Plans Preparation Manual

This manual provides instructions and guidance for the preparation of right of way plans, contract plans, special provisions, and estimate packages for highway construction projects. It also provides the standards used in the preparation of these plans using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).

September 2020 M 22-31.08 revision package M 22-31.08 (PDF 4.7MB)

Technical Errata

Plans Preparation Manual Technical Errata February 2021 (PDF 148KB)

Individual Chapters

Foreword (PDF 12KB)
Comments (PDF 16KB)
Contents (PDF 39KB)

Division 1 Right of Way Plans (PDF 12.2MB)

Division 2 Survey Records (PDF 934KB)

Division 3 Right of Way Plans Standard Symbols and Conventions (PDF 281KB)

Division 4 Contract Plans (PDF 7.1MB)

Division 5 PS&E Standard Symbols and Conventions (PDF 418KB)

Division 6 Contract Provisions (PDF 905KB)

Division 7 Miscellaneous Contract Considerations (PDF 3.1MB)

Division 8 Contract Estimate (PDF 410KB)

Appendix 1 Structure Notes, Quantity Tabulation Sheets, and Sign Specification Sheets (PDF 274KB)

Appendix 2 PS&E Word User's Guide (PDF 292KB)

Appendix 3 Transmittal Memorandums (PDF 261KB)

Appendix 4 Acronyms and Abbreviations (PDF 297KB)

Appendix 5 Addendum Preparation (PDF 643KB)

Appendix 6 Determination of Contract Time (PDF 8.1MB)

Revision History

2018 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 14.2MB)

2013 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 2.09MB)

2012 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 13.7MB)

2011 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 6.12MB)

2009 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 287MB)