Document Change Announcements


2016 Standard Specifications DCAs

DescriptionDateRevised Section/ Subscription/ ExhibitDocument Change Memo
Elimination of Letter of Surety OptionJanuary 27, 2026Advertisement for Proposals
Section 101 General Information, Subsection 101.02 Deflnitions
Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.07 Proposal Guaranty,
Subsection 102.08 Power of Attorney, Subsection 102.11 Causes for Rejection,
Subsection 102.12 Return of Proposal Guaranty
DCA2026SS 02
Electronic Document RetentionJanuary 09, 2026Section 107 Prosecution And Progress, Subsection 107.10 Progress Photographs
Section 429 Drilled Shafts, Subsection 429.04 Installation of Drilled Shafts
Section 519 Toll Booths and DATIM Enclosures, Subsection 519.03 Methods of Construction
DCA2026SS01
Steel Price Adjustment Opt OutSeptember 26, 2025Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.11 Steel Price AdjustmentDCA2025SS 08
Miscellaneous UpdatesJuly 11, 2025Advertisement for Proposals Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Appendix I – NJPDES Stormwater Permit Program Appendix Z – Cost-Plus Work FormsDCA2025SS 07
Pavement Markings UpdateJune 19, 2025Section 516 Pavement Stripes and Markings, Subsection 516.01 Description Subsection 516.02 Materials, Subsection 516.03 Equipment, Subsection 516.04 Methods of Construction, Subsection 516.05 Measurement, Subsection 516.06 Payment Section 530 Raised Pavement Markers, Subsection 530.01 Description, Section 534 Trenchless Installation of Underground Facilities, Subsection 534.04 Methods Of Construction Section 913 Paints and Coatings, Subsection 913.04 Traffic Paint and Marking. Section 923 Miscellaneous, Subsection 923.46 Raised Pavement Markers and Adhesive Section 923 Miscellaneous, Subsection 923.47 High Early Strength Patch MixDCA2025SS 06
Portable Longitudinal Steel BarrierJune 13, 2025Section 801 Traffic Control on Authority Roadways, Subsection 801.02 Materials, Subsection 801.03 Methods of Construction, Subsection 801.04 Measurement, Subsection 801.05 Payment Section 920 Traffic Control Devices, Subsection 920.17 Modular Glare Screen System, Subsection 920.22 Portable Longitudinal Steel BarrierDCA2025SS 05
Miscellaneous UpdatesMay 2, 2025Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.15 Public Works Contractor Registration ActDCA2025SS 04
Guide Rail Anchorages and Buried End TerminalsMarch 25, 2025Section 510 Guide Rail, Subsection 510.03 Methods of Construction Section 915 Beam Guide Rail, Subsection 915.02 Posts and Recycled/Synthetic Blockouts, Subsection 915.03 Miscellaneous Hardware, Subsection 915.07 Terminals and AnchoragesDCA2025SS 03
Subcontractor Reporting RequirementsMarch 4, 2025Section 103 Award And Execution Of Contract, Subsection 103.04 Subletting and Assigning ContractDCA2025SS 02
Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL)January 28, 2025Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.23 Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL)DCA2025SS 01
Alloy Specification for Sign PanelsDecember 31, 2024Section 912 Sign Materials, Subsection 912.01 Aluminum Sheet Sign Panels and Incidental Hardware.DCA2024SS 10
Prefabricated Modular Wall HeightDecember 31, 2024Section 427 Prefabricated Modular (PM) Walls, Subsection 427.02 MaterialsDCA2024SS 09
Soil Stabilization MattingAugust 27, 2024Section 101 General Information, Subsection 101.01 Headings, Subsection 101.02 Definitions Section 208 Temporary Soil Erosion And Dust Control, Subsection 208.01 Description Subsection 208.02 Materials, Subsection 208.03 Methods of Construction, Subsection 208.05 Payment Section 213 Regulated Material, Subsection 213.03 Methods of Construction Section 703 Topsoiling, Subsection 703.03 Methods of Construction Section 704 Seeding and Sodding, Subsection 704.02 Materials, Subsection 704.03 Methods of Construction Section 706 Soil Stabilization Matting, Subsection 706.02 Materials Subsection 706.03 Methods of Construction, Subsection 706.04 Measurement, Subsection 706.05 Payment Section 919 Landscaping Materials, Subsection 919.10 Seed, Subsection 919.15 Emulsified Asphalt Subsection 919.35 Soil Stabilization MattingDCA2024SS 08
Inlet or Manhole CastingAugust 27, 2024Section 503 Manholes and Inlets, Subsection 503.03 Methods of ConstructionDCA2024SS 07
QPL Qualification Criteria UpdatesAugust 27, 2024Section 101 General Information, Subsection 101.02 Definitions Section 905 Concrete, Mortar and Grout, Subsection 905.15 Non-Shrink, High Early Strength Mortar Subsection 905.18 Epoxy Bonding Coat, Subsection 905.25 Non-shrink, High Early Strength Mortar Suitable for Vertical and Overhead Repairs Section 923 Miscellaneous, Subsection 923.08 Epoxy Bonding Compound, Subsection 923.22 Epoxy Resin System, Subsection 923.23 Epoxy Crack SealantDCA2024SS 06
Miscellaneous UpdatesAugust 12, 2024Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.08 Power of Attorney, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals, Subsection 102.13 Prevailing Wage RatesDCA2024SS 05
Source Disclosure Form RemovalJuly 16, 2024Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Subsection 102.23 Source Disclosure FormDCA2024SS04
Pre-stained Reactive Color Treatment UpdateFebruary 29, 2024Section 510 Guide Rail, Subsection 510.02 Materials, Subsection 510.03 Methods of Construction Section 915 Beam Guide Rail, Subsection 915.01 Rail Elements, Subsection 915.03 Miscellaneous HardwareDCA2024SS 02
Electrical Qualification Criteria UpdatesJanuary 9, 2024Section 601 Common Electrical Provisions, Subsection 601.01 Description Section 602 Power Distribution, Subsection 602.01 Description Section 603 Lighting, Subsection 603.01 Description Section 918 Electrical Materials, Subsection 918.01 GeneralDCA2024SS 01
Metallization of New Weathering SteelOctober 18, 2023Section 440 Metallization for New Weathering Steel, Subsection 440.01 Description Subsection 440.02 Materials, Subsection 440.03 Methods of Construction, Subsection 440.04 Measurement, Subsection 440.05 Payment Section 913 Paints and Coatings, Subsection 913.10 Metallizing WireDCA2023SS 14
Crack Spanning MembraneOctober 11, 2023Section 302 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements, Subsection 302.05 Methods of Construction Section 923 Miscellaneous, Subsection 923.24 Crack Spanning MembraneDCA2023SS 13
Precast Concrete Construction Barrier (PCCB) UpdateSeptember 22, 2023Section 801 Traffic Control on Authority Roadways, Subsection 801.03 Methods of Construction Section 920 Traffic Control Devices, Subsection 920.08 Concrete BarrierDCA2023SS 12
Miscellaneous Updates IIISeptember 8, 2023Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals, Subsection 102.21 Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus, Section 104 Control Of Work, Subsection 104.13 Sanitary, Health and Safety ProvisionsDCA2023SS 11
Railroad CoordinationAugust 10, 2023Section 104 Control Of Work, Subsection 104.08 Shop and Working Drawings, Section 106 Legal Relations And Responsibility, Subsection 106.20 Insurance, Section 804 Railroads, Subsection 804.03 Methods of ConstructionDCA2023SS 10
Cone TruckJune 30, 2023Section 801 Traffic Control on Authority Roadways, Subsection 801.02, Subsection 801.03 Methods of Construction, Section 920 Traffic Control Devices, Subsection 920.18 Truck Mounted Attenuator, Subsection 920.21 Cone TruckDCA2023SS 07
Elections Transparency ActJune 30, 2023Advertisement for Proposals. Appendix B, Requirements of Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 (Executive Order 134) and Executive Order 117, Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.17 Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 and (Executive Order 134) & Executive Order 117DCA2023SS 09
Continuous Hot-Dip Galvanized Reinforcement SteelJune 30, 2023Section 401 Concrete Structures, Subsection 401.02 Materials, Subsection 401.09 Reinforcement Steel, Section 908 Reinforcement Steel, Subsection 908.01 Reinforcement Steel for Structures. Section 909 Structural Steel and Other Ferrous Metals, Subsection 909.11 Zinc Coating on Steel.DCA2023SS 08 With Hidden Text
Miscellaneous Updates IIMarch 29, 2023Section 101 General Information, Subsection 101.02 Definitions, Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.21 Prohibited Activities in Russia or BelarusDCA2023SS-05.pdf
