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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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'''[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services|EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services]]'''
  
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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12/12/18: Guidance regarding submittals of a final RES and the requirement of only 1 RES for some projects has been updated.
  
'''[[231.2 Clear Zones|EPG 231.2 Clear Zones]]'''
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'''TMA Light Bar'''
  
8/14/18: Clear zone guidance has been clarified and associated figures have been updated.
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12/11/18: Guidance in [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#612.1.2 MoDOT Protective Vehicle/TMA Marking and Lighting|EPG 612.1.2 MoDOT Protective Vehicle/TMA Marking and Lighting]] and [[616.27 Fleet Lighting#616.27.1.1 Fleet Lighting Levels|EPG 616.27.1.1 Fleet Lighting Levels, Level 5]] has been updated to state that the Light Bar may be used and the Emergency Alert lights should be used on the Rear Advanced Warning Truck for striping and sweeping operations.  TA-35 MT and TA-35a-d MT were also updated.  
  
'''[[media:756 LFD flow chart.pdf|LFD Bridge Seismic Design Process Flowchart]]'''
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'''[[media:104.7 EngFac SFY 16 to 18.pdf|Engineering Factors Report]]'''
  
8/14/18: In [[:Category:756 Seismic Design|EPG 756 Seismic Design]], updated this flowchart to include, among other changes, new superstructure replacement guidance
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12/10/18: The latest version of the Engineering Factors Report, providing SFY 2016 to SFY 2018 info, is now presented in [[104.7 Estimates|EPG 104.7 Estimates]].
  
'''[[231.8 Bridge Width|EPG 231.8 Bridge Width]]'''
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'''[[413.6 Scrub Seal Treatment|EPG 413.6 Scrub Seal Treatment]]'''
  
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.
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12/10/18: Scrub seal treatment guidance is now available.
  
'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control|EPG 806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control]]'''
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'''AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides'''
  
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.
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12/10/18: [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/Category:101_Standard_Forms#AASHTOWare_Project_Quick_Reference_Guides_.28QRGs.29 AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides] are now available in EPG 101 Standard Forms.  
  
'''[[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators|Impact Attenuators and Sand Barrel Arrays]]'''
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'''[[127.9 Floodplain Management and the Regulatory Floodway#127.9.2 Process|EPG 127.9.2 Process]]'''
  
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.
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12/4/18: Guidance to adhere to CFR 650.111 was added to the bottom of EPG 127.9.2.
  
'''Work Zone Duration and TA-35 Mobile Operation'''
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'''[[127.15 Reevaluation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documents#127.15.3 Document Age|EPG 127.15.3 Document Age]]'''
  
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.
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11/30/18: Re-evaluations are required for all NEPA approvals that are more than 3 years old.
  
'''[[:Category:123 Federal-Aid Highway Program#123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System|EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight - National Highway System]]'''
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'''NEPA Glossary'''
  
7/27/18: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for FY19.  
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11/29/18: A new [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.5 NEPA Glossary|glossary of NEPA terms]] is now available in EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents.
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15 Vegetation Removal|EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal]]'''
  
7/25/18: Guidance was updated to make bidding documents more easily accessible. Reference to archaic plan sheet dgn file procedures were deleted.
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11/28/18: Guidance was updated, particularly in [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.6 Endangered Species Act|EPG 236.16.15.6 Endangered Species Act]] and [[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15.8 Mowing and Brush Hogging|EPG 236.16.15.8 Mowing and Brush Hogging]], to be in line with the Endangered Species Act
  
'''[[:Category:618 Mobilization#Basis of Payment for Mobilization (Per Sec 618.2 Basis of Payment)|EPG 618 Basis of Payment for Mobilization]]'''
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'''[[141.1 Cost Share Program|EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program]]'''
  
6/29/18: New guidance clarifies how REs should administer payment for mobilization.
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11/20/18: Guidance in EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program has been updated as approved by the Commission. The revisions will impact the program statewide.
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause|Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause]]'''
  
6/28/18: Comments about MoDOT acquiring property from the Univ. of MO and Dept. of Conservation were added.  
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11/19/18: In [[#236.4.6.3 Types of Realty Acquired and Clauses to be Used in Property Descriptions|EPG 236.4.6.3 Types of Realty Acquired and Clauses to be Used in Property Descriptions]], a permanent sidewalk easement clause is now available for districts' use.
  
'''[[238.2 Land Surveying#238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review|EPG 238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review]]'''
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'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#Among subjects to be discussed|EPG 105.9.12 Preconstruction Conference]]'''
  
6/26/18: Guidance was clarified with current business practices.  
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11/15:18: Subjects to be discussed at this conference now include review of the process to request any DBE termination, substitution or addition.
  
