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'''[[media:134_5_1_1_2021.xlsx|Fig. 134.5.1.1, Blank Consultant Invoice]]'''
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4/8/21: The latest version of the Blank Consultant Invoice is available.  Guidance for this invoice has also been changed from life of the contract to life of the invoicing period. [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#Workforce Diversity Verification|134.5.1.1 Workforce Diversity Verification]].
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(I1.71) Use|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#Common Bridge Barrier and Railing (for Rehabilitations)|EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts]]'''
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4/6/21: In the Thrie Beam notes of the Common Bridge Barrier and Railing (for Rehabilitations) table, guidance has been updated to restrict the use of MGS approach rail with non-blocked thrie beam bridge rail.
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'''[[media:134.2.2.5.3 2021.docx|Fig. 134.2.2.5.3, Consultant Selection Approval Letter]]'''
  
1/22/21: A new Standard Detailing Note, I1.71, replaces a detail on Bridge Std. Dwg. REDECK01.
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4/2/21: The latest version of the Consultant Selection Approval Letter is available. Guidance for this letter has also been clarified in [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#Each member of the selection team|EPG 134.2.2.5 Solicitation and Selection Step 5 – Selection of Consultant]].
  
'''[[:Category:129 Public Involvement#If a virtual event|EPG 129.3 “Virtual” Public Involvement (VPI)]]'''
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'''Prestressed Beams'''
  
1/21/21: Additional guidance related to recording and posting virtual events is now available.
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4/2/21: New [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams|EPG 751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams]] is available to provide guidance for designing beams. [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.4 Skew Angle|EPG 751.1.2.4 Skew Angle]], [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.7 Structure Type Selection|EPG 751.1.2.7 Structure Type Selection]], [[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.1.14 Girder and Beam Haunch Reinforcement|EPG 751.10.1.14 Girder and Beam Haunch Reinforcement]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions|751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.1.4.2 Girder Length and Geometric Layout|EPG 751.22.1.4.2 Girder Length and Geometric Layout]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.2.4 Shear|EPG 751.22.2.4 Shear ]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.8 Camber, Haunching, and Stepping and Sloping of Top Flange Camber|EPG 751.22.3.8 Camber, Haunching, and Stepping and Sloping of Top Flange Camber]] and several notes in [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]] were updated to correspond to the new guidance in EPG 751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams. Also, retitled/re-numbered EPG 751.20 Continuous Concrete Slab Bridges as [[751.17 Concrete Slab Bridges|EPG 751.17 Concrete Slab Bridges]], EPG 751.21 Concrete Box Girders as [[751.18 Concrete Multicell Box Girder Bridges|EPG 751.18 Concrete Multicell Box Girder Bridges]], EPG 751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders as [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders|EPG 751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders]], EPG 751.23 P/S Concrete Double Tee as [[751.23 Prestressed Concrete Double Tee Girders|EPG 751.23 Prestressed Concrete Double Tee Girders]] and EPG 751.40 Widening and Repair (LFD and Not Updated) as [[751.40 LFD Widening and Repair|EPG 751.40 LFD Widening and Repair]].  
  
'''[[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.1.1.1 CAD Levels|EPG 751.5.1.1.1 CAD Levels]]'''
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'''[[:Category:501 Concrete#501.1.3.5 Compressive Strength|EPG 501.1.3.5 Compressive Strength]]'''
  
1/20/21: Two levels used for internal editorial purposes were added to the list of Bridge CADD levels. Also added were some basic instructions for printing editorial content in color on an otherwise black and white print drawing.
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3/26/21:  Guidance about curing and testing procedures for cores and cylinders in projects with paving and structures has been clarified.
  
'''[[:Category:107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public#107.12 Contractor's Responsibility for Work|EPG 107.12 Contractor's Responsibility for Work]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H5.7)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
  
1/12/21: Several scenarios have been provided to clarify guidance.
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3/25/21: This note was updated to clarify the procedure for making holes for a finger plate connection.
  
