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− | '''[[ | + | '''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.37 Shoulder Work Signs (WO21-5b) (MUTCD 6F.37)|EPG 616.6.37 Shoulder Work Signs (WO21-5b)]]''' |
− | + | 9/23/21: Guidance for SHOULDER WORK, SHOULDER WORK AHEAD, and RIGHT/LEFT SHOULDER CLOSED signs has been updated. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#Major Traffic Disruption|Major Traffic Disruption (PCE agreement threshold)]]''' |
− | + | 9/9/21: The definition of Major Traffic Disruption was updated to use the U.S. Census Bureau’s Urban Area Reference Maps since these maps more accurately depict a project area's rural or urban status. | |
− | '''[[: | + | '''[[media:616.18 Unit Price 2021.pdf|Unit Pricing Table]]''' |
− | + | 9/7/21: The Unit Price Table has been updated in [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#4. The Resident|EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects]] to reflect the new MO Logos contract. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#If interviews and/or|EPG 134.2.2.5, Consultant Presentations and Interviews]]''' |
− | + | 9/1/21: [[media:134.2.2.5.4 2021.docx|Fig. 134.2.2.5.4, District/Division Approval of Short List]], and guidance for the consultant agreements short list process have been streamlined, clarified and brought to current, established practice. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[media:127.1 Instructions 2021.pdf|How to Complete the Request for Environmental Services ]]''' |
− | + | 8/31/21: This updated document accommodates the new web-based system and is now available in [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services|EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services]]. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.1.4 Street Sweepings|EPG 127.25.1.4 Street Sweepings]]''' |
− | + | 8/26/21: Established guidance about analyzing street sweepings prior to disposal is now available. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[media:1081 Bridge Packet Memo a.pdf|Bridge Blasting and Painting Packet]]''' |
− | + | 8/23/21: Inspectors and REs may now access this information in [[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#237.9.3.2 Required Information for Submittal|EPG 237.9.3.2 Required Information for Submittal]] and [[:Category:1081 Coating of Structural Steel|EPG 1081 Coating of Structural Steel]]. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Temporary Rumble Strips''' |
− | + | 8/13/21: [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations|Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations]] and [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway|Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway]] were updated and expanded to show the correct placement of both short-term and long-term rumble strips and associated signage. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Void Slab Calculations''' |
− | + | 8/12/21: In [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams#751.21.1.3 Geometric Properties|EPG 751.21.1.3 Geometric Properties]], the geometry figures were revised with updated voided slab beam calculations. In [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams#751.21.3.2.2 End Blocks Lengths and Weights|EPG 751.21.3.2.2 End Blocks Lengths and Weights]], end block weights were adjusted to conform with the new void areas and in [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams#751.21.3.8 Vent Pipes for Stream Crossings|EPG 751.21.3.8 Vent Pipes for Stream Crossings]] the 15" diaphragm weights were also adjusted to the new void areas. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Expanding the NTPEP Compliance for Buy America''' |
− | + | 7/29/21: [[106.9 Buy America Requirement#The “Certificate of Materials Origins” form|EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement]] has been revised to make it easier for contractors and suppliers to comply with the Buy America policy. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Bearing Pads at Int Bents''' |
− | + | 7/28/21: In [[751.11 Bearings#Plain elastomeric bearing pads|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings]], guidance for bearing pads at intermediate bents has been clarified. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Reporting Damaged Guardrail or Guard Cable''' |
− | + | 7/27/21: In [[:Category:606 Guardrail and Guard Cable|EPG 606 Guardrail and Guard Cable]], a contact number for reporting damaged guardrail or guard cable is now presented. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting|EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting]]''' |
− | + | 7/23/21: This article provides guidance for the new contracting method, Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting, that has been approved by the FHWA. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat#Seal coats/chip seals|EPG 409 Seal Coat]]''' |
− | + | 7/23/21: The Seal Coat Guidelines and JSP package were updated. New Seal Coat Book Job Guidelines and Seal Coat Book Job JSP Package were also added. | |
− | ''' | + | '''[[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling]]''' |
− | + | 7/23/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) Guidelines and associated JSP package were updated. New CLC Book Job Guidelines and CLC Book Job JSP Package were also added. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS)|EPG 616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS)]]''' |
− | + | 7/21/21: A link to the new nonstandard JSP, [https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/de/JSP/NJSP2106.docx?d=wec3fa9082eb645edbb9e979c1049b745 NJSP 21-06 Radar Speed Advisory System], is now available. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.4 Overhead Sign Mounting#903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs|EPG 903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs]] and [[903.4 Overhead Sign Mounting#903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs|EPG 903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs]]''' |
− | + | 7/21/21: Guidance for handling bridge sign attachments was expanded and updated to current established practice. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs (MUTCD Section 2D.50)|EPG 903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs]]''' |
− | + | 7/16/21: As a convenience to cities, a simplified document, [[media:903.7.49 Key Wayfinding.pdf|Key Wayfinding Requirements]], is now available. | |
− | '''[[236. | + | '''[[#236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission)|EPG 236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission)]]''' |
− | + | 7/15/21: Guidance about the determination and documentation of when tenant interest must be released has been expanded and clarified. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Material Supplier CUF Frequency''' |
