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Design & Traffic Manuals, Memos & Resources

Rules, regulations and guidance for development, construction and maintenance of Idaho’s transportation system.

Design & Traffic Manuals, Memos & Resources

Memos & Updates

  • NEW – Approved State Highway System (SHS) Intersection and Interchange Types for Designers – Oct. 31, 2025
  • Flagger & Traffic Control Supervisor Certifications & Recertifications – Jan. 31, 2024
  • Setting Work Zone Speed Limits – March 28, 2023
  • Liquidated Damages Schedule – March 15, 2021
  • Proprietary Products Approval – June 16, 2020
  • Lump Sum Temporary Traffic Control – Jan. 21, 2020
  • Left-Turn Signal Phasing Guidance – Jan. 15, 2020
  • Interchange Modification & Justification Reports – Jan. 10, 2020
  • Median Crossovers on Divided Highway Construction Projects – Jan. 9, 2020
  • Changing Speed Zones – November 25, 2019
  • AASHTO Green Book 7th Edition: Summary of Changes – Oct. 22, 2018
  • Implementation: Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware Transition – Aug. 24, 2017
  • DESA Hydraulics Report Preparation & Acceptance – Aug. 9, 2016

Idaho Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Idaho adoption of Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) with State exceptions.

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Design Manual

Guidance for the development of projects through the ITD and FHWA approved development process.

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Traffic Manual

Idaho’s Supplementary Guide to the Idaho MUTCD.

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CADD Standards Guide

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Standards Guide outlines ITD’s corporate workspace using Bentley System’s OpenRoads Designer software.

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Standard Drawings

Standard drawings for use on ITD and federal-aid projects.

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Standard Details

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Standard details are tools used to quickly add details to a specific project.

ITD Sign Chart

Idaho supplement to the Standard Highway Signs and Markings Book.

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Work Zone Resources

  • ITD Flagger and TC Supervisor Certification & Reciprocity information.
  • ITD Work Zone Safety and Mobility Program – Idaho’s program for safety and mobility through work zones.

Design & Traffic Guidance

Title and Web LinkDescription and DetailsTypeContactLaw, Rule
or Other
AASHTO Greenbook 7Memo on the use of the updated AASHTO Greenbook 7Memomonica.crider@itd.idaho.govOther
Contract Time Determination ManualProcedures for the determination of contract timeManualmarc.danley@itd.idaho.govOther
Constructability Review GuidelinesGuidelines for reviews during project development to ensure that projects are biddable, buildable, cost-effective and maintainable.Manualmarc.danley@itd.idaho.govOther
Flagger & TCS Cert. & RecertificationMemo on Flagger & Traffic Control Supervisor Certifications & RecertificationsMemokevin.sablan@itd.idaho.govOther
Guardrail Terminal ChartsCatalog of guardrail terminals and guidelines for terminal selectionOthermarc.danley@itd.idaho.govOther
Hydraulics Report MemoMemo outlining preparation and acceptance of hydraulic reports.Memomonica.crider@itd.idaho.govOther
Interchange Modification & Justification ReportsGuidance on preparing interchange modification and justification reportsMemomonica.crider@itd.idaho.govOther
Left-Turn Signal MemoGuidance on left-turn signal phasingMemokevin.sablan@itd.idaho.govOther
Liquidated DamagesMemo updating ITD's liquidated damages schedule.Memomonica.crider@itd.idaho.govOther
Lump Sum Temporary Traffic ControlMemo on the use of temporary traffic control by lump sum on projectsMemomonica.crider@itd.idaho.govOther
Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) ImplementationITD adoption of procedures for testing roadside safety hardware (e.g., metal guardrail, concrete barriers, sign supports) to be installed on the State highway system.Memomonica.crider@itd.idaho.govOther
Median CrossoversGuidance on the use of median crossovers on divided highway construction projectsMemokevin.sablan@itd.idaho.govOther
Pipe Materials Selection & Specification ProceduresGuide on drainage pipe selectionOthermarc.danley@itd.idaho.govOther
Practical Design GuideITD guide for building cost-effective projects that achieve good, safe, and efficient transportation system. Othermarc.danley@itd.idaho.govOther
Proprietary ProductsMemo on ITD use of proprietary products and patented materialsMemomonica.crider@itd.idaho.govOther
Road Inventory Determination of an Improved RoadThis document sets forth the standard for an improved road if it is to be eligible for funding through the Local Road Inventory Program. Othermonica.crider@itd.idaho.govIDAPA Rule 39.03.47
Setting Speed LimitsProcedures for changing speed limits on the state highway systemMemokevin.sablan@itd.idaho.govOther
Traffic ManualIdaho's Supplementary Guide to the MUTCD on traffic control devices.Manualryan.lancaster@itd.idaho.govOther
Traffic Signal & ITS Equipment SpecificationsEquipment specificationsOthermona.hunt@itd.idaho.govOther
Value Engineering GuideGuidelines for providing a consistent and uniform process for value engineering studies during the development of a transportation project.Othermarc.danley@itd.idaho.govOther

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  • Estimating & Qualified Products

    Resources for project estimating, average unit price, qualified products list (QPL), & project management.

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    Standard Specifications, Quality Assurance, Contract Administration, Materials, & Lab Operations manuals, plus forms & resources for ITD construction procedures.

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