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Section 100: Earthwork, Grading, Demolition, Rodent Control and Borings

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
121.0.1	General Notes for Rock Cut Section	Jan 2026	121.0.1 (Jan 2025)
121.0.2	Rock Cut Section with Angled Foreslope	Jan 2026
121.0.3	Rock Cut Section with Flat and Angled Foreslope	Jan 2026
121.0.4	Reference Rockfall Catchment Area Widths Based on FHWA SPR-(032) Rock Fall Design Guide For 40ft, 50ft, 60ft, 70ft, and 80ft Rock Cut Heights	Jan 2026
121.0.5	Rock Cut Catchment Percent Retention Based on Functional Classification of Roadways	Jan 2026
123.0.1	Limit of Muck Excavation	Jun 2025	123.0.1 (Jan 2025)
150.0.1	Method of Rounding Slopes- Cut and Fill Slopes	Jan 2026	150.0.1 (Jan 2025)

Section 200: Drainage

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
201.0.1	Concrete Block Catch Basin	Jan 2026	201.0.1 (Jan 2025)
201.0.2	Precast Concrete Catch Basin	Jan 2026	201.0.2 (Jun 2025) 201.0.2 (Jan 2025)
201.0.3	Precast Concrete Catch Basin Tub	Jan 2026	201.0.3 (Jun 2025) 201.0.3 (Jan 2025)
202.0.1	Concrete Block Manhole - Manholes 9' or Less in Depth	Jan 2025
202.0.2	Precast Concrete Manholes 9' or Less in Depth	Jan 2025
202.2.1	Concrete Block Manhole - Manholes Over 9' in Depth	Jan 2025
203.0.1	Special Manholes for 36" to 84" Diameter R.C. Pipe	Jan 2025
204.0.1	Gutter Inlet	Jan 2025
205.0.1	Dry Stone Masonry Leaching Basin	Jun 2025	205.0.1 (Jan 2025)
205.0.2	Concrete Block Leaching Basin	Jan 2026	205.0.2 (Jan 2025)
206.0.1	Drop Inlets Type A - Precast Concrete Type B - Concrete Block	Jan 2026	206.0.1 (Jan 2025)
206.1.1	Drop Inlets Type AF - Precast Concrete Type BF - Concrete Block	Jan 2026	206.1.1 (Jun 2025) 206.1.1 (Jan 2025)
208.0.1	Drop Inlet Type C	Jan 2026	208.0.1 (Jun 2025) 208.0.1 (Jan 2025)
208.1.1	Drop Inlet Type CF	Jan 2026	208.1.1 (Jan 2025)
208.1.2	Flush Drop Inlet Throat	Jan 2025
209.0.1	Drop Inlet Type D	Jan 2026	209.0.1 (Jan 2025)
209.1.1	Drop Inlet Type DF	Jan 2026	209.1.1 (Jan 2025)
221.0.1	Manhole Frame and Cover - A Frame	Jan 2026	221.0.1 (Jan 2025)
221.0.2	Manhole Frame and Cover - B Frame	Jan 2026	221.0.2 (Jan 2025)
221.0.3	Manhole Cover Details	Jan 2026	221.0.3 (Jan 2025)
222.0.0	Catch Basin Frame	Jan 2025
222.0.1	Hook Lock Bar Grate	Jan 2025
222.0.2	Frame and Hook Lock Bar Grate- Frame Assembly Details	Jun 2025	222.0.2 (Jan 2025)
222.1.1	Hook Lock Cascade Grate- Flow From Left	Jan 2025
222.1.2	Frame and Hook Lock Cascade Grate- Flow From the Left- Assembly Details	Jun 2025	222.1.2 (Jan 2025)
222.1.3	Hook Lock Cascade Grate- Flow From Right	Jan 2025
222.1.4	Frame and Hook Lock Cascade Grate- Flow From the Right- Assembly Details	Jun 2025	222.1.4 (Jan 2025)
222.2.1	Drop Inlet Grate	Jan 2026	222.2.1 (Jan 2025)
223.0.1	Concrete Collars	Jan 2025
224.0.1	Catch Basin Hood	Jan 2025
230.0.1	Concrete and Field Stone Masonry Pipe Ends for 8" to 30" Pipe	Jun 2025	230.0.1 (Jan 2025)
230.0.2	Concrete and Fieldstone Masonry Pipe Ends for Combination Pipes up to 30"	Jan 2025
230.0.3	Concrete and Fieldstone Masonry Pipe Ends for 30" to 84" Pipe Culverts	Jan 2025
230.1.1	Corrugated Metal Pipe Under Fill Slope	Jun 2025	230.1.1 (Jan 2025)
230.7.1	Standard Metal End	Jan 2025
232.0.1	Half Circle CCM Pipe Waterways	Jan 2025
242.0.1	Reinforced Concrete Pipe Flared Ends	Jan 2025
242.0.2	Concrete Splash Pads	Jan 2025
258.0.0	Quantity Tables for Concrete and Field Stone Masonry Pipe Ends	Jan 2025
258.0.1	Stone Pipe Ends for Pipes 24" and Less in Diameter	Jan 2026	258.0.1 (Jun 2026) 258.0.1 (Jan 2025)
260.0.1	Subdrain	Jan 2026	260.0.1 (Jan 2025)
280.0.1	Paved Waterways and Apron	Jan 2025
280.0.2	Paved Waterways	Jan 2025

