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    Traffic Signing

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Sub-Category Plan Title - Download Last Updated
Correspondence/Guidelines 0-CHANGES Sign Guidelines Change list for MDOT Traffic and Safety, Traffic Signing, Correspondence/Guidelines
0-CHANGES Sign Guidelines.pdf (325.99 KB)
12/07/2023
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only 0-CHANGES-SS-Std Change List for Sign Support Standard Plans
0-CHANGES-SS-Std.pdf (123.03 KB)
01/28/2020
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior 0-CHANGES-SS-Std Change List for Sign Support Standard Plans
0-CHANGES-SS-Std.pdf (123.03 KB)
01/28/2020
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior 0-CHANGES-SS-Std Change List for Sign Support Standard Plans
0-CHANGES-SS-Std.pdf (236.43 KB)
01/28/2020
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior 0-SIGN-Preamble Engineering Manual Preamble
sign_engineering_manual_preamble.pdf (22.08 KB)
05/16/2018
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior 0-SNSUP-INDEX Sign Supports Standards and Special Details - Plan Index
0-SNSUP-INDEX.pdf (45.21 KB)
12/03/2019
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior 0-SNSUP-INDEX-2 8in Sign Support Standards and Special Details - Plan Index 8in
0-SNSUP-INDEX-2 8in.pdf (45.21 KB)
12/03/2019
Correspondence/Guidelines 0_V8_Signs_Readme CAD CAD Instructions-Procedures for Signing Consultants - English
mdot_signing_consult_v8.pdf (398.54 KB)
05/02/2018
Correspondence/Guidelines Clearview Interim Reinstatement Guidance Interim Guidance Reinstatement of Interim Approval of Clearview
mdot_interim_guidance_clearview_reinstatement.pdf (129.34 KB)
05/31/2018
Correspondence/Guidelines Community Wayfinding Signing Community Wayfinding Signing
Community Wayfinding Signing.pdf (456.3 KB)
02/05/2020
Correspondence/Guidelines Golf Cart Connector Route Signing on State Trunkline Highways Golf Cart Connector Route Signing on State Trunkline Highways
Golf Cart Connector Route Signing on State Trunkline Highways.pdf (389.23 KB)
06/06/2024
Correspondence/Guidelines Guidelines for Memorial Highway Signing Guidelines for Memorial Highway Signing
Guidelines for Memorial Highway Signing NOV 2019.pdf (94.29 KB)
11/20/2019
Correspondence/Guidelines Logo Program Guidelines Logo Program Guidelines
Logo_Program_Rules 5-8-20.pdf (216.98 KB)
07/16/2020
Correspondence/Guidelines MDOT Sign Handboook for ORV Connector Routes MDOT Sign Handboook for ORV Connector Routes on State Trunkline Highways
MDOT SIGN HANDBOOK FOR ORV CONNECTOR ROUTES ON STATE TRUNKLINE HIGHWAYS 8-10-15.pdf (837.71 KB)
08/06/2018
Correspondence/Guidelines Michigan Logo One Page Informational Sheet Michigan Specific Service (Logo) Signing Program - 2017 One Page Informational Sheet
Michigan Logo 2017 One PageSheet.pdf (558.34 KB)
01/19/2022
Standard Highway Signs SHS Change Lists.xlsx SHS Detailed Change Lists
SHS Change Lists.xlsx (95.23 KB)
07/21/2022
Standard Highway Signs SHS Local Agency Signs.pdf Standard Highway Font Guide Signs for Local Agency Use
SHS Local Agency Signs.pdf (1,705.29 KB)
09/03/2020
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-100-G Standard Sign Installations(Last Review Date:09/27/22)
SIGN-100-G.pdf (281.78 KB)
09/27/2022
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-110-E Standard Route Marker Installations(Last Review Date: 03/31/16)
SIGN-110-E.pdf (128.17 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-115-D Sign Location Codes Placement
SIGN-115-D.pdf (291.82 KB)
07/02/2021
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-120-E Roadside Sign Locations & Support Spacing(Last Review Date: 02/13/17)
SIGN-120-E.pdf (194.42 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-130-B Railroad Crossing Sign(Last Review Date: 07/20/11)
SIGN-130-B.pdf (310.43 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-140-A Placement of D3-1 Signs Above R1-1(Last Review Date: 03/01/05)
SIGN-140-A.pdf (102.03 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-145-A All Way Stop and Cross Traffic Does Not Stop Conditions(Last Review Date: 7/15/19)
SIGN-145-A.pdf (231.35 KB)
01/28/2020
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-150-D Sign Support Selection Charts(Last Review Date: 01/14/15)
SIGN-150-D.pdf (2,531.6 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-160-C Cantilever Sign Support Selection Chart(Last Review Date: 7/20/11)
SIGN-160-C.pdf (85.16 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-200-E Steel Posts(Last Review Date: 08/24/20)
SIGN-200-E.pdf (303.64 KB)
08/26/2020
