore-lining impregnants
BD 44/15 3.4.14 The Assessment of Concrete Highway Bridges and Structures Incorporating Amendment August 2016 CS 455 The assessment of concrete highway bridges and structures
BD 45/93 3.1.1 Identification Marking of Highway Structures CG 305 Identification marking of highway structures
BD 48/93 3.4.7 The Assessment and Strengthening of Highway Bridge Supports CS 453 The assessment of highway bridge supports
BD 53/95 3.1.6 Inspection and Records for Road Tunnels CS 452 Inspection and records for road tunnel systems
BD 54/15 3.2.5 Management of Post-tensioned Concrete Bridges CS 465 Management of post-tensioned concrete bridges
BD 56/10 3.4.11 The Assessment of Steel Highway Bridges and Structures CS 456 The assessment of steel highway bridges and structures
BD 57/01 1.3.7 Design for Durability CD 350 The design of highway structures
BD 60/04 1.3.5 Design of Highway Bridges for Vehicle Collision Loads CS 453 The assessment of highway bridge supports
BD 62/07 3.2.1 As Built, Operational and Maintenance Records for Highway Structures CG 302 As-built, operational and maintenance records for highway structures
BD 63/17 3.1.4 Inspection of Highway Structures CS 450 Inspection of highway structures
BD 65/14 2.2.5 Design Criteria for Collision Protector Beams CD 366 Design criteria for collision protection beams
BD 78/99 2.2.9 Design of Road Tunnels CD 352 Design of road tunnels
BD 79/13 3.4.18 The Management of Sub-standard Highway Structures CS 470 Management of sub-standard highway structures
BD 84/02 1.3.16 Strengthening of Concrete Bridge Supports Vehicle Impact Using Fibre Reinforced Polymers CD 371 Strengthening highway structures using fibre-reinforced polymers and externally bonded steel plates
BD 85/08 1.3.18 Strengthening Highway Structures Using Externally Bonded Fibre Reinforced Polymer CD 371 Strengthening highway structures using fibre-reinforced polymers and externally bonded steel plates
BD 86/11 3.4.19 The Assessment of Highway Bridges and Structures For The Effects of Special Types General Order(STGO) and Special Order (SO) Vehicles CS 458 The assessment of highway bridges and structures for the effects of special type general order (STGO) and special order (SO) vehicles
BD 89/03 3.2.4 The Conservation of Highway Structures CG 304 Conservation of highway structures
BD 91/04 2.2.14 Unreinforced Masonry Arch Bridges CD 376 Unreinforced masonry arch bridges
BD 95/07 1.2.3 Treatment of Existing Structures on Highway Widening Schemes CD 367 Treatment of existing structures on highways widening schemes
BD 100/16 1.3.19 The Use of Eurocodes for the Design of Highway Structures CD 350 The design of highway structures
BD 101/11 3.4.22 Structural Review and Assessment of Highway Structures CS 451  Structural review and assessment of highway structures
CD 109 6.1.1 Highway link design revision 0 CD 109 Highway link design revision 1
CD 116 6.2.3 Geometric design of roundabouts revision 0 CD 116 Geometric design of roundabouts revision 1
CD 127 6.1.2 Cross-sections and headrooms revision 0 CD 127 Cross-sections and headrooms revision 1
CD 143 6.3.5 Designing for walking, cycling and horse-riding revision 1 CD 143 Designing for walking, cycling and horse-riding revision 2
CD 146 9.1.1 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs revision 0 CD 146 Positioning of signalling and advance direction signs revision 1
CD 169 6.3.3 The design of lay-bys, maintenance hardstandings, rest areas, service areas and observation platforms revision 0 CD 169 The design of lay-bys, maintenance hardstandings, rest areas, service areas and observation platforms revision 1
CD 195 6.3.1 Designing for cycle traffic revision 0 CD 195 Designing for cycle traffic revision 1
CD 236 7.5.1 Surface course materials for construction revision 3 CD 236  Surface course materials for construction revision 4
CD 239 7.2.5 Footway and cycleway pavement design revision 0 CD 239 Footway and cycleway pavement design revision 1
CD 354 2.2.1 Design of minor structures revision 0 CD 354 Design of minor structures revision 1
CD 356 1.3.6 Design of highway structures for hydraulic action revision 0 CD 356 Design of highway structures for hydraulic action revision 1
CD 357 2.3.6 Bridge expansion joints revision 0 CD 357 Bridge expansion joints revision 1
