2016 Standard Specifications DCAs
| Description | Date | Revised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit | Document Change Memo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elimination of Letter of Surety Option | January 27, 2026 | Advertisement 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 Retention | January 09, 2026 | Section 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 Out | September 26, 2025 | Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.11 Steel Price Adjustment | DCA2025SS 08 |
| Miscellaneous Updates | July 11, 2025 | Advertisement for Proposals Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Appendix I – NJPDES Stormwater Permit Program Appendix Z – Cost-Plus Work Forms | DCA2025SS 07 |
| Pavement Markings Update | June 19, 2025 | Section 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 Mix | DCA2025SS 06 |
| Portable Longitudinal Steel Barrier | June 13, 2025 | Section 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 Barrier | DCA2025SS 05 |
| Miscellaneous Updates | May 2, 2025 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.15 Public Works Contractor Registration Act | DCA2025SS 04 |
| Guide Rail Anchorages and Buried End Terminals | March 25, 2025 | Section 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 Anchorages | DCA2025SS 03 |
| Subcontractor Reporting Requirements | March 4, 2025 | Section 103 Award And Execution Of Contract, Subsection 103.04 Subletting and Assigning Contract | DCA2025SS 02 |
| Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL) | January 28, 2025 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.23 Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL) | DCA2025SS 01 |
| Alloy Specification for Sign Panels | December 31, 2024 | Section 912 Sign Materials, Subsection 912.01 Aluminum Sheet Sign Panels and Incidental Hardware. | DCA2024SS 10 |
| Prefabricated Modular Wall Height | December 31, 2024 | Section 427 Prefabricated Modular (PM) Walls, Subsection 427.02 Materials | DCA2024SS 09 |
| Soil Stabilization Matting | August 27, 2024 | Section 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 Matting | DCA2024SS 08 |
| Inlet or Manhole Casting | August 27, 2024 | Section 503 Manholes and Inlets, Subsection 503.03 Methods of Construction | DCA2024SS 07 |
| QPL Qualification Criteria Updates | August 27, 2024 | Section 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 Sealant | DCA2024SS 06 |
| Miscellaneous Updates | August 12, 2024 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.08 Power of Attorney, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals, Subsection 102.13 Prevailing Wage Rates | DCA2024SS 05 |
| Source Disclosure Form Removal | July 16, 2024 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Subsection 102.23 Source Disclosure Form | DCA2024SS04 |
| Pre-stained Reactive Color Treatment Update | February 29, 2024 | Section 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 Hardware | DCA2024SS 02 |
| Electrical Qualification Criteria Updates | January 9, 2024 | Section 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 General | DCA2024SS 01 |
| Metallization of New Weathering Steel | October 18, 2023 | Section 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 Wire | DCA2023SS 14 |
| Crack Spanning Membrane | October 11, 2023 | Section 302 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements, Subsection 302.05 Methods of Construction Section 923 Miscellaneous, Subsection 923.24 Crack Spanning Membrane | DCA2023SS 13 |
| Precast Concrete Construction Barrier (PCCB) Update | September 22, 2023 | Section 801 Traffic Control on Authority Roadways, Subsection 801.03 Methods of Construction Section 920 Traffic Control Devices, Subsection 920.08 Concrete Barrier | DCA2023SS 12 |
| Miscellaneous Updates III | September 8, 2023 | Section 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 Provisions | DCA2023SS 11 |
| Railroad Coordination | August 10, 2023 | Section 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 Construction | DCA2023SS 10 |
| Cone Truck | June 30, 2023 | Section 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 Truck | DCA2023SS 07 |
| Elections Transparency Act | June 30, 2023 | Advertisement 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 117 | DCA2023SS 09 |