− | + | 7/15/21: In [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)|EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)]], updated guidance about material supplier CUF frequency to every 30 days, regardless of DBE activity. | |
− | '''[[:Category: | + | '''[[:Category:1040 Guardrail, End Terminals, One-Strand Access Restraint Cable and Three-Strand Guard Cable Material#Table 1040.4 Qualified Plastic Guardrail Blocks|King MASH Composite Block]]''' |
− | + | 7/1/21: MoDOT has recently approved a new, MASH-tested composite block for guardrail. | |
− | ''' | + | '''System I Structural Steel Coating''' |
− | + | 6/30/21: In [[751.6 General Quantities#When System I finish field coat|EPG 751.6.2.11 Structural Steel Protective Coatings (Nonweathering Steel)]], guidance about System I finish field coat was clarified. In [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#A4a1. Steel Structures- Nonweathering Steel|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]], additional options for System I structural steel protective coatings were provided. | |
− | ''' | + | '''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]]''' |
− | + | 6/23/21: Guidance for project bid proposals that include DBE goals has been clarified and expanded. | |
− | '''[[751. | + | '''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts|EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts]]''' |
− | + | 6/16/21: Guidance for barrier and railing options on existing bridges has been simplified. | |
− | '''[[# | + | '''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor (for Sec 109.10)|EPG 109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor]]''' |
− | + | 6/15/21: Expanded guidance is now available about how to assign a contract. |
Revision as of 10:22, 23 September 2021
EPG 616.6.37 Shoulder Work Signs (WO21-5b) 9/23/21: Guidance for SHOULDER WORK, SHOULDER WORK AHEAD, and RIGHT/LEFT SHOULDER CLOSED signs has been updated. Major Traffic Disruption (PCE agreement threshold) 9/9/21: The definition of Major Traffic Disruption was updated to use the U.S. Census Bureau’s Urban Area Reference Maps since these maps more accurately depict a project area's rural or urban status. 9/7/21: The Unit Price Table has been updated in EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects to reflect the new MO Logos contract. EPG 134.2.2.5, Consultant Presentations and Interviews 9/1/21: Fig. 134.2.2.5.4, District/Division Approval of Short List, and guidance for the consultant agreements short list process have been streamlined, clarified and brought to current, established practice. How to Complete the Request for Environmental Services 8/31/21: This updated document accommodates the new web-based system and is now available in EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services. EPG 127.25.1.4 Street Sweepings 8/26/21: Established guidance about analyzing street sweepings prior to disposal is now available. Bridge Blasting and Painting Packet 8/23/21: Inspectors and REs may now access this information in EPG 237.9.3.2 Required Information for Submittal and EPG 1081 Coating of Structural Steel. Temporary Rumble Strips 8/13/21: Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations and Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway were updated and expanded to show the correct placement of both short-term and long-term rumble strips and associated signage. Void Slab Calculations 8/12/21: In EPG 751.21.1.3 Geometric Properties, the geometry figures were revised with updated voided slab beam calculations. In EPG 751.21.3.2.2 End Blocks Lengths and Weights, end block weights were adjusted to conform with the new void areas and in EPG 751.21.3.8 Vent Pipes for Stream Crossings the 15" diaphragm weights were also adjusted to the new void areas. Expanding the NTPEP Compliance for Buy America 7/29/21: EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement has been revised to make it easier for contractors and suppliers to comply with the Buy America policy. Bearing Pads at Int Bents 7/28/21: In EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings, guidance for bearing pads at intermediate bents has been clarified. Reporting Damaged Guardrail or Guard Cable 7/27/21: In EPG 606 Guardrail and Guard Cable, a contact number for reporting damaged guardrail or guard cable is now presented. EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting 7/23/21: This article provides guidance for the new contracting method, Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting, that has been approved by the FHWA. 7/23/21: The Seal Coat Guidelines and JSP package were updated. New Seal Coat Book Job Guidelines and Seal Coat Book Job JSP Package were also added. EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling 7/23/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) Guidelines and associated JSP package were updated. New CLC Book Job Guidelines and CLC Book Job JSP Package were also added. EPG 616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS) 7/21/21: A link to the new nonstandard JSP, NJSP 21-06 Radar Speed Advisory System, is now available. EPG 903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs and EPG 903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs 7/21/21: Guidance for handling bridge sign attachments was expanded and updated to current established practice. EPG 903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs 7/16/21: As a convenience to cities, a simplified document, Key Wayfinding Requirements, is now available. EPG 236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission) 7/15/21: Guidance about the determination and documentation of when tenant interest must be released has been expanded and clarified. Material Supplier CUF Frequency 7/15/21: In EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF), updated guidance about material supplier CUF frequency to every 30 days, regardless of DBE activity. 7/1/21: MoDOT has recently approved a new, MASH-tested composite block for guardrail. System I Structural Steel Coating 6/30/21: In EPG 751.6.2.11 Structural Steel Protective Coatings (Nonweathering Steel), guidance about System I finish field coat was clarified. In EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes, additional options for System I structural steel protective coatings were provided. EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 6/23/21: Guidance for project bid proposals that include DBE goals has been clarified and expanded. EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts 6/16/21: Guidance for barrier and railing options on existing bridges has been simplified. EPG 109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor 6/15/21: Expanded guidance is now available about how to assign a contract. |