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New steel beams for the U.S. 69 bridges over the Missouri River connecting Riverside, MO and Kansas City, KS continue to go up after crews finished with the new concrete pillars. Lehman Construction crews pour concrete on the Rte. 215 bridge over Stockton Lk. in Cedar County. They are replacing the deck on what locals call One Mile Bridge. The nearly $10 million project is expected to be finished by May 2016, prior to the tourist season. Franklin County Construction employees build the new Osage Beach project office. When completed in March, the new ADA-compliant project office will replace the Camdenton project office. 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. Over 30 million 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. Sr. Maintenance Worker Billy Barber drives a plow truck during the statewide winter operations drill. The drill tests MoDOT’s preparedness for the upcoming winter season. Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have. As of mid-December, the numbers of hits are: 20. EPG 903.6, 123315 10. EPG 616, 173765 19. EPG 134, 126897 9. EPG 600, 208326 18. EPG 751.40, 132545 8. EPG 616.23, 225615 17. EPG 751.50, 134416 7. EPG 101, 251934 16. EPG 136.4, 138419 6. EPG 100, 256399 15. EPG 620.2, 145726 5. EPG 700, 264814 14. EPG 751.5, 145740 4. EPG 136.12, 284039 13. EPG 903, 155448 3. EPG 900, 287400 12. EPG 136.9, 156408 2. EPG 751, 339218 11. EPG 200, 162807 1. EPG Main Page, 2195094

Required Notices and Posters 12/11/15: Several required posters and notices have been updated, including FHWA Form 1022, OSHA 3165, WH-1420 and the Unemployment Benefit Law. EPG 1052.2.3.6 Compressive Strength Test 12/11/15: The AASHTO test method name was changed from the now-defunct AASHTO T141 to AASHTO R 60. Job Order Contracting (JOC) 12/10/15: Five of the JOC JSPs have been updated. Among the revisions, the unit costs have been fixed for 2016 and storm water compliance and new guardrail requirements have been added. Federal Involvement 12/8/15: In a number of articles including EPG 128.10 Conceptual Study Report Approval and Submittal and EPG 131.1.3 Projects of Divisional Interest, terminology has been clarified to the current "federal involvement" (instead of "Full Oversight"). Cost Estimate Guide 12/3/15: The latest Cost Estimate Guide for rural preliminary design is available in EPG 104.7 Estimates. Attachments by Others to MoDOT's Drainage System 11/30/15: Guidance for connections to MoDOT's drainage, as it relates to the MS4 permit, was clarified in EPG 127.25.8.3.2 System Attachments by Others. NOTICE Plaque (W16-18P) 11/30/15: In both EPG 903.6.59 NOTICE Plaque and EPG 903.5.36 Weight Limit Signs, guidance for the NOTICE plaque has been added for use on bridge weight limit changes as well as an option for other regulatory signs. The plaque helps to emphasize bridge postings that are being lowered. EPG 941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “WELCOME TO” Monument 11/25/15: The review and approval process was improved by revising when the categorical exclusion request will occur during the city "Welcome To" sign process. When the Commission holds less than fee simple interest in property 11/25/15: Guidance was clarified for when full disclosure language is needed in quitclaim deeds. NU Girder Reinforcement 11/24/15: Revised tables and images in EPG 751.5.4.1 Precast P/S Concrete Girders and Beams and EPG 751.22.3.6 Girder Reinforcement to accommodate possible savings using a new NU reinforcement design. EPG 616.6.2.2 Flags, Advance Warning Rail System and Warning Lights on Signs 11/24/15: The proper use of flags and warning lights on signs in a work zone has been clarified. For projects consisting of nighttime only work, the use of flags is prohibited. Flashing warning lights shall only be used on signs that are post-mounted. The use of flashing warning lights on signs with portable stands is prohibited. Band Angles 11/24/15: Approved industry-standard band angles allow industry to use an engineered angle when it is financially beneficial. Route Surveying of Stream Crossings 11/18/15: EPG 238.3.36.3.7 Valley Sections was updated to more closely reflect guidance in HEC-RAS user manual. Guidance for valley sections at stream junctions was also added. In EPG 238.3.36.3.17 Multiple Structures, guidance on Major Streams was replaced with guidance for Multiple Structures (in the same floodplain). How EPG Guidance is Revised 11/19/15: Proposed revisions to engineering policy are now submitted using the Engineering Policy Revision Request Form. The proposals will be categorized by the Innovation Engineer based on several guidelines. EPG 1032 Precast Concrete Flared End Sections 11/17/15: Guidance has been updated to allow a concrete pipe manufacturer to use steel fibers in concrete flared end sections instead of standard reinforcing steel. MoDOT MOU Execution Process 11/6/15: DBE Goals will now be set by project managers or contract administrators on on-call contracts. This replaces the statewide programmatic goal of 13.5% and provides a level playing field for all on-call consultants in the utilization of DBEs. EPG 236.17 Junkyards 11/4/15: This article has been generally clarified. EPG 127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies 10/28/15: Many links were updated along with numerous clarifications. Alternative Location Proposals 10/27/15: In EPG 236.10.7.3 Alternative Location Proposals, EPG 235.3.4 Right of way as well as the Letter Advertising a Public Hearing, guidance for alternative location proposals has been clarified to reflect current statewide practices. EPG 127.25.8.2 Lead Mining Chat and EPG 127.22 Off-Site Borrow, Spoil, and Staging Areas 10/23/15: New EPA regulation, applying to 4 counties in SW Missouri, facilitates environmental cleanup. EPG 238.2.18.6 Recording the Location Survey Plan 10/22/15: The process to complete location survey plan was revised. A reminder mechanism was created to help avoid delays to recording the location survey plans. EPG 236.4.6.3 Types of Realty Acquired and Clauses to be Used in Property Descriptions 10/16/15: Guidance for permanent utility easement clauses has been changed to allow the conveyance of utility easements to the utility prior to completion of the project. Travel Safe Zones 10/15/15: In EPG 907.3.3 Procedure, the Travel Safe Zone procedure was clarified. TM-54 10/15/15: In EPG 106.3.2.54.7 Field Testing, guidance for the preparation of field test mixture samples was brought into conformance with AASHTO T287. EPG 760.4.2 Notification Requirements 10/14/15: Guidance now reflects that information now collected is only what is currently needed by Motor Carriers and Bridge Divisions and clarifies when the info should be submitted. Also, the Bridge Clearance Report form was updated.