Contents
The tables below provide the mapping from the old MCHW document to the updated MCHW document codes. This information is provided as assistive only. The revised MCHW documents should be read to confirm the mapping of old to new documents. All liability for the use and interpretation of this information remains solely with the user.
Volume 0
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Updated Title | Further details |
| Volume 0 | Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Page and Index | Updated | – | – | Replaced by new MCHW index documents |
| Volume 0 | Model Contract Document for Engineering and Construction Contract – England (November 2001) | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |
| Volume 0 | SA 1/08 – List of Compliant/Approved/Registered Products | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Product list now controlled by DfT |
| Volume 0 | SD 0/14 – Introduction to the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) | Updated | GP 110 | Introduction to the MCHW | – |
| Volume 0 | SD 1/22 – Implementation of the Specification for Highway Works, Notes for Guidance on the Specification for Highway Works, The Highway Construction Details and the Bill of Quantities for Highway Works | Updated | GP 110 | Introduction to the MCHW | – |
| Volume 0 | SD 5/92 – Implementation of Model Contract Documents for Highway Works | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |
Volume 1
The table sets out which updated MCHW documents are applicable to the former MCHW series. For details on where the design requirements previously contained in the MCHW series have moved to, refer to DMRB consequential amendments.
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Updated Title | Further details | |
| Volume 1 | Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works: Volume Contents Page and Index | Updated | – | – | Replaced by new MCHW index documents | |
| Volume 1 | Series 000 – Introduction | Updated | GC / GP 100 | Introduction to the Specification for Highway Works | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0100 – Preliminaries [Clauses 104, 105, 106] | Updated | GC / GP 101 | General Requirements for the Specification for Highway Works | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0100 – Preliminaries [Clauses 107, 109, 113, 121, 124] | Updated | GC / GP 102 | Site and work constraints | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0100 – Preliminaries [Clause 126] | Updated | GC / GP 103 | Environment, Sustainability and Carbon Management | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0100 – Preliminaries [Clauses 110, 111, 112, 115, 116] | Updated | GC / GP 104 | Works data, third party aspects and customer communications | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0100 – Preliminaries [Clauses 101, 102, 103, 108, 122] | Updated | GC / GP 105 | Arrangements for the Overseeing Organisation | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0100 – Preliminaries [Clauses 117, 118, 119, 120, 125] | Updated | GC / GP 106 | Working on the highway | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0100 – Preliminaries [part of Clause 117] | Updated | CC / CP 133 | Construction of temporary automatic speed camera systems (TASCAR) | – | |
| Volume 1 | Appendix A – Quality Management Systems | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | No longer applicable; sector schemes now only defined in generic terms in GC 101. | |
| Volume 1 | Appendix B – Product Certification Schemes | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | No longer applicable; product certification schemes now only defined in generic terms in GC 101. | |
| Volume 1 | Appendix C – Product Acceptance Schemes | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | No longer applicable; product acceptance schemes now only defined in generic terms in GC 101. | |
| Volume 1 | Appendix D – Statutory Type Approval | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Now managed by DfT. Dealt with under TSRGD. | |
| Volume 1 | Appendix E – Type Approval/Registration/Listing | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy bridge joints list managed by NH Structures team. Other listings are not now used. | |
| Volume 1 | Appendix F – Publications Referred to in the Specification | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | No longer applicable; each document now has a normative references section. | |
| Volume 1 | Appendix H – Quality Records | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | No longer applicable; all validations / verification quality records are managed at the individual document level. | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0200 – Site Clearance | Updated | GC / GP 109 | Site Preparation and Clearance | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0300 – Fencing | Updated | LC / LP 127 | Fencing | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0400 – Road Restraint Systems – Vehicle and Pedestrian [401, 403, 404, 406-412] | Updated | CC / CP 400 | Permanent Road Restraint Systems | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0400 – Road Restraint Systems – Vehicle and Pedestrian [402-404, 406-412] | Updated | CC / CP 401 | Permanent Legacy Road Restraint Systems | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0400 – Road Restraint Systems – Vehicle and Pedestrian [405] | Updated | CC / CP 402 | Temporary vehicle restraint systems | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0500 – Drainage and Service Ducts | Updated | CC / CP 500 | Drainage | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0600 – Earthworks | Updated | CC / CP 601 | Earthworks | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0700 – Road Pavements – General | Document withdrawn | – | – | Content split across the new Pavement MCHW documents | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0800 – Road Pavements – Unbound, Cement and Other Hydraulically Bound Mixtures | Updated | CC / CP 201 | Pavement foundation construction | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0900 – Road Pavements – Bituminous Bound Materials | Updated | CC / CP 202 | Flexible pavement construction | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0900 – Road Pavements – Bituminous Bound Materials | Updated | CC / CP 204 | Pavement surface treatments | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 0900 – Road Pavements – Bituminous Bound Materials | Updated | CC / CP 205 | Maintenance of pavements with an asphalt surfacing | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1000 – Road Pavements – Concrete Materials | Updated | CC / CP 203 | Rigid pavement construction | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1000 – Road Pavements – Concrete Materials | Updated | CC / CP 206 | Maintenance of concrete pavement layers | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1100 – Kerbs, Footways, Cycleways and Paved Areas | Updated | CC / CP 207 | Footway, cycle track, paved area, kerb unit and access step construction | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1200 – Traffic Signs [Construction of permanent traffic signs and road markings] | Updated | CC / CP 120 | Construction of permanent traffic signs and road markings | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1200 – Traffic Signs [Construction of temporary traffic signs and road markings] | Updated | CC / CP 130 | Construction of temporary traffic signs and road markings | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1200 – Traffic Signs [Traffic signalling systems] | Updated | TC / TP 101 | Traffic signalling systems | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1300 – Road Lighting Columns and Brackets, CCTV Masts and Cantilever Masts | Updated | CC / CP 481 | Minor Structures | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1400 – Electrical Work for Road Lighting and Traffic Signs | Updated | TC / TP 501 | Electrical Work for Road Lighting and Traffic Signs | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1500 – Highway Communications | Updated | TC / TP 131 | Roadside technology and communications | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1600 – Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls | Updated | CC / CP 602 | Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1700 – Structural Concrete | Updated | CC / CP 482 | Structural concrete | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1800 – Structural Steelwork | Updated | CC / CP 483 | Structural Steelwork | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 1900 – Protection of Steelwork Against Corrosion | Updated | CC / CP 486 | Protection of steelwork against corrosion | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2000 – Waterproofing for Concrete Structures | Updated | CC / CP 488 | Waterproofing for concrete structures | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2100 – Bridge Bearings | Updated | CC / CP 489 | Bridge bearings | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2300 – Bridge Expansion Joints and Sealing of Gaps | Updated | CC / CP 490 | Bridge expansion joints and sealing of gaps | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2400 – Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework | Updated | CC / CP 491 | Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2500 – Special Structures [Clause 2501] | Updated | CC / CP 605 | Corrugated Steel Buried Structures | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2500 – Special Structures [Clause 2502] | Updated | CC / CP 606 | Reinforced Soil and Anchored Earth Structures | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2500 – Special Structures [Clause 2503] | Updated | CC / CP 607 | Reinforced Clay Brickwork Retaining Walls of Pocket-type and Grouted-Cavity Construction | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 2600 – Miscellaneous | Updated | CC / CP 495 | Miscellaneous | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 3000 – Landscape and Ecology | Updated | LC / LP 120 | Landscape and ecology | – | |
| Volume 1 | Series 5700 – Concrete Repairs | Updated | CC / CP 484 | Concrete repairs | – | |
Volume 2
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Updated Title | Further details |
| Volume 2 | Annex 1 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | No longer applicable; each document has reference section. |
| Volume 2 | Notes for Guidance – all documents | – | Refer to Volume 1 table | – | Notes for guidance have been replaced with Instructions for Specifiers, which are paired with the relevant Specification for Highway Works document |
Volume 3
Section 1 (Series)
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Updated Title | Further details |
| Volume 3 | B Series – Edge of Pavement Details | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 524 | Edge of pavement details | – |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C1 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Figure represents clarification of concept only |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C2 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | – |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C3 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | – |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C4 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | – |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C5 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | New construction with jointed concrete is not permitted |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C6 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C7/1 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 227 CC 203 |
Design for pavement maintenance | Transition slabs are now a design output, outcome based design requirements have been included in CD 227 with specifier inputs in CC 203. |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C7/2 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 227 CC 203 |
Design for pavement maintenance Rigid pavement construction |
Transition slabs are now a design output, outcome based design requirements have been included in CD 227 with specifier inputs in CC 203. |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C7/3 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Porous asphalt surfacing is not a permitted option on the motorway and trunk road network. |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C8/1 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | Crack inducers are no longer permitted due to historic issues. |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C8/2 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C9 | Withdrawn without replacement | Details do not represent good practice.Crack inducers are no longer permitted, and the maximum spacing for longitudinal joints is limited to 5 m based on historic issues. | ||
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C10/1 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | Crack inducers are no longer permitted due to historic issues. |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C10/2 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 203 | Rigid pavement construction | |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C11 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Figure represents clarification of concept only |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C12 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | New construction with jointed concrete is not permitted |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C13 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | New construction with jointed concrete is not permitted |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C14, C15, C16 , C17, C25, C26 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | New construction with jointed concrete is not permitted |
| Volume 3 | C Series – Concrete Carriageway – C18 – C24 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 226 CD 227 |
Design for new pavement
construction Design for pavement maintenance |
