Difference between revisions of "Recent Policy Changes in the EPG"

From Engineering_Policy_Guide
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (EPG 402 and EPG 409)
(35 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
<div style="padding-bottom: .3em; margin: 0 .5em .5em"></div>
+
<div style="border: 0px solid #74BAAC; background:white"; padding:5px>
{| cellspacing="3"
+
<!--
|valign="top" cellspacinepgg="0" cellpadding="5" style="border: 1px solid #74BAAC; background:#DCEDEA"|
+
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING A DEFAULT DIVISION STYLE OF BOXES
'''Contract Leveling Course and Seal Coat Guidelines and Book Job Guidelines'''
 
  
5/16/22: The guidelines, book job guidelines, JSP packages, book job JSP packages and contractor pdf files were updated in [[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling]] and [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|EPG 409 Seal Coat]].
+
1) Copy the next 4 lines of code below
 +
2) Paste code below where you want to insert your update
 +
3) Update the Date and Text
  
'''[[751.9 LFD Seismic#751.9.3.1.1 Anchor Bolts|EPG 751.9.3.1.1 Anchor Bolts through EPG 751.9.3.1.4 Concrete Shear Blocks]], [[751.11 Bearings#Anchor Bolts|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings]], [[751.11 Bearings#751.11.3.5 Anchor Bolts|EPG 751.11.3.5 Anchor Bolts]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.2.7 Dowel Bars|EPG 751.22.2.7 Dowel Bars]] and [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.14 Concrete Shear Blocks|EPG 751.22.3.14 Concrete Shear Blocks]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">September 20, 1971
 +
----
 +
TEXT FOR RECENT UPDATES SHOULD BE IN THIS AREA
 +
</div>
 +
-->
 +
</br>
 +
<!-- ADD NEW CONTENT BELOW THIS LINE -->
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">May 24, 2023
 +
----
 +
Added two new Material Inspection Test Methods to 106.3.2[[106.3.2.91_TM-91,_Determination_of_Total_Sulfur_in_Fly_Ash_by_Sodium_Carbonate_fusion|106.3.2.91 TM-91, Determination of Total Sulfur in Fly Ash by Sodium Carbonate fusion]] and [[106.3.2.92_TM-92,_Determination_of_Sulfide_sulfur_by_oxidation_of_blended_slag_cements|106.3.2.92 TM-92, Determination of Sulfide sulfur by oxidation of blended slag cements]].
 +
</div>
  
5/11/22:  Guidance for the design of bearing anchor bolt, dowel bar and shear block has been expanded and clarified.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">May 1, 2023
 +
----
 +
Updated [[Media:903.2a_Signpost_Selection_Guide_2022-5-23.xls|Signpost Selection Guide]] to show "BREAKAWAY REQUIRED" note for applicable entries in the PSST tab.
  
'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#105.15 Project Acceptance|EPG 105.15 Project Acceptance]]'''
+
Revised [[751.21_Prestressed_Concrete_Slab_and_Box_Beams#751.21.3.4_Prestressing_Strands|EPG 751.21.3.4]] to always use regular-size and fully stressed prestressing strands for the top two prestressing strands for the purpose of supporting the reinforcement cage. The 3/8” support strands are not sufficiently supporting the reinforcement cage.
 +
</div>
  
4/29/22: Guidance for project acceptance has been clarified and updated to current practice in EPG 105.15, [[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#8. Date of Final Inspection|EPG 108.16.1 Informational Dates]] and [[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.8 Final Acceptance and Payment (for Sec 109.8)|EPG 109.8 Final Acceptance and Payment]].
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 26, 2023
 +
----
 +
Due to a new code of federal regulations relating to bridge weight classifications, [[903.5_Regulatory_Signs#903.5.36_Weight_Limit_Signs_.28R12_Series.29_.28MUTCD_Section_2B.59.29|903.5.36]] has been updated to reflect the changes in signs which will be associated with the new classifications.
 +
</div>
  
'''[[:Category:712 Structural Steel Construction#712.1.4.1.3 Shear Connector Welding|EPG 712.1.4 Welding]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 20, 2023
 +
----
 +
A revision to Sec 401.7.6 will clarify that the density requirement applies to only unconfined longitudinal joints. [[:Category:401_Bituminous_Base_and_Pavement#401.2.6_Construction_Requirements_.28Sec_401.7.29|EPG 401.2.6]] pertaining to this spec has been modified.
  
4/21/22: Guidance for stud welding has been updated to align with Sec 712.6.3. Also, outdated references to field welder cards has been removed.
+
Updated [[751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.4_Conduit_Systems|EPG 751.10.4]] and [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#H4._Conduit_System|751.50]] to clarify allowed conduit size and junction box size in concrete barrier Type D, Type H, bridge abutment wing and slab.
  