| Continuous Hot-Dip Galvanized Reinforcement Steel | June 30, 2023 | Section 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 II | March 29, 2023 | Section 101 General Information, Subsection 101.02 Definitions, Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.21 Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus | DCA2023SS-05.pdf |
| Structural QPL Qualification Criteria Updates | March 29, 2023 | Section 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 Sealant | DCA2023SS-06.pdf |
| Fuel and Asphalt Price Adjustment | March 9, 2023 | Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.10 Fuel Price Adjustment Section 302 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements, Subsection 302.09 Measurement | DCA2023SS-04.pdf |
| Concrete Test Cylinders | February 28, 2023 | Section 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 Concrete | DCA2023SS-03.pdf |
| Mobilization Clarification | February 10, 2023 | Section 104 Control of Work, Subsection 104.10 Mobilization | DCA2023SS-02.pdf |
| Miscellaneous Updates | January 19, 2023 | Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.11 Steel Price Adjustment | DCA2023SS 01 |
| Steel Price Adjustment | November 22, 2022 | Section 108 Measurement And Payment, Subsection 108.11 Steel Price Adjustment | DCA2022SS- 05.pdf |
| Pre-stained Guide Rail Update | August 24, 2022 | Section 510 Guide Rail, Subsection 510.01 Description Section 915 Beam Guide Rail, Subsection 915.01 Rail Elements | DCA2022SS-04.pdf |
| Certification of Non-Debarment | August 11, 2022 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsections 102.09 Submitting Proposals, 102.11 Causes for Rejection, 102.22 Certification of Non-Debarment | DCA2022SS-03.pdf |
| Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus | April 22, 2022 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Subsection 102.21 Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus | DCA2022SS-02.pdf |
| Manhole Frame and Cover & Inlet Frames and Grates | February 17, 2022 | Section 503 Manhole and Inlets, Subsection 503.03 Methods of Construction Section 909 Structural Steel and Other Ferrous Metals Subsection 909.04 Casting and Forgings | DCA2022SS-01.pdf |
| Resurfacing Materials | December 15, 2021 | Section 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 Adhesive | DCA2021SS-09.pdf |
| Appendix I | December 15, 2021 | Appendix I-NJPDES Stormwater Permit Program | DCA2021SS-08.pdf |
| Lighting and Power Distribution Systems | November 23, 2021 | Section 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 Subsections | DCA2021SS-07.pdf (1) |
| Compliance Updates III | October 19, 2021 | Section 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 Meeting | DCA2021SS-06.pdf |
| Longitudinal Barriers | August 6, 2021 | Section 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 Devices | DCA2021SS-05.pdf |
| Compliance Updates II | May 7, 2021 | Section 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 Specifications | DCA2021SS-04.pdf |
| Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran | March 25, 2021 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements And Conditions, Subsection 102.11 Cause for Rejection | DCA2021SS-03.pdf |
| Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Design | March 18, 2021 | Section 426 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Section 925 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall | DCA2021SS-02.pdf |
| Compliance Updates | February 3, 2021 | Advertisement, Section 102 Subsection 102.19, Section 104 Subsection 104.13, Appendix V, Appendix X | DCA2021SS-01.pdf |
| CCTV Surge Protector and Video Encoder | November 5, 2020 | 918.34 Video Encoder 918.51 CCTV Surge Protector | DCA2020SS-08.pdf |
| Sanitary, Health and Safety Precautions | September 9, 2020 | Section 104 Control of Work, Subsection 104.13 Sanitary, Health and Safety Precautions | DCA2020SS-07.pdf |
| Public Works Contractor Registration | August 31, 2020 | 102.09 Submitting Proposals 102.16 Business Registration Act | DCA2020SS-06.pdf |
| Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) | August 31, 2020 | 605.01 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 Management | August 19, 2020 | 216.04 Health and Safety Plan 216.06 Waste Characterization | DCA2020SS-04.pdf |
| Qualified Products List Criteria Updates | May 22, 2020 | Section 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 920.11 | DCA2020SS-03.pdf |
| Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses | May 22, 2020 | Appendix V Section 106, Subsection 106.27 | DCA2020SS-02.pdf |