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-205-A - 17in Perforated Steel Square Tube Sign Breakaway Sys(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-205-A - 17in.pdf (1,442.04 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-205-A - 8in Perforated Steel Square Tube Sign Breakaway Sys(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-205-A - 8in.pdf (1,439.17 KB)
07/31/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-207-D Perforated Square Steel Tube Breakaway System(Last Review Date: 07/19/16)
SIGN-207-D.pdf (905.57 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-210-B Wood Posts(Last Review Date: 08/13/14)
SIGN-210-B.pdf (261.98 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-220-C Steel Column Break-Away (W)(Last Review Date: 12/02/14)
SIGN-220-C.pdf (153.06 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-230-A Foundation (Break-Away)(Last Review Date: 03/01/05)
SIGN-230-A.pdf (139.14 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-300-C Type E Cantilever(Last Review Date: 11/20/19)
SIGN-300-C.pdf (304.1 KB)
01/28/2020
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-330-B Type E Spread Cantilever Foundation(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-330-B.pdf (144.37 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-340-B Type E Cantilever Drilled Shaft Foundation(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-340-B.pdf (231.68 KB)
01/14/2019
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-341-A - 17in Estimated Maximum Service Loads At The Anchor Bolt Elevation (For overhead sign foundations)(Last Review Date: 11/15/11)
SIGN-341-A - 17in.pdf (71.76 KB)
01/16/2019
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-341-A - 8in Estimated Maximum Service Loads At The Anchor Bolt Elevation (For overhead sign foundations)(Last Review Date: 11/15/11)
SIGN-341-A - 8in.pdf (59.34 KB)
01/16/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-350-B Type J Cantilever Drilled Shaft Foundation(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-350-B.pdf (218.45 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-360-B Type E Truss 50'-140'(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-360-B.pdf (319 KB)
01/14/2019
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-365-A - 8in. Type E Truss Spread Footing Foundation Details
SIGN-365-A - 8in..pdf (506.1 KB)
01/06/2022
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-367-A - 8in Type E Truss Wall Mount Details
SIGN-367-A - 8in.pdf (982.82 KB)
03/14/2022
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-370-B Type J Cantilever 20'-40'(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-370-B.pdf (585.2 KB)
05/14/2021
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-375-A - 8in. Type J Cantilever Spread Footing Foundation Details
SIGN-375-A - 8in..pdf (415.92 KB)
01/06/2022
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-380-A Bridge Support Bracket for Steel Truss, Type E and Steel Cantilever Truss, Type J(Last Review Date: 08/11/11)
SIGN-380-A.pdf (402.86 KB)
01/14/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-500-B - 17in Steel Truss Type D ( 105ft-125ft )(Last Review Date: 12/08/16)
SIGN-500-B - 17in.pdf (575.11 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-500-B - 8in Steel Truss Type D ( 105ft-125ft )(Last Review Date: 12/08/16)
SIGN-500-B - 8in.pdf (478.99 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-520-B - 17in Type C Truss 75'-100'(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-520-B - 17in.pdf (519.94 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-520-B - 8 in Type C Truss 75'-100'(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-520-B.pdf (325.69 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-540-B - 17in Type C Truss 50'-70'(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-540-B - 17in.pdf (508.66 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-540-B - 8 in Type C Truss 50'-70'(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-540-B.pdf (320.94 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-600-B - 17in Truss Foundation Type C(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-600-B - 17in.pdf (158.35 KB)
08/07/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-600-B - 8in Truss Foundation Type C(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-600-B - 8in.pdf (147.65 KB)
08/07/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-610-B - 17in Truss Foundation Type D(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-610-B - 17in.pdf (198.09 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-610-B - 8in Truss Foundation Type D(Last Review Date: 12/17/13)
SIGN-610-B - 8in.pdf (167.69 KB)
07/31/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-700-E Truss, Cantilever, Column and Exit Number Connections(Last Review Date: 11/20/19)
