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'''[[153.6 Chief Counsel's Office#CC11|EPG 153.6 Chief Counsel's Office]]'''
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'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.37 Shoulder Work Signs (WO21-5b) (MUTCD 6F.37)|EPG 616.6.37 Shoulder Work Signs (WO21-5b)]]'''
  
5/18/21: Guidance is now available for two new Amended Attorney Services Agreement contracts (CC11 and CC12).
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9/23/21: Guidance for SHOULDER WORK, SHOULDER WORK AHEAD, and RIGHT/LEFT SHOULDER CLOSED signs has been updated.
  
'''[[media:146 CUF After Mar 2021.pdf|Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Determination Form]]'''
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'''[[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#Major Traffic Disruption|Major Traffic Disruption (PCE agreement threshold)]]'''
  
5/10/212: The CUF Determination Form, discussed in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#146.3 Commercially Useful Function Verifications|EPG 146.3 Commercially Useful Function Verifications]], has been revised with more open ended questions that assist in determining whether a DBE is performing a Commercially Useful Function. The form now includes a field observation section for inspectors to note what they saw in the field.  
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9/9/21: The definition of Major Traffic Disruption was updated to use the U.S. Census Bureau’s Urban Area Reference Maps since these maps more accurately depict a project area's rural or urban status.
  
'''[[237.2 Title Sheet|EPG 237.2 Title Sheet]]'''
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'''[[media:616.18 Unit Price 2021.pdf|Unit Pricing Table]]'''
  
4/30/21: Guidance about multiple title pages has been provided.
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9/7/21: The Unit Price Table has been updated in [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#4. The Resident|EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects]] to reflect the new MO Logos contract.  
  
'''[[606.1 Guardrail#606.1.3.2.1 Crashworthy End Terminals with Curb|EPG 606.1.3.2.1 Crashworthy End Terminals with Curb]]'''
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'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#If interviews and/or|EPG 134.2.2.5, Consultant Presentations and Interviews]]'''
  
4/29/21: New guidance is available for crashworthy end terminals that are being installed in the vicinity of curb.  Curb has not been tested with a CET and this guidance will help address questions and concerns about this.
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9/1/21: [[media:134.2.2.5.4 2021.docx|Fig. 134.2.2.5.4, District/Division Approval of Short List]], and guidance for the consultant agreements short list process have been streamlined, clarified and brought to current, established practice.
  
'''[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_CO_CUF_Entry.doc AWP CO Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Review Date Entry]'''
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'''[[media:127.1 Instructions 2021.pdf|How to Complete the Request for Environmental Services ]]'''
  
4/29/21: For the convenience of readers, AWP QRG CUF Review Date Entry information has been added to [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101, AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)]].
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8/31/21: This updated document accommodates the new web-based system and is now available in [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services|EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services]].
  
'''[[media:236 ROW timeline.pdf|Right of Way Timeline]]'''
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'''[[127.25 Maintenance Environmental Policies#127.25.1.4 Street Sweepings|EPG 127.25.1.4 Street Sweepings]]'''
  
4/26/21: Presented in [[:Category:236 Right of Way#Federal regulations|EPG 236 Right of Way]], this timeline provides the sequence of activities required to acquire property rights needed for projects.
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8/26/21: Established guidance about analyzing street sweepings prior to disposal is now available.  
  
'''[[102.2 Contractor Performance Rating System#102.2.8 Performance Rating Privacy|EPG 102.2.8 Performance Rating Privacy, EPG 102.2.9 Contractor Referrals and EPG 102.2.10 Contractor Endorsements]]'''
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'''[[media:1081 Bridge Packet Memo a.pdf|Bridge Blasting and Painting Packet]]'''
  
4/23/21: New clarification about when contractor ratings can be shared and when references can be made is now available.
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8/23/21: Inspectors and REs may now access this information in [[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#237.9.3.2 Required Information for Submittal|EPG 237.9.3.2 Required Information for Submittal]] and [[:Category:1081 Coating of Structural Steel|EPG 1081 Coating of Structural Steel]].
  
'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.1.1 Workforce Diversity Verification|EPG 134.5.1.1 Workforce Diversity Verification]]'''
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'''Temporary Rumble Strips'''
  
4/8/21: Guidance for [[media:134_5_1_1_2021.xlsx|Fig. 134.5.1.1, Blank Consultant Invoice]] has been updated from the life of the contract to life of the invoicing period.  
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8/13/21: [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations|Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations]] and [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway|Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway]] were updated and expanded to show the correct placement of both short-term and long-term rumble strips and associated signage.
  
'''[[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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'''Void Slab Calculations'''
  
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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8/12/21: In [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams#751.21.1.3 Geometric Properties|EPG 751.21.1.3 Geometric Properties]], the geometry figures were revised with updated voided slab beam calculations.  In [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams#751.21.3.2.2 End Blocks Lengths and Weights|EPG 751.21.3.2.2 End Blocks Lengths and Weights]], end block weights were adjusted to conform with the new void areas and in [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams#751.21.3.8 Vent Pipes for Stream Crossings|EPG 751.21.3.8 Vent Pipes for Stream Crossings]] the 15" diaphragm weights were also adjusted to the new void areas.  
  
