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Highway Standards

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Highway Standards

These drawings show the details of various construction items and are considered part of the plans. The Highway Standards applicable to a particular contract are referenced on the cover sheet of the plans.

The Highway Standards are only available electronically. To access them, please visit the Department's website at http://www.dot.il.gov/desenv/hwystds/stnds.html

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