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Work Zone Devices (test)

Approved Products

Select a state to see approved products.

MASH Implementation

Select a state to see Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) implementation.

Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

Select a state to see temporary traffic control policies.

Alabama Approved Products

List of Qualified Materials, Sources and Devices

Alabama MASH Implementation

  • Memo SUBJECT: Implementation of MASH Standards for Routine Maintenance Activities

Alabama Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • 2022 Standard Specifications For Highway Construction (See Section 740 Traffic Control Devices For Construction Work Zones)
  • ALDOT Construction Manual, Division 700 Supplemental Guidance 1: Procedure for Traffic Control Through Construction Work Zones (See ALDOT Traffic Control Device Quality Guide)
  • Guidelines for Operation (see Subject: Temporary Traffic Control Devices starting on Page 216 of 341)

Alaska Approved Products

No Information Available

Alaska MASH Implementation

Alaska Department of Transportation

  • Chief Engineer’s Directive: Standard Drawings and Standard Modifications for W-Beam Barrier MASH Implementation

Alaska Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications for Highways (See 643-3.04 Traffic Control Devices)
  • Alaska Construction Manual (See 9.8. Highway Traffic Control and Safety)

Arizona Approved Products

Approved Products List

Arizona MASH Implementation

Arizona Department of Transportation

  • Draft MASH Barrier Design Aids

Arizona Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction [See 701-2 Materials (Equipment, Workers, Devices and Facilities)]
  • ADOT Construction Manual (See Sections 701-3.02 to 701-3.08)
  • Traffic Guidelines and Processes (See Sub-Section 820 Work Zone Channelizing Devices)
  • Temporary Traffic Control Design Guidelines (See Temporary Traffic Control Elements)

Arkansas Approved Products

Arkansas – Qualified Product List

Arkansas MASH Implementation

Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department

  • Supplemental Specification: Traffic Control Devices in Construction Zones (MASH)

Arkansas Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Arkansas 2014 Standard Specification for Highway Construction (See Section 604 – Traffic Control Devices In Construction Zones)
  • Supplemental Specification: Traffic Control Devices in Construction Zones (MASH)

California Approved Products

Authorized Materials Lists

California MASH Implementation

  • Implementation of the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)

California Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications (See Section 12 Temporary Traffic Control)
  • Construction Manual (See 4-12 Temporary Traffic Control)
  • California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
  • Memorandum Subject: Design Information Bulletin (DIB) 91 Guidelines on the Use of Positive Work Zone Protection (PWP) & Mitigation Measures

Colorado Approved Products

Colorado – Approved Products List

Colorado MASH Implementation

Colorado Department of Transportation

  • Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Related Memos

Colorado Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Construction Specifications/Standard Specifications (See Section 614 Traffic Control Devices and Section 630 Construction Zone Traffic Control)
  • 2024 Construction Manual (See Section 614 Traffic Control Devices and Section 630 Construction Zone Traffic Control)
  • MUTCD 2009 Colorado Supplement Issued 12-6-2011 Revised 12-19-2022

Connecticut Approved Products

Qualified Product List

Connecticut MASH Implementation

  • ENGINEERING BULLETIN: Interim Guidance: MASH Implementation, Roadside Barriers
  • ENGINEERING DIRECTIVE: MASH Implementation: Additional Information, Phase One
  • Presentation: MASH Implementation Phase 1

Connecticut Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: Sec. 14-298-800. Uniformity
  • Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges, Facilities, and Incidental Construction (Form 819) (See Section 8.22 Temporary Traffic Barrier and Section 9.71 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic)
  • Construction Manual (See 2-203 Safety and Traffic Control)

Delaware Approved Products

Delaware – Approved Product Lists

Delaware MASH Implementation

  • 2021 DelDOT Lessons Learned Workshop: Guardrail/MASH Updates (See DelDOT’s MASH Implementation Status on Page 5 of 37)

Delaware Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications (See Division 800 — Traffic)
  • Construction Manual (See Division E8.00 – Traffic)
  • Memorandum: Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices

Florida Approved Products

Florida – Approved Products List

Florida MASH Implementation

  • Memo SUBJECT: MASH-16 Implementation Plan

Florida Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications (See Section 102 Maintenance of Traffic)
  • Standard Plans (Look under Maintenance of Traffic)
  • FDOT Design Manual, [See 233 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), 240.2.2 Temporary Traffic Control Devices, and 243 Portable Changeable Message Signs]
  • Plans Preparation Manual, Volume 1 (See Chapter 7 Traffic and ITS Design, 10.6 Temporary Traffic Control Devices, and 25.4.23 Highway Traffic Control Devices)