CD 358 2.3.4 Waterproofing and surfacing of concrete bridge decks revision 0 CD 358 Waterproofing and surfacing of concrete bridge decks revision 1
CD 360 3.4.20 Use of compressive membrane action in bridge decks revision 1 CD 360 Use of compressive membrane action in bridge decks revision 2
CD 362 2.2.7 Enclosure of bridges revision 0 CD 362 Enclosure of bridges revision 1
CD 365 2.2.4 Portal and cantilever signs/signals gantries revision 0 CD 365 Portal and cantilever signs/signals gantries revision 1
CD 370 3.3.3 Cathodic protection for use in reinforced concrete highway structures revision 0 CD 370 Cathodic protection for use in reinforced concrete highway structures revision 1
CD 375 2.2.6 Design of corrugated steel buried structures revision 0 CD 375  Design of corrugated steel buried structures revision 1
CD 521 4.2.4 Hydraulic design of road edge surface water channels and outlets revision 0 CD 521 Hydraulic design of road edge surface water channels and outlets revision 1
CD 523 4.2.4 Determination of pipe roughness and assessment of sediment deposition to aid pipeline design revision 0 CD 523 Determination of pipe roughness and assessment of sediment deposition to aid pipeline design revision 1
CD 525  4.2.4 Design of combined surface and sub-surface drains and management of stone scatter revision 0 CD 525 Design of combined surface and sub-surface drains and management of stone scatter revision 1
CD 527 4.2.3 Sumpless gullies revision 0 CD 527 Sumpless gullies revision 1
CD 529 4.2.7 Design of outfall and culvert details revision 0 CD 529 Design of outfall and culvert details revision 1
CD 530 4.2.8 Design of soakaways revision 0 CD 530 Design of soakaways revision 1
CD 533 4.2.5 Determination of pipe and bedding combinations for drainage works revision 0 CD 533 Determination of pipe and bedding combinations for drainage works revision 1
CD 622 4.1.2 Managing geotechnical risk revision 0 CD 622 Managing geotechnical risk revision 1
CG 501 4.2.3 Design of highway drainage systems revision 1 CG 501 Design of highway drainage systems revision 2
CM 125 8.2.2 Maintenance of traffic signs revision 0 CM 125 Maintenance of traffic signs revision 1
CM 432 3.3.5 Maintenance of buried concrete box structures revision 0  CM 432 Maintenance of buried concrete box structures revision 1
CS 125 8.2.2 Inspection of traffic signs revision 1 CS 125 Inspection of traffic signs revision 2
CS 228 7.3.1 Skidding resistance revision 0 CS 228  Skidding resistance revision 1
CS 432 3.3.5 Maintenance of buried concrete box structures revision 0 CS 432 Maintenance of buried concrete box structures revision 1
CS 454 3.4.3 Assessment of highway bridges and structures revision 0 CS 454  Assessment of highway bridges and structures revision 1
CS 457 3.4.16 The assessment of composite highway bridges and structures revision 0 CS 457 The assessment of composite highway bridges and structures revision 1
CS 459 3.4.9 The assessment of bridge substructures, retaining structures and buried structures revision 0 CS 459 The assessment of bridge substructures, retaining structures and buried structures revision 1
CS 460 3.3.4 Management of corrugated steel buried structures revision 0 CS 460 Management of corrugated steel buried structures revision 1 
CS 464 3.1.7 Non-destructive testing of highways structures revision 0 CS 464 Non-destructive testing of highways structures revision 1
CS 468 1.3.20 Assessment of Freyssinet concrete hinges in highway structures revision 0 CS 468 Assessment of Freyssinet concrete hinges in highway structures revision 1
CZ 125 8.2.2 Disposal of traffic signs revision 0 CZ 125 Disposal of traffic signs revision 1
GD 300 0.2.5 Requirements for new and upgraded all-purpose trunk roads (expressways) revision 0 GD 300 Requirements for new and upgraded all-purpose trunk roads (expressways) revision 1
GD 304 0.2.5 Designing health and safety into maintenance revision 1 GD 304 Designing health and safety into maintenance revision 2
GG 182 0.2.3 Major schemes: Enabling handover into operation and maintenance revision 0 GG 182 Major schemes: Enabling handover into operation and maintenance revision 1
GM 701 0.2.6 Asset delivery asset maintenance requirements revision 0 GM 701 Asset delivery asset maintenance requirements revision 1
GS 801 0.2.7 Asset delivery asset inspection requirements revision 0 GS 801 Asset delivery asset inspection requirements revision 1
