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Information to help you plan your trip on Massachusetts roadways.

The MassDOT Highway Division manages design projects and construction contracts.

Transportation related spatial information is provided by MassDOT GIS Services for all modes of travel throughout Massachusetts

Most of our manuals, publications, and forms are available online.

Chapter 90 entitles cities and towns to receive reimbursements on approved projects. It is a 100% reimbursable program.

From oversize trucks to excess loads, your commercial truck may require a permit. Learn about and apply for all the permits your truck may need.

MassDOT’s Office of Transportation Planning manages long-range bicycle and pedestrian planning, along with outreach and education through MassRIDES.

Fixing Bridges, Doing Business Differently

MassDOT offers programs that allow volunteer teams to help beautify state highways.

The purpose of this CAD Standard is to standardize drawing information and improve electronic data sharing between MassDOT and consultants.

A Complete Street is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes - walking, biking, transit and vehicles – for people of all ages and abilities.

Structured crash data available from the MassDOT Highway Division

We make every effort to take care of roadway issues, but it's not always possible to timely discover, clean up or make repairs. As a result, you may get a flat tire or incur other damage to your vehicle.

MassDOT's goal is to maximize the useful life of each asset through careful preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance

The Layout Section prepares and reviews layout plans and legal documents for setting the limits of State Highways.

MassDOT allows supplemental and logo signs on our highways, such as those for tourist attractions, businesses, and colleges.

The Plans & Records Office is responsible for the maintenance of historical and current engineering plans, and related documents.

State and federal highway safety programs, funding, and audits.

The MassDOT Survey section includes a Boston Survey Office and Survey Departments in each District office.

MassDOT's Utility Section works with utility owners and contractors to coordinate utility relocation before construction.

High-occupancy vehicle lanes are open to anyone carpooling with 2 or more passengers. You can use these lanes to cut down travel time during your commute.

MassDOT has been using Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) throughout the Commonwealth for over 20 years.

The toolkit helps the contracting community meet the requirements of the 8.02 schedule specification.

MassDOT's Utility Section works with utility owners and contractors to coordinate utility relocation before construction.

Approved fabricators of metal bridges and metal highway components.

MassDOT adjusts prices on certain contract bid items to provide fair compensation to contractors.

MassDOT issues engineering directives to introduce new engineering standards and procedures.

The MassDOT Environmental Services Section works to support construction and maintenance activities and, where possible, enhance the environment.

MassDOT's Highway Division has programs in place to manage highway noise pollution in the Commonwealth.

View plan holders for advertised construction projects

MassDOT oversees roadway and bridge projects designed by in-house staff and consultant engineering companies.

The Salt Remediation Program addresses complaints of salt impacts to drinking water caused by MassDOT winter maintenance operations.

The Qualified Traffic Control Equipment (QTCE) list provides guidance on traffic control devices, traffic signal components, and other roadway safety products that are acceptable for use on State Highway and other MassDOT projects.

Detailed requirements and information for contractors operating non-road, diesel-powered construction equipment with more than 50 horsepower on MassDOT job sites.

It is our goal to provide means to promote safe and efficient traffic flow in the Commonwealth.

Program that provides financial support to cities and towns for small bridge replacement, preservation and rehabilitation projects.

The Official Massachusetts Transportation map is available for download or you can request a copy.

The MassDOT Office of Outdoor Advertising is charged with regulating and controlling, the erection and maintenance of off-premise billboards, signs and other advertising devices in the Commonwealth.

As you decide how to commute to and from work everyday, consider using one of the many Park and Ride lots to carpool, vanpool, or ride the commuter bus.

All construction firms must prequalify with MassDOT before bidding on public horizontal construction projects with an estimated value of $50,000 or more. This applies regardless of funding source.

List of materials qualified for use on MassDOT highway construction projects.

MassDOT guidelines about the use of road flaggers and police details on highway projects.

If you’re broken down on the side of the road, roadside service can provide help when you need it the most.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Landscape Design Section provides design and guidance for preservation and restoration of the landscape of Massachusetts highways, streets, bridges, and shared use paths.

Lead the way in promoting safe walking, bicycling, and driving behaviors across Massachusetts.

Providing safe places for children to walk and bike, starting with their trip to school

The MassDOT Highway Division has a web-based system for the submission of Highway Access Permit requests. The system allows customers to submit applications electronically on a 24-7 basis.

Signs and signals keep drivers safe and informed on the road

You can view our annual traffic data collection on our interactive map.

MassDOT provides Travel Service Plazas and Tourist Information Centers along major highways in the Commonwealth.

Ongoing Steps Ensuring Safety of the Tunnel System

Massachusetts is no stranger to winter weather. From learning how to shovel your driveway to learning about snow plows, make sure you are prepared for whatever may happen while on the road.