903.8 General Information Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2H) - Revision history

Hoskir: updated numbering there were 2 903.8.14's (per email)

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updated numbering there were 2 903.8.14's (per email)

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	'''Guidance. '''Care should be taken when considering adding supplemental signs to make sure they do not interfere with or distract from regulatory, warning or guide signs. Sufficient spacing of at least 800 ft. on freeways or expressways should be allowed for drivers to be able to read and comprehend the sign messages.		'''Guidance. '''Care should be taken when considering adding supplemental signs to make sure they do not interfere with or distract from regulatory, warning or guide signs. Sufficient spacing of at least 800 ft. on freeways or expressways should be allowed for drivers to be able to read and comprehend the sign messages.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.14}}903.8.14 Missouri Regional Port Authorities==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.15}}903.8.15 Missouri Regional Port Authorities==

	'''Support. '''Signing for port authorities is done in coordination with Multimodal Operations. For more information contact the [https://www.modot.org/waterways-general-information MoDOT Multimodal Division].		'''Support. '''Signing for port authorities is done in coordination with Multimodal Operations. For more information contact the [https://www.modot.org/waterways-general-information MoDOT Multimodal Division].

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.15}}903.8.15 Veterans Signing==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.16}}903.8.16 Veterans Signing==

	'''Standard. '''MoDOT shall provide signing for veterans cemeteries in Missouri. The cemeteries shall be owned and operated by either the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (for national cemeteries) or the [http://www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/ Missouri Veterans Commission] (for state cemeteries). First order signing (see [[903.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 2A)#903.1.24\|EPG 903.1.24]]), on the state system, shall be provided for all cemeteries that meet the above upon request.		'''Standard. '''MoDOT shall provide signing for veterans cemeteries in Missouri. The cemeteries shall be owned and operated by either the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (for national cemeteries) or the [http://www.mvc.dps.mo.gov/ Missouri Veterans Commission] (for state cemeteries). First order signing (see [[903.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 2A)#903.1.24\|EPG 903.1.24]]), on the state system, shall be provided for all cemeteries that meet the above upon request.
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	'''Support. '''See [[903.9 General Service Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2I) #903.9.2\|EPG 903.9.2]] HOSPITAL Signs for signing of Veterans hospitals		'''Support. '''See [[903.9 General Service Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2I) #903.9.2\|EPG 903.9.2]] HOSPITAL Signs for signing of Veterans hospitals

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.16}}903.8.16 College Signing==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.17}}903.8.17 College Signing==

	'''Support. '''Effective July 1, 2015 a new Code of State Regulations, [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiQ6qWFw-bsAhUPS60KHXNYDQsQFjAAegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sos.mo.gov%2Fcmsimages%2Fadrules%2Fcsr%2Fcurrent%2F7csr%2F7c10-17.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0MB3kNkZkj3-ANJUO-dYLG 7 CSR Division 10, Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program], went into effect that incorporated the rules for college signing.		'''Support. '''Effective July 1, 2015 a new Code of State Regulations, [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiQ6qWFw-bsAhUPS60KHXNYDQsQFjAAegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sos.mo.gov%2Fcmsimages%2Fadrules%2Fcsr%2Fcurrent%2F7csr%2F7c10-17.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0MB3kNkZkj3-ANJUO-dYLG 7 CSR Division 10, Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program], went into effect that incorporated the rules for college signing.
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	# Welcome Center Affiliate signing.		# Welcome Center Affiliate signing.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.17}}903.8.17 State Correctional Center Signs==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.18}}903.8.18 State Correctional Center Signs==

	'''Support. '''Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s State Correctional Center Signing was managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. The rules for correctional signing were contained in MoDOT policy in the EPG.		'''Support. '''Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s State Correctional Center Signing was managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. The rules for correctional signing were contained in MoDOT policy in the EPG.
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	'''Standard. '''All requests for State Correctional Center Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.		'''Standard. '''All requests for State Correctional Center Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.18}}903.8.18 Historical Site Signs (M17-2a)==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.19}}903.8.19 Historical Site Signs (M17-2a)==

	[[File:M17-2a.png\|thumb\|center\|100px\|alt=\|<center>'''M17-2a'''</center>]]		[[File:M17-2a.png\|thumb\|center\|100px\|alt=\|<center>'''M17-2a'''</center>]]
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	'''Standard. '''All requests for Historic Site Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.		'''Standard. '''All requests for Historic Site Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.