Structural QPL Qualification Criteria UpdatesMarch 29, 2023Section 401 Concrete Structures, Section 407 High-Load Multi-rotational Bearings, Section 414 Bridge Railing and Fencing, Section 417 Bridge Deck Rehabilitation, Section 418 Bridge Structural Repairs, Section 425 Noise Barriers Section 905 Concrete, Mortar and Grout, Subsection 905.12 Non-Shrink, High Strength Mortar Subsection 905.13 Non-Metallic, Non-Shrink Mortar or Grout Subsection 905.14 Non-Shrink, High-Strength Mortar, Subsection 905.15 Non-Shrink, High Early Strength Mortar, Subsection 905.24 Mortar Seal and Cure, Subsection 905.25 Non-shrink, High Early Strength Mortar Suitable for Vertical and Overhead Repairs, Subsection 905.28 Bag Mixes for Concrete Repairs Section 907 Joints, Subsection 907.02 Joint Sealers, Section 909 Structural Steel and Other Ferrous Metals, Subsection 909.01 Structural Steel, Section 910 Timber and Timber Preservatives, Subsection 910.13 Fire Retardant Treatment, Section 911 Non-Ferrous Metals, Subsection 911.07 Bronze Bearing Plates, Section 923 Miscellaneous, Subsection 923.05 Caulking Compound, Subsection 923.06 Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Subsection 923.08 Epoxy Bonding Compound, Subsection 923.22 Epoxy Resin System, Subsection 923.23 Epoxy Crack Sealant, Subsection 923.28 SealantDCA2023SS-06.pdf
Fuel and Asphalt Price AdjustmentMarch 9, 2023Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.10 Fuel Price Adjustment Section 302 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements, Subsection 302.09 MeasurementDCA2023SS-04.pdf
Concrete Test CylindersFebruary 28, 2023Section 401 Concrete Structures, Subsection 401.16 Test Specimens Section 905 Concrete, Mortar and Grout, Subsection 905.22 Quality Acceptance Testing, Sampling, and Inspection for Portland Cement ConcreteDCA2023SS-03.pdf
Mobilization ClarificationFebruary 10, 2023Section 104 Control of Work, Subsection 104.10 MobilizationDCA2023SS-02.pdf
Miscellaneous UpdatesJanuary 19, 2023Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.11 Steel Price AdjustmentDCA2023SS 01
Steel Price AdjustmentNovember 22, 2022Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.11 Steel Price AdjustmentDCA2022SS- 05.pdf
Pre-stained Guide Rail UpdateAugust 24, 2022Section 510 Guide Rail, Subsection 510.01 Description Section 915 Beam Guide Rail, Subsection 915.01 Rail ElementsDCA2022SS-04.pdf
Certification of Non-DebarmentAugust 11, 2022Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsections 102.09 Submitting Proposals, 102.11 Causes for Rejection, 102.22 Certification of Non-DebarmentDCA2022SS-03.pdf
Prohibited Activities in Russia or BelarusApril 22, 2022Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Subsection 102.21 Prohibited Activities in Russia or BelarusDCA2022SS-02.pdf
Manhole Frame and Cover & Inlet Frames and GratesFebruary 17, 2022Section 503 Manhole and Inlets, Subsection 503.03 Methods of Construction Section 909 Structural Steel and Other Ferrous Metals Subsection 909.04 Casting and ForgingsDCA2022SS-01.pdf
Resurfacing MaterialsDecember 15, 2021Section 302 Subsection 302.02 Materials Subsection 302.05 Methods of Construction, Subsection 302.10 Payment Section 903 Subsection 903.01 Composition, Subsection 903.04 Tables Section 904 Subsection 904.02 Tack Coat, Subsection 904.11 Polymerized Joint AdhesiveDCA2021SS-09.pdf
Appendix IDecember 15, 2021Appendix I-NJPDES Stormwater Permit ProgramDCA2021SS-08.pdf
Lighting and Power Distribution SystemsNovember 23, 2021Section 104 Control Of Work, Subsection 104.08 Shop and Working Drawings Section 105 Control Of Materials, Subsection 105.07 Storage of Materials and Staging Areas Section 106 Legal Relations And Responsibility, Subsection 106.18 Utilities Section 601 Common Electrical Provisions, Various Subsections Section 602 Power Distribution, Various Subsections, Section 603 Lighting, Various Subsections, Section 918 Electrical Materials, Various SubsectionsDCA2021SS-07.pdf (1)
Compliance Updates IIIOctober 19, 2021Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.04 Familiarity with Work, Subsection 102.11 Causes for Rejection, Subsection 102.16 Business Registration Act, Subsection 102.20 Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act, Section 105 Control Of Materials, Subsection 105.01 Materials, Section 106 Legal Relations And Responsibility, Subsection 106.19 Risks Assumed By The Contractor, Subsection 106.24 Small Business Enterprise Program, Subsection 106.27 Disabled Veteran-owned Business Program, Section 107 Prosecution And Progress, Subsection 107.02 Pre-Construction MeetingDCA2021SS-06.pdf
Longitudinal BarriersAugust 6, 2021Section 508 Concrete Median Barrier, Section 510 Guide Rail, Section 524 Impact Attenuator, Section 801 Traffic Control on Authority Roadways, Section 915 Beam Guide Rail Section 920 Traffic Control DevicesDCA2021SS-05.pdf
Compliance Updates IIMay 7, 2021Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals, Subsection 102.11 Causes for Rejection, Subsection 102.15 Public Works Contractor Registration Act Subsection 102.18 Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Section 104 Control Of Work, Subsection 104.03 Plans and SpecificationsDCA2021SS-04.pdf
Disclosure of Investment Activities in IranMarch 25, 2021Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.11 Cause for RejectionDCA2021SS-03.pdf
Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall DesignMarch 18, 2021Section 426 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Section 925 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) WallDCA2021SS-02.pdf
Compliance UpdatesFebruary 3, 2021Advertisement, Section 102 Subsection 102.19, Section 104 Subsection 104.13, Appendix V, Appendix XDCA2021SS-01.pdf
CCTV Surge Protector and Video EncoderNovember 5, 2020918.34 Video Encoder 918.51 CCTV Surge ProtectorDCA2020SS-08.pdf
Sanitary, Health and Safety PrecautionsSeptember 9, 2020Section 104 Control of Work, Subsection 104.13 Sanitary, Health and Safety PrecautionsDCA2020SS-07.pdf
Public Works Contractor RegistrationAugust 31, 2020102.09 Submitting Proposals 102.16 Business Registration ActDCA2020SS-06.pdf
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)August 31, 2020605.01 Description 605.03 Methods of Construction 918.19 System Controller Cabinet (SCC) 918.52 Variable Message Signs (VMS) 918.54 Hybrid Changeable Message Sign (HCMS)DCA2020SS-05.pdf
Contaminated Soil and Groundwater ManagementAugust 19, 2020216.04 Health and Safety Plan 216.06 Waste CharacterizationDCA2020SS-04.pdf
Qualified Products List Criteria UpdatesMay 22, 2020Section 407 Subsection 407.02, 407.03 Section 408 Subsection 408.02, 408.03 Section 409 Subsection 409.03 Section 417 Subsection 417.02 Section 426 Subsection 426.02 Section 904 Subsection 904.06 Section 918 Subsection 918.02 Section 920 Subsection 920.11DCA2020SS-03.pdf
Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessesMay 22, 2020Appendix V Section 106, Subsection 106.27DCA2020SS-02.pdf
Appendix XMarch 6, 2020Appendix X UpdatesDCA2020SS-01.pdf
ACH PaymentDecember 19, 2019103.02 Execution of ContractDCA2019SS-09.pdf
Miscellaneous Updates 2019December 18, 2019Advertisement, 104.07, Appendix B, Appendix XDCA2019SS-08.pdf
Qualified Products List (QPL) Program UpdatesOctober 16, 2019Section 104 Control of Work, Subsection 104.03 Plans and Specifications Section 105 Control of Materials, Subsection 105.01 MaterialsDCA2019SS-07.pdf
Pre-Construction ConferenceAugust 19, 2019Section 101 General Information Subsection 101.02 Definitions Section 107 Prosecution and Progress, Subsection 107.02 Pre-Construction ConferenceDCA2019SS-06.pdf
Appendix X Small Business Enterprise ProgramMay 24, 2019Appendix X Section 106.24DCA2019SS-05.pdf
Project Bids – Electronic Bidding UpdateApril 16, 2019Advertisement for Proposals Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.16 Business Registration Act Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.19 Ethics Standards (Executive Order 189) Section 106 Legal Relations And Responsibility, Subsection 106.02 Laws and Ordinances Section 106 Legal Relations And Responsibility, Subsection 106.10 Permits, Licenses and TaxesDCA2019SS-04.pdf
Insurance UpdateMarch 21, 2019106.20 InsuranceDCA2019SS-02.pdf
