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).
February 2024 M22-31.11 revision package (PDF 196MB)
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 4 Contract Plans example sheets (PDF 144MB)
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 Applying Professional Stamps (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
2023 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 159MB)
2022 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 139MB)
2020 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 13.2MB)
2018 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 14.2MB)
2013 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 2.09MB)
2012 Plans Preparation Manual Revision (PDF 13.7MB)
Slow down – lives are on the line.
Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024.
Phone down, eyes up.
Work zones need our undivided attention.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.