'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.12 Change Orders|EPG 109.12 Change Orders]]'''
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'''[[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 “Virtual” Public Involvement (VPI)|EPG 129.3 “Virtual” Public Involvement (VPI)]]'''
  
1/7/21: Guidance has been clarified via a general re-write.
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3/24/21: Guidance has been placed in a box here and in [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.6 Public Hearing|EPG 129.6 Public Hearing]] stating that the FHWA will temporarily allow all public involvement activities previously conducted in person to exclusively use virtual techniques.
  
'''[[:Category:712 Structural Steel Construction#712.1.4.1.3 Shear Connector Welding|EPG 712.1.4.1.3 Shear Connector Welding]]'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#If the cut area is located|EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal]]'''
  
1/4/21: Guidance updated to clarify shear connector welding requirements.
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3/24/21: Guidance has been updated to current practice.  
  
'''[[231.8 Bridge Width|EPG 231.8 Bridge Width]]'''
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'''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#Subletting Limitation|EPG 108.1.1 Review and Approval of a Subcontract Request]]'''
  
12/31/20: Guidance now reflects the latest practice of a 24 ft. minimum width.
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3/23/21: New guidance is available about when subletting requirements can be adjusted.
  
'''[[:Category:712 Structural Steel Construction#712.1.5.4 Bolt Testing and Verification|EPG 712.1.5.4 Bolt Testing and Verification]]'''
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'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.12.3.2 Description, Reason and Supporting Documentation|EPG 109.12.3.2 Description, Reason and Supporting Documentation]]'''
  
12/31/20: New guidance for bolt testing and verification is now available.
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3/19/21: This new guidance is available for addressing time adjustment change orders as well as the supporting documentation.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(A1.4) Standard Plans:|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes, A1.4 Standard Plans]]'''
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'''[[903.14 Memorial Signs#903.14.1 Memorial Designation Programs|EPG 903.14.1 Memorial Designation Programs]]'''
  
12/30/20: A new Standard Detailing Note A1.4, listing applicable standard plans, is now available. In [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.1.5 Order of Plan Sheets|EPG 751.5.1.5 Order of Plan Sheets]], updates to the order of plan sheets were madeIn [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.2.1.3 Information Blocks|EPG 751.5.2.1.3 Information Blocks]], references to standard plans in the title block was removed.
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3/17/21: New Memorial Designation Programs guidance is now available for statewide uniformity.   
  
'''[[:Category:712 Structural Steel Construction#712.1.4.1.4 Acceptable Field Welding Processes|EPG 712.1.4.1.4 Acceptable Field Welding Processes]]'''
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'''Pier Protection'''
  
12/23/20: Clarified the field welding procedure that uses flux cored arc welding and shielded metal arc welding.
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3/15/21: In [[751.2 Loads#Vehicular Collision Force, CT|EPG 751.2.2.6 Other Loads]], [[751.31 Open Concrete Intermediate Bents#751.31.2.2 Loads|EPG 751.31.2.2 Loads]] and [[751.31 Open Concrete Intermediate Bents#751.31.3.2 Column|EPG 751.31.3.2 Column]], pier protection guidance was updated to reflect the latest AASHTO collision requirements and MoDOT exceptions.
  
'''[[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#Description|EPG 613.1.2 Class A Partial Depth Pavement Repairs]]'''
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'''[[751.10 General Superstructure|EPG 751.10 General Superstructure]]'''
  
12/22/20: New guidance for Hot Pour Polymer Modified Resin-Based Material is now available.
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3/12/21: Deck cantilever design guidance for the MASH Type D and H barriers is now available in EPG 751.10, particularly in [[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.1.3 Loads|EPG 751.10.1.3 Loads]].  
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#J. MSE Wall Notes (Notes for Bridge Standard Drawings)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes, J. MSE Wall Notes]]'''
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'''[[#751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts|EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts]]'''
  
12/18/20: Several MSE wall notes were clarified.
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3/12/21: Guidance has been updated for the use of MASH and NCHRP 350 barrier and rail.  
  
