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Even in the rain, the reliable Lake Ozark Cub Scout Pack 21 joined officials to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the new Rte. 242. The 4-lane, 2-mile hwy. connects U.S. 54 in Miller County to the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge on Rte MM in Camden County and the Horseshoe Bend Parkway. Celebrants open the Scotland County Rte. Z bridge after it was closed 56 days for replacement. 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. Contractor crews work on tie-in connections linking the Grand Glaise Bridgeto the new US 54 Expressway in Camden County. The expressway will not be complete until the end of 2011, although traffic has been using the new highway since mid-November. Tracy Adams, Sr. Chemist, calibrates the pH meter to determine the pH (the degree of acidity or alkalinity) of aggregate samples used for backfill. The colored solutions are buffers used in the calibration. 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 mid-January, the numbers of hits are: 20. EPG 800, 35669 10. EPG 400, 62772 19. EPG 500, 36402 9. EPG 616, 72028 18. EPG 903.5, 44382 8. EPG 616.23, 76348 17. EPG 1000, 47013 7. EPG 200, 92695 16. EPG 751.5, 47820 6. EPG 600, 111418 15. EPG 903.6, 49044 5. EPG 100, 126653 14. EPG 620.2, 49577 4. EPG 751, 139261 13. EPG 751.13, 54525 3. EPG 700, 139904 12. EPG 903, 56808 2. EPG 900, 150168 11. EPG 751.40, 57466 1. EPG Main Page, 594588

BEAP Consultant List 1/10/12: The BEAP Consultant List was updated in EPG 754 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program. Clear Zone Definition 1/9/12: In EPG 902.12 Glossary, the definition of "clear zone" was clarified to more accurately reflect the AASHTO definition. EPG 751.2.4 Load Distributions 1/5/12: Guidance for load distribution has been updated, based on AASHTO LRFD criteria. EPG 123.1.1 FHWA Oversight for the National Highway System 1/4/12: The guidance for FHWA oversight parameters was clarified. EPG 751.22.3.15 Dowel Bars 1/3/12: Bridge has added guidance to clarify the design of anchor rods. Two New QRGs 12/22/11: Two new QRGs, Sampling Checklist and PAL Plant Inspection and Record, were added to EPG 101. Consideration of Blast Loading 12/13/11: To coincide with the release of AASHTO Guildelines on Blast Loading, Bridge has provided additional guidance to consider blast loading as another load in both EPG 751.1.2.33 and EPG 751.2.2.5. Northwest District Continuous Operations Routes 12/6/11: The continuous operations routes in the NW District have been updated in EPG 133.4.1 and EPG 144.1. Billboard Clause 12/5/11: Guidance about the Billboard Clause was removed from EPG 236.5.21 The Conveyance Document. EPG 751.50 A5 Miscellaneous Std Detailing Notes 12/5/11: General Note A5.5's definition is already included in the standard specifications and was removed to free additional space on our plans. EPG 751.40.4.3 Replacement of Existing Curb with Thrie Beam Rail 12/2/11: Numerous minor revisions bring EPG guidance into compliance with the standard plans for thrie beam in both EPG 751.40.4.3 and EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes. Steel Superstructure Details 11/23/11: Guidance in EPG 751.14.5 Details was revised for greater consistency. EPG 751.14.5.10 was added to illustrate consistency in application. Effect of Grades on Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) 11/22/11: Traffic and Highway Safety Division has added a spreadsheet to calculate SSD for additional grades. EPG 774 Cathodic Protection 11/22/11: Outdated information in several portions of this article were updated. Three forms were also revised to increase clarity. EPG 137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained 11/14/11: District, office, naming convention and archiving option information for construction inspection records was updated. EPG 751.13.2 Silicone Expansion Joint Sealant 11/8/11: Silicone expansion joint sealant systems shall not be used for normal contract new or rehabilitation jobs. 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.