'''Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained'''
+
Added the reasoning behind the 90 day camber for typical bridge projects in [[751.22_Prestressed_Concrete_I_Girders|EPG 751.22]] and consideration of line sag is necessary to retrieve accurate camber measurements in [[:Category:1029_Fabricating_Prestressed_Concrete_Members_for_Bridges#1029.2.13_Inspection_of_Completed_Members|EPG 1029.2.13.]]
  
4/20/22:  [[:Category:137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained#137.1 Location|EPG 137.1 Location]] and [[:Category:137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained#137.6 Close Out Procedure for External CM SharePoint Quality Management Documents|EPG 137.6 Close Out Procedure for External CM SharePoint Quality Management Documents]] now present updated information about how CM Division stores electronic contract documents.
+
Updated [[750.6_Erosion_Control_and_Energy_Dissipation#750.6.3.3_Rock_Ditch_Liner|EPG 750.6.3.3]] clarifying that geotextile is required with Rock Blanket, and now requiring in all installations of Rock Ditch Liner.
  
'''[[903.3 Ground-Mounted Sign Supports#903.3.4.3 Perforated Square Steel Tube Posts (PSST)|EPG 903.3.4.3 Perforated Square Steel Tube Posts (PSST)]]'''
+
Updated [[:Category:450_Bituminous_Pavement_Design|EPG 450]] to reflect a change in policy to increase minimum lift thicknesses for Superpave and Bituminous Pavement mixes, as per "four times the nominal maximum aggregate size" as recommended by NCHRP study. Additionally, language was added to explain MSCR Graded binders.
  
4/20/22: Guidance for PSST anchor installations has been updated and clarified.
+
Update to current sheeting types in [[616.6_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Devices_(MUTCD_6F)|EPG 616.6.]]
 +
</div>
  
'''Seeding, Mulching and Temporary Seeding'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 18, 2023
 +
----
 +
References to LRFD specifications for development lengths and splice lengths have been updated to those of the current version of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
 +
Articles [[751.5_Structural_Detailing_Guidelines|751.5]] and [[751.37_Drilled_Shafts#751.37.6.1_Reinforcement_Design|751.37.6.1]] have been updated to reflect these changes.
 +
</div>
  
4/20/22: Guidance in [[:Category:802 Mulching|EPG 802 Mulching]], [[:Category:805 Seeding|EPG 805 Seeding]], [[806.1 Erosion Control Measures|EPG 806.1 Erosion Control Measures]] and [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.6.3.7.1 Temporary Seeding and Mulching (MO Specifications Sec 802 and Sec 805)|EPG 806.8.6.3.7.1 Temporary Seeding and Mulching]] reflects the new standard seed mixes, fertilizer, and lime rates (as shown in the new [https://www.modot.org/media/37677 Standard Plan 805.00 Seeding]) to promote a more effective vegetative establishment, allowing for quicker project  finalization. MoDOT is obligated to stabilize disturbed areas with permanent building materials or perennial vegetative cover to minimize erosion and sedimentation of disturbed areas. New guidance for cool season and warm season grasses is available. Mulching will not be required for final seeded areas where temporary seeding is planned for temporary stabilization of areas to receive warm season grasses. A new [[media:Table 805.2.4a.docx|Guide for Grass Species]] is available in [[:Category:805 Seeding#805.2.4 Acceptance (Sec 805.4)|EPG 805.2.4 Acceptance]] to assist with general inspection and acceptance of vegetative covers.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 12, 2023
 +
----
 +
Added verification of signature link and updating language addressing types of appraisals required during condemnations in [[:LPA:136.8_Local_Public_Agency_Land_Acquisition#136.8.5.2_Title_Information|EPG 136.8.5.2]], [[236.7_Negotiation#236.7.1.13_Pre-Negotiation_Preparation|EPG 236.7.1.13]], and [[EPG 236.10_Right_Of_Way_Condemnation#236.10.7.5_Appraisal.2C_Waiver_Valuation_and_Written_Offer_.28RSMo_523.253.29|236.10.7.5]].
 +
</div>
  
'''Pre-MASH 2016 Temporary Traffic Control Device Sunset Dates'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">March 8, 2023
 +
----
 +
Updated the terminology of divisional (formerly median) islands constructed with non-mountable curbs in EPG Articles [[233.2_At-Grade_Intersections_with_Stop_and_Yield_Control#233.2.12_Islands|233.2.12 Islands]], [[643.4_Railroads#643.4.1.14_Railroad_Crossing_Median_Islands|643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands]] and [[901.1_Lighting_to_be_Provided,_Operated,_and_Maintained_at_State_Expense|901.1.2 Basic Lighting and Intersections Including Ramp Terminals at Crossroads]].
 +
</div>
  