| Appendix X | March 6, 2020 | Appendix X Updates | DCA2020SS-01.pdf |
| ACH Payment | December 19, 2019 | 103.02 Execution of Contract | DCA2019SS-09.pdf |
| Miscellaneous Updates 2019 | December 18, 2019 | Advertisement, 104.07, Appendix B, Appendix X | DCA2019SS-08.pdf |
| Qualified Products List (QPL) Program Updates | October 16, 2019 | Section 104 Control of Work, Subsection 104.03 Plans and Specifications Section 105 Control of Materials, Subsection 105.01 Materials | DCA2019SS-07.pdf |
| Pre-Construction Conference | August 19, 2019 | Section 101 General Information Subsection 101.02 Definitions Section 107 Prosecution and Progress, Subsection 107.02 Pre-Construction Conference | DCA2019SS-06.pdf |
| Appendix X Small Business Enterprise Program | May 24, 2019 | Appendix X Section 106.24 | DCA2019SS-05.pdf |
| Project Bids – Electronic Bidding Update | April 16, 2019 | Advertisement 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 Taxes | DCA2019SS-04.pdf |
| Insurance Update | March 21, 2019 | 106.20 Insurance | DCA2019SS-02.pdf |
| Insurance Certificates – Electronic Submission | March 1, 2019 | 106.20 Insurance | DCA2019SS-03.pdf |
| Public Works Contractor Registration | January 25, 2019 | 102.15 Public Works Contractor Registration Act | DCA2019SS-01.pdf |
| Final Cleaning Up | November 5, 2018 | 109.01 Final Cleaning Up | DCA2018SS-10.pdf |
| Precast Concrete Construction Barrier | October 31, 2018 | 801.03 Methods of Construction | DCA2018SS-08.pdf |
| Equal Pay Act | September 21, 2018 | 102.20 Equal Pay Act | DCA2018SS-07.pdf |
| Equal Pay Act | August 10, 2018 | 102.13 Prevailing Wage Rates | DCA2018SS-06.pdf |
| QPL Qualification Criteria Updates | May 18, 2018 | Divisions: 500, 700, 800 and 900 | DCA2018SS-04.pdf |
| Cost-Plus Work Forms | April 6, 2018 | Appendix Z | DCA2018SS-03 |
| Small Business Enterprise Regulation Update | April 3, 2018 | Advertisement for Proposals, and Appendix X, NJTA Requirements for Small Business Enterprise Subcontractors’ and Set-Aside Program for Construction Contracts | DCA2018SS-02.pdf |
| Appendix X – Compliance Manager Update | February 15, 2018 | Appendix X | DCA2018SS-01.pdf |
| Contractor Prequalification 2017 Regulations | October 24, 2017 | Revisions to Contractor Prequalification Requirements | DCA2017CP-01.pdf |
| Contaminated Soil and Groundwater | September 13, 2017 | 216.02 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 Act | September 6, 2017 | 106.19 Risks Assumed By The Contractor | DCA2017SS-05_.pdf |
| 106.20 Insurance | September 6, 2017 | 106.20 Insurance | DCA2017SS-04_.pdf |
| New Issuance of the Standard Specifications | March 13, 2017 | ALL | DCA2017SS-03.pdf |
| Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus Update | February 20, 2004 | Section 102 Bidding Requirements and Conditions, Subsection 102.09 Submitting Proposals Subsection 102.21 Prohibited Activities in Russia or Belarus | DCA2024SS 03 |
CADD Manual DCAs
| Description | Date | Revised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit | Document Change Memo |
|---|---|---|---|
| See changes made as part of DCA2026PM-02. | January 2026 | 1.7, 1.8 | DCA2026PM-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, 2022 | Entire Manual | DCA2022-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, 2013 | Appendix | DCA2013-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, 2013 | NJTA Facilities Improvement Program, CADD/BIM Manual | DCA2013-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, 2010 | April 12, 2010 | Entire Manual | DCA2010-CADD-01 |
Design Manual DCAs
| Drainage Resiliency Updates | January 27, 2026 | Section 5 Drainage Design, Subsection 5.4 Hydrology | DCA2026DM-01 | |
| Resurfacing Detail Update | July 18, 2025 | Section 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 Guidance | DCA2025DM 05 | |
| Light Pole Foundations | July 18, 2025 | Section 8 Lighting and Power Distribution Systems, Subsection 8.3 Lighting Equipment and Materials | DCA2025DM 04 | |
| Pavement Markings Update | June 19, 2025 | Section 7 Signing and Striping, Subsection 7.7 Striping | DCA2025DM 03 | |
| Portable Longitudinal Steel Barrier | June 13, 2025 | Section 10 Traffic Control During Construction | DCA2025DM 02 | |
| Structural Live Load and Miscellaneous Updates | March 27, 2025 | Section 3 Structures Design, Subsection 3.0 Definitions, Subsection 3.2 Bridges | DCA2025DM 01 | |
| Electrical Qualification Criteria Updates | January 9, 2024 | Section 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 Design | DCA2024DM 01 | |
