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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page June 17, 2016.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  Dignitaries make the dirt fly at the [http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/I-44atRoute141DesignBuild.htm Rte. 141 Design Build project] ground-breaking in Valley Park. The project will reduce congestion and increase safety by eliminating some of the Rte. 141 stop-and-go traffic.  ''' </center> ]]   
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page June 28, 2016.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  [https://www.facebook.com/Fronabargerconveyingandpumping Fronabarger Conveying and Pumping Inc.] employees pour concrete for the roundabout at the intersection of Rte. 61/Hope St. and Main St. in Jackson.  ''' </center> ]]   
 
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page 2 June 10, 2016.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  The Pythons Drill Team performed for the crowds at the dedication of the Powder Mill Bridge at I-435 and Bannister Rd. in Kansas City. ''' </center> ]]   
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page June 17, 2016.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  Dignitaries make the dirt fly at the [http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/I-44atRoute141DesignBuild.htm Rte. 141 Design Build project] ground-breaking in Valley Park. The project will reduce congestion and increase safety by eliminating some of the Rte. 141 stop-and-go traffic. ''' </center> ]]   
 
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page May 27, 2016.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  (Rt. to left) Mntc. Worker Darren Freidank (top), Sr. Mntc. Worker Tim Inman, Mntc. Worker Jesse Ewert and Sr. Mntc. Worker John Moore (finishing the concrete) work on U.S. 36 in Hannibal at the Country Club overpass. Nearby is Mntc. Supervisor Kirk Youngblood while Mntc. Worker Mike Evans is in the auger truck.  ''' </center> ]]   
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|colspan="2" |    [[image:Main Page 2 June 10, 2016.jpg|center|400px|thumb|<center>'''  The Pythons Drill Team performed for the crowds at the dedication of the Powder Mill Bridge at I-435 and Bannister Rd. in Kansas City.  ''' </center> ]]   
 
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|colspan="2" |'''Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have.  As of late June, the numbers of hits are:'''
 
|colspan="2" |'''Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have.  As of late June, the numbers of hits are:'''
 
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|'''20.'''  [[:Category:136 Local Public Agency (LPA) Policy|EPG 136]], 136629   ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 188041
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|'''20.'''  [[:Category:136 Local Public Agency (LPA) Policy|EPG 136]], 136676   ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 188098
 
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|'''19.'''  [[751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)|EPG 751.40]], 137657     ||'''9.'''  [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]], 221554
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|'''19.'''  [[751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)|EPG 751.40]], 137669     ||'''9.'''  [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]], 221640
 
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|'''18.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 139579   ||'''8.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 244516
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|'''18.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 139618   ||'''8.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 244580
 
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|'''17.'''    [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]], 150773   ||'''7.''' [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]], 272448
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|'''17.'''    [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]], 150897   ||'''7.''' [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]], 272500
 
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|'''16.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]], 155654     ||'''6.'''  [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 278834
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|'''16.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]], 155681     ||'''6.'''  [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 278911
 
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|'''15.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 157936     ||'''5.'''  [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 284295
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|'''15.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 158045     ||'''5.'''  [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 284455
 
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|'''14.'''    [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]], 165419     || '''4.''' [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]], 304580
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|'''14.'''    [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]], 165564     || '''4.''' [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]], 304703
 
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|'''13.'''    [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 168705   || '''3.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]], 327148
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|'''13.'''    [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 168897   || '''3.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]], 327176
 
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|'''12.'''    [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 170389   ||'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]], 365697
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|'''12.'''    [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 170425   ||'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]], 365865
 
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|'''11.'''    [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]], 172244   ||'''1.''' EPG Main Page, 2398761
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|'''11.'''    [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]], 172429   ||'''1.''' EPG Main Page, 2399769
 