	'''Support. '''There are some historical sites which MoDOT staff still install and maintain signs for, these are sites that have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are signed at the Commission’s expense. [[#tab903.8.18\|Table 903.8.18]] shows the list of sites that are considered to have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are the historic sites the Commission deemed to be of such importance as to justify such signing per Missouri State Statue 226.525 for the signing of natural wonders and historic attractions. Other historic sites have the option for signing under the Supplemental Guide Sign Program.		'''Support. '''There are some historical sites which MoDOT staff still install and maintain signs for, these are sites that have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are signed at the Commission’s expense. [[#tab903.8.19\|Table 903.8.19]] shows the list of sites that are considered to have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are the historic sites the Commission deemed to be of such importance as to justify such signing per Missouri State Statue 226.525 for the signing of natural wonders and historic attractions. Other historic sites have the option for signing under the Supplemental Guide Sign Program.

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	\|+ '''Table 903.8.18''' Nationally Known, Nationally Prominent Sites		\|+ '''Table 903.8.19''' Nationally Known, Nationally Prominent Sites
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	On November 1952, the Commission entered into an agreement with the Missouri Historical Society for the erection of markers along the highways of Missouri at points of great historic interest. These signs are provided by others, normally in a rest area, roadside park or at a specific location of historical interest.		On November 1952, the Commission entered into an agreement with the Missouri Historical Society for the erection of markers along the highways of Missouri at points of great historic interest. These signs are provided by others, normally in a rest area, roadside park or at a specific location of historical interest.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.19}}903.8.19 Blue Star Markers (TR42-4)==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.20}}903.8.20 Blue Star Markers (TR42-4)==

	[[File:TR42-4.png\|thumb\|center\|100px\|alt=\|<center>'''TR42-4'''</center>]]		[[File:TR42-4.png\|thumb\|center\|100px\|alt=\|<center>'''TR42-4'''</center>]]
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	'''Standard. '''Approval for signing shall be obtained from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. prior to the erection of any new signs.		'''Standard. '''Approval for signing shall be obtained from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. prior to the erection of any new signs.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.20}}903.8.20 Local Reference Signs==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.21}}903.8.21 Local Reference Signs==

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	'''Guidance. '''Sites receiving Local Reference signing on MoDOT right of way could require additional trailblazer signing on city/county right of way to provide a complete path to the site. This signing is also the responsibility of the city/county to install and maintain. Trailblazer signs should match the same design, color and size as Local Reference signs so they are clearly associated with the first signs they see on MoDOT right of way.		'''Guidance. '''Sites receiving Local Reference signing on MoDOT right of way could require additional trailblazer signing on city/county right of way to provide a complete path to the site. This signing is also the responsibility of the city/county to install and maintain. Trailblazer signs should match the same design, color and size as Local Reference signs so they are clearly associated with the first signs they see on MoDOT right of way.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.21}}903.8.21 Community Awareness Signs==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.22}}903.8.22 Community Awareness Signs==

