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RIDOT Blue Book

The RIDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction document, commonly referenced as RIDOT's "Blue Book," is available for full download here. The links in this directory will open the document and allow you to view it by the sections below.

Table of Contents

Division I

  • Part 100 - General Requirements and Covenants

Division II

  • Part 200 - Earthwork and Erosion Control
  • Part 300 - Aggregate and Gravel Base and Sub-Base Courses
  • Part 400 - Bituminous Pavements
  • Part 500 - Concrete Pavements
  • Part 600 - Concrete
  • Part 700 - Drainage and Selected Utility Accessories
  • Part 800 - Bridge Structures
  • Part 900 - Incidental Construction and Services
  • Part T - Traffic Control Systems
  • Part L - Landscaping

Division III

  • Part M - Materials

Supplemental Documents

  • Compilation of Approved Specifications - September 2018
  • Compilation of Approved Specifications - June 2019
  • Compilation of Approved Specifications - February 2021
  • Compilation of Approved Specifications - November 2021

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