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|colspan="2" |'''Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have.  As of mid-October, the numbers of hits are:'''
 
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|'''20.'''  [[903.6 Warning Signs|EPG 903.6]], 121166 ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 171248
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|'''20.'''  [[903.6 Warning Signs|EPG 903.6]], 121201 ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 171318
 
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|'''19.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 124500     ||'''9.'''  [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]], 205315
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|'''19.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 124508     ||'''9.'''  [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]], 205354
 
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|'''18.'''  [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]], 129899   ||'''8.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 221094
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|'''18.'''  [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]], 129927   ||'''8.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 221157
 
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|'''17.'''  [[751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)|EPG 751.40]], 131217   ||'''7.''' [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 240574
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|'''17.'''  [[751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)|EPG 751.40]], 131228   ||'''7.''' [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 240636
 
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|'''16.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]], 133003   ||'''6.'''  [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]], 253191
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|'''16.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]], 133017   ||'''6.'''  [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]], 253242
 
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|'''15.'''    [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 139244     ||'''5.'''  [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 260813
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|'''15.'''    [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 139305     ||'''5.'''  [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 260905
 
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|'''14.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 142537     || '''4.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]], 270287
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|'''14.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 142588     || '''4.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]], 270506
 
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|'''13.'''    [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]], 150861   || '''3.''' [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]], 282629
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|'''13.'''    [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]], 151040   || '''3.''' [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]], 282688
 
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|'''12.'''  [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]], 152816 ||'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]], 331772
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|'''12.'''  [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]], 152856 ||'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]], 331913
 
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|'''11.'''  [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 160803 ||'''1.''' EPG Main Page, 2129605
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|'''11.'''  [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 160841 ||'''1.''' EPG Main Page, 2130669
 
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'''Travel Safe Zones'''
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10/15/15: In [[907.3 Travel Safe Zones#907.3.3 Procedure|EPG 907.3.3 Procedure]], the Travel Safe Zone procedure was clarified.
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'''TM-54'''
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10/15/15: In [[106.3.2.54 TM-54, Asphalt Cement Content of Bituminous Mixtures by the Nuclear Method#106.3.2.54.7 Field Testing|EPG 106.3.2.54.7 Field Testing]], guidance for the preparation of field test mixture samples was brought into conformance with AASHTO T287.
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'''[[:Category:760 General Construction Inspection for Structures#760.4.2 Notification Requirements|EPG 760.4.2 Notification Requirements]]'''
 
'''[[:Category:760 General Construction Inspection for Structures#760.4.2 Notification Requirements|EPG 760.4.2 Notification Requirements]]'''
  
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8/6/15: In several locations in EPG 751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines, references to concrete coring of drilled shafts were removed because it is no longer specified on a set of bridge plans for integrity testing of drilled shafts. During construction, concrete coring may still be called for by the engineer when there is a dispute with the sonic logging testing.
 
8/6/15: In several locations in EPG 751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines, references to concrete coring of drilled shafts were removed because it is no longer specified on a set of bridge plans for integrity testing of drilled shafts. During construction, concrete coring may still be called for by the engineer when there is a dispute with the sonic logging testing.
 
'''[[Media:234.2.1.1 Diamond Interchange.pdf|Geometric Layout of a Diamond Interchange]]'''
 
 
7/31/15: In [[234.2 Diamond Interchanges#234.2.1.1 Ramp and Preliminary Plan Criteria|EPG 234.2.1.1 Ramp and Preliminary Plan Criteria]], the 700 ft. dimension between ramp termini previously shown in this diagram was revised to 800 ft. to reflect recent USDOT/FHWA guidance.
 
 
'''[[236.3 Administration#236.3.7.5 Distribution of Clearance Certification|EPG 236.3.7.5 Distribution of Clearance Certification]]'''
 
 
7/24/15: Guidance has been provided for loading documents into RWPA.
 

Revision as of 11:20, 15 October 2015

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WELCOME
RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG
Sr. Maintc. Worker Casey Morris, Int. Maintc. Worker Sheanna Lindsey and Sr. Maintc. Worker Rick Skirvin seal a bridge in Lincoln County.
Multimodal Div. Sr. Construction Inspector Tamara Pitts joined Missouri Air National Guard Major General Stephen Danner for the recent groundbreaking for the new $5.8 million runway at the Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph. The Missouri Air National Guard uses Rosecrans Memorial Airport for training on the C-130 Transport plane.
On MoDOT’s Day of Remembrance, Inter. Maint. Worker Shannon Wiley, Maint. Worker Devin Adams and Maint. Worker Bryson Allen paused during their work day to remember MoDOT’s fallen workers.

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.