	'''Support. '''Many cities/counties participate in programs sponsored by different organizations. Some of these programs provide signs the cities/counties then wish to post with their city limit sign to acknowledge their participation. Cities/counties must achieve the minimum program requirements outlined by each sponsoring organization in order to qualify and/or continue to qualify for one or more of these programs. Signing for the following programs are approved for installation on MoDOT right of way:		'''Support. '''Many cities/counties participate in programs sponsored by different organizations. Some of these programs provide signs the cities/counties then wish to post with their city limit sign to acknowledge their participation. Cities/counties must achieve the minimum program requirements outlined by each sponsoring organization in order to qualify and/or continue to qualify for one or more of these programs. Signing for the following programs are approved for installation on MoDOT right of way:
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	If a city has a Welcome To sign on MoDOT right of way (see [[903.8 General Information Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2H) #903.8.8\|EPG 903.8.8]]) or a Welcome To monument on right of way (see [[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5_Request_by_a_City_to_Construct_a_“Welcome_To”_Monument\|EPG 941.5]]), they have the option to install their Community Awareness signs at these locations. However, the city must choose their preferred location for their Community Awareness signs, they cannot be displayed at both their Welcome To sign/monument location and their MoDOT city limit sign location, and the city is still limited to a maximum of two Community Awareness signs per Welcome To sign/monument. If the city elects to install the Community Awareness signs on the city Welcome To sign, they must be installed on the sign posts directly below the city Welcome To sign, one Community Awareness sign per post. If these signs are associated with a city Welcome To monument, the Community Awareness signs must be attached to the monument.		If a city has a Welcome To sign on MoDOT right of way (see [[903.8 General Information Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2H) #903.8.8\|EPG 903.8.8]]) or a Welcome To monument on right of way (see [[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5_Request_by_a_City_to_Construct_a_“Welcome_To”_Monument\|EPG 941.5]]), they have the option to install their Community Awareness signs at these locations. However, the city must choose their preferred location for their Community Awareness signs, they cannot be displayed at both their Welcome To sign/monument location and their MoDOT city limit sign location, and the city is still limited to a maximum of two Community Awareness signs per Welcome To sign/monument. If the city elects to install the Community Awareness signs on the city Welcome To sign, they must be installed on the sign posts directly below the city Welcome To sign, one Community Awareness sign per post. If these signs are associated with a city Welcome To monument, the Community Awareness signs must be attached to the monument.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.22}}903.8.22 Municipal Bus Stop Signing==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.23}}903.8.23 Municipal Bus Stop Signing==

	'''Support. '''Many cities operate public transportation that includes bus service. With many MoDOT routes running through cities and serving as city streets, bus stop locations many times are located on MoDOT routes.		'''Support. '''Many cities operate public transportation that includes bus service. With many MoDOT routes running through cities and serving as city streets, bus stop locations many times are located on MoDOT routes.

Hoskir: /* {{SpanID|903.8.2}}903.8.2 Sizes of General Information Signs (MUTCD Section 2H.02) */ updated link to City Limit signs

2026-03-02T19:12:54Z

{{SpanID|903.8.2}}903.8.2 Sizes of General Information Signs (MUTCD Section 2H.02): updated link to City Limit signs

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	\| [[903.~~9 General Service Signs~~ (~~MUTCD Chapter 2I~~)~~#903~~.~~9.9~~\|903.9.9]]		\| [[#903.8.4_Jurisdictional_Boundary_Signs_(I2-1,_I4-1,_I4-1a,_I4-2,_I4-2b,_I5-1,_I6-1,_I6-1a)_(MUTCD_Section_2H.05)\|903.8.4]]
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	=={{SpanID\|903.8.14}}903.8.14 Missouri Regional Port Authorities==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.14}}903.8.14 Missouri Regional Port Authorities==

	'''Support. '''Signing for port authorities is done in coordination with Multimodal Operations. For more information contact the [https://www.modot.org/~~railroads~~-general-information\| MoDOT Multimodal Division].		'''Support. '''Signing for port authorities is done in coordination with Multimodal Operations. For more information contact the [https://www.modot.org/waterways-general-information MoDOT Multimodal Division].