Section 400: Sub-Base, Base Courses, Shoulders, Pavements and Berms

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
400.0.1	Method of Stepping Surface and Base Course Layers	Jan 2026	400.0.1 (Jan 2025)
470.0.1	Hot Mix Asphalt Berm Type A	Jan 2025
476.0.1	Transverse Joints at Expansion Joints	Jan 2025
476.0.2	Location of Saw Cut for Transverse Joints at Bridge Abutment	Jan 2025
477.0.1	Milled Rumble Strip (Cylindrical, Types A and B)	May 2026
477.0.2	Milled Rumble Strip (Sinusoidal, Types C and D)	May 2026

Section 500: Curb and Edging

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
501.0.1	Method of Setting Vertical Curb	Jan 2025
510.0.1	Method of Setting Sloped Edging	Jan 2026	510.0.1 (Jan 2025)
570.0.1	Hot Mix Asphalt Curbs	Jan 2026	570.0.1 (Jan 2025)

Section 600: Highway Guard, Fences and Walls

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
601.0.1	General Notes	Jun 2025	601.0.1 (Jan 2025)
601.0.2	W-Beam & Thrie Beam Panel Details	Jun 2025	601.0.2 (Jan 2025)
601.0.3	Post & Offset Block Details	Jun 2025	601.0.3 (Jan 2025)
601.0.4	Special Post Designs	Jun 2025	601.0.4 (Jan 2025)
601.0.5	Guardrail Mounting Heights & Post Depths	Jun 2025	601.0.5 (Jan 2025)
601.0.6	Guardrail Sections	Jun 2025	601.0.6 (Jan 2025)
620.12.1	Guardrail, TL-2	Jun 2025	620.12.1 (Jan 2025)
620.13.1	Guardrail, TL-3	Jun 2025	620.13.1 (Jan 2025)
627.0.1	Approach Geometry: Single Faced	Jun 2025	627.0.1 (Jan 2025)
627.0.2	Approach Geometry: Adjacent to Curb & Double Faced	Jun 2025	627.0.2 (Jan 2025)
627.1.1	Trailing Anchorage	Jun 2025	627.1.1 (Jan 2025)
627.1.2	Trailing Anchorage Component Details	Jun 2025	627.1.2 (Jan 2025)
628.0.1	Layout to Single Faced Rigid Barrier or Bridge Rail	Jun 2025	628.0.1 (Jan 2025)
628.0.2	Layout to Double Faced Rigid Barrier - Trailing Ends	Jan 2025
628.21.1	Transition to NCHRP 350 Guardrail	Jun 2025	628.21.1 (Jan 2025)
628.22.1	Transition to Rigid Barrier (Single Faced)	Jun 2025	628.22.1 (Jan 2025)
628.22.2	Transition to Rigid Barrier Details	Jun 2025	628.22.2 (Jan 2025)
628.23.1	Transition to Rigid Barrier (Double Faced)	Jun 2025	628.23.1 (Jan 2025)
628.24.1	Transition to Bridge Rail (Back of Sidewalk)	Jan 2025
628.24.2	Transition to Bridge Rail (Face of Curb)	Jan 2025
628.24.3	Transition to Bridge Rail Details	Jan 2025
644.0.1	Chain Link Fence (Spring Tension Wire)	Jun 2025	644.0.1 (Jan 2025)
644.0.2	Chain Link Fence (Spring Tension Wire)	Jan 2025
645.0.1	Chain Link Fence (Pipe Top Rail)	Jun 2025	645.0.1 (Jan 2025)
650.0.1	Chain Link Fence Details of Cable Attachments & Post Bases	Jan 2025
650.0.2	Chain Link Fence Post Details	Jan 2025
650.0.3	Chain Link Fence - Swing Gate	Jan 2025
650.0.4	Chain Link Fence Cantilever Gate	Jan 2025
685.0.1	Cemented Stone Masonry Wall	Jan 2025
697.0.1	Ditch Check Dams for Erosion Control	Jan 2025
697.0.2	Hay Bales and Silt Fences for Erosion Control	Jan 2025