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| Volume 3 | D Series – Carriageway Markings for Rural Motorways | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 120 | Design of permanent traffic signs and road markings | Most content is already in the Traffic Signs Manual. Relevant remaining content transferred. |
| Volume 3 | E Series – Distance Marker Posts | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 120 | Design of permanent traffic signs and road markings | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F1 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 533 | Determination of pipe and bedding combinations for drainage works | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F2 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 533 | Determination of pipe and bedding combinations for drainage works | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F3 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F4 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F5 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F6 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F7 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F8 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Not used |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F9 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F10 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F11 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F12 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F13 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 527 | Gullies | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F14 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 527 | Gullies | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F15 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 524 | Edge of Pavement details | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F16 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 524 | Edge of Pavement details | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F17 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 534 | Chamber tops and gully tops for road drainage and services | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F18 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 524 | Edge of Pavement details | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F19 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 524 | Edge of Pavement details | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F20 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 524 | Edge of Pavement details | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F21 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 524 | Edge of Pavement details | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F22 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 521 | Hydraulic design of road edge surface water channels and outlets | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F23 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 521 | Hydraulic design of road edge surface water channels and outlets | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F24 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 521 | Hydraulic design of road edge surface water channels and outlets | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F25 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F26 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F27 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | F Series – Drainage – F28 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 536 | Chambers for drainage pipes | – |
| Volume 3 | G Series – Loop Detectors | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 101 TC/TP 131 |
MCHW: Traffic signalling systems MCHW: Roadside technology & communications |
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| Volume 3 | I Series – Underground Cable Ducts | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | J Series – Flexible Composite Carriageway [J1] | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The requirements are superseded by existing retained requirements in the SHW |
| Volume 3 | H Series – Fences. Stiles and Gates | Relevant Content Transferred | LD 117 | – | – |
| Volume 3 | K Series – Miscellaneous – K1 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Now addressed by CD 358 cl 8.4 – "universal" key. |
| Volume 3 | K Series – Miscellaneous -K2 | Relevant Content Transferred | CC 495 | Miscellaneous | HCD drawing K2 shows laboratory test apparatus for demonstrating flow of mortar between glass plates. A modified version of this drawing is now in CC 495 under the bedding mortar section. |
| Volume 3 | K Series – Miscellaneous – K3 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Not used |
| Volume 3 | K Series – Miscellaneous -K4 | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 227 | Design for pavement maintenance | – |
| Volume 3 | K Series – Miscellaneous – K5 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |
Section 3 (MCX)
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Updated Title | Further details |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0069 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 Gantry Signal Sign and Signal Alignment | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 134 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications |
Variable message sign and signal setting out and alignment requirements covered through requirements in TD 134 and TC/TP 131 and figures in TC/TP 131. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0131 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 Typical Schematic Drawings & Schedules of Symbols | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 131 MCH 1652 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of roadside technology and communications OTSL: Communications Records Drawings – Computer Aided Drawings Standard |
TC/TP 131 and TD 131 cover
requirements for scheme specific information to be recorded on as-built
drawings. Symbols replaced by existing requirements in MCH 1652. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0132 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 Box 615 with Terminator Frame Fitted | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0134 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 Termination Agreement within Box 615 (Local Side) | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0135 – Installation Drawing NMCS Telephone and Housing 661 (Armoured Cable) | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0137 – Installation Drawing NMCS Method of Sealing Cable Ends | Relevant Content Transferred | TC 131 | MCHW: Roadside technology & communications | Cable ends to be sealed to IPX7 in accordance with BS EN 60529. Heat shrink capped with adhesive lined heat shrink endcaps permitted. Heat shrink cap lengths and thickness included in TC 131. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0138 – Typical Access Steps to Communication Cabinets and Other Roadside Features | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 239 & CC 207 | Footway and cycle track pavement design and access steps design and construction | |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0139 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 Cabinet 609 with Box 615 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy longitudinal communications. The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB, MCHW and OTSL, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0140 – Installation Drawing NMCS Foundation for Cabinets (600, 609 and 617) | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 MCE 1175 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications OTSL: Plinth Type 610 Frame and Skirt |