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.15}}903.8.15 Veterans Signing==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.15}}903.8.15 Veterans Signing==

Hoskir: /* {{SpanID|903.8.9}}903.8.9 Project Information Sign (CONST-5) (MUTCD Section 2H.09) */ updated broken link

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	The Project Information sign shall have a white legend on a green background and shall not display Internet addresses, e-mail addresses, or telephone numbers (see [[903.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 2A) #903.1.4\|EPG 903.1.4]]).		The Project Information sign shall have a white legend on a green background and shall not display Internet addresses, e-mail addresses, or telephone numbers (see [[903.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 2A) #903.1.4\|EPG 903.1.4]]).

	'''Support. '''See [[616.~~9_TTC_Zone_Guide_Signs_~~(MUTCD_Chapter_6I)#616.9.5\|EPG 616.9.5]] for additional information.		'''Support. '''See [[616.9_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Guide_Signs_(MUTCD_Chapter_6I)#616.9.5_Project_Information_Sign\|EPG 616.9.5]] for additional information.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.10}}903.8.10 Grade-Separated Roadway Identification Signs==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.10}}903.8.10 Grade-Separated Roadway Identification Signs==

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Hoskir: Hoskir moved page 903.9 General Information Signs to 903.8 General Information Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2H): renumbered and renamed due to MUTCD Update (See Special Ballot)

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Hoskir: /* 903.9.15 River and Major Lake Name (I3-1) */ updated per email

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	! style="background:#BEBEBE" width="230"\|Rivers That Will Receive<br/>"Stream Name Signs" !!style="background:white" rowspan="43" width="15"\| !!style="background:#BEBEBE" width="230"\|Lakes That Will Receive<br/>"Stream Name Signs"		! style="background:#BEBEBE" width="230" colspan="2"\| Rivers That Will Receive<br/>"Stream Name Signs" !! style="background:white" rowspan="43" width="15" \| !!style="background:#BEBEBE" width="230"\| Lakes That Will Receive<br/>"Stream Name Signs"
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	\|Big Piney River \|\| Bull Shoals Lake		\| Big Piney River \|\| Locust Creek \|\| Bull Shoals Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Big River\|\|Harry S Truman Lake		\| Big River \|\| Meramec River \|\| Harry S Truman Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Black River\|\|Lake of the Ozarks		\|Black River\|\|Mississippi River\|\|Lake of the Ozarks
	\|-		\|-
	\|Blackwater River\|\|Mark Twain Lake		\|Blackwater River\|\|Missouri River\|\|Mark Twain Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Bourbeuse River\|\|~~Norfolk~~ Lake		\|Bourbeuse River\|\|Moreau River\|\|Norfork Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Cache River \|\|Pomme de Terre Lake		\|Cache River \|\|Nishnabotna River\|\|Pomme de Terre Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Chariton River\|\|Smithville Lake		\|Chariton River\|\|North Fork White River\|\|Smithville Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Cuivre River\|\|Stockton Lake		\|Cuivre River\|\|Niangua River\|\|Stockton Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Current River\|\|Table Rock Lake		\|Current River\|\|Nodaway River\|\|Table Rock Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Des Moines River\|\|Thomas Hill Reservoir		\|Des Moines River\|\|North River\|\|Thomas Hill Reservoir
	\|-		\|-
	\|Eleven Point River\|\|Wappapello Lake		\|Eleven Point River\|\|Osage River\|\|Wappapello Lake
	\|-		\|-
	\|Elk River\|\|		\|Elk River\|\|Platte River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Fabius River\|\|		\|Fabius River\|\|Pomme de Terre River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Fox River\|\|		\|Fox River\|\|Sac River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Gasconade River\|\|		\|Gasconade River\|\|Salt River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Grand River\|\|		\|Grand River\|\|South Grand River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Headwater Diversion\|\|		\|Headwater Diversion\|\|Spring River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Jacks Fork River\|\|		\|Jacks Fork River\|\|St. Francis River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|James River\|\|		\|James River\|\|Tarkio River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Kansas River\|\|		\|Kansas River\|\|White River\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|Lamine River\|\|		\|Lamine River\|\|Wyaconda River\|\|
	\|-
	~~\|Locust Creek\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Meramec River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Mississippi River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Missouri River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Moreau River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Nishnabotna River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|North Fork White River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Niangua River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Nodaway River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|North River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Osage River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Platte River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Pomme de Terre River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Sac River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Salt River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|South Grand River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Spring River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|St. Francis River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|Tarkio River\|\|~~
	\|-
	~~\|White River\|\|~~
	\|-
	\|Wyaconda River\|\|
	\|}		\|}
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Hoskir: /* 903.9.27 Community Awareness Signs */ updated per RR3867