'''Pavement Type Selection Process'''
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'''[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_QRG_Revision_Dates.xlsx AWP QRG Revision Dates]'''
  
12/18/20: [[:Category:235 Preliminary Plans#235.3.13 Pavement Type Selection|EPG 235.3.13 Pavement Type Selection]] was expanded to reflect current pavement type selection policies.  New [[:Category:242 Optional and Alternate Pavement Designs|EPG 242 Optional and Alternate Pavement Designs]] is guidance moved from [[Other Aspects of Pavement Design|EPG Other Aspects of Pavement Design]] and updated to current pavement type selection policies.
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3/9/21: For the convenience of readers, AWP QRG Revision Dates information has been added to [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101, AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)]].
  
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#147.3.11 Request to Subcontract Work (Form C-220)|EPG 147.3.11 Request to Subcontract Work (Form C-220)]]'''
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'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#105.15.1 Partial Acceptance|EPG 105.15.1 Partial Acceptance]]'''
  
12/16/20: Guidance about subcontracting on JOC contracts was clarified. C-220 submittals on JOCs are not to list any items due to the nature of the work.
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3/8/21: New, clarifying guidance is now available for partial acceptance.
  
'''[[153.6 Chief Counsel's Office|EPG 153.6 Chief Counsel's Office]]'''
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'''Public Involvement when Considering Roundabouts and J-Turns'''
  
12/15/20: This new article provides details on each step and other important information needed to properly execute agreements.
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3/5/21: Guidance was expanded in [[233.2 At-Grade Intersections with Stop and Yield Control#Public acceptance|EPG 233.2.6 Type 4: Directional Median Opening with Downstream U-Turns]] and [[233.3 Roundabouts#Public acceptance|EPG 233.3 Roundabouts]] to draw additional attention to the benefits of public involvement for J-Turn and roundabout designs.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H1.8) Include underline|EPG 751.50, H1.8]]'''
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'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Sign Display|EPG 616.6.61 Arrow Boards]]'''
  
12/11/20: This standard detailing note and the guidance for the note were expanded to address non-standard faying surfaces in bolted splice connections.
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3/4/21: The Sign Display table was revised to show that the Work Type for Flashing Double Arrows is both Stationary and Mobile Operations, not just Stationary.  
  
'''Integral End Bent Simple and Rigorous Pile Design'''
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'''[http://sp/sites/de/epg/Lists/EPGResponse/Attachments/1477/80013901-MoDOT-Dos%20and%20Donts%20in%20Construction%20Zones%20flier_11x17_FINAL.pdf Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices]'''
  
11/30/20: Guidance in [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.22 Types of Piling|EPG 751.1.2.22 Types of Piling ]], [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.23 Estimating the Lengths of Piles|EPG 751.1.2.23 Estimating the Lengths of Piles]], [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.2.4.2 Pile Design|EPG 751.35.2.4.2 Pile Design]], [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.2 Structural Resistance Factor (ϕc and ϕf) for Strength Limit State|EPG 751.36.5.2 Structural Resistance Factor (ϕ<sub>c</sub> and ϕ<sub>f</sub>) for Strength Limit State]] and [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.7 Design Values for Steel Pile|EPG 751.36.5.7 Design Values for Steel Pile]] was updated to implement and clarify integral end bent simple and rigorous pile design procedure.
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3/2/21: This new work zone flyer highlights the top deficiencies noticed in MoDOT work zones. Also, guidance for TTCD retroreflectivity has been expanded in [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices#616.19.2.1 General|EPG 616.19.2.1 General]].
  
'''[[153.18 Multimodal#MO53|EPG 153.18 Multimodal]]'''
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'''Buy America Requirements'''
  
11/24/20: Information is now available for the new template, MO53 Preliminary Engineering Master Agreement.
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2/25/21: Guidance in [[106.9 Buy America Requirement#As of March 1, 2021|EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement]] and [[106.21 Summary of Materials Inspected#106.21.1.1 Summary Packet of Materials Inspected|EPG 106.21.1.1 Summary Packet of Materials Inspected]] was added to utilize NTPEP compliance that AASHTO already has in place for programmatic acceptance of Buy America.  It significantly reduces paperwork and effort from suppliers, contractors, MoDOT and FHWA.  
  