Cabinet foundation design and installation requirements covered by TD 133 and TC/TP 131, including necessary detail for standard detail plinth type 610. Product requirements still covered by MCE 1175. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0141 – Installation Drawing NCMS Cable Trench for Armoured Cables | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 132 ENAA TD 132 WNAA |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: England National Application Annex for Design of electrical and telecommunication systems for roadside technology and communications DMRB: Wales National Application Annex for Design of electrical and telecommunication systems for roadside technology and communications |
Requirements retained for England and Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland no longer have requirements for the installation of new armoured cables, therefore no requirement for cable trenches for armoured cables. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0142 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 Cable Arrangement on Gantry | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 134 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications |
Typical wiring diagrams relocated. DLCB, PDU and 901 Isolator gantry mounting plate details retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0143 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 Post 71 with Hardstanding & Housing 611 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0144 – Installation Drawing NMCS Post Mounted Signals | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 134 MCE 1109 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications OTSL: Post Type 75E |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0145 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 Labels for Cabinets, Gantries & Signals | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of roadside technology and communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0146 – Installation Drawing NMCS CAB . 609/ 620 set in standard motorway fence | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0147 – Installation Drawing NMCS labels for cables and telephone housing | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0149 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 cabinet 609 – typical siting to allow for extra cable length & standard transverse cabling arrangements at cabinet locations | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | This detail would only be relevant in respect of NRTS Renewals / Replacement on a like for like basis, e.g. in the case of damage that requires a cable section to be replaced. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0150 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 CABINET 609 – typical siting to allow for extra fibre optic cable length | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | This detail would only be relevant in respect of NRTS Renewals / Replacement on a like for like basis, e.g. in the case of damage that requires a cable section to be replaced. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0151 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 data link connection box | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 134 SE 1140 PN 1186 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications OTSL: Specification for the Supply of Data Link Connection Boxes OTSL: Process for the Installation of Data Link Connection Boxes – Communications Cables |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0152 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 distributor 902 E & B(MK2) for post signals / NMCS 2 data link connection box type 9902 | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 134 SE 1140 PN 1186 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications OTSL: Specification for the Supply of Data Link Connection Boxes OTSL: Process for the Installation of Data Link Connection Boxes – Communications Cables |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0153 – Installation Drawing layout of communications cabinets, post, ducts and hardstanding | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0154 – Installation Drawing NMCS typical communications cable layout in cabinet 609 (plan view) | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0156 – Installation Drawing NMCS cabinet 600 | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 132 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of electrical and telecommunication systems for roadside technology and communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0157 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 – motorway signals interconnections of equipment | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0160 – Installation Drawing NMCS safety barrier protection of cabinets – guide |
Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0163 – Installation Drawing
NMCS 1 & 2 box type 615B |
Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0164 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 esc interlace cabinet | Withdrawn with the updated drawing published in OTSL | MCX 0164 | OTSL: DNO Interface Cabinet | Updated installation drawings in accordance with BS 7671. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0165 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 rural power cabinet | Withdrawn with the updated drawing published in OTSL | MCX 0165 | OTSL: Rurual Power Cabinet Typical Layout | Updated installation drawings in accordance with BS 7671. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0170 – Installation drawing NMCS gantry power cabinet | Withdrawn with the updated drawing published in OTSL | MCX 0170 | OTSL: Gantry Power Cabinet | Updated installation drawings in accordance with BS 7671. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0171 – Installation Drawing NMCS labels for use on electrical switchgear enclosures | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 131 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0306 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 cabinet 617 audio transmission stations | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0337 – Installation Drawing NMCS 1 & 2 cabinet 600 wiring | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | In part, The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0339 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 MS3/message sign and MIDAS box 615B local termination arrangements | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0426 – Installation Drawing transmission wiring for sector switch and TLC (NMCS 2 transmission cabinet) | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0486 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 cable glands gland types | Relevant Content Transferred | SE 1193 | OTSL: Specification for the Supply of Cable Glands | |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0489 – Installation Drawing cassette termination arrangement for fibre optic communication cables within cabinet 609 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0490 – Installation Drawing termination arrangement for fibre optic cables within transmission stations and control office buildings | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0509 – Installation Drawing gantry earthing and bonding | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 132 CD 365 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of electrical and telecommunication systems for roadside technology and communications DMRB: Portal and cantilever signs/signals gantries |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0515 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 motorway VMS – interconnection of equipment | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy equipment arrangements no longer used for new installs. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0542 – Installation Drawing cabinet 2303 terminations and wiring (transmission station) | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0543 – Installation Drawing cabinet 2304 cable terminations | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0552 – Installation Drawing co-axial cable termination | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0560 – Installation Drawing NMCS cable arrangement at transmission station building site | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0565 – Installation Drawingtypical layout for installing NMCS 2 signal and telephone equipment within a cabinet type 600 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0566 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 showing details of providing power from a motorway site to an all-purpose road installation | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Replaced by performance-based requirements in DMRB TD 132 Design of electrical and telecommunication systems for roadside technology and communications. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0575 – Installation Drawing typical paved area details for cabinet base for CCTV masts | Relevant Content Transferred | CD 239 CC 207 |
Footway and cycle track pavement design and access steps design and construction | |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0582 – Installation Drawing NMCS message signs and motorway signals MK3 preferred outstation layout | Relevant Content Transferred | TD 133 | DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications | Relevant content is included as written clauses and within typical site layout figures. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0583 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 motorway signals MK3 cantilever structures | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Replaced by existing structural requirements across DMRB and MCHW. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0584 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 message signs on portal gantries general conceptual metalwork | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Replaced by existing structural requirements across DMRB and MCHW. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0587 – Installation Drawing – PW interface cabinet typical arrangement for PSTN. connection only non armoured cable | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0590 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 motorway signal MK3 cantilever site – typical arrangement | Relevant Content Transferred | TD 134 | DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications | Relevant content is included as written clauses and within typical wiring diagrams for VMS & signal figures. Legacy comms solution retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0591 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 message sign portal gantry site with lane signalling typical arrangement | Relevant Content Transferred | TD 134 | DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications | Relevant content is included as written clauses and within typical wiring diagrams for VMS & signal figures. Legacy comms solution retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0592 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 MIDAS loops – feeder cable joint & MIDAS outstation – typical outstation | Relevant Content Transferred | TP/TP 131 TD 135 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of traffic detector systems |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0594 – Installation Drawing
NMCS 2 MIDAS outstation cabinet 600 arrangement |
Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 | MCHW: Roadside technology & communications | – |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0602 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 security strap for cabinet 600 & 609 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Replaced by requirements in TC/TP 131. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0723 – Installation Drawing camera site – cabinet layout, duct arrangement & earthing arrangement | Relevant Content Transferred | TD 132 TD 133 |
DMRB: Design of electrical and
telecommunication systems for roadside technology and communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
Relevant content is included in TD 133 as written clauses and within typical site layout figures. Performance-based requirements for earthing are included within TD 132. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0800 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) network design typical outstation layout | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Performance-based requirements for duct design are included with TD 133 Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0801 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) schematic layout | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0802 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) interface with non ducted network general arrangement | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0810 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) network ducts sections & deep transverse ducts | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
Legacy content retired |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0811 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) local ducts | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
Legacy content retired |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0812 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cabinet arrangements | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