Section 700: Incidental Work

Drawing number	Title	Current version
701.1.1	Sidewalk Through Driveways Without Curb Returns 6'	Jan 2025
701.1.2	Sidewalk Through Driveways With Curb Returns 2' Curb Corners	Jan 2025
701.1.3	Residential Driveways	Jan 2025
701.2.1	Detectable Warning Panel for Wheelchair Ramps and Standard Ramp Terminology	Jan 2025
701.2.2	Pedestrian Curb Ramp in Constrained Condition with Detectable Warning Panels	Jan 2025
701.2.3	Pedestrian Curb Ramp Less Than 12'-4'' Sidewalk	Jan 2025
701.2.4	Pedestrian Curb Ramp Greater Than 12'-4'' Sidewalk	Jan 2025
701.2.5	Pedestrian Curb Ramp for One Continious Direction of Pedestrian Travel	Jan 2025
701.2.6	"T" Intersection Pedestrian Curb Ramp	Jan 2025
701.2.7	Pedestrian Curb Ramp with Width Less Than 12'-4''	Jan 2025
701.2.8	Minimum Curb Transition Length for Pedestrian Curb Ramp	Jan 2025
710.3.1	Bound Lettered Granite	Jan 2025
715.0.1	Setting Rural Mailboxes	Jan 2025

Section 800: Traffic Control Devices

Subsection 801: Conduit, Manholes, Handholes, Pull Boxes, and Foundations

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
812.31.2	Traffic Signal Post In Line with Curbing	Jan 2026

Subsection 815: Traffic Control Signals

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
815.61.1	ATC Cabinet Diagram (Type P4)	Jan 2025
815.63.1	ATC Cabinet Diagram (Type 352)	Jan 2025

Subsection 824: Dynamic Signs

Drawing number	Title	Current version
824.0.1	Speed Limit Sign with Vehicle Speed Feedback Plaque	Jan 2026
824.1.1	School Speed Limit Sign with Vehicle Speed Feedback Plaque	Jan 2026
824.1.2	School Speed Limit Sign with Two Beacons	Jan 2026

Subsection 825: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
825.0.1	Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Elevation View	Jan 2026	825.0.1 (Jan 2025)
825.0.2	Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Typical Layouts	Jan 2026	825.0.2 (Jan 2025)

Subsection 828: Traffic Signs

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
828.5.1	Type B Guide Sign Attachment Detail for Single Exit Tab	Jan 2025
828.5.2	Type B Guide Sign Attachment Detail for Double Exit Tab	Jan 2025

Subsection 836: Station and Project Markers

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
836.0.1	Demountable Reflectorized Station Marker and Project Marker	Jan 2025