'''[[LPA:136.11 Local Public Agency Construction#136.11.13 Documentation Requirements|EPG 136.11.13 Documentation Requirements]]
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'''EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes'''
  
11/23/20: MoDOT will no longer be approving specific software for use; the LPA must ensure the software chosen meets the outlined criteria. Guidance about what should be documented in the construction diaries was clarified in [[LPA:136.11 Local Public Agency Construction#136.11.13.1 Project Diaries|EPG 136.11.13.1 Project Diaries]].
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2/23/21Several [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H3. Bearings|H3. Bearings]] notes were updated to clarify sole plate and anchor bolt coating requirements when superstructure is galvanized. Two notes, [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H3.29.2)|H3.29.2]] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H3.49.2)|H3.49.2]], were added.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#I4. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Wrap - Bent Cap Shear Strengthening|EPG 751.50, I4. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Wrap - Bent Cap Shear Strengthening]]'''
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'''School Speed Limit'''
  
11/20/20: New standard notes for Standard Drawing RHB08 to clarify note regarding design force.
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2/22/21: Guidance for when to install a school speed limit flasher assembly was updated in [[902.12 Flashing Beacons (MUTCD Chapter 4L)#902.12.7 Procedures for Advance Beacon Installations by Outside Parties|EPG 902.12.7 Procedures for Advance Beacon Installations by Outside Parties]]. The guidance for the SPEED LIMIT XX WHEN FLASHING sign is now available in [[903.18 Signing for School Areas#903.18.14 School Speed Limit Flasher Assembly (S5-1) and END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT Sign (S5-3) (MUTCD Section 7B.15)|EPG 903.18.14 School Speed Limit Flasher Assembly (S5-1) and END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT Sign (S5-3)]].  New guidance about stopping for school buses loading or unloading children is available in [[903.18 Signing for School Areas#903.18.16 STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS LOADING OR UNLOADING CHILDREN STATE LAW (Special R0-1), ALL LANES (Special W0-1) Signing|EPG 903.18.16 STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS LOADING OR UNLOADING CHILDREN STATE LAW (Special R0-1), ALL LANES (Special W0-1) Signing]].
  
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#147.3.6 Closing JOC Contracts|EPG 147.3.6 Closing JOC Contracts]]'''
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'''Accessible Pedestrian Signal'''
  
11/12/20: Clarified that a Materials Summary is not needed for Job Order Contracts.
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2/22/21: In [[902.6 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4E)#902.6.9 Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Detectors – General (MUTCD Section 4E.09)|EPG 902.6.9 Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Detectors – General  through EPG 902.6.15 Post-installation Checklist of Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Maintenance]], guidance about Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) for the visually impaired has been expanded.  Standards and support are now provided for APS locations, walk indications, tactile arrows, locator tones, and extended pushbutton press features.  A [[media:902.6.15.1 checklist.xlsx|post-installation checklist]] has also been provided.  Pages 15 and 16 of the [[media:136.9.4 2021.docx|ADA Checklist]] was also updated in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Construction and Materials|EPG 101  Standard Forms]], [[LPA:136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)]], and [[642.8 Sidewalk Design Criteria|EPG 642.8 Sidewalk Design Criteria]].  
  
'''Wing Lengths and C Bars'''
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'''[[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#236.4.5.5 Right of Entry|EPG 236.4.5.5 Right of Entry]]'''
  
11/12/20: In [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.2 Wing Lengths|EPG 751.1.2.2 Wing Lengths]], guidance was added to consider making short turned-back wings sufficiently long so that the Type D barrier end section does not require extensive. In [[751.12 Barriers, Railings, Curbs and Fences#751.12.1.2.1 Slip Forming|EPG 751.12.1.2.1 Slip Forming]], replaced guidance about determining C bars lengths with actual length of C bars.
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2/19/21: New Right of Entry guidance is available for when and how this agreement (RW21) should be used.  
  