HA 41/17 4.2.4 A Permeameter for Road Drainage Layers CD 225 Design for new pavement foundations
HA 103/06 4.2.1 Vegetative Treatment Systems for Highway Runoff CD 532 Vegetated drainage systems for highway runoff
HA 106/04 4.2.1 Drainage of Runoff from Natural Catchments CD 522 Drainage of runoff from natural catchments
HD 24/06 7.2.1 Traffic Assessment Correction No. 1 CD 224 Traffic assessment
HD 26/06 7.2.3 Pavement Design CD 226 Design for new pavement construction
HD 27/15 7.2.4 Pavement Construction Methods CD 226 Design for new pavement construction
HD 29/08 7.3.2 Data for Pavement Assessment CS 229 Data for pavement assessment
CS 230 Pavement maintenance assessment procedure
HD 30/08 7.3.3 Maintenance Assessment Procedure CD 227 Design for pavement maintenance
CS 230 Pavement maintenance assessment procedure
HD 31/94 7.4.1 Maintenance of Bituminous Roads Amendment No. 2 CM 231 Pavement surface repairs 
HD 32/16 7.4.2 Maintenance of Concrete Roads CD 227 Design for pavement maintenance
CM 231 Pavement surface repairs
HD 37/99 7.5.2 Bituminous Surfacing Materials and Techniques CD 236  Surface course materials for construction revision 4
HD 38/16 7.5.3 Concrete Surfacing and Materials CD 236  Surface course materials for construction revision 4
HD 41/95 4.1.3 Maintenance of Highway Geotechnical Assets CS 641 Managing the maintenance of highway geotechnical assets
HD 221/18 4.2.4 Reservoir Pavements for Drainage Attenuation CD 531 Reservoir pavements for drainage attenuation
LA 108 11.3.4 Biodiversity revision 0 LA 108 Biodiversity revision 1
LA 113 11.3.10 Road drainage and the water environment revision 0 LA 113 Road drainage and the water environment revision 1
LA 117 10.0.3 Landscape design revision 1 LD 117 Landscape design
LA 118 10.4.1 Biodiversity design LD 118 Biodiversity design
LA 119 10.5.1 Roadside environmental mitigation and enhancement LD 119 Roadside environmental mitigation and enhancement
LA 120 11.2.8 Environmental management plans revision 0 LA 120 Environmental management plans revision 1
SH 4/89 4.1.7 Geotechnical Certification Procedures: Trunk Road Ground Investigations Amendment No. 1 NIL  
TA 15/07 8.1.1 Pedestrian Facilities at Traffic Signal Installations CD 143 revision 2 Designing for walking, cycling and horse-riding
TA 46/97 5.1.3 Traffic Flows Ranges for Use in the Assessment of New Rural Roads   Advice is now obsolete and has been superseded by WebTAG.
TA 49/07 8.3.1 Appraisal of New and Replacement Lighting on the Strategic Motorway and All Purpose Trunk Road Network TA 501 Road lighting appraisal
TD 501 Road lighting design
TA 57/87 6.3.3 Roadside Features CD 127 Cross-sections and headrooms
CD 377 Requirements for road restraint systems
TA 79/99 5.1.3 Traffic Capacity of Urban Roads Amendment No. 1    Advice is now obsolete and has been superseded by WebTAG.
TA 81/16 6.3.4 Coloured Surfacing in Road Layout (Excluding Traffic Calming) CD 236  Surface course materials for construction revision 4
TA 85/01 6.1.3 Guidance on Minor Improvements to Existing Roads CD 127 Cross-sections and headrooms
CD 377 Requirements for road restraint systems
TA 86/03 6.2.8 Layout of Large Signal Controlled Junctions CD 116 revision 1 Geometric design of roundabouts
TA 87/04 6.3.5 Trunk Road Traffic Calming CD 127 Cross-sections and headrooms
CD 377 Requirements for road restraint systems
TA 98/08 6.3.6 The Layout of Toll Plazas CD 127 Cross-sections and headrooms
CD 377 Requirements for road restraint systems
TD 19/06 2.2.8 Requirement for Road Restraint Systems Correction No. 1 CD 377 Requirements for road restraint systems
TD 23/99 8.3.1 Trunk Roads and Trunk Road Motorways Inspection and Maintenance of Road Lighting TD 501 Road lighting design
TM 501 Road lighting maintenance
TS 501 Road lighting inspection
TD 26/17 8.2.2 Inspection and Maintenance of Road Markings and Road Studs on Motorways and All Purpose Trunk Roads CS 126 Inspection and assessment of road markings and road studs
TD 34/07 8.3.1 Design of Road Lighting for the Strategic Motorway and All Purpose Trunk Road Network TD 501 Road lighting design
TD 37/93 5.1.2 Scheme Assessment Reporting   The Scheme Assessment Report is being superseded by the Scheme Overview of Assessment Report
TG 511 9.3.2 Electricity supply connections TG 411 Electricity supply connections
         