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	DARE signs may also be located at the right of way line on routes that pass along school properties.		DARE signs may also be located at the right of way line on routes that pass along school properties.

			If a city has a Welcome To sign on MoDOT right of way ([[903.9_General_Information_Signs#903.9.13_Welcome_To_Signs_for_Cities\|see EPG 903.9.13]]) or a Welcome To monument on right of way ([[:Category:941_Permits_and_Access_Requests#941.5_Request_by_a_City_to_Construct_a_.E2.80.9CWelcome_To.E2.80.9D_Monument\|see EPG 941.5]]), they have the option to install their community awareness signs at these locations. However, the city must choose their preferred location for their community awareness signs, they cannot be displayed at both their Welcome To sign/monument location and their MoDOT city limit sign location, and the city is still limited to a maximum of two community awareness signs per Welcome To sign/monument. If the city elects to install the community awareness signs on the city Welcome To sign, they must be installed on the sign posts directly below the city Welcome To sign, one community awareness sign per post. If these signs are associated with a city Welcome To monument, the community awareness signs must be attached to the monument.

	==903.9.28 Municipal Bus Stop Signing==		==903.9.28 Municipal Bus Stop Signing==

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	'''Standard.''' No new accomplishment plaque requests will be considered after September 1, 2021. All existing accomplishment plaques shall be maintained for the remainder of the 10-year term in accordance with the latest TR15 contract executed for each installation. No accomplishment contract will be renewed or extended beyond the contract termination date. All existing accomplishments listed on the plaques shall remain unchanged for the remainder of the contract terms. No additions, modifications or updates will be permitted.		'''Standard.''' No new accomplishment plaque requests will be considered after September 1, 2021. All existing accomplishment plaques shall be maintained for the remainder of the 10-year term in accordance with the latest TR15 contract executed for each installation. No accomplishment contract will be renewed or extended beyond the contract termination date. All existing accomplishments listed on the plaques shall remain unchanged for the remainder of the contract terms. No additions, modifications or updates will be permitted.
	[[image:903.9.13 monument.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|'''<center>[[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “Welcome To” Monument\|"Welcome To" Monument]]</center>''']]

	==903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities==		==903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities==

Hoskir: /* 903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities */ updated per RR3864

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	==903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities==		==903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities==
			<gallery widths=275px heights=275px mode="packed-overlay" style="float:right">
			File:welcome_to_sign.png\|'''<center>"Welcome To" Sign</center>'''
			File:903.9.13 monument.jpg\|'''<center>[[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “Welcome To” Monument\|"Welcome To" Monument]]</center>'''
			</gallery>
			'''Option.''' Cities may place Welcome To signs on MoDOT right of way within city limits as a gateway to welcome visitors to their city.

