Ministry of Transport Announces 《公路养护工程设计规范》 — Effective 1 November 2026
交通运输部关于发布《公路养护工程设计规范》的公告
Issuing authority
交通运输部 (Ministry of Transport)
Document type
guidance
Publication date
2026-09-24
Deadline
2026-11-01
What happened
On 24 September 2026, the Ministry of Transport issued the 《交通运输部关于发布《公路养护工程设计规范》的公告》, releasing the recommended industry standard 《公路养护工程设计规范》(JTG/T 5410—2026) for highway engineering. source The standard will take effect on 1 November 2026. source Management and interpretation authority rests with the Ministry of Transport, while daily management and interpretation work is handled by Beijing Jiaoke Highway Survey and Design Research Institute Co., Ltd. source
Who is affected
Highway maintenance engineering and design firms, provincial transport departments, and infrastructure investors with road assets in China should note this effective deadline. Contractors, insurers, and project sponsors involved in upcoming highway maintenance works may also need to assess compliance timelines.
What to do
Review existing highway maintenance engineering design protocols against the new 《公路养护工程设计规范》(JTG/T 5410—2026) before the 1 November 2026 effective date. source
Adjust project timelines, procurement schedules, and contract specifications to reflect the standard’s entry into force on 1 November 2026. source
Monitor subsequent interpretive guidance from the Ministry of Transport and Beijing Jiaoke Highway Survey and Design Research Institute Co., Ltd., which is responsible for daily management and interpretation. source
Key dates
24 September 2026: Publication date of the announcement. source
1 November 2026: Effective date of 《公路养护工程设计规范》(JTG/T 5410—2026). source