822.1 General Policy
Equipment shall not be used on slopes steeper than 3 to 1 unless designed for that purpose. Reliable, manufactured slope indicators shall be used on all mowing equipment.
Vegetation in sight distance areas shall be controlled as necessary on all routes.
New trees or hardscape features shall not be permitted within 30 feet from the nearest traveled way.
Vegetation shall be removed that interferes with the visibility of MoDOT signs.
Traffic control shall be performed according to the most recent edition of MoDOT’s Traffic Control for Field Operations Manual.
Noxious weed control shall be done on all routes, as required by federal, state and county laws and regulations. Noxious weed control shall be by either chemical or biological means.
Vegetation management practices shall not conflict with efforts to protect state and federally designated endangered species. Contact MoDOT's environmental section for assistance.
