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|[[image:Main Page Mar 12, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''Construction continues on the [http://www.modot.mo.gov/northwest/ameliaearhartbridge/index.htm new Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge] across the Missouri River connecting Winthrop, MO with Atchison, KS.'''</center>]]
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|[[image:Main Page 4 Apr 3, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''NE District Sr. Equipment Technician Paul Keena’s son holds a [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/index.php?title=616.20_Flagger_Training#Flagging_Equipment flagger’s paddle].  He is a fine reminder that the Nat’l Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is April 23-27.  During NWZAW, drivers are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones.'''</center>]]
 
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[[image:Main Page 2 Mar 7, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''New Cambria crew (including Int. Maintc. Worker Lori Wallace, Sr. Maintc. Workers Mike Hulett and Russel Gander and Maintc. Crew Leader Jim Carriker) takes advantage of the nice weather to replace tubes.'''</center>]]
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[[image:Main Page Apr 3, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''NE District Sr. Maintenance Worker Scott Wasson and Asst. Maintenance Supervisor Simon Begley (operating the track hoe) work to secure the piers against a [[770.9 Miscellaneous Bridge Maintenance#2. Scour|scour problem]] on US 61 Cuivre River bridges just north of Troy.'''</center>]]
  
 
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 [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry.   
 
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 [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry.   
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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:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.  
 
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:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.  
  
[[image:Main Page 3 Mar 7, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''Ryan Hale, Inter. Hwy. Designer, shows where a [http://www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity/major_projects/Route_92_Widening.htm roundabout will replace the signal at Rte. 92 and Sam Barr Rd.] to slow traffic and improve safety.'''</center>]]
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[[image:Main Page 2 Apr 3, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''Lisa Kuntz, SL District Transportation Planning Specialist, discusses [http://www.modot.mo.gov/stlouis/I-270CorridorStudy.htm options to improve safety along I-270 in North County] with community leaders.'''</center>]]
  
[[image:Main Page 4 Mar 7, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''Work begins on the interchange at 307<sup>th</sup> St. and Rte. 71, one of the last interchanges needed to [http://www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity/major_projects/I-49.htm upgrade Rte. 71 to I-49].'''</center>]]
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[[image:Main Page 3 Apr 3, 2012.jpg|390px|center|thumb|<center>'''Following the Feb. 29th Taney Co. tornado, SW District Sr. Maintenance Worker Shawn Nilges tosses debris into a dump truck at Rte. 65/76 in Branson.'''</center>]]
  
 
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Revision as of 12:23, 3 April 2012

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HELPFUL EPG VIDEOS: •Logging into the EPG
•Finding Info in the EPG
•Article History & How to Receive EMails When Articles are Revised
WELCOME
RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG
NE District Sr. Equipment Technician Paul Keena’s son holds a flagger’s paddle. He is a fine reminder that the Nat’l Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is April 23-27. During NWZAW, drivers are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones.
NE District Sr. Maintenance Worker Scott Wasson and Asst. Maintenance Supervisor Simon Begley (operating the track hoe) work to secure the piers against a scour problem on US 61 Cuivre River bridges just north of Troy.

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.

Lisa Kuntz, SL District Transportation Planning Specialist, discusses options to improve safety along I-270 in North County with community leaders.
Following the Feb. 29th Taney Co. tornado, SW District Sr. Maintenance Worker Shawn Nilges tosses debris into a dump truck at Rte. 65/76 in Branson.
Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have. As of early April, the numbers of hits are:
20. EPG 500, 39889 10. EPG 903, 68546
19. EPG 101, 46743 9. EPG 616, 81461
18. EPG 1000, 51453 8. EPG 616.23, 89858
17. EPG 903.5, 51781 7. EPG 200, 99647
16. EPG 751.5, 54253 6. EPG 600, 119006
15. EPG 903.6, 56315 5. EPG 100, 136289
14. EPG 620.2, 56767 4. EPG 700, 149237
13. EPG 751.13, 58036 3. EPG 751, 151814
12. EPG 751.40, 63695 2. EPG 900, 162178
11. EPG 400, 67312 1. EPG Main Page, 657521

EPG 105.9.11 Order Record

4/3/12: Construction and Materials has clarified the preparation of an order record.