SIGN-700-E.pdf (448.55 KB)
01/28/2020
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-710-A Retaining Wall Connection(Last Review Date: 03/01/05)
SIGN-710-A.pdf (77.79 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-720-B Concrete Median Barrier Connection(Last Review Date: 08/20/13)
SIGN-720-B.pdf (86.77 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-730-B Concrete Glare Screen Connection(Last Review Date: 07/20/11)
SIGN-730-B.pdf (140.81 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-740-B Miscellaneous Sign Connection Details(Last Review Date: 06/20/13)
SIGN-740-B.pdf (224.6 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-750-A Route Marker Stiffener(Last Review Date: 08/11/11)
SIGN-750-A.pdf (67.91 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-800-A Bridge Sign Connection Type A1, A2 & B(Last Review Date: 08/11/11)
SIGN-800-A.pdf (1,009.79 KB)
08/07/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-810-A Bridge Sign Connection Types C, D & E(Last Review Date: 08/11/11)
SIGN-810-A.pdf (974.46 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-820-B Bridge Sign Connection Types F & G (BB < 36")(Last Review Date: 08/20/13)
SIGN-820-B.pdf (541.79 KB)
01/14/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-821-A - 17in Bolted Bridge Connection OLD Types C & D (Ø = 0°)(Last Review Date: 11/15/11)
SIGN-821-A - 17in.pdf (294.21 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-821-A - 8in Bolted Bridge Connection OLD Types C & D (Ø = 0°)(Last Review Date: 11/15/11)
SIGN-821-A - 8in.pdf (306.78 KB)
07/31/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-830-A Bridge Sign Connection Types H, I & J (BB > 36")(Last Review Date: 08/11/11)
SIGN-830-A.pdf (817.52 KB)
01/14/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-831-A - 17in Bolted Bridge Connection Old Type E & F (Ø greater than or equal to 10°)(Last Review Date: 04/16/13)
SIGN-831-A - 17in.pdf (336.75 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-831-A - 8in Bolted Bridge Connection Old Type E & F (Ø greater than or equal to 10°)(Last Review Date: 04/16/13)
SIGN-831-A - 8in.pdf (313.38 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-840-A - 17in Bridge Sign Connection Angle Calculations(Last Review Date: 11/15/11)
SIGN-840-A - 17in.pdf (113.79 KB)
01/16/2019
Special Details-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-840-A - 8in Bridge Sign Connection Angle Calculations(Last Review Date: 11/15/11)
SIGN-840-A - 8in.pdf (111 KB)
01/16/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-850-A Bridge Sign Connection Type K, L & M(Last Review Date: 08/11/11)
SIGN-850-A.pdf (429.16 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-870-B Bridge Sign Connection Type O, P & Q(Last Review Date: 08/20/13)
SIGN-870-B.pdf (398.56 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-880-A Bridge Sign Connection Type R, S & T(Last Review Date: 08/11/11)
SIGN-880-A.pdf (485.28 KB)
01/14/2019
Standards-Nov 2023 let and prior SIGN-890-B Bridge Sign Connection Type U, V & W(Last Review Date: 08/20/13)
SIGN-890-B.pdf (401.53 KB)
01/14/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-896-A - 17in Bridge Connection to Concrete Beams(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-896-A - 17in.pdf (375.51 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-896-A - 8in Bridge Connection to Concrete Beams(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-896-A - 8in.pdf (390.78 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-897-A - 17in Bolted Bridge Connection Types A & B(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-897-A - 17in.pdf (563.78 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-897-A - 8in Bolted Bridge Connection Types A & B(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-897-A - 8in.pdf (591.19 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-898-A - 17in Bolted Bridge Connection Types C & D (Ø = 0°)(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-898-A - 17in.pdf (398.61 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-898-A - 8in Bolted Bridge Connection Types C & D (Ø = 0°)(Last Review Date: 03/20/12)
SIGN-898-A - 8in.pdf (409.41 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-899-B - 17in Bolted Bridge Connection Types E & F (Ø greater than or equal to 10°)(Last Review Date: 08/20/13)
SIGN-899-B - 17in.pdf (462.61 KB)
07/31/2019
Special Details for Maintenance Use Only SIGN-899-B - 8in Bolted Bridge Connection Types E & F (Ø greater than or equal to 10°)(Last Review Date: 08/20/13)
SIGN-899-B - 8in.pdf (408.09 KB)
07/31/2019