4/20/22: Guidance in [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators|EPG 612 Impact Attenuators]], [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.1 Types of Devices (MUTCD 6F.01)|EPG 616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices]], [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#For Sec. 616.3.2|EPG 616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616]], [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices#https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=616.6_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Devices_%28MUTCD_6F%29#616.6.84_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Signals_.28MUTCD_6F.84.29|EPG 616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices]], [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations#616.23.2.5 Temporary Traffic Control Devices|EPG 616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations]], [[617.1 Temporary Traffic Barriers|EPG 617.1 Temporary Traffic Barriers]], [[617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617|EPG 617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617]], [[:Category:1063 Temporary Traffic Control Devices#1063.2 Procedure|EPG 1063 Temporary Traffic Control Devices]] and [[:Category:1064 Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier|EPG 1064 Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier]] now reflects that all temporary traffic control devices on a project must be NCHRP 350 or MASH 2016 Test Level 3 compliant. The use of two-loop temporary Type F concrete traffic barrier shall not be allowed after January 1, 2023.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">March 7, 2023
 +
----
 +
Archived [[:Category:405 Processing Reclaimed Asphalt|405 Processing Reclaimed Asphalt]]. The information in this Article is outdated and has been removed.
 +
</div>
  
'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Lots|EPG 403.1.19 Acceptance of Material]]
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">February 9, 2023
 +
----
 +
Updated [[:Category:401_Bituminous_Base_and_Pavement#401.2.3_Job_Mix_Formula_.28Sec_401.4.29|EPG 401.2.3]] and [[:Category:403_Asphaltic_Concrete_Pavement#403.1.4_Job_Mix_Formula|EPG 403.1.4]] so that District Materials may approve mix transfers if the mix quantity per project is 250 tons or less provided the mix type and contract binder grade match what’s listed on the plan sheets or change order.
 +
</div>
  
4/20/22The maximum number of contractor QC sublots that can be used for one lot of superpave asphalt pavement is 28. Regardless of lot size, QA testing will always be at a frequency of one per four sublots. Any remaining quantity less than 4000 tons, that cannot be treated as a separate lot, will be combined with the previous full lot and the pay factors will be determined on the combined lot.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">February 1, 2023
 +
----
 +
[[616.6_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Devices_(MUTCD_6F)#616.6.87_Temporary_Rumble_Strips_.28MUTCD_6F.87.29|616.6.87 Temporary Rumble_Strips (MUTCD_6F.87)]] has been updated to discontinue short-term temporary rumble strips and continue the use of long-term temporary rumble strips.
  
'''Guidance Documents Needed for Property Closings'''
+
Added FS37_Carbon_Reduction_Program_(CRP)_Funds to [[153.11_Financial_Services|EPG 153.11 Financial Services]]
 +
</div>
  
4/18/22: In [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.1.13 Pre-Negotiation Preparation|EPG 236.7.1.13 Pre-Negotiation Preparation]] and [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.4.1 Purpose|EPG 236.7.4.1 Purpose]], additional guidance is available for greater clarity about what is needed from property owners to close on the properties either with MoDOT or a title company.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">January 27, 2023
 +
----
 +
Updated [[:Category:139_Design_-_Build|EPG 139 Design-Build]]</br>
 +
This revision updates the Design-Build guidance and processes for invoice reviews, risk to identify auditing, and other minor revisions.
  
'''Prestressed Concrete I Girders'''
+
Updated [[:Category:134_Engineering_Professional_Services|EPG 134 Engineering Professional Services]]</br>
 +
Revisions to EPG 134 better emphasize how conflicts of interest are identified, better defines the solicitation and selection process, rating/scoring of consultants, and brings the entire process up to current practices.
 +
</div>
  
4/11/22: In [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.2.5 Pretensioned Anchorage Zones|EPG 751.22.2.5 Pretensioned Anchorage Zones]], the bursting resistance guidance now allows a larger number of bonded strands for many of these girders, effectively increasing the span limits for the girders. Guidance was expanded in [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.2.1 Type 2 Girder|EPG 751.22.3.2.1 through 751.22.3.2.6]] to eliminate or reduce conflict between the lowest middle two strands and the B bars.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">January 19, 2023
 +
----
 +
Updated [[LPA:136.4_Consultant_Selection_and_Consultant_Contract_Management|EPG 136.4]]
 +
</div>
  