Subsection 850: Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Operations

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
850.1.1	Temporary Curb Ramp (1 of 2)	Jan 2025
850.1.2	Temporary Curb Ramp (2 of 2)	Jan 2025
851.1.1	Cones & Drums	Jan 2025
851.2.1	Type III Barricade	Jan 2025
851.2.2	Type III Barricade with Sign	Jan 2025
851.3.1	Pedestrian Channelizing Device	Jan 2025
852.1.1	Sidewalk Detour	Jan 2025
852.1.2	Sidewalk Diversion	Jan 2025
852.1.3	Pedestrian Detour for Crosswalk Closure	Jan 2025
852.2.1	Off-Road Shared Use Path Detour	Jan 2025
852.2.2	On-Road Shared Use Path Diversion	Jan 2025
852.3.1	Bicycle Lane Closure	Jan 2025
852.3.2	Bicycle Lane Closure with On-Road Detour	Jan 2025
852.3.3	Bicycle Lane Closure with Off-Road Detour	Jan 2025
852.4.1	Alternating One-Way (Flagger Control)	Jan 2025
852.4.2	Alternating One-Way (Automated Flagger Assistance Device)	Jan 2025
852.4.3	Alternating One-Way (Temporary Signal)	Jan 2025
852.4.4	Alternating One-Way (Traffic Officer)	Jan 2025
852.5.1	Two Lane Road Center of Road Closure	Jan 2025
852.5.2	Two Lane Road Half of Road Closure with Drop-Off Protection	Jan 2025
852.5.3	Two Lane Road Shoulder Closure	Jan 2025
852.5.4	Two Lane Road Half Road Closure	Jan 2025
852.5.5	Two Lane Road Center of Road Closure with Drop-Off Protection	Jan 2025
852.6.1	Multi-Lane Road Right Lane Closure	Jan 2025
852.6.2	Multi-Lane Road Right Lane Closure (Unbalanced Traffic)	Jan 2025
852.6.3	Multi-Lane Road Left Lane Closure	Jan 2025
852.6.4	Multi-Lane Road Half Road Closure	Jan 2025
852.6.5	Multi-Lane Road Interior Lanes Closure	Jan 2025
852.6.6	Multi-Lane Road Two-Way Center Turn Lane Closure	Jan 2025
852.7.1	Divided Highway Right Shoulder Closure (Short Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.2	Divided Highway Left Shoulder Closure (Short Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.3	Divided Highway Right Lane Closure (Short Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.4	Divided Highway Left Lane Closure (Short Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.5	Divided Highway Right Lane Closure (Intermediate & Long-Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.6	Divided Highway Left Lane Closure (Intermediate & Long-Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.7	Divided Highway Center Lane Closure (Short Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.8	Divided Highway Right Two Lanes Closure (Short Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.9	Divided Highway Left Two Lanes Closure (Short Term)	Jan 2025
852.7.10	Divided Highway Multiple Lane Shift	Jan 2025
852.7.11	Divided Highway Scarified Pavement/Steel Plate	Jan 2025
852.8.1	Exit Ramp Right Side of Ramp Closure	Jan 2025
852.8.2	Exit Ramp Left Side of Ramp Closure	Jan 2025
852.8.3	Exit Ramp Typical Closure	Jan 2025
852.8.4	Exit Ramp Typical Cloverleaf Closure	Jan 2025
852.8.5	Exit Ramp Work Within Vicinity of Ramp (Departure Side)	Jan 2025
852.8.6	Exit Ramp Work Within Vicinity of Ramp (Approach Side)	Jan 2025
852.9.1	Entrance Ramp Partial Closure	Jan 2025
852.9.2	Entrance Ramp Work Within Vicinity of Ramp	Jan 2025
852.9.3	Entrance Ramp Work Downstream	Jan 2025
852.10.1	Intersection Center Closure	Jan 2025
852.10.2	Intersection Quadrant Closure	Jan 2025
852.10.3	Intersection Far Side Inside Lane Closure	Jan 2025
852.10.4	Intersection Far Side Right Lane Closure	Jan 2025
852.10.5	Intersection Half Road Closure	Jan 2025
852.10.6	Intersection Multi-Lane Closure (Low Speed)	Jan 2025
852.10.7	Intersection Multi-Lane Closure (High Speed)	Jan 2025
852.10.8	Intersection Center Lane Closure	Jan 2025
852.10.9	Work Near Railroad Crossing	Jan 2025
853.2.1	Temporary Concrete Barrier MASH TL-2 1/3	Jun 2025	853.2.1 (Jan 2025)
853.2.2	Temporary Concrete Barrier MASH TL-2 2/3	Jun 2025	853.2.2 (Jan 2025)
853.2.3	Temporary Concrete Barrier MASH TL-2 3/3	Jun 2025	853.2.3 (Jan 2025)
853.23.0	Temporary Concrete Barrier Retrofitted to MASH TL-3	Jun 2025	853.23.0 (Jan 2025)
853.23.1	Temporary Concrete Barrier Retrofitted to MASH TL-3 1/2	Jun 2025	853.23.1 (Jan 2025)
853.23.2	Temporary Concrete Barrier Retrofitted to MASH TL-3 2/2	Jun 2025	853.23.2 (Jan 2025)