'''[[media:616.8.10 interim.pdf|Fig. 616.8.10 - TMA Flagger - Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways Using TMA Flaggers - DE/CM/MT]]'''
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'''[[238.2 Land Surveying#The signature and seal of the PLS|EPG 238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review]]'''
  
11/10/20: Interim guidance for TMA flagger operations is now available in [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)|EPG 616.8 Typical Applications]].
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2/19/21: Guidance was updated to reflect the legal requirement that permanent easements must be signed and sealed by the PLS.
  
'''[[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines|EPG 751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines]]'''
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'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)|EPG 147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)]]'''
  
11/9/20: Guidance has been added ([[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.9.2.1.1 Reinforcing Callouts|EPG 751.5.9.2.1.1 Reinforcing Callouts]], for example) to standardize the format for reinforcing callouts.
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2/18/21: The opening paragraph has been updated because the FHWA has incorporated their Final Rule for ID/IQ projects into 23 CFR 635 Subpart F. JOCs are a procurement means for delivering ID/IQ projects.
  
'''[[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)|EPG 121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)]]'''
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'''[[media:902.5.8.3.1 checklist.xlsx|Statewide Signal/Lighting/Flasher Preventive Maintenance Checklist]]'''
  
11/5/20: STIP information and the annual process to update the STIP were updated to current practice.
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2/17/21: This new Highway Safety/Traffic checklist is available at [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Highway Safety/Traffic|EPG 101 Standard Forms]] and [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#5. Preventive Maintenance|EPG 902.5.8.4 Record Keeping]].

Revision as of 13:18, 8 April 2021

Fig. 134.5.1.1, Blank Consultant Invoice

4/8/21: The latest version of the Blank Consultant Invoice is available. Guidance for this invoice has also been changed from life of the contract to life of the invoicing period. 134.5.1.1 Workforce Diversity Verification.

EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts

4/6/21: In the Thrie Beam notes of the Common Bridge Barrier and Railing (for Rehabilitations) table, guidance has been updated to restrict the use of MGS approach rail with non-blocked thrie beam bridge rail.

Fig. 134.2.2.5.3, Consultant Selection Approval Letter

4/2/21: The latest version of the Consultant Selection Approval Letter is available. Guidance for this letter has also been clarified in EPG 134.2.2.5 Solicitation and Selection Step 5 – Selection of Consultant.

Prestressed Beams

4/2/21: New EPG 751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams is available to provide guidance for designing beams. EPG 751.1.2.4 Skew Angle, EPG 751.1.2.7 Structure Type Selection, EPG 751.10.1.14 Girder and Beam Haunch Reinforcement, 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions, EPG 751.22.1.4.2 Girder Length and Geometric Layout, EPG 751.22.2.4 Shear , EPG 751.22.3.8 Camber, Haunching, and Stepping and Sloping of Top Flange Camber and several notes in EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes were updated to correspond to the new guidance in EPG 751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams. Also, retitled/re-numbered EPG 751.20 Continuous Concrete Slab Bridges as EPG 751.17 Concrete Slab Bridges, EPG 751.21 Concrete Box Girders as EPG 751.18 Concrete Multicell Box Girder Bridges, EPG 751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders as EPG 751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders, EPG 751.23 P/S Concrete Double Tee as EPG 751.23 Prestressed Concrete Double Tee Girders and EPG 751.40 Widening and Repair (LFD and Not Updated) as EPG 751.40 LFD Widening and Repair.

EPG 501.1.3.5 Compressive Strength

3/26/21: Guidance about curing and testing procedures for cores and cylinders in projects with paving and structures has been clarified.

EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes

3/25/21: This note was updated to clarify the procedure for making holes for a finger plate connection.

EPG 129.3 “Virtual” Public Involvement (VPI)

3/24/21: Guidance has been placed in a box here and in EPG 129.6 Public Hearing stating that the FHWA will temporarily allow all public involvement activities previously conducted in person to exclusively use virtual techniques.

EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal

3/24/21: Guidance has been updated to current practice.

EPG 108.1.1 Review and Approval of a Subcontract Request

3/23/21: New guidance is available about when subletting requirements can be adjusted.

EPG 109.12.3.2 Description, Reason and Supporting Documentation

3/19/21: This new guidance is available for addressing time adjustment change orders as well as the supporting documentation.