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 01-Regulatory.zip SignCAD Templates 01-Regulatory
SignCAD Templates 01-Regulatory.zip (319.96 KB)
04/25/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 02-Warning.zip SignCAD Templates 02-Warning
SignCAD Templates 02-Warning.zip (424.32 KB)
04/25/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 03-Route Marker.zip SignCAD Templates 03-Route Marker
SignCAD Templates 03-Route Marker.zip (1,165.17 KB)
06/10/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 05-School.zip SignCAD Templates 05-School
SignCAD Templates 05-School.zip (30.61 KB)
04/25/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 07-Informational.zip SignCAD Templates 07-Informational
SignCAD Templates 07-Informational.zip (1,276.96 KB)
04/25/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 08-D Guide.zip SignCAD Templates 08-D Guide
SignCAD Templates 08-D Guide.zip (1,255.71 KB)
07/21/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 09-E Guide.zip SignCAD Templates 09-E Guide
SignCAD Templates 09-E Guide.zip (673.78 KB)
04/25/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 12-MDOT Supplied.zip SignCAD Templates 12-MDOT Supplied
SignCAD Templates 12-MDOT Supplied.zip (3,215.44 KB)
04/25/2022
SignCAD Files SignCAD Templates 13-Work Zone.zip SignCAD Templates 13-Work Zone
SignCAD Templates 13-Work Zone.zip (24.47 KB)
04/25/2022
Correspondence/Guidelines Signing Trunkline Guide Guidelines for Signing on State Trunkline Highways
Signing Trunkline Guide.pdf (2,472.09 KB)
12/07/2023
Correspondence/Guidelines Slogan Sign Options Slogan/Distinctive Boundary Signs Options for Local Units of Government - Slogan Sign Options
Slogan Sign Options.pdf (106.42 KB)
02/05/2020
Correspondence/Guidelines TODS Brochure Tourist Oriented Directional Sign Program (TODS) - 2014 TODS Brochure
2014 TODS Brochure.pdf (682.64 KB)
07/16/2020
Correspondence/Guidelines TODS Guidelines TODS Program Guidelines
tods_program_guidelines.pdf (1,595.18 KB)
09/24/2018
Correspondence/Guidelines Traffic Sign Codes Traffic Sign Codes for Law Enforcement and Maintenance. Print double sided and short edge (top) for the binding.
mdot_traffic_sign_codes.pdf (649.15 KB)
05/02/2018
Correspondence/Guidelines Traffic Sign Design Guidelines Traffic Sign Design, Placement, and Application Guidelines
Traffic Sign Design Guidelines.pdf (5,534.57 KB)
12/07/2023
Correspondence/Guidelines Why Traffic Signs are Replaced Why Traffic Signs are Replaced
Why Traffic Signs are Replaced.pdf (137.57 KB)
05/23/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_shs_preface.pdf SHS Preface
mdot_shs_preface.pdf (21.61 KB)
09/03/2020
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_01_regulatory.pdf SHS 01-Regulatory
mdot_signs_01_regulatory.pdf (15,910.62 KB)
06/10/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_02_warning.pdf SHS 02-Warning
mdot_signs_02_warning.pdf (8,945.7 KB)
04/25/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_03_route.pdf SHS 03-Route Markers
mdot_signs_03_route.pdf (3,278.52 KB)
06/10/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_04_em_cd.pdf SHS 04-Emergency Management and Civil Defense
mdot_signs_04_em_cd.pdf (282.47 KB)
09/03/2020
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_05_school.pdf SHS 05-School
mdot_signs_05_school.pdf (1,087.87 KB)
09/03/2020
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_06_appendix.pdf SHS 06-Appendix
mdot_signs_06_appendix.pdf (2,858.66 KB)
04/25/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_07_info.pdf SHS 07-Informational
mdot_signs_07_info.pdf (1,183.22 KB)
04/25/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_08_d_guide.pdf SHS 08-D Guide
mdot_signs_08_d_guide.pdf (2,929 KB)
07/21/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_09_e_guide.pdf SHS 09-E Guide
mdot_signs_09_e_guide.pdf (3,235.04 KB)
04/25/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_10_supporthole.pdf SHS 10-Support Hole Placement
mdot_signs_10_supporthole.pdf (243.75 KB)
09/03/2020
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_11_objectmarkers.pdf SHS 11-Object Markers
mdot_signs_11_objectmarkers.pdf (207.67 KB)
09/03/2020
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_12_mdot_supplied sign.pdf SHS 12-MDOT Supplied Signs
mdot_signs_12_mdot_supplied sign.pdf (1,582.21 KB)
04/25/2022
Standard Highway Signs mdot_signs_13_work_zone.pdf SHS 13-Work Zone
mdot_signs_13_work_zone.pdf (9,277.27 KB)
04/25/2022
Standard Highway Signs 00-SHS - NOTE1 NOTE - These are adopted Federal SHS details and include MI specific details, Clearview Fonts are indicated where appropriate - Local Agency details are non-clearview for non-state trunkline use only
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