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IAN 1/95 TD 37/93 Scheme Assessment Reporting   The Scheme Assessment Report is being superseded by the Scheme Overview of Assessment Report
IAN 53/04 Concrete Half-Joint Deck Structures CS 466 Risk management and structural assessment of concrete half-joint deck structures
IAN 68/05 Infrastructure changes to improve emergency access to and egress from the trunk road network in England GD 368 Infrastructure requirements for emergency access and egress from motorway and all-purpose trunk roads
IAN 73/06 rev 1 Design of Pavement Foundations CD 225 Design for new pavement foundations
IAN 75/06 Code of Practice for Emergency Access to and Egress from the Trunk Road Network in England   Withdrawn. See GD 368 Infrastructure requirements for emergency access and egress from motorway and all-purpose trunk roads
IAN 91/07 Interim Advice on the identification of 'Particularly at Risk' Supports CS 453 The assessment of highway bridge supports
IAN 97/07 Assessment and upgrading of existing parapets CS 461 Assessment and upgrading of in-service parapets
IAN 104/15 The Anchorage of Reinforcement & Fixings in Hardened Concrete CD 372 Design of post-installed anchors and reinforcing bar connections in concrete
IAN 115/08 revision 2 Requirements and Guidance for Works on the Hard Shoulder and Road Side Verges on High Speed Dual Carriageways GG 115 Requirements for works on the hard shoulder and road side verges on high speed dual carriageways
IAN 122/09 Rapid Condition Assessment of Hard Shoulder Pavements. Interim guide to data and maintenance advice CS 229 Data for pavement assessment
IAN 124/11 Eurocodes: Implementation of Eurocodes for the design of new and existing highway structures CD 350 The design of highway structures
IAN 127/10 The use of foamed concrete revision 1 Series 2600  Clause 2608 and NG 2608 Foamed Concrete for Non-Structural use in Structures 
IAN 131/11 Deflection of Permanent Formwork CD 359 Design requirements for permanent soffit formwork
IAN 157/11 Thin Surface Course Systems - Installation and Maintenance CD 236 Surface course materials for construction revision 4
IAN 158/12 Maintenance Assessment Procedure CS 230 Pavement maintenance assessment procedure
IAN 167/12 Rev1 Guidance for the removal of road lighting  TA 501 Road lighting appraisal
TD 501 Road lighting design
IAN 171/12 RAQ Risk-based Inspection Intervals CS 450 Inspection of highway structures 
(Risk Assessment Questionnaire) 
IAN 194/16 Guidance on the management of risk when permitting traffic on planned asphalt surfaces CD 227 Design for pavement maintenance