| Structural and Geotechnical Miscellaneous Updates | November 3, 2023 | Section 3 Structures Design Section 6 Geotechnical Engineering | DCA2023DM 02 | |
| Precast Concrete Construction Barrier (PCCB) Update | September 22, 2023 | Section 10 Traffic Control During Construction, Subsection 10.8 Precast Concrete Construction Barrier, Subsection 10.17 Temporary Attenuator Selection and Design Guidelines | DCA2023DM 01 | |
| Parallel Acceleration Lane | September 27, 2022 | Section 1 New Jersey Turnpike Geometric Design, Subsection 1.4 Auxiliary Lanes Section 2 Garden State Parkway Geometric Design, Subsection 2.5 Auxiliary Lanes | DCA2022DM-04 | |
| Geometric, Geotechnical, and Miscellaneous Updates | July 13, 2022 | Section 1 New Jersey Turnpike Geometric Design, Section 2 Garden State Parkway Geometric Design, Section 6 Geotechnical Engineering | DCA2022DM-03 | |
| As-Built Load Ratings | June 13, 2022 | Subsection 3.2 Bridges | DCA2022DM-02 | |
| Bridge Plan Checklist | May 31, 2022 | Section 3 | DCA2022DM-01 | |
| Lighting and Power Distribution Systems | November 23, 2021 | Section 8 | DCA2021DM-04 | |
| Longitudinal Barriers | August 6, 2021 | Section 4 | DCA2021DM-03 | |
| Stormwater Management | July 8, 2021 | section 5 | DCA2021DM-02 | |
| Section 3 Structures Design, Subsection 3.3.4 Proprietary Wall Design Guidelines | March 18, 2021 | dca2021dm-01.pdf | DCA2021DM-01 | |
| UPDATED DESIGN MANUAL FORMAT | February 7, 2020 | Single file document | DCA2020DM-01 | |
| BRIDGE AND STRUCTURES | January 31, 2019 | section 2 structures design | DCA2019DM-01 | |
| GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN | December 21, 2017 | Section 5 | DCA2017DM-03 | |
| CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER | September 13, 2017 | Sections 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, & 12.5 | DCA2017DM-02 | |
| TRAFFIC CONTROL IN WORK ZONES | May 17, 2017 | Sections 9.4 & 9.11 | DCA2017DM-01 | |
| GROUND MOUNTED SIGNS | December 5, 2016 | Section 2.5 | DCA2016DM-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, 2015 | Section 6.4.2 and 6.4.2.1 | DCA2015-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, 2014 | Section 2.2.4.3 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | Section 9 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | Section 1.A.5 and 1.B.6 | DCA2014_DM_02 | |
| UPDATES TO THE DESIGN MANUAL ARE NECESSARY TO INCORPORATE A SAMPLE STORMWATER MAINTENANCE PLAN AND TO CLARIFY THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. | March 5, 2014 | Section 4 | DCA2014_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, 2013 | Section 06 | DCA2013-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, 2013 | Section 12 | DCA2013-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, 2012 | Section 2.2.6 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | Subsection 2.2.2 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | Subsection 2.2.2 | DCA2012-DM-04 | |
| CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE REGARDING THE SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN OF ANCHOR BOLTS AND HORIZONTAL FORCES. | April 4, 2012 | Subsection 2.2.4.3.2 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | Subsection 2.2.1.2 and 2.2.7 | DCA2012-DM-01 | |
| THIS CHANGE PROVIDES MORE FREEDOM TO THE DESIGN ENGINEER REGARDING SUPERSTRUCTURE DESIGN IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS RESULTING IN MORE ECONOMICAL DESIGNS | November 17, 2011 | Subsections 2.2.4.1.1a | DCA2011-DM-13 | |
| CLARIFIES THAT CLASS P CONCRETE SHALL BE USED FOR ALL PRECAST ELEMENTS. | November 9, 2011 | Subsection 2.2.3.2 and 2.7.8 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | Exhibit 2-201 | DCA2011-DM-09 | |
| REPLACES CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP) WITH HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE) FOR UNDERDRAIN PIPE DUE TO CORROSION ISSUES WITH CMP. | November 9, 2011 | Subsection 2.3.6d, Exhibit 2-203 & Exhibit 2-204 | DCA2011-DM-10 | |
| CLARIFIES THAT THE PILE SLEEVE SHOWN IS REQUIRED AS PER DESIGN ONLY. | November 9, 2011 | Exhibit 2-205 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | Subsection 2.6 | DCA2011-DM-07 | |
| PROVIDES DIRECTION TO THE DESIGN ENGINEER REGARDING PIER COLUMN REINFORCEMENT DETAILING BEYOND THE AASHTO LRFD CODE. | November 7, 2011 | Subsections 2.2.2 | DCA2011-DM-12 | |