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'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.3.4 Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts|EPG 751.1.3.4 Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts]]'''
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6/28/16: Guidance was clarified that bridge rails on single lane bridges may be used in place if the grade is not raised.
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'''[[:Category:450 Bituminous Pavement Design#450.9 Safety EdgeSM|EPG 450.9 Safety Edge]]'''
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6/28/16: Guidance involving an outdated JSP was revised.
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'''EPG 751.9 LFD Seismic'''
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6/28/16: The outdated Table 751.9.2.4.1 Soil Property Correlations (which presented values to be used as rough values in absence of experimentally determined values) was removed.
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'''Lap Length for Circular Stirrup/Tie Bars'''
 
'''Lap Length for Circular Stirrup/Tie Bars'''
  
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4/22/16: In [[751.1 Preliminary Design#21. For redecks or in other cases where|EPG 751.1.2.18.2 Content]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Rock Blanket|EPG I1. General]], guidance was clarified that the top of rock blanket shall be flush to the ground line when redecks or rock blanket elevations aren’t shown on bridge plans and where decreasing the bridge opening is unacceptable.
 
4/22/16: In [[751.1 Preliminary Design#21. For redecks or in other cases where|EPG 751.1.2.18.2 Content]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Rock Blanket|EPG I1. General]], guidance was clarified that the top of rock blanket shall be flush to the ground line when redecks or rock blanket elevations aren’t shown on bridge plans and where decreasing the bridge opening is unacceptable.
 
'''DGN Merger'''
 
 
4/22/16: Guidance in [[236.13 Designing Right of Way Plans#Additionally, the project manager is responsible|EPG 236.13.13 Plan Submittal and Filing]] now shows how Design staff will provide DGN files to ROW staff to be uploaded in Spatial Editor.
 
 
'''Required Notices and Posters at the Jobsite'''
 
 
3/30/16: The listings of required notices and posters in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:110_State_and_Federal_Wage_Rates_and_Other_Requirements#Required_Notices_and_Posters EPG 110.2] were updated to align with the checklist.
 
 
'''Reclaimed Asphalt'''
 
 
3/29/16: [[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Reclaimed Asphalt|EPG 403.1.2 Reclaimed Asphalt]] was re-written to reflect current practice.
 

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RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG
Fronabarger Conveying and Pumping Inc. employees pour concrete for the roundabout at the intersection of Rte. 61/Hope St. and Main St. in Jackson.
Dignitaries make the dirt fly at the Rte. 141 Design Build project ground-breaking in Valley Park. The project will reduce congestion and increase safety by eliminating some of the Rte. 141 stop-and-go traffic.
The Pythons Drill Team performed for the crowds at the dedication of the Powder Mill Bridge at I-435 and Bannister Rd. in Kansas City.

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.


Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have. As of late June, the numbers of hits are:
20. EPG 136, 136676 10. EPG 616, 188098
19. EPG 751.40, 137669 9. EPG 600, 221640
18. EPG 134, 139618 8. EPG 616.23, 244580
17. EPG 751.50, 150897 7. EPG 100, 272500
16. EPG 136.4, 155681 6. EPG 700, 278911
15. EPG 620.2, 158045 5. EPG 101, 284455
14. EPG 903, 165564 4. EPG 900, 304703
13. EPG 751.5, 168897 3. EPG 136.12, 327176
12. EPG 200, 170425 2. EPG 751, 365865
11. EPG 136.9, 172429 1. EPG Main Page, 2399769

EPG 751.1.3.4 Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts

6/28/16: Guidance was clarified that bridge rails on single lane bridges may be used in place if the grade is not raised.

EPG 450.9 Safety Edge

6/28/16: Guidance involving an outdated JSP was revised.

EPG 751.9 LFD Seismic

6/28/16: The outdated Table 751.9.2.4.1 Soil Property Correlations (which presented values to be used as rough values in absence of experimentally determined values) was removed.

Lap Length for Circular Stirrup/Tie Bars

6/22/16: Provided concrete column, drilled shaft/socket stirrups/ties and longitudinal reinforcement lap length requirements that meet AASHTO LRFD in EPG 751.31.3.2 Column and EPG 751.37.6.1 Reinforcement Design.

"Welcome To" Signs

6/17/16: Guidance for "Welcome To" signs was clarified in EPG 903.4.1 Overhead Sign Installations, EPG 903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities, EPG 941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “Welcome To” Monument and EPG 241.4 Applications.

