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'''[[media:703.2.8 Placing Diaphragm Concrete.pdf|Placing Diaphragm Concrete]]'''
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'''[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services|EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services]]'''
  
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.
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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.
  
'''[[:Category:626 Rumble Strips|EPG 626 Rumble Strips]]'''
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'''TMA Light Bar'''
  
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".
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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.  
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[media:104.7 EngFac SFY 16 to 18.pdf|Engineering Factors Report]]'''
  
10/23/18: This new test method corresponds to the spec change in Sec 613 that allows this alternate test method.
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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]].  
  
'''Prestressed Concrete I Girders'''
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'''[[413.6 Scrub Seal Treatment|EPG 413.6 Scrub Seal Treatment]]'''
  
10/23/18: NU 78 details were placed back into [[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.
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12/10/18: Scrub seal treatment guidance is now available.
  
'''Bending Diagrams'''
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'''AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides'''
  
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.
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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.  
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[127.9 Floodplain Management and the Regulatory Floodway#127.9.2 Process|EPG 127.9.2 Process]]'''
  
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.  
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12/4/18: Guidance to adhere to CFR 650.111 was added to the bottom of EPG 127.9.2.
  
'''[[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents|EPG 127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents]]'''
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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]]'''
  
10/11/18: This article has been extensively revised to reflect current procedures.
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11/30/18: Re-evaluations are required for all NEPA approvals that are more than 3 years old.
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''NEPA Glossary'''
  
10/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.
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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.
  
'''[[771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)|EPG 771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)]]'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#236.16.15 Vegetation Removal|EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal]]'''
  
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. 
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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: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]]'''
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'''[[141.1 Cost Share Program|EPG 141.1 Cost Share Program]]'''
  
9/25/18: Guidance about which certified payrolls are required for rental equipment operators was clarified.
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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.
  
'''Bridge Survey Checklist '''
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'''[[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause|Permanent Sidewalk Easement Clause]]'''
  
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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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.
  
'''[[236.14 Change in Route Status Report#236.14.4.3 Submittal|EPG 236.14.4.3 Submittal]]'''
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'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#Among subjects to be discussed|EPG 105.9.12 Preconstruction Conference]]'''
  
9/20/18: Additional guidance is now available for district staff on when to include a Change in Route Marking Report.
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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.
  
'''[[236.5 Property Management#236.5.25.4 Marketing Properties for Lease|EPG 236.5.25.4 Marketing Properties for Lease]]'''
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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]]'''
  
9/20/18: Guidance has been added to permit a new clause in the lease.
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11/7/18: Guidance has been added about a required e-mail for re-let or moved projects.
  
'''Saw Cut Joints'''
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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)]]'''
  
8/31/18: Guidance in [[751.12 Protective Barriers#751.12.2.7 Joint Details|EPG 751.12.2.7 Joint Details]], [[751.12 Protective Barriers#751.12.2.8 Plastic Waterstop|EPG 751.12.2.8 Plastic Waterstop]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H10. Barrier Curbs – Safety, Median, Type C and D|EPG H10. Barrier Curbs – Safety, Median, Type C and D]] was revised to allow saw cut joints for conventional-formed barrier curbs.
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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.
  
'''[[236.3 Administration#State Funded Early Acquisition|EPG 236.3.4.4 Advance Acquisition, State Funded Early Acquisition]]'''
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'''[[media:703.2.8 Placing Diaphragm Concrete.pdf|Placing Diaphragm Concrete]]'''
  
8/27/17: Guidelines related to MAP-21 have been provided to bring guidance up to current practice.
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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.
  
'''[[106.9 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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'''[[:Category:626 Rumble Strips|EPG 626 Rumble Strips]]'''
  
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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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".
  
'''[[231.2 Clear Zones|EPG 231.2 Clear Zones]]'''
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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]]'''
  
8/14/18: Clear zone guidance has been clarified and associated figures have been updated.
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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.
  
'''[[media:756 LFD flow chart.pdf|LFD Bridge Seismic Design Process Flowchart]]'''
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'''Prestressed Concrete I Girders'''
  
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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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.
  
'''[[231.8 Bridge Width|EPG 231.8 Bridge Width]]'''
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'''Bending Diagrams'''
  
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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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:806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control|EPG 806 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
  
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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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.  
  
'''[[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators|Impact Attenuators and Sand Barrel Arrays]]'''
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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]]'''
  
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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10/11/18: This article has been extensively revised to reflect current procedures.
  
'''Work Zone Duration and TA-35 Mobile Operation'''
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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]]'''
  
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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10/10/18: This new Test Method is now available.
  
'''[[: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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'''[[771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)|EPG 771.1 Concrete Bridge Approach Slab Repair: Slab Stabilization (Jacking)]]'''
  
7/27/18: Information for Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) has been updated for FY19.  
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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]]'''
  
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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9/25/18: Guidance about which certified payrolls are required for rental equipment operators was clarified.
  
'''[[: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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'''Bridge Survey Checklist '''
  
6/29/18: New guidance clarifies how REs should administer payment for mobilization.
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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.