| THIS DCA PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF EXHIBIT 3-4. | November 3, 2011 | Section 3, Subsection 3.2.2 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | Subsection 2.2.2.3.10 | DCA2011-DM-05 | |
| TO CLARIFY HOW THE IMPACT LOAD FROM THE BARRIER PARAPET IS TO BE APPLIED TO THE PROPRIETARY RETAINING WALL. | June 22, 2011 | Subsection 2.3.2.6 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | Subsection 2.2.4.3.2 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | Subsection 2.5 and Series 400 Exhibits | DCA2011-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, 2011 | Series 500 Exhibits | DCA2011-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, 2010 | 2.3.2 | DCA2010-DM-23 | |
| THE ERRONEOUS REQUIREMENT THAT THE REINFORCEMENT SUPPORT BARS BE GALVANIZED HAS BEEN DELETED. | November 9, 2010 | 2-303 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 2.2.2 | DCA2010-DM-18 | |
| TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS EXHIBIT DETAIL REFERENCE. | November 5, 2010 | 2.2.5.2.5a | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 2.2.4.1(10) | DCA2010-DM-20 | |
| CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO DELETE THE ALLOWANCE FOR A FUTURE WEARING SURFACE ON BARE CONCRETE DECK BRIDGES | November 5, 2010 | 2.2.2 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, 2010 | 4 | DCA2010-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-07 | September 27, 2010 | 2.2.1.2 and 2.2.2 | DCA2010-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 SPECIFICATIONS | September 9, 2010 | 2.2.6 | DCA2010-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 SPECIFICATIONS | 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 SPECIFICATIONS | 2.7.3 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 1A, 1B, and 3 | DCA2010-DM-13 | |
| LANGUAGE HAS BEEN ADDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE DESIGN ENGINEERS REGARDING SHOULDER WIDTHS ON NJTA AND GSP ROADWAYS. | August 20, 2010 | 2.2.1 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 7.4.4.2 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 2.2.2 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 2.7.5(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, 2010 | 2.2.4.1(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, 2010 | 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 9.17.12.1 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 9.7.6 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 2.2.3.2 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 2.2.4.1 | DCA2010-DM-03 | |
| CLARIFICATION ON THE CONCRETE CLASSES USED FOR DIFFERENT ELEMENTS OF NOISE BARRIER CONSTRUCTION | June 16, 2010 | 2.7.8.1 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | 2.2.5.2(1) | DCA2010-DM-02 | |
| CREATION OF NEW SECTION FOR DESIGN MANUAL, SECTION 12 ENTITLED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | September 2, 2009 | 12 | DCA2009-DM-04 | |
| REVISIONS MADE TO THE JOINT CLASS REQUIRED FOR PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION BARRIER USED AS A BRIDGE PARAPET. | July 30, 2009 | 9.8.3 | DCA2009-DM-03 | |
| REPLACING ENTIRE SECTION | June 3, 2009 | 2 | DCA2009-DM-2 Section 2 | |
| REINFORCEMENT STEEL | April 7, 2009 | 2.2.3.3 | DCA2009-DM-01 | Revised Page 2-8 |
| REVISION OF GARDEN STATE PARKWAY PAVEMENT SECTION EXHIBITS 1B-13, 1B-14 AND 1B-15 | November 21, 2008 | 1 B.3.2– Exhibits 1B-13, 1B-14 and 1B-15 | DCA2008-DM-06-Memo | DCA2008-DM-06-PAGE-11 |
| ADDITIONAL DESIGN STRUCTURAL SOFTWARE | October 15, 2008 | 2.2.7.2 | DCA2008-DM-4 Memo | Pages 2-31 & 2-32 |
| ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE PROVIDED FOR THE SELECTION OF CANTILEVERED OR NON-CANTILEVERED PIERS | August 25, 2008 | 2.2.5.1 | DCA2008-DM-01-Piers-memo | Page 2-22 |
| CONSTRUCTION OF LONGITUDINAL JOINTS FOR WIDE STRUCTURES | August 25, 2008 | 2.2.4.2(1) | DCA2008-DM-02-memo | Page 2-11 |
| REVISED EXHIBIT 2-214 FOR GENERAL GUIDELINES ON TURNPIKE PIER DETAILS | August 25, 2008 | 2-214 | DCA2008-DM-01-Piers-memo | Page 2-95 |
| GUIDANCE PROVIDED FOR THE USE OF INTEGRAL ABUTMENTS ON BRIDGES | August 25, 2008 | 2.2.5.2(5) | DCA2008-DM-3 Memo | Page 2-23 |
| REVISED EXHIBIT 2-200 ABUTMENT PLANS | August 25, 2008 | 2-200 | DCA2008-DM-3 Memo | Page 2-81 |
| REVISED LANGUAGE IN THE FIRST AND FIFTH PARAGRAPHS OF THIS SECTION FOR SPAN-TYPE SIGN STRUCTURES | December 21, 2007 | 2.5.1.2.a | DCA2007-DM-4 | |
| DESIGN REQUIREMENT FOR SEISMIC EVALUATIONS IS REVISED TO REFLECT CURRENT NEHRP (2003) PROVISIONS | December 18, 2007 | 2.2.6.3 | DCA2007-DM-1 | |