'''[[media:134.2.2.5.3 2021.docx|Fig. 134.2.2.5.3, Consultant Selection Approval Letter]]'''
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'''Expanding the NTPEP Compliance for Buy America'''
  
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]].
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7/29/21: [[106.9 Buy America Requirement#The “Certificate of Materials Origins” form|EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement]] has been revised to make it easier for contractors and suppliers to comply with the Buy America policy.  
  
'''Prestressed Beams'''
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'''Bearing Pads at Int Bents'''
  
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]].  
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7/28/21: In [[751.11 Bearings#Plain elastomeric bearing pads|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings]], guidance for bearing pads at intermediate bents has been clarified.
  
'''[[:Category:501 Concrete#501.1.3.5 Compressive Strength|EPG 501.1.3.5 Compressive Strength]]'''
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'''Reporting Damaged Guardrail or Guard Cable'''
  
3/26/21:  Guidance about curing and testing procedures for cores and cylinders in projects with paving and structures has been clarified.
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7/27/21:  In [[:Category:606 Guardrail and Guard Cable|EPG 606 Guardrail and Guard Cable]], a contact number for reporting damaged guardrail or guard cable is now presented.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H5.7)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting|EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting]]'''
  
3/25/21: This note was updated to clarify the procedure for making holes for a finger plate connection.
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7/23/21: This article provides guidance for the new contracting method, Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting, that has been approved by the FHWA.
  
'''[[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 “Virtual” Public Involvement (VPI)|EPG 129.3 “Virtual” Public Involvement (VPI)]]'''
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'''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat#Seal coats/chip seals|EPG 409 Seal Coat]]'''
  
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.
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7/23/21: The Seal Coat Guidelines and JSP package were updated. New Seal Coat Book Job Guidelines and Seal Coat Book Job JSP Package were also added.
  
'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#If the cut area is located|EPG 236.16.15 Vegetation Removal]]'''
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'''[[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling]]'''
  
3/24/21: Guidance has been updated to current practice.  
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7/23/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) Guidelines and associated JSP package were updated.  New CLC Book Job Guidelines and CLC Book Job JSP Package were also added.
  
'''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#Subletting Limitation|EPG 108.1.1 Review and Approval of a Subcontract Request]]'''
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'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS)|EPG 616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS)]]'''
  
3/23/21: New guidance is available about when subletting requirements can be adjusted.
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7/21/21: A link to the new nonstandard JSP, [https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/de/JSP/NJSP2106.docx?d=wec3fa9082eb645edbb9e979c1049b745 NJSP 21-06 Radar Speed Advisory System], is now available.
  
'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.12.3.2 Description, Reason and Supporting Documentation|EPG 109.12.3.2 Description, Reason and Supporting Documentation]]'''
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'''[[903.4 Overhead Sign Mounting#903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs|EPG 903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs]] and [[903.4 Overhead Sign Mounting#903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs|EPG 903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs]]'''
  
3/19/21: This new guidance is available for addressing time adjustment change orders as well as the supporting documentation.
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7/21/21: Guidance for handling bridge sign attachments was expanded and updated to current established practice.  
  
'''[[903.14 Memorial Signs#903.14.1 Memorial Designation Programs|EPG 903.14.1 Memorial Designation Programs]]'''
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'''[[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs (MUTCD Section 2D.50)|EPG 903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs]]'''
  
3/17/21: New Memorial Designation Programs guidance is now available for statewide uniformity.
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7/16/21: As a convenience to cities, a simplified document, [[media:903.7.49 Key Wayfinding.pdf|Key Wayfinding Requirements]], is now available.
  
'''Pier Protection'''
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'''[[#236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission)|EPG 236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission)]]'''
  
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.
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7/15/21: Guidance about the determination and documentation of when tenant interest must be released has been expanded and clarified.
  
'''[[751.10 General Superstructure|EPG 751.10 General Superstructure]]'''
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'''Material Supplier CUF Frequency'''
  
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]].  
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7/15/21: In [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)|EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)]], updated guidance about material supplier CUF frequency to every 30 days, regardless of DBE activity.
  
'''[[#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]]'''
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'''[[:Category:1040 Guardrail, End Terminals, One-Strand Access Restraint Cable and Three-Strand Guard Cable Material#Table 1040.4 Qualified Plastic Guardrail Blocks|King MASH Composite Block]]'''
  
3/12/21: Guidance has been updated for the use of MASH and NCHRP 350 barrier and rail.  
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7/1/21: MoDOT has recently approved a new, MASH-tested composite block for guardrail.
  
'''[http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_QRG_Revision_Dates.xlsx AWP QRG Revision Dates]'''
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'''System I Structural Steel Coating'''
  
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)]].
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6/30/21: In [[751.6 General Quantities#When System I finish field coat|EPG 751.6.2.11 Structural Steel Protective Coatings (Nonweathering Steel)]], guidance about System I finish field coat was clarified. In [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#A4a1. Steel Structures- Nonweathering Steel|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]], additional options for System I structural steel protective coatings were provided.
  