EPG 620.2.16 Stop and Yield Lines

6/15/16: Guidance for yield line triangles was clarified.

EPG 236.16.4 Types of Outdoor Advertising

6/10/16: Guidance was clarified for religious, service, veteran and fraternal organizations' signs.

New Typical Application

6/2/16: TA-8a, Closure of Existing Bridges or Non-Traversable Roads is now available in EPG 616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications.

Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) and MASH Guardrail Requirements

5/31/16: EPG 606.1 Guardrail was largely re-written to incorporate new MGS, MASH and end terminal guardrail requirements as well as updating the closure of streets, roads, bridges and non-traversable roads. Related updates also impacted EPG 120.5.2 Guardrail, EPG 143.2.4 Roadside Hardware, EPG 171.11 Roadside Appurtenances, EPG Minor Routes Shouldering Project Guidelines.

EPG 751.5.9.2.7 Development and Lap Splices

5/31/16: Revisions address significant code changes for development and splicing of reinforcement from the 2015 Interim Revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Additional significant revisions are in EPG 751.12.2 Safety Barrier Bridge Curbs (NJ Shape) and EPG 751.37.6.4 Transverse Reinforcement.

Performance-Based Material Inspection

5/31/16: In EPG 1040.2 Procedure, EPG 1043.2 Procedure and EPG 1044.2 Procedure, guidance for performance based material inspection was revised to be similar to that for reinforcing steel or pre-cast concrete.

EPG 903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities

5/31/16: A waiver may now be provided for the Welcome To sign.

EPG 108.16.1 Project Critical Dates

5/31/16: Deleted "Open to Traffic Date", which is now deemed unnecessary.

EPG 127.25.1.1.1 Asbestos and Bridge Maintenance

5/31/16: This new guidance ensures environmental compliance with asbestos is maintained on bridges during maintenance.

EPG 127.2.11 Construction Inspection Guidance

5/31/16: Guidance was updated to show the necessary actions which should occur when human remains or significant artifacts are encountered during construction.

EPG 751.31.3.2 Column Reinforcement

5/24/16: Guidance now provides concrete column and drilled shaft/socket stirrups lap length requirements that meet AASHTO LRFD.

Zipper Merge

5/23/16: New guidance for the Zipper Merge, including info pertaining to its new JSP, is now available in EPG 616.13.6.3 Work Zone Intelligent Transportation Systems.

EPG 501.1.3.5.2 Testing Requirements, Structures

5/20/16: Added "for every 100 cubic yards" to harmonize with the Federal-Aid Acceptance Sampling and testing table.

Milestones

5/19/16: Info was added to this QRG about setting up administrative and road user costs Liquidated Damages.

EPG 238.3.36.3.6 Streambed Profiles

5/13/16: Guidance regarding the required length of the streambed profile, elevation intervals along that length, and location of tie station at the survey centerline was clarified.

Contract Leveling Course (CLC) and Seal Coat

5/3/16: The Contract Leveling Course and Seal Coat guidelines as well as their respective JSP packages were updated.

Evaluation of and Compensation for Non-Contiguous Entrance Shifts

4/29/16: Guidance in both EPG 941.2 Entrance Requests Within Controlled Access Right of Way and EPG 236.5.28.3 Compensation for Changes in Access for non-contiguous entrance shifts was updated to reflect current practices.

Prequalification of Bridge Consultants

4/29/16: The prequalification of bridge consultants in EPG 134.1.3 Consultant Qualification was clarified. All bridge plans are required to be signed and sealed by a professional engineer from a firm that is prequalified for bridge work.

Digital Signature for Adobe Reader DC or Pro DC

4/25/16: This new QRG is now available in EPG 101 Standard Forms.

Rock Blanket

4/22/16: In EPG 751.1.2.18.2 Content and EPG I1. General, guidance was clarified that the top of rock blanket shall be flush to the ground line when redecks or rock blanket elevations aren’t shown on bridge plans and where decreasing the bridge opening is unacceptable.