Georgia Approved Products

Qualified Products List 34: Work Zone Traffic Control Devices

Georgia MASH Implementation

  • Memo SUBJECT: Roadside Safety Hardware (Implementation of MASH Testing Criteria) AMENDED – October 15, 2018
  • Memo SUBJECT: W-Beam Terminals (June 30, 2018 – MASH Implementation)
  • Memo SUBJECT: GDOT Cast-in-Place Concrete Barrier Construction Standards
  • Qualified Products List (NCHRP-350/MASH TL-3 certified)

Georgia Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • 2021 Standard Specifications (See 104.05 Maintenance During Construction)
  • Special Provision, Section 150—Traffic Control
  • Construction Manual (See Chapter Seven – Traffic Control)

Hawaii Approved Products

No Information Available

Hawaii MASH Implementation

No Information Available

Hawaii Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • 2005 Standard Specifications (See Section 645 – Work Zone Traffic Control)

Idaho Approved Products

Qualified Products List

Idaho MASH Implementation

  • Memo SUBJECT: 2016 MASH Implementation

Idaho Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (See Section 626 – Temporary Traffic Control)
  • Traffic Manual (See Chapter 6F. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices)

Illinois Approved Products

Material Approvals

Illinois MASH Implementation

  • 2024 Illinois Highway Standards for Traffic Control (See 1106.02 Devices starting on Page 107 of 141)

Illinois Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Memorandum: Special Provision for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
  • Standard Specifications (See Section 1106. Work Zone Traffic Control Devices)
  • 2024 Illinois Highway Standards for Traffic Control [See 1106.02 Devices on Page 107 and Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (BDE) on Page 139 of 141]
  • Traffic Control Field Manual (See Quality Standard for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices)
  • Safety Engineering Policy Memorandum, Safety 4-21: Work Zone Safety and Mobility Supplemental Policy- Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and Subpart K to Title 23 CFR Part 630: Positive Protection of Workers, Drop-offs and Temporary Concrete Barrier (TCB)

Indiana Approved Products

Indiana –  Qualified Products Lists & Qualified Source Lists

Indiana MASH Implementation

Indiana Department of Transportation

  • Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) and New W-beam Guardrail and Guardrail End Treatment Standards
  • Presentation: MASH Implementation of W‐Beam Guardrail

Indiana Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Policies, Processes, and Procedures for Work Zone Safety and Mobility (See Device Quality Guidelines)
  • Standard Specifications (See Section 801 – Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Operations and Section 923 – Temporary Traffic Control Devices)
  • Standard Drawings (See Division 800 – Traffic Control Device & Lighting)
  • Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (See Chapter 6F. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices)
  • Indiana Design Manual (See 503-3.05(01) Positive Protection and 503-7.0 Temporary Traffic Control Devices)

Iowa Approved Products

Approved Products List

Iowa MASH Implementation

  • INSTRUCTIONAL MEMORANDUMS: Traffic Barriers (Guardrail and Bridge Barrier Rail)
  • Design Manual, 8A-5 – Roadside Safety Hardware Assessment
  • Usage of Iowa DOT Standard Guardrail

Iowa Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications With GS-23003 Revisions (See Section 4188. Traffic Control Devices)
  • Design Manual (See 9B Traffic Control Devices)
  • Construction Manual – Chapter 5 Safety (See 5.20 Construction Work Zone Traffic Control)

Kansas Approved Products

Prequalified Products

Kansas MASH Implementation

  • 2015 Standard Specifications, 805 – Work Zone Traffic Control & Safety
    (See Pages 1-2 of 11 for MASH testing requirements)

Kansas Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications (See Section 805 – Work Zone Traffic Control & Safety)
  • Proposed Positive Protection Guidance for Kansas: Synthesis of Work Zone Positive Protection Devices and State of Practice

Kentucky Approved Products

List of Approved Materials

Kentucky MASH Implementation

  • Memo SUBJECT: Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Initial Implementation for Guardrail, Cast-in-Place Concrete Barriers and End Treatments Active Sepia List Implementation

Kentucky Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Design and Construction Joint Memorandum: Guidance for the Implementation of SAFETEA-LU Subpart K to Title 23 CFR part 630 for Federal-Aid Highway Projects
  • Highway Design Guidance Manual (See HD-206.3.4 Positive Protection and Separation Devices)

