Right of Way Manual
The Right of Way Manual provides guidance on real estate acquisition, title, appraisal, relocation, and property management.
Individual Chapters
Chapter 1 Administration and Operation (PDF 227KB)
Chapter 2 Organization (PDF 307KB)
Chapter 3 General Information (PDF 287KB)
Chapter 4 Appraisal (PDF 440KB)
Chapter 5 Appraisal Review (PDF 322KB)
Chapter 6 Acquisition (PDF 760KB)
Chapter 8 Encumbrances (PDF 503KB)
Chapter 9 Instruments (PDF 945KB)
Chapter 10 Vouchers (PDF 300KB)
Chapter 11 Property Management (PDF 9.1MB)
Chapter 12 Relocation Assistance (PDF 1.2MB)
Chapter 14 Design Build (PDF 173KB)
Slow down – lives are on the line.
In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.
Even one life lost is too many.
Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.