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|[[image:Main Page May 3b, 2018.jpg|center|400px|thumb|''' <center>  Sr. Maint. Worker Ryan Horvatic (L) is recognized by Dist. Eng. Travis Koestner with the Meritorious Safety Award for rescuing a motorist.  Ryan was treating Rte. 13 just north of the Henry/Johnson county line Feb. 22 when he saw a pickup on its top in a ditch. In the truck a woman, still in her seatbelt, hung upside down with her leg caught in the steering wheel. Removing the woman from the pickup, he determined she was not seriously hurt. Ryan got her into his truck to await the arrival of law enforcement and an ambulance.  </center>''']]
 
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|<center>'''At the [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/TP/Documents/InnovationsChallenge.aspx 2018 Innovations Challenge Showcase], the foldable tailgate chute and trailer pullout ladder came in 1st and 2nd in the Tool and Equipment category, respectively. The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ppKSE0ArM&feature=youtu.be foldable tailgate chute], below, developed at the Alton maintenance facility, replaces awkward, tedious handling of a fixed tailgate chute with a quicker, safer method.'''</center>
 
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|<center>'''The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by9Hx1Mr73M&feature=youtu.be trailer pullout ladder], below, is the Marble Hill maintenance facility's response to the now-unnecessary exertion of maintaining three points of contact when exiting a trailer loaded with equipment.'''</center>
 
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|[[image:Main Page Apr 27, 2018.jpg|center|400px|thumb|''' <center>  [https://alberici.com/ Alberici Constructors] employees work with the massive, newly-arrived girders for the [http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/Route47MissouriRiverBridge/ Rte. 47 Missouri River Bridge] at Washington, MO.  The almost $63 million bridge will have two 12-ft. lanes and 10-ft. shoulders on the inside and outside as well as decorative lighting, railing details and decorative columns.  The new bridge will be open by late 2018 and all construction is expected to be completed by the summer of 2019.      </center>''']]
 
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MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised.  Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry.   
 
MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised.  Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry.   
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These forward-thinking, innovative concepts are reflected in the ''ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE'' (EPG).  This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related guidance by combining the former [http://sharepoint/sites/de/RealEstate/SitePages/Home.aspx Right of Way], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/tr/Pages/default.aspx Traffic] and [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance] manuals.   
 
These forward-thinking, innovative concepts are reflected in the ''ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE'' (EPG).  This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related guidance by combining the former [http://sharepoint/sites/de/RealEstate/SitePages/Home.aspx Right of Way], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/tr/Pages/default.aspx Traffic] and [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance] manuals.   
  
MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Over 40 million hits on the EPG endorse this format to be easy to navigate and pleasing to read.  A small [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.  
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MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Millions of hits on the EPG endorse this format to be easy to navigate and pleasing to read.  A small [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.  
  
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'''[[106.9 Buy America Requirement#When does Buy America apply to manufactured items?|EPG 106.9, When does Buy America apply to manufactured items?]]'''
  
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8/16/18: Guidance has been added to [[106.9 Buy America Requirement|EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement]] clarifying when Buy America applies to manufactured items.
  
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'''[[231.2 Clear Zones|EPG 231.2 Clear Zones]]'''
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|<font size=2>'''20.'''  [[:Category:136 Local Public Agency (LPA) Policy|EPG 136]]||<font size = 2> 169893
 
  ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''10.''' [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]]|| align="right"| <font size = 2> 239798
 
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|<font size = 2>'''19.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]]||<font size = 2> 178825    ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''9.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]]||align="right"|<font size = 2> 274478
 
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|<font size = 2>'''18.'''  [[751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)|EPG 751.40]]||<font size = 2> 179811  ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''8.'''  [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]]||align="right"|<font size = 2> 278974
 
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|<font size = 2>'''17.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]]||<font size = 2> 179886    ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''7.''' [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]]||align="right"|<font size = 2> 329185
 
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|<font size = 2>'''16.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]]||<font size = 2> 189658  ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''6.'''  [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]]||align="right"|<font size = 2> 345208
 
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|<font size = 2>'''15.'''    [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]]||<font size = 2> 198197  ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''5.'''  [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]]||align="right"|<font size = 2> 364180
 
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|<font size = 2>'''14.'''    [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]]||<font size = 2> 207167  ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''4.'''  [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]]||align="right"|<font size = 2> 390848
 
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|<font size = 2>'''13.'''    [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]]||<font size = 2> 209695      ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''3.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]] ||align="right"|<font size = 2> 392642
 