Louisiana Approved Products

Louisiana – Approved Materials List

Louisiana MASH Implementation

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

  • Memo SUBJECT: Bridge Design Technical Memorandum No. 76, Rev. 1 (BDTM.76.1) Publication of New (MASH) Highway Guard Rail Standard Plans (BD. l.l.1.0.01-.11, BD.1.1.2.0.01, BD.1.1.3.0.01) and New (MASH Compatible) Guard Rail Special Details (BD.2.6.5.1.01-.19, BD.2.6.5.2.01-.19)

Louisiana Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • 2016 Standard Specifications, 713 Temporary Traffic Control
  • 2016 Supplemental Specifications (See 713 Temporary Traffic Control)
  • Standard Plans (See TTC-00 through TTC-19)

Maine Approved Products

Maine – Qualified Products List

Maine MASH Implementation

Maine Department of Transportation

  • Guardrail and Guardrail Terminal Policy

Maine Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Transition of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices to MASH
  • MaineDOT Standard Specifications, Section 652 – Maintenance of Traffic
  • Supplemental Specifications (Scroll down and look for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices inside each Supplemental Specifications update)

Maryland Approved Products

Maryland – Qualified Product List

Maryland MASH Implementation

Maryland Department of Transportation

  • Procedures for the Qualification of Arrow Panels
  • Procedure for the Qualification of Permanent Traffic Barrier End Treatments
  • Addendum to the Guidelines for Traffic Barrier Placement and End Treatment Design

Maryland Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Temporary Traffic Control Device Quality Standards and Field Practices
  • Policy for the Use of Temporary Traffic Barrier in Work Zones

Massachusetts Approved Products

Massachusetts – Qualified Traffic Control Equipment

Massachusetts MASH Implementation

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

  • ENGINEERING DIRECTIVE: Temporary Barrier Systems for Construction and Maintenance Operations (See Implementation of MASH Performance Requirements on Page 2 of 2)
  • ENGINEERING DIRECTIVE: MASH Compliant Permanent Impact Attenuators
  • ENGINEERING DIRECTIVE: F Shape Concrete Barrier for Permanent Use
  • ENGINEERING DIRECTIVE: Updated Standards for Guardrail and Guardrail End Terminals
  • ENGINEERING DIRECTIVE: Temporary Concrete Barrier Retrofitted to MASH TL-3

Massachusetts Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

Michigan Approved Products

Michigan – Qualified Products List

Michigan MASH Implementation

Michigan Department of Transportation

  • MDOT Guidance on Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Compliance for Temporary Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones

Michigan Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Work Zone Safety and Mobility Manual (See 6.01.07 Temporary Barriers on Page 122 of 275)
  • Work Zone Device Assessment
  • Roadside Safety Hardware Assessment and Implementation Plan

Minnesota Approved Products

Minnesota – Approved/Qualified Products

Minnesota MASH Implementation

Minnesota Department of Transportation

  • Memo SUBJECT: Crashworthy Requirements of Temporary Traffic Control Devices

Minnesota Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Work Zones – TTC Device Standards

Mississippi Approved Products

Mississippi – Approved Lists

Mississippi MASH Implementation

Mississippi Department of Transportation

  • Check List for Federal-Aid Projects: Section 904 – Notice to Bidders No. 1206: MASH Compliant Devices

Mississippi Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Procedure for Managing Traffic Through Work Zones (See POSITIVE PROTECTION DEVICES on Page 6 of 7)

Missouri Approved Products

Missouri – Materials

Missouri MASH Implementation

Missouri Department of Transportation

  • Engineering Policy Guide, 606.1 Guardrail
  • Engineering Policy Guide, 612 Impact Attenuators
  • End Terminals, Crash Cushions and Barrier Systems

Missouri Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Engineering Policy Guide, 617.1 Temporary Traffic Barriers
  • Engineering Policy Guide, 616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices

Montana Approved Products

Montana – Qualified Products List

Montana MASH Implementation

Montana Department of Transportation

  • Memo SUBJECT: MASH Guardrail Implementation Guidance

Montana Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Temporary Traffic Control Device Quality Construction Guidance
  • Road Design Manual (See 10.5.1 Positive Protection)

Nebraska Approved Products

Nebraska – Approved Products List

Nebraska MASH Implementation

Nebraska – No Information Available

Nebraska Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

State Specification for Highway Construction (See SECTION 422 — TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS AND DEVICES)