Legacy content retired |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0813 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) transmission stations chamber and cabinet arrangements | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0814 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) duct installation | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology &
communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0815 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) chambers | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 0820 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cable joint enclosure (CJE) general details | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0821 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cable joint enclosure (CJE) layout cable joints | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0822 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) CJE internal wiring schematic | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0823 – NSTALLATION DRAWING NMCS (ducted cable) CJE external wiring | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0824 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cable joint enclosure (CJE) cable pair allocation | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0830 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cabinets 600, 609, 617 and 620 general installation details | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0831 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cabinet 600 fitting out details termination frame | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0832 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cabinet 600 – internal wiring | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 | MCHW: Roadside technology & communications | Legacy content retired |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0833 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) 600 cabinet – external wiring | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 | MCHW: Roadside technology & communications | Legacy content retired |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0834 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cabinet 600 equipment configuration | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0851 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) 40 pair to 30 pair interface | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0852 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) interface arrangements fibre interface | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0853 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) marshalling cabinet – TS building | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0854 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) marshalling cabinet – 617 site cabinet 600/620 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0861 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) transmission station cabinet 2303 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0862 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) control office cabinet 2303 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0863 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) control office cabinet 2304 terminations & wiring | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0864 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) fibre optic distribution rack (ODF) | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0871 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cable termination and continuity kit | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0872 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cable installation cable marking | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0873 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) cable management joint chamber | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | The responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 0899 – Installation Drawing NMCS (ducted cable) modification to termination frame in cabinet 600 | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | Legacy. Potentially to be considered as part of uncommitted OTSL termination frame review – TBC. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 1022 – Installation Drawing NMCS 2 type 94xx matrix indicator (including signal driver) gantry d.l.c.b. standard and extension arrangements | Relevant Content Transferred | TD 134 | DMRB: Design of variable message sign and signal systems for roadside technology and communications | Relevant content is included as written clauses and within typical wiring diagrams for VMS & signal figures. Legacy comms solution retired. |
| Volume 3 | MCX 1026 – Installation Drawing NMCS2 NOMAD additional asset data NOMAD asset barcode labels | Relevant Content Transferred | TC/TP 131 TD 131 |
MCHW: Roadside technology & communications DMRB: Design of roadside technology and communications |
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| Volume 3 | MCX 1030 – Installation Drawing unarmoured above ground cable joint | Relevant Content Transferred and in part Withdrawn without replacement | TC/TP 131 TD 132 TD 133 |
MCHW: Roadside
technology & communications DMRB: Design of electrical and telecommunication systems for roadside technology and communications DMRB: Design of cabinets, ducts and chambers for roadside technology and communications |
Relevant content is included as written clauses and within typical site layout figures. Also in part, the responsibility has transferred to NRTS but in the context of DMRB and MCHW, it has been retired. |
Volume 4
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Further details |
| Volume 4 | Library of Standard Item Descriptions for Highway Works | Updated | GP 114 | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter I / II] | Updated | GP 112 | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter III] | Updated | GP 113 | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [No corresponding reference] | New | GC 102 / MMHW | Site and work constraints |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [No corresponding reference] | New | GC 103 / MMHW | Environment, Sustainability and Carbon Management |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [No corresponding reference] | New | GC 910 / MMHW | Customer service standard. Reducing litter |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [No corresponding reference] | New | GC 703 / MMHW | Operational requirements for incident response |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [No corresponding reference] | New | GC 704 / MMHW | Operational requirements for severe weather |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 100 (part)] | Updated | CC 990 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 200] | Updated | GC 109 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 300] | Updated | LC 127 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 400] | Updated | CC 400 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 