| REVISED EXHIBIT 1A-23 TO INCLUDE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM VALUES FOR RAMP LANE WIDTHS | December 18, 2007 | 1A.3.4 | DCA2007-DM-2 | |
| CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN THE SHOULDER WIDTHS OF EXHIBITS 2-108 AND 2-100 | December 5, 2007 | Exhibits 2-108 and 2-110 | DCA2007-DM-3 | |
| REVISED 3RD SKETCH IN EXHIBIT 1A-40, U-TURN STRUCTURAL SECTION | August 2, 2007 | 1A.5.3 | N/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) DATABASE | August 2, 2007 | 2.2.1 | N/A | |
| ISSUANCE OF DESIGN MANUAL | June 6, 2007 | All | N/A | |
| REVISED 3RD PARAGRAPH OF SUBSECTION DIRECTION ON REPLACING EXISTING INLETS WITH ECO GRATE OR CURB PIECE | June 1, 2007 | 4.7.5 | N/A |
Procedures Manual DCAs
| Description | Date | Revised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit | Document Change Memo |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPS Salary Rate Update | February 10, 2026 | Section 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 Retention | January 9, 2026 | Section 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 Estimate | February 10, 2026 | Section 3 Submission Requirements, Subsection 3.4 Final Design | DCA2026PM 01 |
| Gas Pipelines Update | December 31, 2024 | Section 8 Utility Installations, Relocations and Adjustments, Subsection 8.2 Utility Orientation and Construction Policy | DCA2024PM 02 |
| Submission Requirements | October 31, 2024 | Section 3 Submission Requirements Section 11 Constructability Review | DCA2024PM 01 |
| Right of Way (ROW) Update | February 17, 2023 | Section 9 – Right-of-Way | DCA2023PM-01 |
| Geometric, Geotechnical, and Miscellaneous Updates | July 13, 2022 | Section 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 Services | DCA2022PM-01 |
| UPDATED PROCEDURES MANUAL FORMAT | August 7, 2019 | ALL | DCA2019PM-01 |
| CONSTRUCTABILITY REPORT | March 9, 2018 | 3.5 | DCA2018PM-01 |
| CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER | September 13, 2017 | 5.2 Geotechnical Investigation | DCA2017PM-03 |
| ISSUANCE OF THE 2016 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS | March 13, 2017 | Sections 3, 9, & 10 | DCA2017PM-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, 2014 | Section 3.4.6.5 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | Section 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.5, 6A.5.8 and 6A.6 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | Section 3.4.6.5 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | Section 3.4.6.5 | DCA2014-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, 2013 | Section 3.4.5 | DCA2013-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, 2013 | Section 7.2.4 | DCA2013-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, 2013 | Section 3.4.5 and 9.3 | DCA2013-PM-03 |
| CORRECTION OF A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR ON PAGE 7-23 | April 9, 2013 | Section 7 | DCA2013-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, 2013 | Section 3.4.5, 9.2, and 10.2 | DCA2013-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 MANAGER | June 20, 2012 | Section 3.4.6.3 | DCA2012-PM-04 |
| SECTION 7 – UTILITY INSTALLATIONS, RELOCATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS | March 30, 2012 | Section 7 | DCA2012-PM-03 |
| MODIFICATIONS TO PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS | February 24, 2012 | Section 3.4.3, 3.4.4.2 and Exhibits 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4 | DCA2012-PM-01 |
| MODIFICATIONS TO PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. | November 30, 2011 | November 30, 2011 | DCA2011-PM-07 |
| CHANGES CLARIFY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD AND NON-STANDARD BRIDGE BEARINGS. | November 18, 2011 | Subsections 3.4.3.18, 3.4.4.1.7, 3.4.4.1.8, 6B5.2 & Exhibits 3-2 and 3-3 | DCA2011-PM-06 |
| ITEM “O.” WAS ADDED TO THE PHASE C SUBMISSION CHECKLIST AS REQUIRED BY THE RECENT DESIGN MANUAL UPDATE. | November 7, 2011 | Exhibit 3-3 | NJTA-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 107.11 | March 31, 2011 | Section 3, Subsections 3.4.4.2 & 3.4.5 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | Subsections 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, 2011 | Subsections 6B.3.5, 6B.5.1, and 6B.5.2 | DCA2011-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 BOX | January 4, 2011 | Section 6A | DCA2011-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, 2010 | Section 6A | DCA2010-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 ENGINEER | July 20, 2010 | Subsections 3.4.4.2 | DCA2008-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 SUBMISSION | July 19, 2010 | Subsections 6B.6 | DCA2010-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 PERMITS | October 8, 2009 | Section 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 SECOND | August 18, 2009 | Section 6A.5.6 | DCA2009-PM-4 Page 6A-8 |
