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RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG

The demolition of half of the I-64 Daniel Boone Bridge built in the 1930s. Construction for the $111 million Boone Bridge project began in January 2013 and the new eastbound bridge opened to traffic in June. The 1980s bridge was then rehabilitated and opened to westbound traffic in November. Jody Geisendorfer (with Maintenance and Traffic) and Maint. Worker Bob Ledbetter produce sign log inspections at night. Sign inspections determine whether signs are missing, adequately reflective, obscured by vegetation, vandalized, or are visibly out of plumb to a degree the general public would notice. 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 early March, the numbers of hits are: 20. EPG 136, 129336 10. EPG 616, 177601 19. EPG 134, 130214 9. EPG 600, 212817 18. EPG 751.40, 135085 8. EPG 616.23, 233027 17. EPG 751.50, 141636 7. EPG 100, 262703 16. EPG 136.4, 148668 6. EPG 101, 263263 15. EPG 620.2, 150846 5. EPG 700, 270284 14. EPG 751.5, 155471 4. EPG 900, 295550 13. EPG 903, 160168 3. EPG 136.12, 300954 12. EPG 136.9, 163827 2. EPG 751, 348888 11. EPG 200, 166115 1. EPG Main Page, 2273593

Typical Applications (TAs) 2/29/16: The TAs are now available in EPG 616.8 Typical Applications. CRE2O QA Asphalt Guide 2/29/16: This new QRG is now available in EPG 101 Standard Forms. Job Mix Formula 2/29/16: The revisions in EPG 403.1.4 Job Mix Formula and EPG 403.2.2 Mix Design Procedure to job mix formula info pertaining to aspahlt source will allow district Materials personnel to make speedier source switches. EPG 1052.2.3.6 Compressive Strength Test 2/29/16: AASHTO R 60 is now to be utilized when sampling concrete for MSE and sound wall system components. EPG 616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices 2/29/16: Numerous revisions to EPG 616.6 include providing guidance for portable, post-mounted, vehicle-mounted and barrier-mounted signs. In EPG 616.6.61 Arrow Boards, guidance was added for sequential arrow and alternating diamond caution modes. EPG 616.3 Temporary Traffic Control Elements 2/29/16: Updated the buffer/work area channelizing spacings in Table 616.3.5 and the recommended lengths of longitudinal buffer spaces in Table 616.3.6. EPG 153 Agreements and Contracts 2/25/16: This new article provides details on each step and other important information needed to properly execute agreements. EPG 235.2.3 Municipal Agreements and County Agreements now provides specific instructions for municipal and county agreements not covered in EPG 153. EPG 141.1.5 Approval Process 2/25/16: Revised to provide clearer guidance on the approval process for the Cost Share/Economic Development Program. Bituminous Base and Pavement Gradation and Quality Assurance Testing 2/25/16: In EPG 401.2.4 Gradation Control,the density testing requirements were revised. In EPG 401.2.8 Quality Assurance, the quality assurance requirements for specific tests and requirements for a failed test were revised. EPG 413.3.4 Membrane Application Rate 2/25/16: This new guidance establishes an application rate for UBAWS membrane based upon the surface to which the product is applied. Flaggers 2/25/16: EPG 616.22 Advanced Work Zone Training and other articles now state that MoDOT employees working in the capacity of a Work Zone Specialist will be re-certified every 4 years. Sizing and Spacing of Storm Water Inlets and Bridge Deck Slab Drains 2/25/16: Design gutter spreads in EPG 640.1.2 Design Controls were updated to more closely match AASHTO recommendations and bridge gutter spread requirements. Similarly, in EPG 751.10.3.1 the design frequency and duration and the design spread were updated. Work Zone Capacity Analysis Update 2/25/16: In EPG 616.13 Work Zone Capacity, Queue and Travel Delay, the MoDOT Work Zone Impact Analysis Spreadsheet was updated. EPG 503 Bridge Approach Slabs 2/25/16: Criteria was added for repairing bridge approach slabs or replacing new approach slabs or simply not using them on rehabilitation, redeck and widening bridge jobs. Interim Guardrail Policy 2/23/16: This important interim policy is now available at the top of EPG 606.1 Guardrail. END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT Sign 2/19/16: In Table 903.19.1 School Area Sign and Plaque Sizes, the appropriate size to be used for this sign has been added. Right of Way Duties to Provide A-Date and Clearance on Design-Build Projects 2/8/16: New guidance was provided at EPG Acquisition Authority and Project Funding for Design-Build Projects and EPG 236.3.7.8 Design-Build Right of Way Clearance. Standard Detailing Note for Integral End Bents 2/3/16: Guidance in this note pertaining to #5-H (L shaped) approach slab anchorage bars, end of slab and fill face of end bent as well as in EPG 751.35.3.3 Prestressed Girder End Bent through EPG 751.35.4.4 Skewed Bents was clarified. New Standard Detailing Note 1/25/16: New note, B3.34, prevents direct contact between different materials. EPG 236.5 Property Management 1/21/16: Numerous revisions were made so that this article now reflects current practice. Cost Estimate Guide for Rural Preliminary Design 1/14/16: In EPG 104.7 Estimates, this document has been updated with figures reflecting new Maintenance Treatment per mile costs. Appraisal Considerations for Manufactured Homes 1/13/16: Guidance was updated to current practice pertaining to how a mobile home is determined to be real or not real property. EPG 712.1.5.3 Rotational-Capacity Testing and Installation of A325 Type 3 High Strength Bolts 1/11/16: This new subarticle provides best practices for bolt up testing. Guidance will provide a better quality product and reduce conflicts on acceptance criteria. EPG 771.2 Bridge Cleaning and Flushing 1/5/16: This article was revised to comply with the MDNR permit. Also, Guidance on Aquatic Invasive Species Control BMPs was added. Deadline for Submitting Proposals to the Engineering Policy Group 1/5/16: The submittal deadlines have been moved up about a week in EPG Ballot Cycles.