'''[[751.11 Bearings#ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor bolts|Design of Elastomeric Bearings' Anchor Bolts]]'''  
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'''[[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#237.9.3.1 Schedule for Submittal|EPG 237.9.3.1 Schedule for Submittal]]'''
  
6/5/18: ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor bolts may be used when Grade 55 is not adequate.
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11/7/18: Guidance has been added about a required e-mail for re-let or moved projects.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(B3.2)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[:Category:604 Miscellaneous Drainage#Concrete Headwalls, Drop Inlets And Manholes (Sec 604.10)|EPG 604, Construction Requirements (Sec 604.10.3)]]'''
  
6/1/18:  Note B3.2 was clarified.
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10/30/18: When approached with alternative products on a job as part of a change order or VE, this new guidance states that the RE should initially determine suitability and also consult the Field Office and New Products Coordinator to ensure value, uniformity and tracking.  
  
'''[[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.3.1 Type, Alignment and Spacing|EPG 751.10.3 Bridge Deck Drainage - Slab Drains]]'''
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'''[[media:703.2.8 Placing Diaphragm Concrete.pdf|Placing Diaphragm Concrete]]'''
  
5/24/18: Guidance now states the allowed slab drain color coatings.
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10/25/18: In [[:Category:703 Concrete Masonry Construction#A construction joint will normally be provided|EPG 703.2.8 Concrete Placement]], this new presentation explains a MoDOT best practice.
  
'''[[106.12 Pre-Acceptance Lists (PAL)#Upon receipt and review|EPG 106.12 PAL Material Arrival Confirmation]]'''
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'''[[:Category:626 Rumble Strips|EPG 626 Rumble Strips]]'''
  
5/22/18: Pre-Acceptance Identification Tag guidance was clarified to allow for identifying PAL material shipped to MoDOT projects.  
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10/23/18: Clarified the location of the rumbles strips and pavement markings for differing shoulder and pavement conditions. The minimum pavement thickness was revised from from 1 3/4" to 1".
  
'''[[:Category:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control#Design Guidance|EPG 806.7 Temporary Erosion Control Blankets Design Guidance]]'''
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'''[[106.3.2.7 TM-7, Rebound Hammer for Opening Strength of Full Depth Concrete Pavement Repairs|EPG 106.3.2.7 TM-7, Rebound Hammer for Opening Strength of Full Depth Concrete Pavement Repairs]]'''
  
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.  
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10/23/18: This new test method corresponds to the spec change in Sec 613 that allows this alternate test method.
  
'''2-loop and 3-loop Concrete Barriers'''  
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'''Prestressed Concrete I Girders'''
  
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.  
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10/23/18: NU 78 details were placed back into [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#NU Standard Girders|EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions]], [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.9 Open Intermediate Bent Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.9 Open Intermediate Bent Diaphragms]] and [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms]]. [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.3.2 Top Flange Blockout|NU flange blockout guidance]] was also added and concrete diaphragm details were clarified.
  
'''Design Agreements and Contracts'''
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'''Bending Diagrams'''
  
5/14/18: Those who need to review [[153.8 Design#DE43|DE43, DE44 and DE46-49]] prior to contractual execution has been updated.
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10/16/18: In [[751.12 Protective Barriers#751.12.2.3 End Bent Reinforcement|EPG 751.12.2.3 End Bent Reinforcement]], the bending diagrams were revised to accommodate safety barrier reinforcement. A reinforcing clearance note in [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Place general notes H10.19,|H10a. Conventional-Formed Barrier standard notes]] was added to avoid possible confusion when placing barrier reinforcement at end bents.
  
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Uniformed Services|Three new Federal Aid Projects Posters]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
  
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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10/12/18: Notes [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.12b)|J1.12b]], [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.21b)|J1.21b]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.25)|J1.25A]] have been added. J1.25 was revised to clarify maximum applied bearing pressure limit.  
[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)].
 
  
'''[[: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]]'''
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'''[[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents|EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents]]'''
  
5/9/18: New guidance agreed to by the DOL is now available about the DOL's PW-2 form.
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10/11/18: This article has been extensively revised to reflect current procedures.
  
'''[[231.4 Shoulder Width#A minimum shy distance at least|EPG 231.4 Shoulder Width]]'''
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'''[[106.3.2.88 TM-88 Bond Strength Test for Tack Coat|EPG 106.3.2.88 TM-88 Bond Strength Test for Tack Coat]]'''
  
5/9/18: Guidance about guardrail placement from the edge of the shoulder was clarified.
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10/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)|EPG 771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)]]'''
  
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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10/10/18: This article has been re-titled. Also, the requirement for the formed underseal access hole for the concrete bridge approach slabs has been eliminated.
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Equipment Rental with Operator and Purchase Ordered Work|EPG 110.3 Equipment Rental with Operator and Purchase Ordered Work]]'''
  
5/2/18: Guidance about the initial request for the Construction files has been clarified.
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9/25/18: Guidance about which certified payrolls are required for rental equipment operators was clarified.
  