Nevada Approved Products

Nevada – Qualified Products List

Nevada MASH Implementation

Nevada – No Information Available

Nevada Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Work Zone Safety & Mobility Implementation Guide (See 2.5.2 Positive Protection Devices)
  • Signing, Striping, and Traffic Control Design Guide (See 6.4.7. Temporary Traffic Control Devices)

New Hampshire Approved Products

New Hampshire – Qualified Products

New Hampshire MASH Implementation

New Hampshire Department of Transportation

  • Roadside Safety Hardware Worthiness Compliance with NCHRP Report 350 and MASH (See Page 209 of 386)

New Hampshire Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

New Hampshire Department of Transportation

  • Positive Protection Guidance for Work Zones

New Jersey Approved Products

New Jersey – Qualified Materials

New Jersey MASH Implementation

New Jersey Department of Transportation

  • NJDOT Guidance on Transition of MASH Implementation for Bridge Railings

New Jersey Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Work Zone Safety Set-Up Guide
  • 2019 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (See 159.03.02 Traffic Control Devices)
  • SPECIAL PROVISIONS (See 159.03.02 Traffic Control Devices)

New Mexico Approved Products

New Mexico – No Information Available

New Mexico MASH Implementation

New Mexico – No Information Available

New Mexico Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • NMDOT Design Manual (see 900 Work Zone Safety)
  • 2019 Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, Section 702: Construction Traffic Control Devices

New York Approved Products

New York – Materials and Equipment Approved List

New York MASH Implementation

New York Department of Transportation

  • Restrictions on Use of Weak-Post W-Beam, HPBO Terminals, and Half-Section Concrete Barrier
    [See AASHTO/FHWA Joint Implementation Agreement for the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) – Restrictions Effective in 2018 on Page 1 of 21]

New York Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • HDM Chapter 16 – Work Zone Traffic Control
  • Standard Specifications, (See SECTION 619 – WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL & SECTION 729 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES)
  • Standard Sheets (See 619)
  • Work Zone Traffic Control Manual

North Carolina Approved Products

North Carolina – Approved Products List

North Carolina MASH Implementation

North Carolina Department of Transportation

  • Memo SUBJECT: Roadside Safety Hardware – MASH-16 Implementation Plan

North Carolina Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Guidelines for the Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
  • Transportation Management Plans Design Manual, Chapter 5: Positive Protection (Temporary Barriers)
  • Construction Manual, Division 11 Traffic Control, Section 1105 Temporary Traffic Control Devices
  • 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, Section 1105 Temporary Traffic Control Devices

North Dakota Approved Products

North Dakota – Approved Products for Construction Materials

North Dakota MASH Implementation

North Dakota Department of Transportation

  • Highway Barrier Pocket Guide

North Dakota Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Design Manual, Chapter III: Roadway Design, Section 18: Work Zone Traffic Control, III-18.04 Traffic Control Devices List (on Page 291 of 328)
  • Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Section 704 Temporary Traffic Control, 704.03 Materials

Ohio Approved Products

Ohio – Qualified Products List

Ohio MASH Implementation

Ohio Department of Transportation

  • Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)​​​​

Ohio Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices (TTCDs) & Acceptable Delineation Methods for Vehicles
  • Traffic Engineering Manual, 605 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices
  • Traffic Engineering Manual, 1200 Zones and Studies (Includes information on positive protection)

Oklahoma Approved Products

Oklahoma – Traffic Approved Products List

Oklahoma MASH Implementation

Oklahoma – No Information Available

Oklahoma Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices*
    *Note: ODOT is working on finalizing the 2024 update.

Oregon Approved Products

Oregon – Qualified Products

Oregon MASH Implementation

Oregon Department of Transportation

  • Traffic Control Devices Notice

Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Traffic Control Plans Design Manual (See Chapter 2 – Temporary Traffic Control Devices & 3.4.1 Positive Protection)
  • 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction (Look under PART 00200 – TEMPORARY FEATURES AND APPURTENANCES)

Pennsylvania Approved Products

Pennsylvania –  Qualified Products List for Construction and Approved Products for Lower Volume Local Roads

Pennsylvania MASH Implementation

Pennsylvania – No Information Available

Pennsylvania Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Publication 212: Official Traffic Control Devices
  • Publication 408/2020: Specifications, Section 901—Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction, 901.2 Material
  • Traffic Engineering Manual, Chapter 6 – Temporary Traffic Control