Insurance Certificates – Electronic SubmissionMarch 1, 2019106.20 InsuranceDCA2019SS-03.pdf
Public Works Contractor RegistrationJanuary 25, 2019102.15 Public Works Contractor Registration ActDCA2019SS-01.pdf
Final Cleaning UpNovember 5, 2018109.01 Final Cleaning UpDCA2018SS-10.pdf
Precast Concrete Construction BarrierOctober 31, 2018801.03 Methods of ConstructionDCA2018SS-08.pdf
Equal Pay ActSeptember 21, 2018102.20 Equal Pay ActDCA2018SS-07.pdf
Equal Pay ActAugust 10, 2018102.13 Prevailing Wage RatesDCA2018SS-06.pdf
QPL Qualification Criteria UpdatesMay 18, 2018Divisions: 500, 700, 800 and 900DCA2018SS-04.pdf
Cost-Plus Work FormsApril 6, 2018Appendix ZDCA2018SS-03
Small Business Enterprise Regulation UpdateApril 3, 2018Advertisement for Proposals, and Appendix X, NJTA Requirements for Small Business Enterprise Subcontractors’ and Set-Aside Program for Construction ContractsDCA2018SS-02.pdf
Appendix X – Compliance Manager UpdateFebruary 15, 2018Appendix XDCA2018SS-01.pdf
Contractor Prequalification 2017 RegulationsOctober 24, 2017Revisions to Contractor Prequalification RequirementsDCA2017CP-01.pdf
Contaminated Soil and GroundwaterSeptember 13, 2017216.02 Site Background. 216.03 Regulatory Requirements. 216.04 Health and Safety Plan. 216.05 Materials Handling Plan. 216.06 Waste Characterization.DCA2017SS-06.pdf
Americans with Disabilities ActSeptember 6, 2017106.19 Risks Assumed By The ContractorDCA2017SS-05_.pdf
106.20 InsuranceSeptember 6, 2017106.20 InsuranceDCA2017SS-04_.pdf
New Issuance of the Standard SpecificationsMarch 13, 2017ALLDCA2017SS-03.pdf
Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus UpdateFebruary 20, 2004Section 102 Bidding Requirements and Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Subsection 102.21 Prohibited Activities in Russia or BelarusDCA2024SS 03
CADD Manual DCAs
DescriptionDateRevised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit
Document Change Memo
See changes made as part of DCA2026PM-02.January 20261.7, 1.8DCA2026PM-02
The CADD Standards Manual now reflects utilizing the latest version of MicroStation available. For the file naming template, contract sheet files on page 19 of the Manual now clarifies Change of Plan and Addendum phase nomenclature.February 23, 2022Entire ManualDCA2022-CADD-01
Changes have been made to the Authority’s CADD Standards Manual specifically to address the inclusion of updated CSV files for level naming and its associated custom color table. The resource files may be found alongside the manual on the Authorit’s website for convenience.June 13, 2013AppendixDCA2013-CADD-02
A supplement document to the CADD Standards Manual, entitled “NJTA Facilities Improvement Program, CADD/BIM Manual,” is now included for the direction of all building facility design plan preparation and production. The supplement specifically outlines the 3D design requirements and contract plan extractions for all building facility CADD contract deliverables.April 16, 2013NJTA Facilities Improvement Program, CADD/BIM ManualDCA2013-CADD-01
The latest version of the CADD Standards Manual was revised. This supersedes the previous Manual and replaces it with the new CADD Standards Manual dated April 12, 2010April 12, 2010Entire ManualDCA2010-CADD-01
Design Manual DCAs
Drainage Resiliency UpdatesJanuary 27, 2026Section 5 Drainage Design, Subsection 5.4 HydrologyDCA2026DM-01
Resurfacing Detail UpdateJuly 18, 2025Section 6 Geotechnical Engineering, Subsection 6.7 Geotechnical Engineering Analysis and Design General Design Topics and Topics Not Explicitly Addressed in AASHTO-LRFD-BDS or FHWA GuidanceDCA2025DM 05
Light Pole FoundationsJuly 18, 2025Section 8 Lighting and Power Distribution Systems, Subsection 8.3 Lighting Equipment and MaterialsDCA2025DM 04
Pavement Markings UpdateJune 19, 2025Section 7 Signing and Striping, Subsection 7.7 StripingDCA2025DM 03
Portable Longitudinal Steel BarrierJune 13, 2025Section 10 Traffic Control During ConstructionDCA2025DM 02
Structural Live Load and Miscellaneous UpdatesMarch 27, 2025Section 3 Structures Design, Subsection 3.0 Definitions, Subsection 3.2 BridgesDCA2025DM 01
Electrical Qualification Criteria UpdatesJanuary 9, 2024Section 8 Lighting and Power Distribution Systems, Subsection 8.1 General Subsection 8.2 Lighting Systems Design Subsection 8.3 Lighting Equipment and Materials Subsection 8.4 Power Distribution and Raceway System DesignDCA2024DM 01
Structural and Geotechnical Miscellaneous UpdatesNovember 3, 2023Section 3 Structures Design Section 6 Geotechnical EngineeringDCA2023DM 02
Precast Concrete Construction Barrier (PCCB) UpdateSeptember 22, 2023Section 10 Traffic Control During Construction, Subsection 10.8 Precast Concrete Construction Barrier, Subsection 10.17 Temporary Attenuator Selection and Design GuidelinesDCA2023DM 01
Parallel Acceleration LaneSeptember 27, 2022Section 1 New Jersey Turnpike Geometric Design, Subsection 1.4 Auxiliary Lanes Section 2 Garden State Parkway Geometric Design, Subsection 2.5 Auxiliary LanesDCA2022DM-04
Geometric, Geotechnical, and Miscellaneous UpdatesJuly 13, 2022Section 1 New Jersey Turnpike Geometric Design, Section 2 Garden State Parkway Geometric Design, Section 6 Geotechnical EngineeringDCA2022DM-03
As-Built Load RatingsJune 13, 2022Subsection 3.2 BridgesDCA2022DM-02
Bridge Plan ChecklistMay 31, 2022Section 3DCA2022DM-01
Lighting and Power Distribution SystemsNovember 23, 2021Section 8DCA2021DM-04
Longitudinal BarriersAugust 6, 2021Section 4DCA2021DM-03
Stormwater ManagementJuly 8, 2021section 5DCA2021DM-02
Section 3 Structures Design, Subsection 3.3.4 Proprietary Wall Design GuidelinesMarch 18, 2021dca2021dm-01.pdfDCA2021DM-01
UPDATED DESIGN MANUAL FORMATFebruary 7, 2020Single file documentDCA2020DM-01
BRIDGE AND STRUCTURESJanuary 31, 2019section 2 structures designDCA2019DM-01
GEOTECHNICAL DESIGNDecember 21, 2017Section 5DCA2017DM-03
CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATERSeptember 13, 2017Sections 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, & 12.5DCA2017DM-02
TRAFFIC CONTROL IN WORK ZONESMay 17, 2017Sections 9.4 & 9.11DCA2017DM-01
GROUND MOUNTED SIGNSDecember 5, 2016Section 2.5DCA2016DM-01
REMOVED LANGUAGE IN SECTIONS 6.4.2 AND 6.4.2.1 OF THE DESIGN MANUAL RELATING TO ENHANCED INTEGER MILE MARKERS ON THE TURNPIKE.January 6, 2015Section 6.4.2 and 6.4.2.1DCA2015-DM-01
DESIGN MANUAL LANGUAGE IS TO BE CHANGED TO COINCIDE WITH NEW STANDARD DRAWINGS AND STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. REVISIONS ARE MADE TO SUBSECTIONS 2.2.4.3.1 AND 2.2.4.3.2 ADDITIONAL CHANGE IS MADE TO ACCOUNT FOR THERMAL MOVEMENT OF SKEWED AND CURVED BRIDGES.December 3, 2014Section 2.2.4.3DCA2014-DM-05
THE TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR THE BOTH ROADWAYS HAS BECOME SIMILAR. REVISIONS TO SECTION 9, 9.1, INTRODUCTION AND LANE AND ROADWAY CLOSURES SECTION 9.7.1, LANE CLOSINGS. NEW STANDARD DRAWINGS FOR MOBILE LANE CLOSINGS HAS BEEN ADDED AS A REFERENCE.June 13, 2014Section 9DCA2014-DM-03
THIS CHANGE REVISES SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL ON LOCAL ROADWAYS THAT REQUIRE NJDOT REVIEW AND INVOLVEMENT IN ADDITION TO LOCAL COUNTY AND/OR MUNICIPALITY RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING INSTALLATION OR MODIFICATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE OR ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC REGULATION. TRAFFIC CONTROL IS SPECIFIC TO LOCAL ROAD DETOURS EXCEEDING 48 HOURS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL AFFECTING STATE HIGHWAYS.March 11, 2014Section 1.A.5 and 1.B.6DCA2014_DM_02
UPDATES TO THE DESIGN MANUAL ARE NECESSARY TO INCORPORATE A SAMPLE STORMWATER MAINTENANCE PLAN AND TO CLARIFY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.March 5, 2014Section 4DCA2014_DM_01
REPLACE SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WITH COMBINED SECTION 6 (SIGNING AND STRIPPING), INCLUDING REVISED POLICIES, PRACTICES AND STANDARDS FOR BOTH THE TURNPIKE AND PARKWAY.January 17, 2013Section 06DCA2013-DM-02
CHANGES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SECTION OF THE DESIGN MANUAL ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED TO CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DESIGN CONSULTANT RELATIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS INCLUDING THAT OF THE LICENSED SITE REMEDIATION PROFESSIONAL.January 10, 2013Section 12DCA2013-DM-01