| SECTION 7 CLARIFICATION OF WHEN EXISTING AND PROPOSED UTILITIES WILL BE PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED BY STRUCTURES OVER AUTHORITY ROADWAYS | July 24, 2009 | Section 7.2.1 | DCA2009-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 ESTIMATE | June 1, 2009 | Section 3 Exhibit 3-1 and Section 3.4.3 | DCA2009-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 P | February 9, 2009 | 3.4.3 | DCA2009-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 & M | February 9, 2009 | 3.4.2 | DCA2009-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 J | February 9, 2009 | 3.4.5 | DCA2009-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 ESTIMATE | February 9, 2009 | 10-1 | DCA2009-PM-1 Page 10-3 |
| UTILITY ALIGNMENT | December 18, 2007 | 7.2.1 | DCA2007-PM-1 Page 7-2 |
| PHASE A SUBMISSION | December 11, 2007 | 3.4.2 | DCA2007-PM-2 Page 3-4 |
| REVISED REQUEST PROCEDURES | August 2, 2007 | 1.3.2 | N/A |
| ISSUANCE OF THE PROCEDURES MANUAL | June 6, 2007 | ALL | N/A |
Road User Cost DCAs
| Description | Date | Revised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit | Document Change Memo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issuance of Road User Cost Manual | August 24, 2011 | All | N/A |
Standard Drawings DCAs
| Description | Date | Revised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit | Document Change Memo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Pole Foundations | July 18, 2025 | Drawing 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 Details | DCA2025SD 02 |
| Pavement Markings Update | June 19, 2025 | Drawing 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 Striping | DCA2025SS 06 |
| Fall Protection for Sign Repair | November 19, 2024 | Drawing VM-10 Overhead Span VMS/VSLS Support Structures – Bill Of Materials Drawing CM-10 Overhead Span HCMS Support Structures, Bill Of Materials | DCA2024SD 02 |
| Keeper Angle Welds for Elastomeric Bearing Pads | November 19, 2024 | Drawing BR-10 Laminated Elastomeric Bearing Details | DCA2024SD 03 |
| Electrical Qualification Criteria Updates | January 9, 2024 | Drawing 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 – 3 | DCA2024SD 01 |
| Sign Structure Truss Connection Details | October 19, 2023 | CM-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 Details | DCA2023SD 04 |
| Updates PCCD and temporary attenuator standards for MASH compliance | September 22, 2023 | Standard Drawing TP-22, TP-23, TP-23A | DCA2023SD 03 |
| Concrete Median Barrier Mounted Sign Details | August 10, 2023 | SI-27 Concrete Median Barrier Mounted Sign Details | DCA2023SD 02 |
| Lip Curb Inlet | February 10, 2023 | CU-4 Lip Curb and Inlet Treatment At Bridge Structures DR-5 Concrete Gutter And Slope Drain Details | DCA2023SD-01 |
| Vierendeel Sign Structure Details | December 12, 2022 | SI-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 Feet | DCA2022SD-04 |
| Miscellaneous Updates to Bridge Drawings | October 10, 2022 | BR-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 Details | DCA2022SD-02 |
| Parallel Acceleration Lane | September 27, 2022 | PM-1 Entrance Ramp Markings PM-2 Multilane Entrance Ramp Markings | DCA2022SD-03 |
| Manhole Frame and Cover & Inlet Frames and Grates | February 17, 2022 | DR-2 Cast Frame and Grating Details DR-3 Manhole and Pipe Placement Details | DCA2022SD-01 |
| Lighting and Power Distribution Systems | November 23, 2021 | All Electrical (E) Standard Drawings | DCA2021SD-02 |
| Longitudinal Barriers | August 6, 2021 | BR-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-2 | DCA2021SD-01 |
| This deletes Standard Drawing E-29, Schedule of Approved Luminaires. Approved luminaires are found on the Qualified Products List (QPL). | March 9, 2018 | Standard Drawing E-29 | DCA2018SD-01 |