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|<font size = 2>'''12.'''    [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]]||<font size = 2> 219931  ||&nbsp;<font size = 2>'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]]||align="right"|<font size = 2> 456851
 
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8/14/18: Clear zone guidance has been clarified and associated figures have been updated.
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.3.9 Environmental Considerations: Asbestos, Lead and Recoating|EPG 751.1.3.9 Environmental Considerations: Asbestos, Lead and Recoating]]'''
 
  
5/3/18: New bridge preliminary design guidance for assessing asbestos and lead considerations for structure removal, rehabs and recoatings as well as how to address these considerations on the Bridge Memorandum.
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'''[[media:756 LFD flow chart.pdf|LFD Bridge Seismic Design Process Flowchart]]'''
 
 
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction|EPG 237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction]]'''
 
  
5/2/18: Guidance about the initial request for the Construction files has been clarified.
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8/14/18: In [[:Category:756 Seismic Design|EPG 756 Seismic Design]], updated this flowchart to include, among other changes, new superstructure replacement guidance
  
'''Outdoor Advertising'''
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'''[[231.8 Bridge Width|EPG 231.8 Bridge Width]]'''
  
4/30/18: Guidance in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.8.5 Vegetation Site Inspection|EPG 236.16.8.5 Vegetation Site Inspection]], [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.4 Cutting of Vegetation|EPG 236.16.15.4 Cutting of Vegetation]],  [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.6 Trimming of Trees|EPG 236.16.15.6 Trimming of Trees]] and [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.9 Releasing a Vegetation Permit|EPG 236.16.15.9 Releasing a Vegetation Permit]] have been impacted by  Administrative Rule revisions.
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8/13/18: EPG 231.8 is now coordinated with Green Book guidance that clear bridge widths shall be the same as the approach roadway widths for collectors, arterials and freeways.
  
'''[[102.2 Contractor Performance Rating System#102.2.7 Performance Discussion|EPG 102.2.7 Performance Discussion]]'''
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'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control|EPG 806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control]]'''
  
4/27/18: Guidance for when certified mail is necessary for the Contractor Performance Rating has been updated.
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8/7/18: All of EPG 806 (except for [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|EPG 806.8 SWPPP]]) has been completely rewritten to clarify land disturbance requirements and policies necessary to comply with MoDOT's current land disturbance practices.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(E2.27)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators|Impact Attenuators and Sand Barrel Arrays]]'''
  
4/25/18: A new standard detailing note about deviations in galvanized pile penetration is now available.
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8/7/18: Sand barrel impact attenuator setup will now be based on the manufacturer's recommendations instead of MoDOT's standard plans.  Work zone durations have been revised.  New guidance clarifies when the flashing arrow panel and lights on the TMA should be active.
  
'''[[903.4 Overhead Sign Mounting#The standard footing for steel and aluminum box truss|EPG 903.4.6 Span, Cantilever and Butterfly Box Trusses]]'''
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'''Work Zone Duration and TA-35 Mobile Operation'''
  
4/16/18: Guidance about drilled shaft footings has been clarified. MoDOT may be the designer of the footing and if not, others will have to submit signed and sealed drawings.
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8/7/18: Guidance was clarified in [[616.7 Type of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD 6G)#616.7.2 Work Duration (MUTCD 6G.02)|EPG 616.7.2 Work Duration]] and [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations#616.23.2.6.1 Duration of Work|EPG 616.23.2.6.1 Duration of Work]] about which traffic control devices are needed based on the work duration.  [[media:616.8.35 MT.pdf|TA-35]] was updated to include an additional TMA with added guidance for which operations TA-35 can be used.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[:Category:123 Federal-Aid Highway Program#123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System|EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System]]'''
  
4/13/18: In [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#D. Temporary Bridge (Notes for Bridge Standard Drawings)|EPG 751.50 D. Temporary Bridge]], revisions include a new clarifying note D1.5 and replacing an archaic option in D1.21 with the current option.  In [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H9. Thrie Beam and Other Rail Types (Notes for Bridge Standard Drawings)|EPG 751.50 H9. Thrie Beam and Other Rail Types]], revisions include the new H9.29 for two thrie beam standard drawings.
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7/27/18: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for FY19.  
  
'''[[751.8 LRFD Concrete Box Culverts#751.8.3.4 Wing Walls on Rock|EPG 751.8.3.4 Wing Walls on Rock]]'''
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'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction|EPG 237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction]]'''
  
4/11/18: New guidance for culvert wing walls on rock is now available.
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7/25/18: Guidance was updated to make bidding documents more easily accessible. Reference to archaic plan sheet dgn file procedures were deleted.  
  
