Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Transportation
Chapter Trans 205 - County Trunk Highway Standards
Section Trans 205.04 - Exceptions to design standards

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง Trans 205.04

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) After a region director has decided whether to use either the design standards in s. Trans 205.03 or the alternative "3R" standards in s. Trans 205.035, the regional director may expressly authorize, in writing, exceptions to either of these standards, if federal or state funds are not used for the improvement project.

(2) Exceptions to either the design standards in ss. Trans 205.03 or 205.035 for improvement projects using federal or state funds must be approved in writing by a regional engineer and, when federal funds are used, by the division administrator of the federal highway administration.

(3) In determining whether to authorize exceptions to the construction standards in s. Trans 205.03 or the alternative "3R" standards in s. Trans 205.035, a region director shall consider all of the following:

(a) Adequacy of design.

(b) Cost effectiveness.

(c) Safety improvement.

(d) Environmental impact.

(e) Social and economic impact, including dislocation or relocation of property owners.

"Exceptions to Standards" is located at the department's offices, in the Facilities Development Manual, procedure number 11-1-2.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Wisconsin may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.