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MUTCD (FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices)
The national standard for signs, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control that every striping and work-zone decision must follow, free to download.
Open resource
Free public resource. Published and maintained by the agency.
What they offer
The 11th Edition MUTCD (with Revision 1, effective March 5, 2026 per the FHWA page), including Part 3 (markings) and Part 6 (temporary traffic control), as free PDFs; FHWA does not print copies. States must adopt the national MUTCD or a substantially conforming state supplement.
Why it matters for pavement contractors
Pavement marking technicians and anyone setting up temporary traffic control rely on Parts 3 and 6. This is the authority behind ATSSA training and most DOT specifications.
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Free public resource.