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Watch as crews fill in the last of "The Beast", the largest gap resulting from the Missouri River flooding on Route 136 in Atchison County . In the Family Spree, more than 100 people biked, ran and walked on the new Rte. 63 at Kirksville. Two weeks later the new highway opened. 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. Area Engineer Mike Schupp, left, consults with Resident Engineer Charles Sullivan on progress made at Routes 63 and H in Boone Co. The $9.8 million project will add a diamond interchange and 3.5 miles of new southbound lanes between Rte. 163 and Rte. H. In a “two-lift” pavement process, 1500 ft. of a thinner layer of “smog-eating” concrete (containing a photocatalytic additive of titanium oxide) is laid on top of a thicker layer of concrete along the new Rte. 141 in St. Louis County. Smog is absorbed by the additive, broken down by sunlight and released as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. MoDOT is the first to use the additive on a road project in the U.S. FASTforward Connect to the most recent and innovative business, policy and engineering solutions at MoDOT! Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have. As of early November, the number of hits are: 20. EPG 800, 34476 10. EPG 400, 60819 19. EPG 500, 35314 9. EPG 616, 67827 18. EPG 903.5, 42366 8. EPG 616.23, 71134 17. EPG 751.5, 44900 7. EPG 200, 89882 16. EPG 1000, 45324 6. EPG 600, 107723 15. EPG 620.2, 46237 5. EPG 100, 121622 14. EPG 903.6, 47036 4. EPG 751, 131145 13. EPG 751.13, 53092 3. EPG 700, 134761 12. EPG 903, 53398 2. EPG 900, 144812 11. EPG 751.40, 55433 1. EPG Main Page, 555222

Contract Seal Coat JSP 11/7/11: In EPG 409 Seal Coat, the JSP has been updated. Minimum Support Length 11/3/11: Guidance has been expanded about the impact of minimum support length on some dimensions in EPG 751.34.3.2. Continuous Operations Routes Maps Updated 11/1/11: EPG 133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operation and EPG 144 Practical Operations now provide the latest maps for Continuous Operations Routes. Fee Consultants' Duration on Approved Rosters 11/1/11: Fee consultants' duration on approved rosters is 3 years after which a renewal application must be submitted to remain on the list. Guidance has been added in EPG 236.6.5.3, EPG 236.7.8.1, EPG 236.11.2.2 and EPG 236.18.6.1.2. Encased Pile Caps 10/26/11: Expanded guidance about encased pile cap bents and corrosion, concrete pile cap intermediate bent details and concrete pile cap intermediate bent reinforcement is now available. Engineering Factors Report 10/25/11: This new figure has been added to EPG 104.7 Estimates by Transportation Planning as an aid to estimate costs. General Detail Considerations for Drilled Shafts 10/21/11: Because concrete coring may still be required in special circumstances to inspect drilled shafts, general detail considerations have been added. Related guidance is available at EPG 751.1.2.23 Drilled Shafts. Contract Seal Coat Guidelines 10/19/11: In EPG 409 Seal Coat, the Seal Coat Guidelines have been updated. BEAP Consultant List 10/19/11: The BEAP Consultant List was updated in EPG 754 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program. EPG 136.6 Consultant Contracts 10/18/11: DBE goals are now required in all contracts, regardless of contract amount. Updated Change Orders QRG 10/17/11: The Change Orders QRG was updated in both EPG 101 and EPG 109. Contract Seal Coat Guidelines, JSP and Templates 10/7/11: In EPG 409 Seal Coat, the Seal Coat Guidelines, JSP and Contract Seal Coat Plan Templates have been updated. EPG 751.24 LFD Retaining Walls 9/30/11: Information from the Bridge Manual pdf. file has been uploaded into the article. New EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Note J1.25 9/19/11: The allowable bearing pressure is typically included on the foundation investigation geotechnical report, but can often be missed including it on plans. The allowable bearing pressure will now be required to be shown on all MSE wall plans. EPG 620 Pavement Marking Guidelines Table 9/19/11: Two notes were added to this popular table to clarify its info. Contract Seal Coat JSP and Templates 9/14/11: In EPG 409 Seal Coat, the JSP and Contract Seal Coat Plan Templates have been updated. EPG 754 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP) 9/12/11: A different group of BEAP consultants for the next three years has been selected. EPG 754 has also been generally updated and clarified. Curb Plates no longer Required 9/9/11: Curb plates will no longer be required for silicone expansion, strip seal and preformed compression joint seal expansion systems. Numerous figures have been updated in EPG 751.13. Bituminous Pavement Layer Design 9/8/11: The minimum thickness for BP-1 has been increased to 1 3/4 in. and SP95's minimum thickness increased to 1 1/2 inch. Contract Finalization and Key Dates QRGs 9/1/11: Two new Quick Reference Guides, Contract Finalization and Key Dates, are now available. EPG 236.18 Local Public Agency Land Acquisition 8/30/11: Right of Way has generally clarified and updated this article's guidance and its forms. Contract Seal Coat 8/29/11: Links to Contract Seal Coat guidelines, JSP and templates have been added. EPG 172.12 SPCC and Portable Tank Storage and EPG 127.25.7.2 When a Product Becomes a Waste 8/17/11: New guidance is available for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), portable tank storage and hazardous waste. EPG 136.6 Consultant Contracts 8/17/11: Fig. 136.6.1, Fig. 136.6.2 and Fig. 136.6.7 were updated and the new Engineering Services Sample Invoice spreadsheet was added. EPG 127.28 Linking Planning and the NEPA 8/11/11: This new article explains how MoDOT and the MPOs link planning and NEPA to fulfill the planning requirements for SAFETEA-LU.