A new brine containment facility is being built at Williamsburg. It will store up to 30,000 gallons of salt brine/Geo-melt and help minimize salt usage which will help return roads to near normal status more quickly. It should also help minimize the amount of time required for plows to be on the pavement.
Perhaps you've wondered how many hits the most popular EPG articles have. As of mid-October, the numbers of hits are:
20. EPG 903.6, 121201 10. EPG 616, 171318
19. EPG 134, 124508 9. EPG 600, 205354
18. EPG 751.50, 129927 8. EPG 616.23, 221157
17. EPG 751.40, 131228 7. EPG 101, 240636
16. EPG 136.4, 133017 6. EPG 100, 253242
15. EPG 751.5, 139305 5. EPG 700, 260905
14. EPG 620.2, 142588 4. EPG 136.12, 270506
13. EPG 136.9, 151040 3. EPG 900, 282688
12. EPG 903, 152856 2. EPG 751, 331913
11. EPG 200, 160841 1. EPG Main Page, 2130669

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.

EPG 821.25 Products

10/14/15: Milestone and Perspective information has been revised as a part of the national attention on Monarch butterflies and the general lack of pollinators.

EPG 236.3.3 Right of Way Plan Review

10/13/15: Guidance has been updated to eliminate the need to send a copy of the RW estimate when an A-date is requested. It also eliminates sending a copy of the approved RW plans with the requested A-date.

EPG 236.3.5.2 Expenditure Accounting

9/22/15: The requirements to process payments for temporary or permanent easements was clarified.

EPG 136.3.8.10 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP)

9/22/15: Guidance has been updated to conform with new BEAP contract.

Mobilization Cost Estimates

9/18/15: Guidance has been added to EPG 618 Mobilization to help districts with project estimates.

EPG 941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “WELCOME TO” Monument

9/14/15: Guidance has been provided for the revised approval process for the "WELCOME TO" Monument.

Standard Detailing Notes on Bridge Standard Drawings for Prestressed Panels

9/10/15: New references to prestressed truncated end deck panels have been added.

EPG 617.1.1 Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier – Type F

9/9/15: Guidance for Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier Standard Drawings now reflects recent crash studies. Of particular note, the Midwest State's Regional Pooled Fund Research Program Report TRP-03-113-03 (revised) recommends the design deflection limit for free standing (unpinned) temporary traffic barrier be set at 2 feet. This would reduce instances in which temporary traffic barrier would require pinning.

EPG 606.1.3.2 Approved Crashworthy End Terminals

9/9/15: Previously, a contractor would typically choose the cheapest end treatment from the approved list and provide that unit whether it was the best solution or not. For that reason, end treatments are now further subdivided to more closely match the hardware to its intended use, performance, reusability and cost of repair.

Determination of the International Roughness Index

9/9/15: Guidance now codifies the intent that no filters may be used to distort the true road profile measurement with an inertial profiler.

Airport Requirements

9/9/15: Guidance in EPG 235.8 Airports now details the requirements for Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis that ensure that FAA filing requirements are met when MoDOT operations impact FAA airspace.

EPG 133.4 Snow and Ice Control Operations

9/8/15: Guidance for non-continuous operations routes and plowing was clarified. It has never been intended to meet objectives on the non-continuous treatment routes "as soon as possible". Rather, operations on these routes may be suspended overnight and at times when progress is not being made.

EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes

9/8/15: Clarified numerous notes and revised the Bridge Approach Slab Notes to match the recent release of new Bridge Approach Slab std. drawings.

Series I Protective Coating

8/28/15: Guidance in EPG 751.14.5.8 Protective Coating Requirements and EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes A4. Protective Coatings was revised to conform to Sec 1081, clarifying when to use System I.

Alternate Paving Minimal Thickness

8/27/15: Guidance was clarified to indicate the minimal thickness of pavement must be 7" for a Life Cycle Cost Adjustment to be applied.

EPG 129.4 Coordination with other Agencies

8/25/15: Guidance was clarified about the list of agencies with whom to coordinate the environmental process.

EPG 105.15 Acceptance

8/25/15: Guidance about contractor's surety has been clarified since contractor surety has not been necessary for some time.

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Fact Sheet

8/24/15: This helpful document is available at EPG 127.29.5 MCM 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination.

EPG 550.1 Safety EdgeSM

8/19/15: This new subarticle updates EPG guidance to current practice for concrete design.

EPG 806.7.6 Pollution, Erosion and Sediment Control Basis of Payment

8/17/15: To maintain compliance with the Consent Decree's requirements, erosion control change order guidance has been provided.

Erosion Control Change Orders

8/11/15: Guidance was updated in EPG 109.12 Change Orders because the EPA is now mandating the Stormwater Compliance and Environmental Specialist be able to execute change orders up to $100,000 for erosion control items.

ET-Plus Policy

8/7/15: In EPG 606.1.3.1 3R/4R Projects, guidance now requires ET-Plus end treatment devices to be replaced during construction or repair, including anytime existing adjacent guardrail is raised or the end treatment modified.

Concrete Coring

8/6/15: In several locations in EPG 751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines, references to concrete coring of drilled shafts were removed because it is no longer specified on a set of bridge plans for integrity testing of drilled shafts. During construction, concrete coring may still be called for by the engineer when there is a dispute with the sonic logging testing.