MCHW

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Pages and Volume Index March 2020 0.0.2 supersedes Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Pages and Volume Index February 2020
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SD 1/20 Implementation of Specification for Highway Works and Notes for Guidance amendment No. 2 0.2.1 supersedes SD 1/20 Implementation of Specification for Highway Works and Notes for Guidance amendment 1
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Volume 1 March 2020 amendment supersedes February 2020 amendment
Volume 1 Series 000
Volume 1 Series 400
Volume 1 Series 800
Volume 1 Series 1700
Volume 1 Series 2600
Volume 1 Appendix F
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Volume 2 March 2020 amendment supersedes February 2020 amendment
Volume 2 Series NG 000
Volume 2 Series NG 100
Volume 2 Series NG 400
Volume 2 Series NG 700
Volume 2 Series NG 800
Volume 2 Series NG 1700
Volume 2 Series NG 2600
Volume 2 Annex 1

Withdrawn:

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Pages and Volume Index February 2020 superseded by Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Pages and Volume Index March 2020
SD 1/19 Implementation of Specification for Highway Works and Notes for Guidance Amendment 1 0.2.1 superseded by SD 1/20 Implementation of Specification for Highway Works and Notes for Guidance Amendment No.2

Volume 1 February 2020 amendment superseded by  March 2020 amendment
Volume 1 Series 000
Volume 1 Series 400
Volume 1 Series 800
Volume 1 Series 1700
Volume 1 Series 2600
Volume 1 Appendix F

Volume 2 February 2020 amendment superseded by  March 2020 amendment
Volume 2 Series NG 000
Volume 2 Series NG 100
Volume 2 Series NG 400
Volume 2 Series NG 700
Volume 2 Series NG 800
Volume 2 Series NG 1700
Volume 2 Series NG 2600
Volume 2 Annex 1

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When are the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works published?

Updates to the DMRB and MCHW are published monthly where required. Please see the DMRB index (GG 000) or MCHW index for a complete list of current documents.

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Where can I view a detailed summary of the new DMRB document referencing system and the document(s) it replaces?

The transition document has been compiled to assist users in transitioning to the new document referencing system by providing a look up list relating old alpha numeric system to the new lifecycle system. Please click here to view the document.

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How can I get a copy of a DMRB/MCHW document?

You can buy paper copies of current documents or a complete set of documents on a CD-ROM from www.tsoshop.co.uk.

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How can I get hold of an old or superseded DMRB standard, MCHW specification or Interim Advice Note (IAN)?

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What are the differences between the website and the CD-ROM of each publication?

The content of each publication is the same on the website as on the CD-ROM. However, unlike the websites, the CD-ROMs have an integrated search and indexing facility.

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Who can I contact with a query regarding a specific part of a DMRB or MCHW publication or IAN?

Please contact us via our feedback page and we will pass it to the person best able to answer your query.

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Do local highway authorities use the DMRB/MCHW or IANs and do these publications apply to my local road?

These documents apply to trunk road and motorway works. The basis of their use by local highway authorities is given in DMRB document GG 101 and the introduction to the MCHW document SD 0/08. Please ask your local highway authority what its policy is on this matter.

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Does the DMRB apply to trunk roads and motorways in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?

Yes. However, some standards and specifications have annexes that are specific to each devolved administration. Please see GG 101 for further clarification.

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I would like to use a figure from the DMRB in a report. How do I get permission to do this?

All our content is released under the open government licence. If you would like to use any figure, diagram or photo in a report or presentation please see: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/re-using-public-sector-information/uk-government-licensing-framework/open-government-licence/.

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Where are the appendices to the MCHW?

Templates for the appendices referred to in the Specification for Highway Works are in MCHW Volume 2 - Notes for Guidance for the Specification for Highway Works. The first number of the appendix tells you in which series it is located. For example, Sample Appendix 3/1 is located in Series NG 300 and Sample Appendix 6/2 is found in Series NG 600.

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Where can I find Series 7000, 8000 and 9000 of the Specification for Highway Works?

These are in Volume 5 of the MCHW and relate to specialist activities.

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Where can I find information about Traffic Signs?

Please go to :

Traffic Signs Manual

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual

Traffic Signs and Regulations Guidance

TSRGD

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Where can I find the MCE, MCF, MCG, MCH, TR, TRG and TRH series of documents?

Please go to the Highways England Plans Registry site. It is free to register, and you can download any current documents at no cost.

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Who can I talk to about access to my property?

If the site is on a trunk road, you should talk to your Highways England area team. Use the map to find what area you need. Guidance can be found using this link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/roads-managed-by-highways-england

Otherwise consult your local highway authority. Your local council should be able to tell you who is responsible for the road in question.

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Where do I find the Department for Transport publications referred to in the DMRB and MCHW?

Links are provided on the links page.

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