The Roadway Design Manual has been updated to provide a consistant design approach for the Department and Private​​ Engineering Firms preparing contract plans for NCDOT Projects.​​​​
May​ 2024 UPDATE​​​
  
  
collapse Part : General Design Information ‎(11)
Part I Overview
Chapter 1 Framework for Geometric Design
Chapter 2 General Design Criteria
Chapter 3 - Design Elements
Chapter 4 - Cross Section Elements
Chapter 5 - Structures
Chapter 6 - Roadside Barriers
Chapter 7 - Drainage
Chapter 8 - At Grade Intersections
Chapter 9 - Interchange Design
Chapter 10 - Additional NCDOT Design Resources
collapse Part : Plan Preparation Procedures ‎(8)
Part II - Overview
Chapter 11 - Project Delivery
Chapter 12 - General Plan Information
Chapter 13 - Plan Preparation
Chapter 14 - Right of Way
Chapter 15 - Estimates and Computations
Chapter 16 - Roadway Lighting and Electrical
Chapter 17 - Design Exception Preparation Guidelines
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