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FHWA Work Zone Management Program

FHWA's work zone program site with guidance, rules, and resources on planning and operating safe work zones. It is the federal source behind most state DOT work zone requirements. Estimators bidding public work and foremen running lane closures will find the policy and best practice documents here.

External authoritative source. The named publisher maintains this material. Source verified means NPMCA checked the source identity, link and classification; it does not mean NPMCA technically reviewed or approved the underlying regulation or guidance. Open the source for current requirements.
Open source — FHWA

Free · outside site

For
Crew Leader, Foreman, Supervisor, Estimator, Owner-Operator, Business Owner
Jurisdiction
US-federal
Version
1.0 · Published
Source identity checked
2026-09-09
Maintained by
FHWA

Sources

  1. [1]Work Zone Management Program — FHWA · checked 2026-09-09

Educational only. Your employer is responsible for the safety and compliance program on your job. Talk to a qualified professional where a decision depends on it.