	'''~~Option~~.''' ~~Cities~~ may ~~place~~ Welcome To signs on ~~MoDOT right~~ of ~~way~~ to ~~welcome visitors~~ to ~~their~~ city ~~when their city limits encompass~~ the ~~intersection~~.		'''Standard.''' Welcome To signs shall fit on one or two MoDOT breakaway signposts (wood, PSST, pipe, structural) choosing the post type that properly supports the size of sign being installed using the post selection tools in [[903.3_Ground-Mounted_Sign_Supports\|EPG 903.3]]. MoDOT posts may be painted, but no other alterations may be applied as this can affect the safety performance of the post. The requirements for Welcome To signs include:
			:* Welcome To signs shall only be installed as ground mounted signs, Welcome To signs shall not be mounted overhead or on bridge structures, i.e. girders, columns abutment walls, etc.
			:* Welcome To signs shall not be illuminated electrically.
			:* Welcome To signs shall not contain advertisement of any kind.
			:* Welcome To signs shall not provide directional guidance by displaying destinations with or without arrows.
			:* Welcome to signs shall not display accomplishments, such as school related athletic achievements or city awards.
			:* A [[153.21 Traffic\|TR-42 agreement]] agreement shall be executed and a permit issued (to address traffic control, locate utilities and other aspects of the installation not addressed in the TR42 contract) before a Welcome To sign is installed. A city ordinance is required with the agreement. An ordinance provides evidence of the city’s assent to enter into an agreement with the Commission.

	~~Welcome To signs may be made retroreflective.~~		'''Guidance.''' Welcome To signs should be installed in a location that does not interfere with normal highway signs and possess the least possible threat to the motorist should they leave the roadway.
	~~[[image:903~~.~~9.13 sign.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|~~'''~~<center>"~~Welcome To~~" Sign</center>''']]~~

	'''Standard.''' Welcome To signs shall fit on one or two MoDOT breakaway signposts (wood, PSST, pipe, structural) as a ground mounted sign only. Welcome To signs shall not be mounted overhead or on bridge structures, i.e. girders, columns abutment walls, etc.		'''Option.''' The content and design of the sign face is up to the city, design aspects which are optional and permissible include:
			:* Making the sign retroreflective so they are visible at night and have the same appearance at night as they do during the day.
	~~Welcome To signs shall not be illuminated electrically.~~		:* The sign can display a city slogan or recognition statement that does not change over time, such as, but limited to:
			::* “Sister City To…”
	~~Welcome To signs shall not contain advertisement of any kind.~~		::* “Home of…”
			::* The City Population
	~~Welcome To signs shall not provide directional guidance by displaying destinations with or without arrows.~~		::* The year the city was established

	~~A [[153.21 Traffic\|TR-42 agreement]] shall be executed before a Welcome To sign is installed.~~

	'''Guidance.''' Welcome To signs should be installed in a location that does not interfere with normal highway signs and possess the least possible threat to the motorist should they leave the roadway.

	The district should consider issuing a permit that would be tied to the installation of Welcome To signs to address details that are not covered in the TR-42 (such as locating utilities and traffic control responsibilities).

	~~'''Support~~.''' The content and design of the sign face is up to the city~~. It is recommended~~ the ~~signs be~~ retroreflective so they are visible at night and have the same appearance at night as they do during the day.

	Guidance for Welcome To monuments can be found in [[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “Welcome To” Monument\|EPG 941.5]].		Guidance for Welcome To monuments can be found in [[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “Welcome To” Monument\|EPG 941.5]].

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	The Project Information sign shall have a white legend on a green background and shall not display Internet addresses, e-mail addresses, or telephone numbers (see [[903.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 2A) #903.1.4\|EPG 903.1.4]]).		The Project Information sign shall have a white legend on a green background and shall not display Internet addresses, e-mail addresses, or telephone numbers (see [[903.1 General (MUTCD Chapter 2A) #903.1.4\|EPG 903.1.4]]).

	'''Support. '''See [[616.~~9_TTC_Zone_Guide_Signs_~~(MUTCD_Chapter_6I)#616.9.5\|EPG 616.9.5]] for additional information.		'''Support. '''See [[616.9_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Guide_Signs_(MUTCD_Chapter_6I)#616.9.5_Project_Information_Sign\|EPG 616.9.5]] for additional information.

	=={{SpanID\|903.8.10}}903.8.10 Grade-Separated Roadway Identification Signs==		=={{SpanID\|903.8.10}}903.8.10 Grade-Separated Roadway Identification Signs==