SECTION 2.2.6 HAS BEEN REVISED TO CLARIFY INTENT OF REHABILITATION DESIGN, MORE CLEARLY DEFINE ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF DAMAGE ENCOUNTERED IN A SEISMIC EVENT, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS FOR ESSENTIAL AND CRITICAL BRIDGES TO MORE CLOSELY COINCIDE WITH FHWA AND AASHTO DESIGN MANUALS.November 14, 2012Section 2.2.6DCA2012-DM-05
DEFLECTION DESIGN CRITERIA UPDATED TO BETTER REFLECT AASHTO INTENT AND DISCONNECT LIVE LOAD MODEL USAGE FROM RECENTLY REVISED AND INCREASED DESIGN LIVE LOADS.August 15, 2012Subsection 2.2.2DCA2012-DM-03
INCREASED WEIGHT OF TRUCK TRAFFIC ON THE TURNPIKE MAINLINE AND RAMPS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS GREATLY EXCEEDING CURRENT AASHTO MINIMUM DESIGN CRITERIA VIA WEIGH IN MOTION STUDIES. THIS REVISION INCREASES THE LIVE LOAD FOR THE TURNPIKE MAINLINE AND RAMP STRUCTURES ONLY IN ORDER TO PREVENT UNDER DESIGNED BRIDGES. THE DESIGN LIVE LOAD FOR THE PARKWAY REMAINS UNCHANGED.August 15, 2012Subsection 2.2.2DCA2012-DM-04
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE REGARDING THE SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN OF ANCHOR BOLTS AND HORIZONTAL FORCES.April 4, 2012Subsection 2.2.4.3.2DCA2012-DM-02
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO INTRODUCE THE NJTA LOAD RATING MANUAL TO DESIGN ENGINEERS AND STIPULATE ITS USAGE FOR NEW AND REHABILITATION BRIDGE DESIGN PROJECTS. THIS REVISION ALSO CLARIFIES THE LOAD RATING ANALYSIS AND RESULTS WHICH SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE PHASE C SUBMISSION.January 25, 2012Subsection 2.2.1.2 and 2.2.7DCA2012-DM-01
THIS CHANGE PROVIDES MORE FREEDOM TO THE DESIGN ENGINEER REGARDING SUPERSTRUCTURE DESIGN IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS RESULTING IN MORE ECONOMICAL DESIGNSNovember 17, 2011Subsections 2.2.4.1.1aDCA2011-DM-13
CLARIFIES THAT CLASS P CONCRETE SHALL BE USED FOR ALL PRECAST ELEMENTS.November 9, 2011Subsection 2.2.3.2 and 2.7.8DCA2011-DM-08
REPLACES CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP) WITH HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE) FOR UNDERDRAIN PIPE DUE TO CORROSION ISSUES WITH CMP. ALSO ELIMINATES AN INCORRECT CALLOUT AT THE APPROACH SLAB THAT CONFLICTS WITH STANDARD DRAWING BR-6.November 9, 2011Exhibit 2-201DCA2011-DM-09
REPLACES CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP) WITH HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE) FOR UNDERDRAIN PIPE DUE TO CORROSION ISSUES WITH CMP.November 9, 2011Subsection 2.3.6d, Exhibit 2-203 & Exhibit 2-204DCA2011-DM-10
CLARIFIES THAT THE PILE SLEEVE SHOWN IS REQUIRED AS PER DESIGN ONLY.November 9, 2011Exhibit 2-205DCA2011-DM-11
DESIGN STANDARD MINIMUMS HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR BRIDGE MOUNTED LIGHTING TO MITIGATE FATIGUE ISSUES IN WELDED ALUMINUM LIGHT STANDARDS. LIGHT STANDARD VENDORS MUST NOW EXAMINE FATIGUE ISSUES RELATED TO BRIDGE MOUNTED STRUCTURES PRIOR TO BEING PERMITTED TO BID FABRICATION OF THESE ITEMS.November 7, 2011Subsection 2.6DCA2011-DM-07
PROVIDES DIRECTION TO THE DESIGN ENGINEER REGARDING PIER COLUMN REINFORCEMENT DETAILING BEYOND THE AASHTO LRFD CODE.November 7, 2011Subsections 2.2.2DCA2011-DM-12
THIS DCA PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF EXHIBIT 3-4.November 3, 2011Section 3, Subsection 3.2.2DCA2011-DM-06
THIS DCA IS ESSENTIALLY A RELOCATION OF SECTION 2.2.4.1.11 FROM “SUPERSTRUCTURE DESIGN” TO “MODIFICATIONS TO CURRENT CODES” SO IT IS MORE CLEAR THAT THE DESIRED THERMAL EFFECTS ARE TO BE APPLIED FOR ALL ASPECTS OF BRIDGE DESIGN.June 29, 2011Subsection 2.2.2.3.10DCA2011-DM-05
TO CLARIFY HOW THE IMPACT LOAD FROM THE BARRIER PARAPET IS TO BE APPLIED TO THE PROPRIETARY RETAINING WALL.June 22, 2011Subsection 2.3.2.6DCA2011-DM-04
OUTDATED LANGUAGE REGARDING THE SELECTION OF BRIDGE BEARINGS HAS BEEN DELETED AND ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE HAS BEEN ADDED TO GUIDE THE DESIGNERS IN SELECTION OF BEARINGS FOR NEW AND RETROFITTED BRIDGES.June 21, 2011Subsection 2.2.4.3.2DCA2011-DM-03
SECTION 2.5 AND VARIOUS EXHIBITS IN THE STRUCTURES DESIGN SECTION PERTAINING TO TURNPIKE AND PARKWAY OVERHEAD AND CANTILEVER SIGN STRUCTURES REQUIRE REVISION TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW GARDEN STATE PARKWAY SIGN STRUCTURE STANDARD DRAWINGS SI-35, SI-39, SI-40 AND SI-41. THE AFFECTED EXHIBITS ARE 2-404, 2-405, 2-408, 2-409, 2-410, 2-411 AND 2-412.April 5, 2011Subsection 2.5 and Series 400 ExhibitsDCA2011-DM-02
TO REVISE THE EXHIBITS TO CONFORM WITH THE RECENT DESIGN MANUAL AND SPECIFICATION UPDATES FOR THE DESIGN OF ALTERNATE RETAINING WALLS, PREFABRICATED MODULAR WALLS AND MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EMBANKMENT WALLS ON NJTA PROJECTS.January 14, 2011Series 500 ExhibitsDCA2011-DM-01
TO IDENTIFY AND UPDATE CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN OF ALTERNATE RETAINING WALLS, PREFABRICATED MODULAR WALLS AND MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EMBANKMENT WALLS FOR NJTA PROJECTS.December 8, 20102.3.2DCA2010-DM-23
THE ERRONEOUS REQUIREMENT THAT THE REINFORCEMENT SUPPORT BARS BE GALVANIZED HAS BEEN DELETED.November 9, 20102-303DCA2010-DM-22
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO CLARIFY THAT THE MODIFICATION TO THE AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS REGARDING LIVE LOADS ARE NOT TO BE APPLIED TO MODULAR JOINT DESIGN.November 5, 20102.2.2DCA2010-DM-18
TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS EXHIBIT DETAIL REFERENCE.November 5, 20102.2.5.2.5aDCA2010-DM-19
TO UPDATE LANGUAGE TO ASSURE THAT CURRENT PARAMETERS WILL DEFINE THE ECONOMY OF STEEL FABRICATIONS. THIS RULE OF THUMB FOR THE 50% RULE FOR FLANGE PLATE TRANSITIONS IS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL STEEL BRIDGE ALLIANCE (NSBA). THE CURRENT DESIGN MANUAL LANGUAGE IS OVERLY RESTRICTIVE.November 5, 20102.2.4.1(10)DCA2010-DM-20
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO DELETE THE ALLOWANCE FOR A FUTURE WEARING SURFACE ON BARE CONCRETE DECK BRIDGESNovember 5, 20102.2.2 and 2.2.4.2(1a)DCA2010-DM-21
DESIGN MANUAL SECTION 4 HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE) AND DUCTILE IRON PIPE, TO ELIMINATE THE USE OF CORRUGATED ALUMINUM/STEEL PIPE, TO REVISE INLET DESIGNATIONS OF D-INLETS AND G-GRATES AND TO REVISE DESIGNATION OF “STREAM ENCROACHMENT” TO “FLOOD HAZARD AREA”.September 30, 20104DCA2010-DM-17
DELETION OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 2.2.1.2 AND THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 2.2.2 THAT WERE INADVERTENTLY NOT DELETED AS PART OF DCA2010-DM-07September 27, 20102.2.1.2 and 2.2.2DCA2010-DM-16
SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA FOR NJTA OWNED BRIDGES HAS BEEN REVISED TO ACCOMMODATE RECENTLY INTRODUCED CHANGES TO THE AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND ITS COMPANION SEISMIC DESIGN GUIDE SPECIFICATIONSSeptember 9, 20102.2.6DCA2010-DM-14
SEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA FOR NOISE BARRIERS HAS BEEN REVISED TO ACCOMMODATE RECENTLY INTRODUCED CHANGES TO THE AASHOT LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND ITS COMPANION SEISMIC DESIGN GUIDE SPECIFICATIONSSEISMIC DESIGN CRITERIA FOR NOISE BARRIERS HAS BEEN REVISED TO ACCOMMODATE RECENTLY INTRODUCED CHANGES TO THE AASHOT LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND ITS COMPANION SEISMIC DESIGN GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS2.7.3DCA2010-DM-15
SECTIONS 1A, 1B, AND 3 HAVE BEEN REVISED TO ACCOMMODATE CURRENT DESIGN STANDARDS/TRENDS AND ADDRESS CONSISTENCY WITH RECENTLY UPDATED STANDARD DRAWINGS AND DETAILS.August 30, 20101A, 1B, and 3DCA2010-DM-13
LANGUAGE HAS BEEN ADDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE DESIGN ENGINEERS REGARDING SHOULDER WIDTHS ON NJTA AND GSP ROADWAYS.August 20, 20102.2.1DCA2010-DM-12
LANGUAGE HAS BEEN ADDED TO DIRECT DESIGN ENGINEERS WHEN AND WHERE CONDUIT SHALL BE PLACED IN PARAPETS ON NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AUTHORITY STRUCTURES.July 21, 20107.4.4.2DCA2010-DM-08
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO INCLUDE A REVISION TO THE AASHTO LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS REGARDING VEHICLE AND RAILWAY COLLISIONS WITH STRUCTURES.July 21, 20102.2.2DCA2010-DM-09