EPG 903.14.1 Memorial Designation Programs

3/17/21: New Memorial Designation Programs guidance is now available for statewide uniformity.

Pier Protection

3/15/21: In EPG 751.2.2.6 Other Loads, EPG 751.31.2.2 Loads and EPG 751.31.3.2 Column, pier protection guidance was updated to reflect the latest AASHTO collision requirements and MoDOT exceptions.

EPG 751.10 General Superstructure

3/12/21: Deck cantilever design guidance for the MASH Type D and H barriers is now available in EPG 751.10, particularly in EPG 751.10.1.3 Loads.

EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts

3/12/21: Guidance has been updated for the use of MASH and NCHRP 350 barrier and rail.

AWP QRG Revision Dates

3/9/21: For the convenience of readers, AWP QRG Revision Dates information has been added to EPG 101, AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).

EPG 105.15.1 Partial Acceptance

3/8/21: New, clarifying guidance is now available for partial acceptance.

Public Involvement when Considering Roundabouts and J-Turns

3/5/21: Guidance was expanded in EPG 233.2.6 Type 4: Directional Median Opening with Downstream U-Turns and EPG 233.3 Roundabouts to draw additional attention to the benefits of public involvement for J-Turn and roundabout designs.

EPG 616.6.61 Arrow Boards

3/4/21: The Sign Display table was revised to show that the Work Type for Flashing Double Arrows is both Stationary and Mobile Operations, not just Stationary.

Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices

3/2/21: This new work zone flyer highlights the top deficiencies noticed in MoDOT work zones. Also, guidance for TTCD retroreflectivity has been expanded in EPG 616.19.2.1 General.

Buy America Requirements

2/25/21: Guidance in EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement and EPG 106.21.1.1 Summary Packet of Materials Inspected was added to utilize NTPEP compliance that AASHTO already has in place for programmatic acceptance of Buy America. It significantly reduces paperwork and effort from suppliers, contractors, MoDOT and FHWA.

EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes

2/23/21: Several H3. Bearings notes were updated to clarify sole plate and anchor bolt coating requirements when superstructure is galvanized. Two notes, H3.29.2 and H3.49.2, were added.

School Speed Limit

2/22/21: Guidance for when to install a school speed limit flasher assembly was updated in EPG 902.12.7 Procedures for Advance Beacon Installations by Outside Parties. The guidance for the SPEED LIMIT XX WHEN FLASHING sign is now available in EPG 903.18.14 School Speed Limit Flasher Assembly (S5-1) and END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT Sign (S5-3). New guidance about stopping for school buses loading or unloading children is available in EPG 903.18.16 STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS LOADING OR UNLOADING CHILDREN STATE LAW (Special R0-1), ALL LANES (Special W0-1) Signing.

Accessible Pedestrian Signal

2/22/21: In EPG 902.6.9 Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Detectors – General through EPG 902.6.15 Post-installation Checklist of Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Maintenance, guidance about Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) for the visually impaired has been expanded. Standards and support are now provided for APS locations, walk indications, tactile arrows, locator tones, and extended pushbutton press features. A post-installation checklist has also been provided. Pages 15 and 16 of the ADA Checklist was also updated in EPG 101 Standard Forms, EPG 136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE), and EPG 642.8 Sidewalk Design Criteria.

EPG 236.4.5.5 Right of Entry

2/19/21: New Right of Entry guidance is available for when and how this agreement (RW21) should be used.

EPG 238.2.17 Professional Land Surveyor Review

2/19/21: Guidance was updated to reflect the legal requirement that permanent easements must be signed and sealed by the PLS.

EPG 147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)

2/18/21: The opening paragraph has been updated because the FHWA has incorporated their Final Rule for ID/IQ projects into 23 CFR 635 Subpart F. JOCs are a procurement means for delivering ID/IQ projects.

Statewide Signal/Lighting/Flasher Preventive Maintenance Checklist

2/17/21: This new Highway Safety/Traffic checklist is available at EPG 101 Standard Forms and EPG 902.5.8.4 Record Keeping.