Puerto Rico Approved Products

Puerto Rico – No Information Available

Puerto Rico MASH Implementation

Puerto Rico – No Information Available

Puerto Rico Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy

Rhode Island Approved Products

Rhode Island – Approved Materials List

Rhode Island MASH Implementation

Rhode Island – No Information Available

Rhode Island Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • DPM 450.05 – Work Zone Safety and Mobility (See Positive protection devices on Page 24 of 30)
  • RIDOT Blue Book (See 104.08 Maintenance of Traffic)

South Carolina Approved Products

South Carolina – Approved Products List for Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones

South Carolina MASH Implementation

South Carolina Department of Transportation

  • Memo SUBJECT: Design Guidance for MASH and PreMASH Safety Hardware

South Carolina Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Work Zone Traffic Control Manual
  • Traffic Control Devices
  • Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (See Section 602 — General Requirements for Providing and Maintaining Traffic Control Devices in the Work Zone)
  • Procedures and Guidelines for Work Zone Traffic Control Design

South Dakota Approved Products

South Dakota – Approved Products

South Dakota MASH Implementation

South Dakota – No Information Available

South Dakota Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • SDDOT Construction Manual, Chapter 15 – Work Zone Traffic Control (See POSITIVE PROTECTION on Page 10 of 11)
  • 2015 Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (See 984 Temporary Traffic Control Devices)
  • Supplemental Specifications to 2015 Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (See Section 984.1)

Tennessee Approved Products

Tennessee – Qualified Products List

Tennessee MASH Implementation

Tennessee – No Information Available

Tennessee Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Work Zone Field Manual (See Temporary Traffic Control Devices on Page 15 of 178)
  • Work Zone Design Manual, Chapter 5 Temporary Traffic Control Devices
  • 2021 Standard Specifications, Section 712 – Temporary Traffic Control

Texas Approved Products

Texas – Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Device List

Texas MASH Implementation

Texas Department of Transportation

  • TxDOT MASH Implementation Timetable/Policy (Look in Roadway Design Manual, Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Design Elements, Section 1: Longitudinal Barriers and Roadside Safety Hardware Criteria)
  • Presentation: Bridge Railing MASH Updates
  • Presentation: MASH Requirements for Safety Hardware

Texas Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Local Government Projects Policy Manual, Chapter 7: Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) Development, Section 3: Design – Traffic, Temporary Traffic Control Devices

Utah Approved Products

Utah – Materials Authorized Products 

Utah MASH Implementation

Utah – No Information Available

Utah Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • UDOT Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices
  • Use of Positive Protection Devices for Workers in Work Zones

Vermont Approved Products

Vermont – Approved Products and Advanced Certifications

Vermont MASH Implementation

Vermont – No Information Available

Vermont Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Work Zone Safety and Mobility Guidance Document: Appendix A Temporary Traffic Control Device
  • TEI 18-605 – VTrans Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices
  • TEI 16-600 – Use of Radar Speed Feedback Signs within Work Zones
  • Guidelines for the Use of Radar Speed Feedback Signs on the State Highway System
  • Guidelines for the Use of Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS), on Vermont State and U.S. Highways
  • Standard Specifications for Construction (See 107.08 Traffic Control Devices and 641.05 Traffic Control Devices)

Virginia Approved Products

Virginia – Traffic Control Devices (TCD) Pre-Approved Listing

Virginia MASH Implementation

Virginia Department of Transportation

  • Clarification of MASH Guardrail Requirements

Virginia Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (see Appendix A Guidelines for the Use of Barrier/Channelizing Devices in Work Zones)
  • Road and Bridge Specifications (See Division VII Traffic Control Devices)
  • Road and Bridge Standards (See Section 1300 – Traffic Control Devices)

Washington Approved Products

Washington – Qualified Products List

Washington MASH Implementation

Washington State Department of Transportation

  • MASH Implementation Tracking

Washington Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Design Manual (See 1010.07 Temporary Traffic Control Devices and 1010.08 Positive Protection Devices)
  • Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines for Maintenance Operations (See 1-6 Traffic Control Devices and Equipment)
  • Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction (See 1-10.2(3) Conformance to Established Standards and SS 1-10 3(3) Traffic Control Devices)
  • Traffic Manual (See Chapter 5 Work Zone Traffic Control)
  • Construction Manual (See SS 1-10 2(3) Conformance to Established Standards and SS 1-10 3(3) Traffic Control Devices)