'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#105.15.1 Partial Acceptance|EPG 105.15.1 Partial Acceptance]]'''
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'''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]]'''
  
3/8/21: New, clarifying guidance is now available for partial acceptance.
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6/23/21: Guidance for project bid proposals that include DBE goals has been clarified and expanded.
  
'''Public Involvement when Considering Roundabouts and J-Turns'''
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'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#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]]'''
  
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.
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6/16/21: Guidance for barrier and railing options on existing bridges has been simplified.
  
'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Sign Display|EPG 616.6.61 Arrow Boards]]'''
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'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor (for Sec 109.10)|EPG 109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor]]'''
  
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.
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6/15/21: Expanded guidance is now available about how to assign a contract.

Revision as of 10:22, 23 September 2021

EPG 616.6.37 Shoulder Work Signs (WO21-5b)

9/23/21: Guidance for SHOULDER WORK, SHOULDER WORK AHEAD, and RIGHT/LEFT SHOULDER CLOSED signs has been updated.

Major Traffic Disruption (PCE agreement threshold)

9/9/21: The definition of Major Traffic Disruption was updated to use the U.S. Census Bureau’s Urban Area Reference Maps since these maps more accurately depict a project area's rural or urban status.

Unit Pricing Table

9/7/21: The Unit Price Table has been updated in EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects to reflect the new MO Logos contract.

EPG 134.2.2.5, Consultant Presentations and Interviews

9/1/21: Fig. 134.2.2.5.4, District/Division Approval of Short List, and guidance for the consultant agreements short list process have been streamlined, clarified and brought to current, established practice.

How to Complete the Request for Environmental Services

8/31/21: This updated document accommodates the new web-based system and is now available in EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services.

EPG 127.25.1.4 Street Sweepings

8/26/21: Established guidance about analyzing street sweepings prior to disposal is now available.

Bridge Blasting and Painting Packet

8/23/21: Inspectors and REs may now access this information in EPG 237.9.3.2 Required Information for Submittal and EPG 1081 Coating of Structural Steel.

Temporary Rumble Strips

8/13/21: Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations and Fig. 616.6.87.2 Rumble Strip Placement on a Divided Highway were updated and expanded to show the correct placement of both short-term and long-term rumble strips and associated signage.

Void Slab Calculations

8/12/21: In EPG 751.21.1.3 Geometric Properties, the geometry figures were revised with updated voided slab beam calculations. In EPG 751.21.3.2.2 End Blocks Lengths and Weights, end block weights were adjusted to conform with the new void areas and in EPG 751.21.3.8 Vent Pipes for Stream Crossings the 15" diaphragm weights were also adjusted to the new void areas.

Expanding the NTPEP Compliance for Buy America

7/29/21: EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement has been revised to make it easier for contractors and suppliers to comply with the Buy America policy.

Bearing Pads at Int Bents

7/28/21: In EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings, guidance for bearing pads at intermediate bents has been clarified.

Reporting Damaged Guardrail or Guard Cable

7/27/21: In EPG 606 Guardrail and Guard Cable, a contact number for reporting damaged guardrail or guard cable is now presented.

EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting

7/23/21: This article provides guidance for the new contracting method, Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting, that has been approved by the FHWA.

EPG 409 Seal Coat

7/23/21: The Seal Coat Guidelines and JSP package were updated. New Seal Coat Book Job Guidelines and Seal Coat Book Job JSP Package were also added.

EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling

7/23/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) Guidelines and associated JSP package were updated. New CLC Book Job Guidelines and CLC Book Job JSP Package were also added.

EPG 616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS)

7/21/21: A link to the new nonstandard JSP, NJSP 21-06 Radar Speed Advisory System, is now available.

EPG 903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs and EPG 903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs

7/21/21: Guidance for handling bridge sign attachments was expanded and updated to current established practice.

EPG 903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs

7/16/21: As a convenience to cities, a simplified document, Key Wayfinding Requirements, is now available.

EPG 236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission)

7/15/21: Guidance about the determination and documentation of when tenant interest must be released has been expanded and clarified.

Material Supplier CUF Frequency

7/15/21: In EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF), updated guidance about material supplier CUF frequency to every 30 days, regardless of DBE activity.

King MASH Composite Block

7/1/21: MoDOT has recently approved a new, MASH-tested composite block for guardrail.

System I Structural Steel Coating

6/30/21: In EPG 751.6.2.11 Structural Steel Protective Coatings (Nonweathering Steel), guidance about System I finish field coat was clarified. In EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes, additional options for System I structural steel protective coatings were provided.

EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

6/23/21: Guidance for project bid proposals that include DBE goals has been clarified and expanded.

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

6/16/21: Guidance for barrier and railing options on existing bridges has been simplified.

EPG 109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor

6/15/21: Expanded guidance is now available about how to assign a contract.