EPG 751.37.1.3 Casing

3/30/12: Guidance on drilled shaft steel casing was updated to be in compliance with Sec 701. Previously, MoDOT always required 1/2" thick casing. A new standard note, E2.29, was added in EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes.

Borings on Plan Sheets

3/29/12: EPG 751.5.2 and EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes, Boring Data were updated to reflect the new policy of including all borings on the plan sheets. Work effort is reduced by showing all borings on the plan in the form of pdf files.

EPG 751.39 Seal Course

3/28/12: Much of the article was updated so that guidance conforms with LRFD practices.

EPG 237.9.6.6 File Naming Convention for Addendums

3/21/12: Guidance was clarified to indicate that all plan files included in any addendum must contain the extension "_R00x".

Two New Consultant Forms

3/19/12: Two new forms, Figs. 134.1 and 134.2, were added to EPG 134.3 Engineering Professional Services. Project Managers and divisional heads will benefit from knowing that on July 1, 2012 it will be mandatory for these new forms to be filled out by consultants .

Engineering Professional Services Dispute Resolution

3/19/12: Guidance for dispute resolution has been updated.

EPG 902.5.17 Number of Signal Faces on an Approach

3/12/12: Traffic clarified the guidance by providing additional information on where to install the reflectorized backplates.

Updated QRG

3/12/12: "Sample Record General Information" was updated in EPG 101 Standard Forms.

New TAs in EPG 616.23 TCFO

3/6/12: Traffic has updated the TAs to bring policy into compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

EPG 616 Temporary Traffic Control Rewritten for 2009 MUTCD

3/6/12: Traffic has rewritten many of the EPG 616 articles to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD. Several articles are new and some former articles have been removed. A useful letter of compliance showing the required use of new signs was also added.

Calibration of Bituminous Distributors

3/5/12: The contractor/supplier is now allowed to calibrate bituminous distributor equipment.

Headwalls, "Rolled Up and Over" Roadway Fill and Lengthy Exterior Wings

2/27/12: Clarification of guidance for locating headwalls, requiring fill to be rolled up and over culverts and handling long wings due to large skews. Regularly used culvert notes were also added.

Chain Link Fence

2/27/12: Fencing details have been updated in both EPG 751.12.4 and in the Standard Detailing Notes.

Value Engineering Proposals

2/27/12: EPG 104.13.2 has been updated to reflect current practices.

Roundabout Design

2/23/12: The TRB document Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, Second Edition is now temporarily considered to be the location selection, design and layout guidance for MoDOT roundabouts.

Value Engineering

2/21/12: EPG 130 Value Engineering was generally updated and clarified.

EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling and EPG 409 Seal Coat

2/21/12: In EPG 402, the Contract Leveling Course guidelines and templates have been updated. In EPG 409, the Contract Seal Coat guidelines, JSP and templates have been updated.

Laboratory Testing for Bituminous Material

2/17/12: Guidance was updated to comply with currently accepted AASHTO practices and numbering system.

Projects Using the "Point of Presence" Sign

2/15/12: The approved list of descriptions for projects using the "Point of Presence" sign was updated.

EPG 751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)

2/15/12: EPG 751.40 Widening and Repair was retitled EPG 751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD). Bridge clarified the title to avoid any confusion about its contents.

Girder/Beam Chairs

2/14/12: Guidance for girder/beam chairs has been clarified.

Prestressed Concrete I Girders

2/14/12: Guidance for using open concrete diaphragms has been added to EPG 751.22.3.9, EPG 751.22.3.11 and EPG 751.22.3.12.

EPG 233.2.19 Median Acceleration Lanes

2/7/12: Only notification to the Traffic and Highway Safety Division is now necessary for median acceleration lanes.

Standard Detailing Notes for Paint

2/2/12: The paint notes have been revised in EPG 751.50 A4 Protective Coatings and EPG 751.6.2 Computation of Estimated Quantities.