400] | Updated | CC 401 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 400] | Updated | CC 402 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 500] | Updated | CC 500 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 600] | Updated | CC 601 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 700 and 800] | Updated | CC 201 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 900] | Updated | CC 202 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 900] | Updated | CC 204 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 900] | Updated | CC 205 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1000] | Updated | CC 203 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1000] | Updated | CC 206 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1100] | Updated | CC 207 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1200] | Updated | CC 120 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1200] | Updated | CC 130 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1200] | Updated | TC 101 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1300] | Updated | CC 481 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1400] | Updated | TC 501 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1500] | Updated | TC 131 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1600] | Updated | CC 602 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1700] | Updated | CC 482 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1800] | Updated | CC 483 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 1900] | Updated | CC 486 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2000] | Updated | CC 488 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2100] | Updated | CC 489 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2300] | Updated | CC 490 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2400] | Updated | CC 491 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2500] | Updated | CC 605 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2500] | Updated | CC 606 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2500] | Updated | CC 607 / MMHW | See Volume 1 mapping for subdivision |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 2600] | Updated | CC 495 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 3000] | Updated | LC 120 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Method of Measurement for Highway Works [Chapter IV Series 5700] | Updated | CC 484 / MMHW | – |
| Volume 4 | Notes for Guidance on the Method of Measurement for Highway Works | See above; Incorporated into the updated Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW) | ||
Volume 5
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Updated Title | Further details |
| Volume 5 | Series 5000 – Maintenance Painting of Steelwork | Updated | CC / CP 487 | Maintenance painting of steelwork | – |
| Volume 5 | Series NG 5000 – Maintenance Painting of Steelwork | Updated | CC / CP 487 & CM 431 | Maintenance painting of steelwork | |
| Volume 5 | Series 7000, 7100, 7200, 7300 – Mechanical and Electrical Installations in Road Tunnels, Movable Bridges and Bridge Access Gantries – Part 2: Standard Performance Specifications | Updated but not published | CC / CP 493 CC / CP 494 |
General requirements for the installation of mechanical,
electrical, communications and control systems in civil engineering
assets Systems and equipment installed in road tunnels |
Updated MCHW document not yet published, to follow |
| Volume 5 | Series NG 7000 – Mechanical and Electrical Installations in Road Tunnels, Movable Bridges and Bridge Access Gantries – Part 3: Notes for Guidance on the Standard Performance Specifications | Updated but not published | CC / CP 493 CC / CP 494 |
General requirements for the
installation of mechanical, electrical, communications and control systems in
civil engineering assets Systems and equipment installed in road tunnels |
Updated MCHW document not yet published, to follow |
| Volume 5 | Method of Measurement and Bill of Quantities for Mechanical and Electrical Works in Road Tunnels, Movable Bridges and Bridge Access Gantries | Updated but not published | CC 493 / MMHW CC 494 / MMHW |
– | Updated MCHW document not yet published, to follow |
| Volume 5 | Series 8000 part 2 – Trenchless Installation of Highway Drainage and Service Ducts Part 2: Specification | Updated | CC / CP 604 | Trenchless Installation of Underground Assets | |
| Volume 5 | Series 8000 part 4 – Trenchless Installation of Highway Drainage and Service Ducts Part 4: Method of Measurement | Updated | CC 604 / MMHW | – | Incorporated into the updated Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW) |
| Volume 5 | Series NG 8000 part 3 – Trenchless Installation of Highway Drainage and Service Ducts Part 3: Notes for Guidance | Updated | CC / CP 604 | Trenchless Installation of Underground Assets | |
| Volume 5 | SD 14/00 – Implementation Standard for Trenchless Installation of Highway Drainage and Service Ducts | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | |
| Volume 5 | SD 13/97 – Ground Investigation: Part 1 Documentation Requirements for Ground Investigation Contracts | Withdrawn without replacement | – | The UK Specification for Ground Investigation will be used instead as a standalone specification in place of Volume 5 Ground Investigations Parts 1 to 6. As stated in CD 622, the assumption is that “All ground investigation works carried out to manage geotechnical risk on or to the Overseeing Organisation’s assets are specified in accordance with the current version of the UK Specification for Ground Investigation (Institution of Civil Engineers Publishing) " | |
| Volume 5 | SA 9/97 – Ground Investigation: Part 2 Ground Investigation Procedure | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | |
| Volume 5 | Ground Investigation: Part 3 Model Contract Document | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | |
| Volume 5 | Ground Investigation: Part 4 Specification | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | |
| Volume 5 | Ground Investigation: Part 5 Notes for Guidance on the Specification for Ground Investigation | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | |
| Volume 5 | Ground Investigation: Part 6 Method of Measurement | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |
| Volume 5 | Series 9000 | Updated | CC 551 | Drainage Surveys | |
| Volume 5 | Model Contract Documents for CCTV Survey of Highway Drainage Systems Part 4: Method of Measurement | Updated | CC 551 / MMHW | – | Previously withdrawn 2019 |
Volume 6
| Old MCHW – Volume | Old MCHW – Title | Status | Updated Code | Updated Title | Further details |
| Volume 6 | SA 10/05 – The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 – Diversionary Works | Updated | GG 111 | Diversionary works | – |
| Volume 6 | SA 11/05 – The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 – Diversionary Works | Updated | GG 111 | Diversionary works | – |
| Volume 6 | SA 8/94 – Use of Substances Hazardous to Health in Highway Construction | Withdrawn without replacement | – | – | – |