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MCHW: Specification for Highway Works CC 120 Construction of permanent traffic signs, road markings and road studs (formerly Series 1200). Version E/1.0.0

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Sets out requirements for constructing permanent traffic signs, crossing globes, refuge indicator lamps, twin amber flashing lights, bollards, marker posts and road studs. Considers electrical installation, foundations, asset management, documentation, and installation.

Document History

Supersedes MCHW Volume 1 Series 1200 Specification for highway works (Amendment October 2022). Series 1200 Traffic signs (NHW, 2022). Road Layout. Construction. Latest release notes: Date of publication of relevant change: September 2025. Changes made to: Core document. Type of change: Change to policy, major revision, new document development. This document supersedes Series 1200 Traffic Signs which is withdrawn as part of the MCHW re-write.

Publisher Information

National Highways

National Highways is a government company, with responsibility for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major A roads in England. It works with the Department for Transport and was previously known as Highways England and Highways Agency.

National Traffic Operations Centre
3 Ridgeway
Quinton Business Park
Birmingham
NHW
UK

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england
Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk
Tel: 0300 123 5000