REVISED THE LANGUAGE UNDER MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS TO UPDATE AND CLARIFY DESIGN LAYOUT GUIDANCE FOR ACCESS TO AREAS BETWEEN NOISE BARRIERS AND RIGHT-OF WAY LINES FOR INSPECTION, REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, ETC. BASED ON COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM NJTA MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT ON WIDENING PROGRAM DESIGN SUBMISSIONS.July 21, 20102.7.5(3)DCA2010-DM-10
TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR DESIGN OF END DIAPHRAGMS TO ACCOMMODATE SERVICE CONDITIONS AND FUTURE USE AS JACKING POINTS FOR BEARING REPLACEMENTS WHERE JACKING COULD BE PERFORMED UNDER TRAFFIC. TO INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE PORTIONS OF STEELWORK, GIRDERS AND END DIAPHRAGMS FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, JACKING AND FUTURE CLEANING AND PAINTING.July 21, 20102.2.4.1(7)DCA2010-DM-11
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO INTRODUCE THE LRFR MANUAL TO DESIGN ENGINEERS AND STIPULATE ITS USAGE FOR NEW AND REHABILITATION BRIDGE DESIGN PROJECTS, THIS REVISION ALSO STIPULATE THE DELIVERABLES REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AS PART OF THE PHASE C SUBMISSION.July 20, 20102.2.1 and 2.2.2DCA2010-DM-07
INCLUDED LANGUAGE PROVIDING DESIGN ENGINEERS WITH GUIDANCE FOR THE DESIGN SPEED TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF TEMPORARY IMPACT ATTENUATORS AS MUTCD AND AASHTO ROADSIDE DESIGN GUIDE DO NOT PROVIDE ANY RECOMMENDATIONS.July 19, 20109.17.12.1DCA2010-DM-04
A NEW SUBSECTION HAS BEEN ADDED PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO THE DESIGN ENGINEERS REGARDING DIFFERENT ASPECTS TO BE CONSIDERED DURING THE DESIGN PHASE WHEN TRAFFIC SHIFTS ARE REQUIRED.July 19, 20109.7.6DCA2010-DM-05
ALLOWED THE USE OF CLASS A CONCRETE WITH CONCRETE PENETRATING SEALER IN SITUATIONS WHERE ONLY A SMALL QUANTITY IS REQUIRED IT IS COST PROHIBITIVE OR UNNECESSARY TO USE HPC.July 19, 20102.2.3.2DCA2010-DM-06
NEW SUBSECTION 11 ADDED TO SUBPART 2.2.4.1. CLAIRIFICATION PROVIDED TO THE DESIGN ENGINEERS REGARDING THE DESIGN OF THERMAL MOVEMENTS FOR DECK JOINTS. GUIDENANCE IS ALOS PROVIDED AS TO THE JOINT TYPE, EITHER STRIP SEAL OR MODULAR, TO BE USED ON MAXIMUM MOVEMENT RATINGS.July 13, 20102.2.4.1DCA2010-DM-03
CLARIFICATION ON THE CONCRETE CLASSES USED FOR DIFFERENT ELEMENTS OF NOISE BARRIER CONSTRUCTIONJune 16, 20102.7.8.1DCA2010-DM-01
REVISION TO PRECLUDE THE USE OF CANTILEVERED SECTIONS OF ABUTMENT WINGWALLS (“ELEPHANT EARS”) TO ELIMINATE FUTURE SETTLEMENT OF ADJACENT APPROCH SHOULDERS DUE TO POOR COMPACTION OF SOILS BELOW THE CANTILEVERED SECTION.June 16, 20102.2.5.2(1)DCA2010-DM-02
CREATION OF NEW SECTION FOR DESIGN MANUAL, SECTION 12 ENTITLED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGSeptember 2, 200912DCA2009-DM-04
REVISIONS MADE TO THE JOINT CLASS REQUIRED FOR PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION BARRIER USED AS A BRIDGE PARAPET.July 30, 20099.8.3DCA2009-DM-03
REPLACING ENTIRE SECTIONJune 3, 20092DCA2009-DM-2 Section 2
REINFORCEMENT STEELApril 7, 20092.2.3.3DCA2009-DM-01Revised Page 2-8
REVISION OF GARDEN STATE PARKWAY PAVEMENT SECTION EXHIBITS 1B-13, 1B-14 AND 1B-15November 21, 20081 B.3.2– Exhibits 1B-13, 1B-14 and 1B-15DCA2008-DM-06-MemoDCA2008-DM-06-PAGE-11
ADDITIONAL DESIGN STRUCTURAL SOFTWAREOctober 15, 20082.2.7.2DCA2008-DM-4 MemoPages 2-31 & 2-32
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE PROVIDED FOR THE SELECTION OF CANTILEVERED OR NON-CANTILEVERED PIERSAugust 25, 20082.2.5.1DCA2008-DM-01-Piers-memoPage 2-22
CONSTRUCTION OF LONGITUDINAL JOINTS FOR WIDE STRUCTURESAugust 25, 20082.2.4.2(1)DCA2008-DM-02-memoPage 2-11
REVISED EXHIBIT 2-214 FOR GENERAL GUIDELINES ON TURNPIKE PIER DETAILSAugust 25, 20082-214DCA2008-DM-01-Piers-memoPage 2-95
GUIDANCE PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF INTEGRAL ABUTMENTS ON BRIDGESAugust 25, 20082.2.5.2(5)DCA2008-DM-3 MemoPage 2-23
REVISED EXHIBIT 2-200 ABUTMENT PLANSAugust 25, 20082-200DCA2008-DM-3 MemoPage 2-81
REVISED LANGUAGE IN THE FIRST AND FIFTH PARAGRAPHS OF THIS SECTION FOR SPAN-TYPE SIGN STRUCTURESDecember 21, 20072.5.1.2.aDCA2007-DM-4
DESIGN REQUIREMENT FOR SEISMIC EVALUATIONS IS REVISED TO REFLECT CURRENT NEHRP (2003) PROVISIONSDecember 18, 20072.2.6.3DCA2007-DM-1
REVISED EXHIBIT 1A-23 TO INCLUDE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM VALUES FOR RAMP LANE WIDTHSDecember 18, 20071A.3.4DCA2007-DM-2
CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN THE SHOULDER WIDTHS OF EXHIBITS 2-108 AND 2-100December 5, 2007Exhibits 2-108 and 2-110DCA2007-DM-3
REVISED 3RD SKETCH IN EXHIBIT 1A-40, U-TURN STRUCTURAL SECTIONAugust 2, 20071A.5.3N/A
ADDED PARAGRAPH UNDER “THE EXTREME EVENT LIMIT STATES – DIRECTION” TO PROVIDE LOAD RATINGS FOR NEW BRIDGES AS REQUIRED BY THE NBIS FOR STRUCTURAL INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL (SI&A) DATABASEAugust 2, 20072.2.1N/A
ISSUANCE OF DESIGN MANUALJune 6, 2007AllN/A
REVISED 3RD PARAGRAPH OF SUBSECTION DIRECTION ON REPLACING EXISTING INLETS WITH ECO GRATE OR CURB PIECEJune 1, 20074.7.5N/A

Procedures Manual DCAs
DescriptionDateRevised Section/ Subscription/ ExhibitDocument Change Memo
OPS Salary Rate UpdateFebruary 10, 2026Section 2 Order for Professional Services Reporting,
Subsection 2.2 Invoices,Subsection 2.3 Billings,
Subsection 2.4 Request for Supplements,
Subsection 2.5 Closeout Process (Final Invoice),
Subsection 2.6 Exhibits
DCA2026PM-03
Electronic Document RetentionJanuary 9, 2026Section 3 Submission Requirements, Subsection 3.4 Final Design
Section 4 Design Surveys, Subsection 4.1 Aerial Photography Criteria
Section 4 Design Surveys, Subsection 4.2 Survey Control Report Requirements
Section 4 Design Surveys, Subsection 4.4 Execution of the Surveys
Section 6 Roadway Plan Preparation, Subsection 6.1 General
Section 6 Roadway Plan Preparation, Subsection 6.5 Contract Plan Content (Phases “B” Through “D”)
Section 7 Structures Plan Preparation, Subsection 7.6 Review Submission for Bridge Repair Contracts
Section 9 Right of Way, Subsection 9.1 General
Section 9 Right of Way, Subsection 9.2 Maps
DCA2026PM-02
Guidance for Creating an Engineer’s EstimateFebruary 10, 2026Section 3 Submission Requirements, Subsection 3.4 Final DesignDCA2026PM 01
Gas Pipelines UpdateDecember 31, 2024Section 8 Utility Installations, Relocations and Adjustments, Subsection 8.2 Utility Orientation and Construction PolicyDCA2024PM 02
Submission RequirementsOctober 31, 2024Section 3 Submission Requirements Section 11 Constructability ReviewDCA2024PM 01
Right of Way (ROW) UpdateFebruary 17, 2023Section 9 – Right-of-WayDCA2023PM-01
Geometric, Geotechnical, and Miscellaneous UpdatesJuly 13, 2022Section 5 Geotechnical Engineering, Subsection 5.1 Introduction, Subsection 5.2 Preliminary Design Subsection 5.3 Phase A Subsection 5.4 Phase B Subsection 5.5 Phase C Subsection 5.6 Phase D Subsection 5.7 Contract Documents for Bids and Post-Design ServicesDCA2022PM-01
UPDATED PROCEDURES MANUAL FORMATAugust 7, 2019ALLDCA2019PM-01
CONSTRUCTABILITY REPORTMarch 9, 20183.5DCA2018PM-01
CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATERSeptember 13, 20175.2 Geotechnical InvestigationDCA2017PM-03
ISSUANCE OF THE 2016 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONSMarch 13, 2017Sections 3, 9, & 10DCA2017PM-01
UNDER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT SECTION 3.4.6.5 (AS-BUILT PLANS): REWORD 1. AS FOLLOWS: “1. ONE (1) SET OF FINAL AS-BUILT MYLAR DRAWINGS SIZED AT 22″X36″ AND SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING.”August 4, 2014Section 3.4.6.5DCA2014-PM-04
THIS CHANGE REVISES SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL ON LOCAL ROADWAYS THAT REQUIRE NJDOT REVIEW AND INVOLVEMENT IN ADDITION TO LOCAL COUNTY AND/OR MUNICIPALITY RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING INSTALLATION OR MODIFICATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE OR ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC REGULATION. TRAFFIC CONTROL IS SPECIFIC TO LOCAL ROAD DETOURS EXCEEDING FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL AFFECTING STATE HIGHWAYS.March 11, 2014Section 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.5, 6A.5.8 and 6A.6DCA2014-PM-03