Subsection 860: Reflectorized Pavement Markings

Drawing number	Title	Current version
860.3.01	Pavement Markings for Exit Ramp	May 2026
860.3.02	Pavement Markings for One-Lane Exit Ramp with Lane Drop	May 2026
860.3.03	Pavement Markings for Two-Lane Exit Ramp with Center Option Lane	May 2026
860.3.11	Pavement Markings for Entrance Ramp	May 2026
860.3.12	Pavement Markings for Entrance Ramp with Added Lane	May 2026
860.3.13	Pavement Markings for Two-Lane Entrance Ramp with Added Lane	May 2026
860.3.21	Pavement Markings for Auxiliary Lane between Closely-Spaced Ramps	May 2026
860.3.31	Pavement Markings for Lane Reduction	May 2026
860.3.41	Chevron Pavement Markings for Entrance and Exit Gores	May 2026

Section 900: Structures

Drawing number	Title	Current version	Previous versions
901.5.1	Cement Concrete Steps 1/2	Jun 2025	901.5.1 (Jan 2025)
901.5.2	Cement Concrete Steps 2/2	Jan 2025
987.3.1	Special Slope Paving Under Bridges Reinforced Concrete Slab	Jan 2025
987.3.2	Special Slope Paving Under Bridges Reinforced Concrete Slab Details	Jan 2025

Change Log for Construction Standard Detail Drawings

The change log lists the changes made to Construction Standard Detail drawings since January 2025. Previous Construction Standard Details are available in the “Superseded construction standard detail versions” section of this page.

Open XLSX file, 20.73 KB, Change log for Construction Standard Detail Drawings updated May 2026 (English, XLSX 20.73 KB)

Superseded construction standard detail versions

Open PDF file, 14.61 MB, 2017 Construction Standard Details (English, PDF 14.61 MB)
Open PDF file, 24.17 MB, 2016 Construction Standard Details (English, PDF 24.17 MB)
Open PDF file, 453.18 KB, 2012 Construction Standard Details: Drawing History Index (English, PDF 453.18 KB)
Open PDF file, 27.26 MB, 2012 Construction Standard Details (English, PDF 27.26 MB)
Open PDF file, 13.87 MB, 2010 Construction Standard Details (English Edition) (English, PDF 13.87 MB)
Open PDF file, 5.59 MB, 2003 Metric/English Supplemental Drawings (English, PDF 5.59 MB)
Open PDF file, 7.69 MB, 1996 Construction and Traffic Standard Details (Metric Edition) (English, PDF 7.69 MB)
Open PDF file, 3.1 MB, 1966 Construction Standards 1st Edition (Obsolete) (English, PDF 3.1 MB)
Open PDF file, 4.81 MB, Traffic Management Plans and Detail Drawings (English, PDF 4.81 MB)

Other active standards

Open PDF file, 138.61 KB, Notes on Walks and Wheelchair Ramps for Designers and Construction Engineers (English, PDF 138.61 KB)
Open PDF file, 6.89 MB, MassDOT Standard Drawings for Signs and Supports (English, PDF 6.89 MB)
Open PDF file, 1.62 MB, Overhead Signal Structure & Foundation Standard Drawings (English, PDF 1.62 MB)
Open PDF file, 3.26 MB, Standard Drawings for Traffic Signals and Highway Lighting (English, PDF 3.26 MB)

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