

The purpose of the MUTCD is to help ensure traffic control devices used across the country meet the needs of all road users, including the most vulnerable, in a safe and efficient manner. The documents and supporting materials for a Final Rule will take just a bit more time to finalize, but we expect to publish this year.


This review was the last major step of the regulatory process allowing FHWA to proceed to preparation of a Notice of Final Rule. On September 29, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs completed its review of the pending rulemaking for the next edition of the MUTCD. Octo– Update on the 11th Edition of the MUTCD