ADD CERTIFICATION STATEMENT AFTER LAST SENTENCE ON 1.0B.0 AS FOLLOWS: THE RESIDENT ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATION STAMP SHALL STATE: “I CERTIFY THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ORIGINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS, AS IDENTIFIED HEREIN AS-BUILT.”February 10, 2014Section 3.4.6.5DCA2014-PM-02
ADDING MORE DETAILED AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION IN SECTION 3 OF PROCEDURES MANUAL, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR AS-BUILTS IN SECTION 3.4.6.5.January 23, 2014Section 3.4.6.5DCA2014-PM-01
THESE UPDATES TO THE PROCEDURES MANUAL ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO STANDARDIZE THE SUBMISSION OF REFERENCE DRAWINGS AND/OR MATERIAL THAT ARE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PLAN HOLDERS AT THE TIME OF ADVERTISEMENT. THE FORMAT OF THESE SUBMISSIONS HAS THUS FAR BEEN INCONSISTENT, WHICH HAS LED TO DELAYS CLOSE TO ADVERTISEMENT. THESE PROPOSED GUIDELINES ARE IN-LINE WITH THE RECENT CHANGES TO SPECIFICATION SUBSECTION 102.04 VIA DCA2013SS-07, WHICH ALLOWS FOR PUBLISHING OF REFERENCE MATERIAL TO EITHER BIDX OR THE SECURE FTP WEBSITE.November 8, 2013Section 3.4.5DCA2013-PM-05
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPH ADDED TO SECTION 7.2.4 TO PROPERLY REFLECT THE AVAILABILITY OF THE COMPLETED UTILITY PERMIT DATABASE, AS WELL AS TO INFORM THE CONSULTANT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW THE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE OWNER(S) OF THE UTILITY AND THE AUTHORITY ON REGARD TO FACILITY RELOCATION.July 24, 2013Section 7.2.4DCA2013-PM-04
TO EMPHASIZE THE NEEDS OF THE CADD AND CONTRACTS SECTIONS AND PROVIDE CLEARER DIRECTION TO DESIGN CONSULTANTS, THESE UPDATES TO THE PROCEDURES MANUAL CLARIFY DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHASE D SUBMISSION AND CHANGE OF PLANS PROCEDURE. SPECIFICALLY, THE REQUIRED FILE TYPES OF ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE ADDRESSED, AND INSTRUCTIONS ON NEW PAY ITEMS VIA CHANGE OF PLANS ARE PROVIDED.April 10, 2013Section 3.4.5 and 9.3DCA2013-PM-03
CORRECTION OF A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR ON PAGE 7-23April 9, 2013Section 7DCA2013-PM-02
THESE UPDATES TO THE PROCEDURES MANUAL ARE RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT’S NEW FULLY-ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROGRAM, BIDX. THE UPDATES AFFECT DESIGN CONSULTANT’ PHASE D AND ADDENDA SUBMISSIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 3, 9, & 10.January 18, 2013Section 3.4.5, 9.2, and 10.2DCA2013-PM-01
MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 3.4.6.3 – SHOP DRAWING REVIEW TO CLARIFY SHOP AND WORKING DRAWING REVIEW SCOPE AND WORK ROLES OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGERJune 20, 2012Section 3.4.6.3DCA2012-PM-04
SECTION 7 – UTILITY INSTALLATIONS, RELOCATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTSMarch 30, 2012Section 7DCA2012-PM-03
MODIFICATIONS TO PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSFebruary 24, 2012Section 3.4.3, 3.4.4.2 and Exhibits 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4DCA2012-PM-01
MODIFICATIONS TO PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.November 30, 2011November 30, 2011DCA2011-PM-07
CHANGES CLARIFY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD AND NON-STANDARD BRIDGE BEARINGS.November 18, 2011Subsections 3.4.3.18, 3.4.4.1.7, 3.4.4.1.8, 6B5.2 & Exhibits 3-2 and 3-3DCA2011-PM-06
ITEM “O.” WAS ADDED TO THE PHASE C SUBMISSION CHECKLIST AS REQUIRED BY THE RECENT DESIGN MANUAL UPDATE.November 7, 2011Exhibit 3-3NJTA-DCA2011-PM-05
REQUIRE CONSULTANTS TO SUBMIT CD LABELED “DRAFT” FOR PHASE C SUBMISSIONS, AND “FINAL” FOR PHASE D SUBMISSIONS WITH THE LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND ELECTRONIC FILES OF ALL REPORTS, AS-BUILTS, CONTRACT DRAWINGS, PERMITS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION IN ORDER TO HAVE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE DURING ADVERTISEMENT AS INDICATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATION SECTION 107.11March 31, 2011Section 3, Subsections 3.4.4.2 & 3.4.5DCA2011-PM-04
REVISIONS ARE REQUIRED TO UPDATE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN OF ALTERNATE RETAINING WALLS, PREFABRICATED MODULAR WALLS AND MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EMBANKMENT WALLS, FOR NJTA PROJECTS DUE TO REVISIONS TO THE NJTA DESIGN MANUAL. THE PROCEDURES IDENTIFY GEOTECHNICAL TESTING AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS TO ASSURE ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATE WALLS.March 7, 2011Subsections 5.2.2.1.1.c, 5.2.2.1.5, and 5.2.3.6.3c(iv)DCA2011-PM-02
TO UPDATE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN OF ALTERNATE RETAINING WALLS, PREFABRICATED MODULAR WALLS AND MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EMBANKMENT WALLS, FOR NJTA PROJECTS. THE PROCEDURES IDENTIFY PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO ASSURE ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATE WALLS.March 7, 2011Subsections 6B.3.5, 6B.5.1, and 6B.5.2DCA2011-PM-03
DUE TO LEGAL STANDPOINT, “SUBCONSULTANT SIGNATURE” BOX MUST BE RESTORED AS REQUIRED FOR EXHIBIT 6A-1, TYPICAL SHEET LAYOUT AND EXHIBIT 6A-2, TYPCIAL TITLE BOXJanuary 4, 2011Section 6ADCA2011-PM-01
EXHIBIT 6A-1, TYPICAL SHEET LAYOUT: DELETE AND REPLACE SHEET LAYOUT TO MATCH OUR FILES WITH “NJTA CADD SUPPORT” LINK AND IN-HOUSE SHEET LAYOUT. EXHIBIT 6A-2, TYPICAL TITLE BOX: DELETE SUB-CONSULTANT SIGNATURE BOX AND REVISE TITLE BOX TO MATCH THE TITLE BOX FOR “NJTA CADD SUPPORT” LINK AND IN-HOUSE PLAN SHEET. 6A.5.1 TITLE SHEET, #3 CHANGE “INDEX OF DRAWINGS” TO “INDEX OF SHEETS” TO MATCH THE TITLE SHEETS INFORMATION ON NJTA CADD SUPPORT LINK.December 6, 2010Section 6ADCA2010-PM-03
REVISION TO SUBSECTION 3.4.4.2 – CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO INTRODUCE THE LRFR MANUAL TO DESIGN ENGINEERS AND STIPULATE ITS USAGE FOR NEW AND REHABILITATION BRIDGE DESIGN PROJECTS, AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT LRFR LOAD RATINGS AS PART OF PHASE C SUBMISSION HAS BEEN ADDED TO INFORM THE DESIGN ENGINEERJuly 20, 2010Subsections 3.4.4.2DCA2008-PM-2 Pages 3-12 and 3-13
REVISION TO SUBSECTION 6B.6 – TO PROVIDE THE DESIGN ENGINEERS WITH GUIDANCE AS TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A BRIDGE REPAIR CONTRACT PHASE A SUBMISSIONJuly 19, 2010Subsections 6B.6DCA2010-PM-1 Pages 6B – 11and 6B – 12
SECTION 3 – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 3.4.2 PHASE “A” SUBMISSION, EXHIBIT 3-1 PHASE “A” CHECKLIST, EXHIBIT 3-2 PHASE “B” CHECKLIST, EXHIBIT 3-3 PRE-PHASE “C” AND PHASE “C” CHECKLIST, AND EXHIBIT 3-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITSOctober 8, 2009Section 3.4.2, Exhibit 3-1, Exhibit 3-2, Exhibit 3-2, Exhibit 3-3, and Exhibit 3-DCA2009-PM-5 Page 3-6, 3-7, 3-10, 3-11, 3-13, 3-14, and 3-20
SECTION 6A ROADWAY PLAN PREPARATION, SUBSECTION 6A.5.6 ALIGNMENT DATA SHEET; CORRECT ITEM 2 TO READ BEARING, TO NEAREST 0.1 SECONDAugust 18, 2009Section 6A.5.6DCA2009-PM-4 Page 6A-8
SECTION 7 CLARIFICATION OF WHEN EXISTING AND PROPOSED UTILITIES WILL BE PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED BY STRUCTURES OVER AUTHORITY ROADWAYSJuly 24, 2009Section 7.2.1DCA2009-PM-3 Page 7-2
SECTION 10 REPLACES STANDARD ITEM NUMBERS WITH UNIT CODES IN SECTION 10.1 FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATE AND EXHIBIT 10-1 SAMPLE FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATEJune 1, 2009Section 3 Exhibit 3-1 and Section 3.4.3DCA2009-PM-2 Page 3-7 & 3-9
SECTION 3 – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADD REFERENCE TO MANUAL FOR UNIT CODES IN SECTION 3.4.3 – PHASE B SUBMISSION ITEM 13 AND EXHIBIT 3-2 PHASE B CHECKLIST ITEMS O AND PFebruary 9, 20093.4.3DCA2009-PM-1 Page 3-8 & 3-10
SECTION 3 – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADD REFERENCE TO MANUAL FOR UNIT CODES IN SECTION 3.4.4.2 – PHASE C SUBMISSION ITEM 14 AND EXHIBIT 3-3 PRE-PHASE C AND PHASE C CHECKLIST ITEMS L & MFebruary 9, 20093.4.2DCA2009-PM-1 Page 3-13 & 3-14