| Minor edits to Detail 12 for VM-5. Also corresponding revision to the index of drawings, Sheet 2. | December 14, 2017 | VM-5 | DCA2017SD-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, 2017 | 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 | DCA2017SD-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, 2016 | CM-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-47 | DCA2016-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, 2016 | 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 | DCA2016-SD-01 |
| Standard Drawings PM-1 to PM-6, TP-28 to TP-34, and SI-37 have been revised. | September 10, 2015 | PM-1 to PM-6, TP-28 to TP-34, and SI-37 | dca_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, 2014 | BR-10, SI-17A, SI-22A, SI-32 and SI-34 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | 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 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | 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 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | DE-1 | DCA2014-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, 2014 | ITS-01 through ITS-36, ITS-37 through ITS-48 | DCA2014-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, 2013 | GR-7, GR-11, ITS-17 and ITS-18 | DCA2013-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, 2013 | DE-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-42 | DCA2013-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, 2012 | PM-5 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | E-32, E-33, E-34, E-35 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | BR-9 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | E-01, E-03 and E-03A | DCA2012-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, 2012 | E-02 through E-05 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | BR-12 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | BR-10 | DCA2012-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, 2012 | ITS-1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, & 26, SI-22B, VM-8 & VM-9 | DCA2012-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, 2011 | E-02 through E-05 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | VM-8 and VM-11 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | GR-9, E-14, ITS-1 to 15, ITS-17 to 34, VM-1 to 22, CM-1 to 10 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | SI-35 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | BR-16 | DCA2011-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, 2011 | FE-1, FE-2 & ITS-10 | DCA2011-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, 2010 | SI-28 to SI-42 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | BR-5, BR-13 & FX-1 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | GR-05 and PM-01 – PM-06 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | BR-15, E-14, E-21, E-22 and E-24 | DCA2010-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, 2010 | TS-1 through ITS-34 | DCA2010-SD-08 |
| New Standard Drawings VM-17 through VM-22 for VM overhead sign structure with spans greater than 85 feet. | September 2, 2010 | VM-17 through VM-22 | DCA 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, 2010 | BR-13 | DCA 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-22 | June 30, 2010 | VM-01, VM-02, VM-04 through VM-08, VM-10, VM-17, VM-18, VM-20 through VM-22 | DCA 2010-SD-04 |
| New Standard Drawings CM-01 through CM-10 has been developed. | April 6, 2010 | CM-01, CM-02, CM-03, CM-04, CM-05, CM-06, CM-07, CM-08, CM-09 and CM-10 | DCA 2010-SD-03 |
| Standard Drawings for DATIM Enclosures, Sheets TB-8 through TB-11 have been developed. | March 3, 2010 | Index-1, TB-8, TB-9, TB-10 and TB-11 | DCA 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, 2010 | 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 | DCA2010-SD-01 |
Traffic Manual DCAs
| Description | Date | Revised Section/ Subscription/ Exhibit | Document Change Memo |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAFFIC MANIUAL APPENDIX A UPDATE | January 27, 2026 | Appendix A | DCA2026TM-01 |
| REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT CHANGE REQUEST FORM FOR MORE INFORMATION | May 11, 2017 | New Issuance of the Traffic Manual | DCA2017TM-01 |
| NEW TRAFFIC PROTECTION STANDARD DRAWINGS TP-28 TO TP-34 FOR MOBILE LANE CLOSINGS HAS BEEN ADDED AS A REFERENCE. | June 13, 2014 | TP28 to TP-34 | DCA2014-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, 2012 | Subsection 3.2.6 | DCA2012-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, 2011 | Appendix A | DCA2011-TM-01 |
| ISSUANCE OF TRAFFIC MANUAL | October 1, 2009 | All | N/A |