'''Outdoor Advertising'''
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'''Bridge Survey Checklist '''
  
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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9/24/18: Guidance about the Bridge Survey Checklist was clarified in [[238.3 Route Surveying#238.3.36 Bridge Surveys|EPG 238.3.36 Bridge Surveys]], [[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Report|EPG 747.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Report]], [[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.2.3 Bridge Survey Sheet Data|EPG 747.2.3 Bridge Survey Sheet Data]], [[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.2.3.4 Profile Sheets|EPG 747.2.3.4 Profile Sheets]] and [[750.3 Bridges#750.3.1.1.2.6 Other Bridges|EPG 750.3.1.1.2.6 Other Bridges]].

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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 127.1 Request for Environmental Services

12/12/18: Guidance regarding submittals of a final RES and the requirement of only 1 RES for some projects has been updated.

TMA Light Bar

12/11/18: Guidance in EPG 612.1.2 MoDOT Protective Vehicle/TMA Marking and Lighting and EPG 616.27.1.1 Fleet Lighting Levels, Level 5 has been updated to state that the Light Bar may be used and the Emergency Alert lights should be used on the Rear Advanced Warning Truck for striping and sweeping operations. TA-35 MT and TA-35a-d MT were also updated.

Engineering Factors Report

12/10/18: The latest version of the Engineering Factors Report, providing SFY 2016 to SFY 2018 info, is now presented in EPG 104.7 Estimates.

EPG 413.6 Scrub Seal Treatment

12/10/18: Scrub seal treatment guidance is now available.

AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides

12/10/18: AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides are now available in EPG 101 Standard Forms.

EPG 127.9.2 Process

12/4/18: Guidance to adhere to CFR 650.111 was added to the bottom of EPG 127.9.2.

EPG 127.15.3 Document Age

11/30/18: Re-evaluations are required for all NEPA approvals that are more than 3 years old.

NEPA Glossary

11/29/18: A new glossary of NEPA terms is now available in EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents.

EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal

11/28/18: Guidance was updated, particularly in EPG 236.16.15.6 Endangered Species Act and EPG 236.16.15.8 Mowing and Brush Hogging, to be in line with the Endangered Species Act

EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program

11/20/18: Guidance in EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program has been updated as approved by the Commission. The revisions will impact the program statewide.

Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause

11/19/18: In EPG 236.4.6.3 Types of Realty Acquired and Clauses to be Used in Property Descriptions, a permanent sidewalk easement clause is now available for districts' use.

EPG 105.9.12 Preconstruction Conference

11/15:18: Subjects to be discussed at this conference now include review of the process to request any DBE termination, substitution or addition.

EPG 237.9.3.1 Schedule for Submittal

11/7/18: Guidance has been added about a required e-mail for re-let or moved projects.

EPG 604, Construction Requirements (Sec 604.10.3)

10/30/18: When approached with alternative products on a job as part of a change order or VE, this new guidance states that the RE should initially determine suitability and also consult the Field Office and New Products Coordinator to ensure value, uniformity and tracking.

Placing Diaphragm Concrete

10/25/18: In EPG 703.2.8 Concrete Placement, this new presentation explains a MoDOT best practice.

EPG 626 Rumble Strips

10/23/18: Clarified the location of the rumbles strips and pavement markings for differing shoulder and pavement conditions. The minimum pavement thickness was revised from from 1 3/4" to 1".

EPG 106.3.2.7 TM-7, Rebound Hammer for Opening Strength of Full Depth Concrete Pavement Repairs

10/23/18: This new test method corresponds to the spec change in Sec 613 that allows this alternate test method.

Prestressed Concrete I Girders

10/23/18: NU 78 details were placed back into EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions, EPG 751.22.3.9 Open Intermediate Bent Diaphragms and EPG 751.22.3.10 Closed Intermediate Bent Diaphragms. NU flange blockout guidance was also added and concrete diaphragm details were clarified.

Bending Diagrams

10/16/18: In EPG 751.12.2.3 End Bent Reinforcement, the bending diagrams were revised to accommodate safety barrier reinforcement. A reinforcing clearance note in H10a. Conventional-Formed Barrier standard notes was added to avoid possible confusion when placing barrier reinforcement at end bents.

EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes

10/12/18: Notes J1.12b, J1.21b and J1.25A have been added. J1.25 was revised to clarify maximum applied bearing pressure limit.

EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents

10/11/18: This article has been extensively revised to reflect current procedures.

EPG 106.3.2.88 TM-88 Bond Strength Test for Tack Coat

10/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.

EPG 771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)

10/10/18: This article has been re-titled. Also, the requirement for the formed underseal access hole for the concrete bridge approach slabs has been eliminated.

EPG 110.3 Equipment Rental with Operator and Purchase Ordered Work

9/25/18: Guidance about which certified payrolls are required for rental equipment operators was clarified.

Bridge Survey Checklist

9/24/18: Guidance about the Bridge Survey Checklist was clarified in EPG 238.3.36 Bridge Surveys, EPG 747.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Report, EPG 747.2.3 Bridge Survey Sheet Data, EPG 747.2.3.4 Profile Sheets and EPG 750.3.1.1.2.6 Other Bridges.