SECTION 3 – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADD REFERENCE TO MANUAL FOR UNIT CODES IN SECTION 3.4.5- PHASE D SUBMISSION ITEM 10 AND EXHIBIT 3-4 PHASE D CHECKLIST ITEM JFebruary 9, 20093.4.5DCA2009-PM-1 Page 3-15 & 3-16
SECTION 10 REPLACE STANDARD ITEM NUMBERS WITH UNIT CODES IN SECTION 10.1 FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATE AND EXHIBIT 10-1 SAMPLE FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATEFebruary 9, 200910-1DCA2009-PM-1 Page 10-3
UTILITY ALIGNMENTDecember 18, 20077.2.1DCA2007-PM-1 Page 7-2
PHASE A SUBMISSIONDecember 11, 20073.4.2DCA2007-PM-2 Page 3-4
REVISED REQUEST PROCEDURESAugust 2, 20071.3.2N/A
ISSUANCE OF THE PROCEDURES MANUALJune 6, 2007ALLN/A

Road User Cost DCAs
DescriptionDateRevised Section/ Subscription/ ExhibitDocument Change Memo
Issuance of Road User Cost ManualAugust 24, 2011AllN/A

Standard Drawings DCAs
Description
Date
Revised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit
Document Change Memo
Light Pole FoundationsJuly 18, 2025Drawing E-01 Lighting Standard Key Sheet Drawing E-02 Steel Lighting Standard Drawing E-03 Aluminum Lighting Standard Drawing E-07 Highmast Lighting Standard Details – 2 Drawing E-09 Transformer Base And Pole Grounding Details Drawing E-10 Lighting Standard Anchor Bolt Details Drawing E-11 Lighting Standard Bases Drawing E-12 Junction Box Foundation Drawing E-13 Junction Box Type C Drawing E-33 Type F Load Center Details – 2 Drawing E-35 Type G Load Center Details – 2 Drawing BR-15 Parapet Lighting Blister And Type D Junction Box DetailsDCA2025SD 02
Pavement Markings UpdateJune 19, 2025Drawing PM-1 Pavement Markings Drawing PM-2 Entrance Ramp Markings Drawing PM-3 Multilane Entrance Ramp Markings Drawing PM-4 Exit Ramp Markings Drawing PM-5 Continuous Auxiliary Lane and Lane Drop at Exit Ramp Markings Drawing PM-6 Pavement Marking Symbols and Crosswalks Drawing PM-7 Pavement Markings for Exclusive Turn Lanes Drawing PM-8 Pavement Word Markings Drawing PM-9 Parking Lot Markings Drawing PM-10 Miscellaneous Pavement Marking Details Drawing PM-11 Toll Plaza StripingDCA2025SS 06
Fall Protection for Sign RepairNovember 19, 2024Drawing VM-10 Overhead Span VMS/VSLS Support Structures – Bill Of Materials Drawing CM-10 Overhead Span HCMS Support Structures, Bill Of MaterialsDCA2024SD 02
Keeper Angle Welds for Elastomeric Bearing PadsNovember 19, 2024Drawing BR-10 Laminated Elastomeric Bearing DetailsDCA2024SD 03
Electrical Qualification Criteria UpdatesJanuary 9, 2024Drawing E-01 Lighting Standard Key Sheet Drawing E-02 Steel Lighting Standard Drawing E-04 Expressway Lighting Standard – 40 Foot Nominal Mounting Height Drawing E-05 Expressway Lighting Standard – 48 Foot Nominal Mounting Height Drawing E-09 Transformer Base And Pole Grounding Details Drawing E-11 Lighting Standard Bases Drawing E-13 Junction Box Type C Drawing E-18 Roadway Lighting Installation Details – I Drawing E-19 Roadway Lighting Installation Details – 2 Drawing E-20 Roadway Lighting Installation Detaile – 3DCA2024SD 01
Sign Structure Truss Connection DetailsOctober 19, 2023CM-2 – Mainline Structure, CM-3 – Ramp Structure, CM-4, Truss And Field Splice Details, CM-5, Truss And Fence Details, CM-6 Door Details, CM-7 End Frame Details, CM-8, Access Ladder And Platform Details, CM-10 Bill Of Materials, VM-1 – General Plan & Elevation, VM-2 – Truss Details, VM-3 – Truss & Fence Details, VM-4 – Door Details, VM-5 – End Frame Details, VM-6 – Access Ladder & Platform Details, VM-17 – General Plan & Elevation, VM-18 – Truss & Field Splice Details, VM-19 – Truss & Fence Details, VM-20 – End Frame Details, VM-21 – Access Ladder & Platform DetailsDCA2023SD 04
Updates PCCD and temporary attenuator standards for MASH complianceSeptember 22, 2023Standard Drawing TP-22, TP-23, TP-23ADCA2023SD 03
Concrete Median Barrier Mounted Sign DetailsAugust 10, 2023SI-27 Concrete Median Barrier Mounted Sign DetailsDCA2023SD 02
Lip Curb InletFebruary 10, 2023CU-4 Lip Curb and Inlet Treatment At Bridge Structures DR-5 Concrete Gutter And Slope Drain DetailsDCA2023SD-01
Vierendeel Sign Structure DetailsDecember 12, 2022SI-29 Vierendeel Span Type Sign Structure (Spans From 60 To 90 Feet) Sections SI-37 Vierendeel Cantilever Type Sign Structure (Spans From 20 To 42 FeetDCA2022SD-04
Miscellaneous Updates to Bridge DrawingsOctober 10, 2022BR-2A Bridge Drainage Details – I BR-2B Bridge Drainage Details – II BR-5 Concrete Slope Protection BR-6 Bridge Approach Slabs BR-7 Barrier Parapet Details BR-8 Stone Slope Protection BR-10 Laminated Elastomeric Bearing Details BR-12 HLMR Bearing Details BR-13 Strip Seals – I BR-15 Parapet Lighting Blister And Type D Junction Box Details BR-16 Box Girder Hatch Cover And Drainage DetailsDCA2022SD-02
Parallel Acceleration LaneSeptember 27, 2022PM-1 Entrance Ramp Markings PM-2 Multilane Entrance Ramp MarkingsDCA2022SD-03
Manhole Frame and Cover & Inlet Frames and GratesFebruary 17, 2022DR-2 Cast Frame and Grating Details DR-3 Manhole and Pipe Placement DetailsDCA2022SD-01
Lighting and Power Distribution SystemsNovember 23, 2021All Electrical (E) Standard DrawingsDCA2021SD-02
Longitudinal BarriersAugust 6, 2021BR-7, BR-15, CU-1, CU-2, CU-3, CU-4, GR-1, GR-2, GR-3, GR-4, GR-5, GR-6, GR-7, GR-8, GR-9, GR-10, GR-11, GR-12, GR-13, GR-14, GR-15, GR-16, GR-17, GR-18, GR-19 , GR-20 MB-1, MB-2, MB-3, MB-4, MF-1, MF-2DCA2021SD-01
This deletes Standard Drawing E-29, Schedule of Approved Luminaires. Approved luminaires are found on the Qualified Products List (QPL).March 9, 2018Standard Drawing E-29DCA2018SD-01
Minor edits to Detail 12 for VM-5. Also corresponding revision to the index of drawings, Sheet 2.December 14, 2017VM-5DCA2017SD-02.pdf
Standard Drawings TP-1, TP-2, TP-3, TP-4, TP-5, TP-6, TP-7, TP-8, TP-9, TP-10, TP-11, TP-12, TP-13, TP-14, TP-15, TP-16, TP-17, TP-18, TP-19, TP-20, TP-21, TP-22A, TP-22B, TP-23, TP-24, TP-25, TP-26, and TP-27 are revised as described in the attached Document update request memos.May 11, 2017TP-1, TP-2, TP-3, TP-4, TP-5, TP-6, TP-7, TP-8, TP-9, TP-10, TP-11, TP-12, TP-13, TP-14, TP-15, TP-16, TP-17, TP-18, TP-19, TP-20, TP-21, TP-22A, TP-22B, TP-23, TP-24, TP-25, TP-26, and TP-27DCA2017SD-01
The ground mounted sign details have been updated to be in conformance with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals.December 5, 2016CM-11, CM-12, VM-24, SL-1, SL-2, SL-3, SL-4, SL-5, SL-6, SL-7, SI-43, SI-44, SI-45, SI-46 and SI-47DCA2016-SD-02
Standard Drawings Br-13, VM-1, VM-2, VM-3, VM-4, VM-5, VM-10, VM-19, VM-20, CM-5, CM-7, and CM-10 are revised as described in the attached Document update request memos.May 5, 2016Br-13, VM-1, VM-2, VM-3, VM-4, VM-5, VM-10, VM-19, VM-20, CM-5, CM-7, and CM-10DCA2016-SD-01
Standard Drawings PM-1 to PM-6, TP-28 to TP-34, and SI-37 have been revised.September 10, 2015PM-1 to PM-6, TP-28 to TP-34, and SI-37dca_2015-sd-01.pdf
Minor revisions made to the existing Standard Drawings BR-10, SI-17A, SI-22A, SI-32 and SI-34.December 3, 2014BR-10, SI-17A, SI-22A, SI-32 and SI-34DCA2014-SD-05
New Standard Drawings for mobile lane closings TP-28 to TP-34 and minor revisions to the existing Standard Drawings BF-1, BF-2, BF-3, BF-4, BR-7, BR-16, ITS-2, ITS-10, ITS-13, ITS-17, ITS-22, ITS-23, ITS-24, ITS-33, ITS-34, ITS-38, ITS-40A, ITS-41, ITS-42, ITS-42A, ITS-43, ITS-44, ITS-45 & SI-18B.June 13, 2014BF-1, BF-2, BF-3, BF-4, BR-7, BR-16, ITS-2, ITS-10, ITS-13, ITS-17, ITS-22, ITS-23, ITS-24, ITS-33, ITS-34, ITS-38, ITS-40A, ITS-41, ITS-42, ITS-42A, ITS-43, ITS-44, ITS-45 & SI-18BDCA2014-SD-04
The following Standard Drawings have been revised and updated: E-02, E-03, E-03A, E-09, E-28, E-29, VM-1, VM-2, VM-4, VM-5, VM-6, VM-8, VM-9, VM-10, VM-11, VM-12, VM-13, VM-17, VM-20, VM-21, CM-2, CM-3, CM-6, CM-7, CM-8, CM-9, CM-10, SI-22 and SI-42.April 15, 2014E-02, E-03, E-03A, E-09, E-28, E-29, VM-1, VM-2, VM-4, VM-5, VM-6, VM-8, VM-9, VM-10, VM-11, VM-12, VM-13, VM-17, VM-20, VM-21, CM-2, CM-3, CM-6, CM-7, CM-8, CM-9, CM-10, SI-22 and SI-42DCA2014-SD-03
Added the optional poured-in-place monument detail to Standard Drawing sheet DE-1. Modified the existing precast monument detail to be set flush with the finished grade.January 23, 2014DE-1DCA2014-SD-02