'''Inclusion of DOL Wage Rates In Contracts'''
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'''[[:Category:618 Mobilization#Basis of Payment for Mobilization (Per Sec 618.2 Basis of Payment)|EPG 618 Basis of Payment for Mobilization]]'''
  
4/10/2018: In [[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#110.1 Wage Rates (Guidance for Sec 110.1)|EPG 110.1 Wage Rates]], guidance about including the correct wage rate order from the Dept. of Labor on MoDOT projects was updated.
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6/29/18: New guidance clarifies how REs should administer payment for mobilization.
  
'''[[127.29 Storm Water#Special Watersheds where MoDOT|Special Watersheds where MoDOT has been assigned a Wasteload Allocation]]'''
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'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.5.4 Acquisition from State of Missouri Agencies|EPG 236.7.5.4 Acquisition from Conservation Commission and the University of Missouri]]'''
  
4/9/18: Guidance to go with the MDNR permit agreement has been added.  
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6/28/18: Comments about MoDOT acquiring property from the Univ. of MO and Dept. of Conservation were added.  
  
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Required Notices and Posters|Project Bulletin Board Inspection Rate]] '''
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'''[[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review|EPG 238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review]]'''
  
4/5/18: The bulletin board inspection rate was revised from every two months to every three months.
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6/26/18: Guidance was clarified with current business practices.  
  
'''[[:Category:749 Hydrologic Analysis#749.5.3 Time of Concentration|EPG 749.5.3 Time of Concentration]]'''
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'''[[751.11 Bearings#ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor bolts|Design of Elastomeric Bearings' Anchor Bolts]]'''  
  
4/5/18: Time of Concentration guidance was revised by providing an optional combination of Kirby-Hathaway and Kirpich equations and adding the optional low slope factor presented in new research.  
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6/5/18: ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor bolts may be used when Grade 55 is not adequate.
  
'''[[media:747 Bridge Survey Report April 2018.docx|Bridge Survey Report]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(B3.2)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
  
4/4/18: The latest version of this form is now available.
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6/1/18: Note B3.2 was clarified.
  
'''[[237.13 Contract Plan File Name Convention#237.13.5 Example Set of Electronic Design Data|EPG 237.13.5 Example Set of Electronic Design Data]]'''
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'''[[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.3.1 Type, Alignment and Spacing|EPG 751.10.3 Bridge Deck Drainage - Slab Drains]]'''
  
4/3/18: This chart has been updated with current examples.
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5/24/18: Guidance now states the allowed slab drain color coatings.
  
'''[[236.5 Property Management#236.5.16 Legal Opinion of Title|EPG 236.5.16.1 Fee Simple vs. Less Than Fee Simple Interest]]'''
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'''[[106.12 Pre-Acceptance Lists (PAL)#Upon receipt and review|EPG 106.12 PAL Material Arrival Confirmation]]'''
  
4/2/18: Clarified guidance about the legal title of opinion for excess property appraised for $25,000 or less that includes any references to right of way in the acquisition deed.
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5/22/18: Pre-Acceptance Identification Tag guidance was clarified to allow for identifying PAL material shipped to MoDOT projects.  
  
'''Light Bar Guidance'''
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'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control#Design Guidance|EPG 806.7 Temporary Erosion Control Blankets Design Guidance]]'''
  
4/2/18: In [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)|EPG 616.8 Typical Applications]], light bar policy in [[media:616.8.35 MT Apr 2018.pdf|TA-35]] and TAs [[media:616.8.35a MT Apr 2018.pdf|35a]]-[[media:616.8.35d MT Apr 2018.pdf|d]] was clarified by highlighting in a note that the light bar is optional. Also, Light Bar guidance in [[616.27 Fleet Lighting#Level 5|EPG 616.27 Fleet Lighting]] was updated.  
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5/17/18: The types of erosion control blankets were increased and guidance now includes a matrix for choosing blanket types based on the region, length of slope and the necessary blanket duration.  
  
'''Obtaining DBE Concurrence Electronically in eAgreements'''
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'''2-loop and 3-loop Concrete Barriers'''  
  
3/28/18: DBE Concurrence may now be electronically obtained in eAgreements.  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#7. DBE Concurrence must be obtained|MOU execution process]], [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#DBE Concurrence must be obtained from External|consultant contract]] and [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#DBE Concurrence must be obtained from External Civil|supplemental agreement]] guidance was updated.
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5/17/18: In [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices#2- and 3-Loop Type F|EPG 616.19.2.5 Temporary Traffic Barriers]] and [[617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617#Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier|EPG 617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617]], guidance was clarified for anchoring 2-loop and 3-loop concrete barriers on asphalt, composite and concrete pavements in work zones.  
  
