In an effort to provide guidance and leadership in the stewardship of Wisconsin's roadway network, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in conjunction with county, city and local governmental agencies collaborated to develop the WMUTCD. In accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 84.02(4)(f) and 23 CFR 655.603(b), WisDOT adopts the MUTCD by publishing the Wisconsin MUTCD (WMUTCD).
This manual establishes the uniform installation and proper use of traffic control devices in Wisconsin. It is based on the Federal Highway Administration's MUTCCD, with Wisconsin supplemental language shown in blue in the document.
The WMUTCD pages are for the guidance of design engineers, technicians, inspection personnel, contractors, municipalities, counties, townships and others who are involved in highway design, construction, maintenance and operations.
The goal is to provide uniform application of traffic control devices and other related items used on the Wisconsin highway system.
WisDOT will be holding a WMUTCD Lunch & Learn Webinar Series in May.
Click on the link for more details and registration.
2023 WMUTCD (Current version)
The
FHWA MUTCD 11th Edition was released in December 2023.
Memo to Locals |
FHWA Approval of WMUTCD |
WMUTCD Deviations to Federal Standards |
WMUTCD edits to Federal MUTCD
Entire 2023 WMUTCD manual (392MB)
Table of Contents
Part 1 - General
Part 2 - Signs:
Chapter 2A - General
Chapter 2B - Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates
Chapter 2C - Warning Signs and Object Markers
Chapter 2D - Guide Signs - Conventional Roads
Chapter 2E - Guide Signs - Freeways and Expressways
Chapter 2F - Toll Road Signs
Chapter 2G - Preferential and Managed Lane Signs
Chapters 2H-2N - General Information Signs, General Service Signs, Specific Service Signs, Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs, Changeable Message Signs, Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs, and Emergency Management Signs
Part 3 - Markings
Part 4 - Highway Traffic Signals
Part 5 - Traffic Control Device Considerations for Automated Vehicles
Part 6 - Temporary Traffic Control
Part 7 - Traffic Control for School Areas
Part 8 - Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings
Part 9 - Traffic Control for Bicycle Facilities
Appendices A1 and A2 Congressional Legislation and Metric Conversions
2009 WMUTCD (Past version)
2009 WMUTCD manual
Interim Approvals
As of January 8, 2025, FHWA issued an interim approval #23 (IA-23) for Optional Use of the Residential Driveway Temporary Signal
Memorandum |
Memo for Locals |
Installation Submittal Form