Standard Drawings ITS-01 to ITS-36 have been updated to confirm set with a cleaner appearance by removing all previous notations and a large number of previous revision and added a spare 50 micron 6-fiber optic cable from SCC to VMS for future use. Issuance of New Standard Drawings ITS-37 to ITS-48 for Hybrid Changeable Message Sign (HCMS).January 16, 2014ITS-01 through ITS-36, ITS-37 through ITS-48DCA2014-SD-01
Replace Drawings GR-7, GR-11, ITS-17 and ITS-18 with revised Drawings GR-7, GR-11, ITS-17 and ITS-18, Replace Index of Standard Drawings, sheets 1 and 2.March 11, 2013GR-7, GR-11, ITS-17 and ITS-18DCA2013-SD-02
Replace Drawings DE-1 and DE-2 with new and revised Drawings DE-1 to DE-6. Replace Drawings E-21, E-22 and E-29 with revised and reissued Drawings E-21, E-22 and E-29. Replace Drawings GR-5, GR-14 and GR-15 with revised Drawings GR-5, GR-14 and GR-15. Replace Drawings PM-1 to PM-4 with revised and reissued Drawings PM-1 to PM-4. Remove Drawings SI-1 to SI-12 and add new Drawings SL-1 to SL-27. Replace Drawings SI-22B and SI-28 to SI-42 with revised Drawings SI-22B and SI-28 to SI-42. Replace Index of Standard Drawings, sheets 1 and 2.January 17, 2013DE-1 – DE-6, E-21- E-22, E-29, GR-5, GR-14 – GR-15, PM-1 – PM-4, SL-1 – SL-27, SI-22B, SI-28 – SI-42DCA2013-SD-01
Revised the contrast striping details for both paint and tape applications. A table of Standard Striping Materials and Procedures was removed from the specifications and relocated to the New Standard Drawing PM-5.September 12, 2012PM-5DCA2012-SD-08
Utility companies now require a Meter Disconnect before the meter (cold sequence) for 480 volt services. Drawings E-32, E-33, E-34 and E-35 have been updated to accommodate the disconnect switch and other minor changes.August 28, 2012E-32, E-33, E-34, E-35DCA2012-SD-07
A new Standard Drawing BR-9 has developed. BR-9 will provide guidance to Design Engineers for the design and detailing requirements for Seismic Isolation Bearings similar to how BR-10 and BR-12 do for Elastomeric and HLMR Bearings respectively.July 11, 2012BR-9DCA2012-SD-06
Standard Drawings E-01, E-03 and E-03A have been revised. E-03A has been created to provide details for both Type H and Type V pole-top luminaire mounting assembly details. E-03 has been revised; all mounting details were moved to E-03A. E-01 has been revised to agree with E-03 and E-03A.June 5, 2012E-01, E-03 and E-03ADCA2012-SD-05
Standard Drawings E-02 through E-05 have been revised to include an “Instruction to Designers” note to each sheet to reflect the Authority’s intent for fatigue design of bridge mounted lighting standards.April 24, 2012E-02 through E-05DCA2012-SD-04
Standard Drawing BR-12 has been revised to reflect criteria in the latest AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and to provide additional options for HLMR bearings.April 17, 2012BR-12DCA2012-SD-03
Standard Drawing BR-10 has been revised to reflect criteria in the latest AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and preferred detailing to allow for ease of future bearing replacement.April 17, 2012BR-10DCA2012-SD-02
Standard Drawings ITS-1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, & 26, SI-22B, VM-8 & VM-9 have been revised to include modifications required to clarify grounding details.March 1, 2012ITS-1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, & 26, SI-22B, VM-8 & VM-9DCA2012-SD-01
Standard Drawing E-02 through E-05 have been revised to reflect recent updates to design standard minimums for bridge mounted lighting to mitigate fatigue issues in welded aluminum light standards.November 7, 2011E-02 through E-05DCA2011-SD-06
Standard Drawing VM-8 has been revised to include CSL tubes in the drill shaft foundation to be consistent with the Standard Supplemental Specifications. Standard Drawing VM-11 has been revised to correct dimensional criteria for the edge of the sign chord and the lane line at the request of NJTA Operations Department.September 19, 2011VM-8 and VM-11DCA2011-SD-05
Standard Drawing GR-9 has been modified to simplify Berm Surfacing detail. E-14 has been modified to revise Median/Parapet detail. ITS-1 to 15 and ITS-17 to 34, VM-1 to 22, and CM-1 to 10 has been revised.May 16, 2011GR-9, E-14, ITS-1 to 15, ITS-17 to 34, VM-1 to 22, CM-1 to 10DCA2011-SD-04
Standard Drawings SI-35 has been revised to more clearly define the provisional sign area and to identify the edge of pavement in the elevation view.April 6, 2011SI-35DCA2011-SD-03
Standard Drawings BR-16 has been created to provide necessary details for box girder pier cap drainage and hatch covers. Providing these details will ensure consistency in design of new structures as well as for revisions to existing structures.March 4, 2011BR-16DCA2011-SD-02
Standard Drawings FE-1 and FE-2 have been revised to provide currently available fence options. ITS-10 has been revised to provide consistency in drafting conduit line style.January 3, 2011FE-1, FE-2 & ITS-10DCA2011-SD-01
Standard Drawings SI-28 to SI-42 have been developed to standardize the design and construction of overhead span and cantilever type sign structures to be utilized on the Garden State Parkway.October 21, 2010SI-28 to SI-42DCA2010-SD-11
Standard Drawings BR-05, BR-13 & FX-1 will update the method of sealing joint between concrete slope protection and abutment face to utilize modern and readily available plastic waterstops in lieu of flashing; waterstops for working joints are available. The new configuration will facilitate construction by removing labor intensive tasks of constructing reglet, flashing and caulking.September 28, 2010BR-5, BR-13 & FX-1DCA2010-SD-10
Standard Drawing GR-05 is required to update general notes. Standard Drawings PM-01 to PM-06 have been revised to comply with MUTCD 2009 and current design standards.September 22, 2010GR-05 and PM-01 – PM-06DCA2010-SD-09
Standard Drawings BR-15, E-14, E-21, E-22 and E-24 have been revised to accommodate changes in lighting design and equipment requirements.September 15, 2010BR-15, E-14, E-21, E-22 and E-24DCA2010-SD-07
The new Standard Drawings ITS-1 through ITS-34 are new drawings which have been developed in support of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) device and infrastructure installations.September 15, 2010TS-1 through ITS-34DCA2010-SD-08
New Standard Drawings VM-17 through VM-22 for VM overhead sign structure with spans greater than 85 feet.September 2, 2010VM-17 through VM-22DCA 2010-SD-06
Standard Drawing BR-13 has been revised to improve detailing based on current practices by the joint manufacturers and to reflect recent NJTA Design Manual changes.July 28, 2010BR-13DCA 2010-SD-05
Revisions to Standard Drawings VM-01, VM-02, VM-04 through VM-08, VM-10, VM-17, VM-18 and VM-20 through VM-22June 30, 2010VM-01, VM-02, VM-04 through VM-08, VM-10, VM-17, VM-18, VM-20 through VM-22DCA 2010-SD-04
New Standard Drawings CM-01 through CM-10 has been developed.April 6, 2010CM-01, CM-02, CM-03, CM-04, CM-05, CM-06, CM-07, CM-08, CM-09 and CM-10DCA 2010-SD-03
Standard Drawings for DATIM Enclosures, Sheets TB-8 through TB-11 have been developed.March 3, 2010Index-1, TB-8, TB-9, TB-10 and TB-11DCA 2010-SD-02
Revisions to Standard Drawings SI-13, SI-17, S-18B, VM-01, VM-08, VM-13, VM-14, VM-16, VM-17, SI-18-C, SI-19, SI-22. SI-22A, SI-22B, VM-11, VM-13, VM-09.February 2, 2010SI-13, SI-17, S-18B, VM-01, VM-08, VM-13, VM-14, VM-16, VM-17, SI-18-C, SI-19, SI-22. SI-22A, SI-22B, VM-11, VM-13, VM-09DCA2010-SD-01

Traffic Manual DCAs

DescriptionDateRevised Section/ Subscription/ ExhibitDocument Change Memo
TRAFFIC MANIUAL APPENDIX A UPDATEJanuary 27, 2026Appendix ADCA2026TM-01
REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT CHANGE REQUEST FORM FOR MORE INFORMATIONMay 11, 2017New Issuance of the Traffic ManualDCA2017TM-01
NEW TRAFFIC PROTECTION STANDARD DRAWINGS TP-28 TO TP-34 FOR MOBILE LANE CLOSINGS HAS BEEN ADDED AS A REFERENCE.June 13, 2014TP28 to TP-34DCA2014-TM-01
ADD SUBSECTION 3.2.6 DESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF LANE SHIFTS DURING THE “SUMMER” SEASON ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY.September 5, 2012Subsection 3.2.6DCA2012-TM-01
TRAFFIC PROTECTION STANDARD DRAWINGS TP-1 THRU TP-22B HAVE BEEN UPDATED AND NEW TRAFFIC PROTECTION STANDARD DRAWINGS TP-26 TOLL LANE CLOSINGS AND TP-27 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ARE BEING ADDED.May 16, 2011Appendix ADCA2011-TM-01
ISSUANCE OF TRAFFIC MANUALOctober 1, 2009AllN/A