Work Zone Field Manual

2021 Wisconsin Work Zone Field Manual

This Field Manual contains general Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) standards for Wisconsin state highways. The user shall follow any TTC plans, specifications, and special provisions written for a specific project and then follow the Field Manual for all other layouts. Any work that affects road users (including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians) requires proper TTC plans.

Entire Work Zone Field Manual

Section Revision Date
Introduction / Glossary / GuidelinesJuly 6, 2021
Temporary Traffic Control DevicesJuly 6, 2021
Longitudinal Drop-off GuidelinesJuly 6, 2021
Symbols Used in Typical LayoutsJuly 6, 2021
Components of a Temporary Traffic Control ZoneJuly 6, 2021
Temporary Traffic Control Distance ChartsJuly 6, 2021
Low Volume Roads: Rural and Urban (Layouts 1-3)July 6, 2021
Two-Lane, Two-Way Roads (Layouts 4-31)July 6, 2021
Two-Way, Continuous Left-Turn Lane (Layouts 32-36)
July 6, 2021
Multi-Lane Undivided Roads (Layouts 37-44)
July 6, 2021
Multi-Lane Divided Road (Layouts 45-75)
July 6, 2021
Miscellaneous Layouts (Layouts 76-87)July 6, 2021
Quality StandardsJuly 6, 2021
WisDOT Work Zone ContactsJuly 6, 2021

Summary of changes (March 26, 2021)

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Emily Silverson, Bureau of Traffic Operations