Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings
Standard Specifications are written to the Contractor. They define the Contractor’s responsibility in each specification, list the Department’s expectations, and explain what the Contractor is expected to provide. All actions are to be performed by the Contractor unless otherwise noted. A Special Provision may revise the Standard Specification for a specific contract.
Standard Drawings are written to the Contractor, defining Contractor’s responsibility. A Plan Sheet may provide more detailed information or revise the Standard Drawing for a specific contract.
2026 Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings
The 2026 Standard Specification and Drawing Books are now available for Design Teams as of May 2025.
The 2026 Standard Specification and Standard Drawing Books should only be used by design teams for projects that begin construction in 2026. They should not be used in the field until 2026, with few exceptions (i.e. Early Work).
As a reminder, UDOT no longer approves or publishes Supplemental Specifications or Supplemental Drawings. A new edition of the Standard Specification and Standard Drawing Books will be made available each Spring for Design Teams. Those editions are for the following years’ Construction Projects.
Please give the books time when you download. The files are large.
2026 Standard Specification and Drawing Books
2026 Table of Contents – Download and open with Microsoft Word for best results.
2026 Specification Updates – a brief overview of specification updates
2026 Drawing Updates – a list of which drawings were updated
UDOT Roadway Design Webpage
UDOT Roadway Design Manual – Direct Link
2025 Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings
The 2025 Standard Specification and Drawing Books are now available for Design Teams as of May 2024.
The 2025 Standard Specification and Standard Drawing Books should only be used by design teams for projects that begin construction in 2025. They should not be used in the field until 2025, with few exceptions (i.e. Early Work).
As a reminder, UDOT no longer approves or publishes Supplemental Specifications or Supplemental Drawings. A new edition of the Standard Specification and Standard Drawing Books will be made available each Spring for Design Teams. Those editions are for the following years’ Construction Projects.
2025 Standard Specification and Standard Drawing Books – Please give the books time when you download. The files are large.
2025 Table of Contents – Download and open with Microsoft Word for best results.
UDOT Roadway Design Webpage
UDOT Roadway Design Manual – Direct Link
2024 Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings
2024 Standard Specification and Standard Drawing Books – Please give the books time to load. The files are large.
2024 Table of Contents
Special Provisions
Standard Specification Web References
All web references within the Standard Specifications and Special Provisions are linked from one common Department web link. To view the references listed by Section number use the following link.
Standard Specification and Special Provision Web References
Standards Committee
The Standards Committee reviews and approves all standard drawings and specifications prior to implementation.
Regular meetings are scheduled four times each year. The chairman may call or cancel a meeting based on the quantity and urgency of pending business.
The release of a new edition of the Standards will take place each Spring, to be used for the design of the following year’s projects. (For example: A Standards edition released in May 2025 are the 2026 Standards and can be used only for design until 2026 when they will begin use in the field).
Turn in a Submittal Sheet and all pertinent information, specifications, and drawings to the Standards and Design Section.
Member listing updated March 28, 2025.
Standards Committee Members
Committee Meeting Schedule – Includes key dates for those wishing to submit items to the Committee
UDOT Standards Committee Manual
Two Week Review Sites for Proposed Standards Changes and Updates
Approved Standards Committee Submittal Sheet
No Change Form – This is used by Specification or Drawing owners when their specifications and drawings have been reviewed and are still accurate.
Standards Committee Policy (08A5-01)
Current and past Standards Committee agenda packages include current agenda, last meeting minutes, and supporting information.
Minutes are available so you can be aware of actions that have taken place. Direct any questions or concerns on the minutes or agenda to the item presenter and owner listed in the Agenda.
All agenda supporting files included in these packages are draft copies only. These items CANNOT be used on projects as standards until approved and notification given by the Standards Section.
Standards Committee Meetings
Specification and Drawing 101
Specifications 101 – Basics of Specification Writing – Video
Basics of Specification Powerpoint (Works best downloaded and opened in PowerPoint)
Recommendations for Specification Writing
UDOT Project Development Specification Writing and Drawing Development Guide
CADD Standards Manual for UDOT Standard Drawings
Standard Drawing CONNECT Workspace Setup Instructions
Standard Drawings -Workspace Setup and Conversion to Connect only – Video
Contact Information - Specification and Drawing Experts
Contact a Subject Matter Expert if you have a technical question about a particular specification or drawing:
Standard Drawing and Standard Specification Contact Listing – Document dated for last update.
Contact the Design and Standards Section with general questions or for other information:
Vacant – Standards and Design Engineer
Vacant – Methods Engineer
Jim Buckley – Technology Advancement Specialist/3D Design and Visualization
jbuckley@utah.gov
801-965-4662
801-386-3977
Brad Yeates – Department Standards Coordinator
bbyeates@utah.gov
801-879-7799
Standard Specification and Standard Drawing Tools
Standards Comment Form
Standard Specification and Drawing Comment Form
If you have found an error on a Standard Specification or Standard Drawing it is best to contact the owner of the specification or drawing directly. You can find the owner or owning group using this document: Standard Drawing and Standard Specification Contact Listing
If you have looked at the contact list and aren’t sure who to contact, please complete this form, and your information will be passed to the owning group or individual for consideration.
Standards Comment Form
Previous Editions of Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings
Please note that Public requests for previous Standards versions will require a GRAMA request. For information on making a request for old records please visit: GRAMA Requests
Vacant – Standards and Design Engineer
Brad Yeates – Department Standards Coordinator
bbyeates@utah.gov