'''[[751.2 Loads#Wind Pressure on Vehicles|EPG 751.2.2 Transient Loads]]'''
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'''Design Agreements and Contracts'''
  
3/27/18: Wind pressure on vehicles, [[751.2 Loads#751.2.2.6 Other Loads|braking force and centrifugal force]] are assumed to act horizontally at the roadway surface, per AASHTO agenda.
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5/14/18: Those who need to review [[153.8 Design#DE43|DE43, DE44 and DE46-49]] prior to contractual execution has been updated.
  
'''[[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|Contract Leveling Course (CLC)]] and [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|Seal Coat]]'''  
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'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Uniformed Services|Three new Federal Aid Projects Posters]]'''
  
3/27/18: The Contract Leveling Course and Seal Coat guidelines, pdf files, as well as their respective JSP packages were updated.  
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5/11/18: Three new posters are required to be displayed on Federal-Aid project sites:  [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/27_USERRA.pdf Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)],  
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[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/28e_Pay_Transparency.pdf Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (English)] and  [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/29s_Pay_Transparency.pdf Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (Spanish)].
  
'''[[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.6.6.1.2 File Naming Convention for Plan Sheet Changes|EPG 103.1.6.6.1.2 File Naming Convention for Plan Sheet Changes]]'''
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'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#110.3.4 Missouri DOL Form PW-2|EPG 110.3.4 Missouri DOL Form PW-2]]'''
  
3/20/18: Guidance was updated for ProjectWise.
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5/9/18: New guidance agreed to by the DOL is now available about the DOL's PW-2 form.
  
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery]]'''
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'''[[231.4 Shoulder Width#A minimum shy distance at least|EPG 231.4 Shoulder Width]]'''
  
3/16/18: EPG 237.14 has been completely rewritten and updated. Please carefully read and note the changes.
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5/9/18: Guidance about guardrail placement from the edge of the shoulder was clarified.
  
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#For retaining walls supported|EPG 751.1.2.21 Substructure Type]]'''
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'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.3.9 Environmental Considerations: Asbestos, Lead and Recoating|EPG 751.1.3.9 Environmental Considerations: Asbestos, Lead and Recoating]]'''
  
3/9/18: Guidance for minimum galvanized penetration (elevation) was added for piles for retaining walls supported on piles and bridge end bents on piles with embankments supported by MSE walls.
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5/3/18: New bridge preliminary design guidance for assessing asbestos and lead considerations for structure removal, rehabs and recoatings as well as how to address these considerations on the Bridge Memorandum.
  
'''TMA Light Bar'''
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'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction|EPG 237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction]]'''
  
3/8/18: In [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#612.1.3 MoDOT Protective Vehicle/TMA Guidelines|EPG 612.1.3 MoDOT Protective Vehicle/TMA Guidelines]], the TMA Light Bar is now temporarily optional and not required to be purchased for use. In [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance|EPG 616.8 Typical Applications]], [[media:616.8.35 MT 2018.pdf|TA-35 MT]] and [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance|TAs 35a-35d MT]] were also updated with this information.
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5/2/18: Guidance about the initial request for the Construction files has been clarified.
  
'''Tack Coat Estimate Factors'''
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'''Outdoor Advertising'''
  
2/27/18: The [[Media:450 Estimate Factors 2018.doc|tack coat estimate factors]] were updated in [[:Category:450 Bituminous Pavement Design|EPG 450 Bituminous Pavement Design]].
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4/30/18: Guidance in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.8.5 Vegetation Site Inspection|EPG 236.16.8.5 Vegetation Site Inspection]], [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.4 Cutting of Vegetation|EPG 236.16.15.4 Cutting of Vegetation]],  [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.6 Trimming of Trees|EPG 236.16.15.6 Trimming of Trees]] and [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.9 Releasing a Vegetation Permit|EPG 236.16.15.9 Releasing a Vegetation Permit]] have been impacted by  Administrative Rule revisions.

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WELCOME
RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG

MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised. Innovative concepts, such as Practical Design and design-build, were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry.

These forward-thinking, innovative concepts are reflected in the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related guidance by combining the former Right of Way, Design, Bridge, Construction, Traffic and Maintenance manuals.

MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG. Millions of hits on the EPG endorse this format to be easy to navigate and pleasing to read. A small HELP ARTICLE is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.

EPG 106.9, When does Buy America apply to manufactured items?

8/16/18: Guidance has been added to EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement clarifying when Buy America applies to manufactured items.

EPG 231.2 Clear Zones

8/14/18: Clear zone guidance has been clarified and associated figures have been updated.

LFD Bridge Seismic Design Process Flowchart

8/14/18: In EPG 756 Seismic Design, updated this flowchart to include, among other changes, new superstructure replacement guidance

EPG 231.8 Bridge Width

8/13/18: EPG 231.8 is now coordinated with Green Book guidance that clear bridge widths shall be the same as the approach roadway widths for collectors, arterials and freeways.

EPG 806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control

8/7/18: All of EPG 806 (except for EPG 806.8 SWPPP) has been completely rewritten to clarify land disturbance requirements and policies necessary to comply with MoDOT's current land disturbance practices.

Impact Attenuators and Sand Barrel Arrays

8/7/18: Sand barrel impact attenuator setup will now be based on the manufacturer's recommendations instead of MoDOT's standard plans. Work zone durations have been revised. New guidance clarifies when the flashing arrow panel and lights on the TMA should be active.

Work Zone Duration and TA-35 Mobile Operation

8/7/18: Guidance was clarified in EPG 616.7.2 Work Duration and EPG 616.23.2.6.1 Duration of Work about which traffic control devices are needed based on the work duration. TA-35 was updated to include an additional TMA with added guidance for which operations TA-35 can be used.

EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System

7/27/18: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for FY19.

EPG 237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction

7/25/18: Guidance was updated to make bidding documents more easily accessible. Reference to archaic plan sheet dgn file procedures were deleted.

EPG 618 Basis of Payment for Mobilization

6/29/18: New guidance clarifies how REs should administer payment for mobilization.

EPG 236.7.5.4 Acquisition from Conservation Commission and the University of Missouri

6/28/18: Comments about MoDOT acquiring property from the Univ. of MO and Dept. of Conservation were added.

EPG 238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review

6/26/18: Guidance was clarified with current business practices.

Design of Elastomeric Bearings' Anchor Bolts

6/5/18: ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor bolts may be used when Grade 55 is not adequate.

EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes

6/1/18: Note B3.2 was clarified.

EPG 751.10.3 Bridge Deck Drainage - Slab Drains

5/24/18: Guidance now states the allowed slab drain color coatings.

EPG 106.12 PAL Material Arrival Confirmation

5/22/18: Pre-Acceptance Identification Tag guidance was clarified to allow for identifying PAL material shipped to MoDOT projects.

EPG 806.7 Temporary Erosion Control Blankets Design Guidance

5/17/18: The types of erosion control blankets were increased and guidance now includes a matrix for choosing blanket types based on the region, length of slope and the necessary blanket duration.

2-loop and 3-loop Concrete Barriers

5/17/18: In EPG 616.19.2.5 Temporary Traffic Barriers and EPG 617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617, guidance was clarified for anchoring 2-loop and 3-loop concrete barriers on asphalt, composite and concrete pavements in work zones.

Design Agreements and Contracts

5/14/18: Those who need to review DE43, DE44 and DE46-49 prior to contractual execution has been updated.

Three new Federal Aid Projects Posters

5/11/18: Three new posters are required to be displayed on Federal-Aid project sites: Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (English) and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (Spanish).

EPG 110.3.4 Missouri DOL Form PW-2

5/9/18: New guidance agreed to by the DOL is now available about the DOL's PW-2 form.

EPG 231.4 Shoulder Width

5/9/18: Guidance about guardrail placement from the edge of the shoulder was clarified.

EPG 751.1.3.9 Environmental Considerations: Asbestos, Lead and Recoating

5/3/18: New bridge preliminary design guidance for assessing asbestos and lead considerations for structure removal, rehabs and recoatings as well as how to address these considerations on the Bridge Memorandum.

EPG 237.14.3.6 Electronic Design Data for MoDOT Construction

5/2/18: Guidance about the initial request for the Construction files has been clarified.

Outdoor Advertising

4/30/18: Guidance in EPG 236.16.8.5 Vegetation Site Inspection, EPG 236.16.15.4 Cutting of Vegetation, EPG 236.16.15.6 Trimming of Trees and EPG 236.16.15.9 Releasing a Vegetation Permit have been impacted by Administrative Rule revisions.