Washington D.C. Approved Products

Washington D.C. – No Information Available

Washington D.C MASH Implementation

Washington D.C. – No Information Available

Washington D.C Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • D.C. Temporary Traffic Control Manual: Guidelines and Standards (See Section 7 – Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices)
  • Work Zone Management Manual (See Chapter 6F. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices)
  • Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures (See 612 Traffic Control)
  • Design and Engineering Manual (See 39 Construction Traffic Control, 39.4 thru 39.6)

West Virginia Approved Products

West Virginia – Division Approved Product Lists

West Virginia MASH Implementation

West Virginia – No Information Available

West Virginia Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Manual on Temporary Traffic Control for Streets and Highways (See Chapter F. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices starting on Page 46 of 206)
  • Standard Specifications Roads and Bridges (See 636.9-Traffic Control Devices)
  • Design Directives (See Temporary Traffic Control Devices Final Rule on Page 434 of 666)
  • 2022 Construction Manual (See 636.2.9-Traffic Control Devices)

Wisconsin Approved Products

Approved products lists

Wisconsin MASH Implementation

General notices to contractors: MASH16 Temporary Crash Cushion Implementation Date

Wisconsin Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • 2024 Standard Specifications, Section 643 Traffic Control
  • Wisconsin Work Zone Field Manual 2021 (See Temporary Traffic Control Devices on Page 19 of 158)
  • Construction and Materials Manual (See 145.9 Traffic Control Devices)
  • Correspondence/Memorandum: Temporary Traffic Control Devices for Utility and Other Permitted Work
  • Work Zone Guidelines for Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Operations (See Traffic Control Devices on Page 4 of 62)
  • Facilities Development Manual, Chapter 11 Design, Section 50 Traffic Control

Wyoming Approved Products

Wyoming – No Information Available

Wyoming MASH Implementation

Wyoming – No Information Available

Wyoming Temporary Traffic Control Devices Policy

  • Standard Specifications (See Section 703 Temporary Traffic Control)
  • Construction Manual (See Section 703 Temporary Traffic Control)
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National Resources

Crashworthy Work Zone Traffic Control Devices

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that all work zone traffic control devices on the National Highway System be crashworthy. This section provides links and information on national policy guidance, procedures for getting devices crash tested, and FHWA acceptance letters on the devices that have been deemed crashworthy.

FHWA

  • Countermeasures that Reduce Crash Severity website
  • Work Zone Devices website

Memos and Information Related to MASH Implementation

  • Status of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) MASH Implementation
    Includes a graph showing the status of whether states have or will have a policy in place that requires installation of the safety hardware.
  • Memo SUBJECT: ACTION: Eligibility of Crash Cushion Devices (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware [MASH]16 sunset date)
  • Memo SUBJECT: INFORMATION: Change to the December 31, 2018, sunset date in the AASHTO/FHWA Joint Implementation Agreement for the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware, 2016 Edition
  • Memo SUBJECT: INFORMATION: Change to the June 30, 2018, sunset date in the AASHTO/FHWA Joint Implementation Agreement for the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware, 2016 Edition
  • Memo SUBJECT: INFORMATION: Clarifications on Implementing the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware, 2016 Edition
  • Memo SUBJECT: INFORMATION: Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities in Implementing the AASHTO/FHWA Joint Implementation Agreement on the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)
  • Memo SUBJECT: INFORMATION: AASHTO/FHWA Joint Implementation Agreement for Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)
  • Memo SUBJECT: Eligibility of Construction and Highway Safety Equipment Acquisition Costs as a Direct Charge

AASHTO

  • MASH Implementation Information
  • Order Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware from AASHTO Store

Product Testing and Evaluation

This information provides links to websites of those agencies or programs that provide equipment testing or evaluation services. It also includes links to evaluation reports of products or technologies.

  • AASHTO – Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions
    Allows non-State government agencies and Associate AASHTO Members to access product evaluation and manufacturing audit data through an online repository called DataMine.

Guidance for Installation and Maintenance

  • Installing and Maintaining Crashworthy Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
    A guidance document developed by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association Work Zone Safety Consortium under an FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant

Disclaimer

Information provided by the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse does not necessarily reflect the views of the FHWA or the American Road & Transportation Builders Association-Transportation Development Foundation. References to specific resources or products do not imply endorsement by the clearinghouse or FHWA.

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