'''[[127.2 Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources#127.2.5 Approximate Timelines for Section 106 Compliance|EPG 127.2.5 Approximate Timelines for Section 106 Compliance]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">January 18, 2023
 +
----
 +
Revising various specs and EPG articles ([[751.1_Preliminary_Design#751.1.2.9_Girder_Type_Selection|EPG 751.1.2.9]], [[751.6_General_Quantities|751.6]], [[751.14_Steel_Superstructure#751.14.5.8_Protective_Coating_Requirements|751.14.5.8]], [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes|751.50]], [[:Category:1045_Paint_for_Structural_Steel|1045]]) for updates to preferred paint systems. Adding organic zinc coatings and removing calcium sulfonate.
 +
</div>
  
4/5/22: Guidance about the timelines for completing the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act review process has been clarified.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">January 10, 2023
 +
----
 +
Update [[903.6_Warning_Signs#903.6.11_Chevron_Alignment_Sign_.28W1-8.29_.28MUTCD_Section_2C.09.29|EPG 903.6.11]] Chevron Alignment Sign (W1-8)
 +
</div>
  
'''Coil Ties in Prestressed Girder Webs'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">January 1, 2023
 +
----
 +
Updated [[616.8_Typical_Applications_(MUTCD_6H)]]</br>
 +
Added new Typical Applications Effective January 1, 2023
 +
</div>
  
3/28/22: In several [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(G1.9.1)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]], references to web coil ties in bulb-tee and NU girders have been removed since these are now no longer being used.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">December 12, 2022
 +
----
 +
Renamed and updated 127.28 Linking Planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to [[127.28_Planning_and_Environmental_Linkages_(PEL)_and_the_National_Environmental_Policy_Act_(NEPA)|127.28 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)]]. The intent and definition of a PEL has changed since the EPG article was written. This update makes it current to practice.
 +
</div>
  
'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.11 Compensation for Project Delays (for Sec 109.11)|EPG 109.11 Compensation for Project Delays]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">December 6, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[910.5_ITS_Improvements_Procurement#910.5.1_ITS_Procurement_Overview|910.5.1]] - Added 2 CFR 200.216 reference on prohibited vendors
 +
</div>
  
3/16/22: Guidance has been expanded to produce more uniform administration of delay claims.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">November 28, 2022
 +
----
 +
Added new EPG Article [[153.4 Administrative|153.4 Administrative]] in [[:Category:153 Agreements and Contracts|EPG 153 Agreements and Contracts]]
 +
</div>
  
'''[[902.4 Signal Installations and Equipment#902.4.2.1 Controller and Cabinet Replacement Program|EPG 902.4.2.1 Controller and Cabinet Replacement Program]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">November 15, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[131.2_Proprietary_Items_and_Public_Interest_Findings|EPG 131.2]] - Removed FHWA and CFR references due to the Changes in 2019 no longer requiring it.
 +
</div>
  
2/16/22: The recommended replacement age for signal cabinets was updated to 25 years from 20 years.   
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">November 10, 2022
 +
----
 +
Correcting language related to NEPA and plan development milestones in EPG  [[127.1_Request_for_Environmental_Services#127.1.2.2_Preliminary_Plans_Stage|127.1.2.2]], [[:Category:235_Preliminary_Plans#235.1_Purpose|235.1]], [[:Category:235_Preliminary_Plans#235.2_Procedure|235.2]], [[:Category:235_Preliminary_Plans#235.6_Approval_of_Preliminary_Plan|235.6]], [[236.13_Designing_Right_of_Way_Plans|236.13]]
 +
</div>
  
'''Right of Way Mediation'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">November 01, 2022
 +
----
 +
Modified [[LPA:136.1 Introduction#136.1.3.2 Preliminary and Final Design|EPG 136.1.3.2]], [[LPA:136.7 Design#136.7.2.1.6.1 Minimum Plan Requirements|EPG 136.7.2.1.6.1]], and [[LPA:136.7 Design#136.7.2.2.5.1 General Guidance|EPG 136.7.2.2.5.1]].  Added clarification of the requirement to have LPA preliminary plans reviewed and approved prior to submitting ROW plans for review and approval and provide the approval on a specific memo.
 +
</div>
  
2/15/22: In [[236.7 Negotiation#Prior to offering mediation|EPG 236.7.2.19 Acquisition by Mediation]] and [[236.11 Mediation#Prior to offering mediation|EPG 236.11.1.3 Purpose]], guidance has been updated to reflect current process and procedures, including the MoDOT Impasse Letter.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">October 24, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[:Category:403_Asphaltic_Concrete_Pavement#403.1_Construction_Inspection_for_Sec_403|EPG Section 403.1]] has been revised primarily to incorporate a longstanding separate Word doc, which explained sampling, testing and acceptance procedures for projects with Superpave mixes.  Additional revisions were made to update in accordance with current construction and materials specifications.
  
'''Bridge Barrier and Railing Guidance'''
+
[[903.3_Ground-Mounted_Sign_Supports#903.3.4.4_Pipe_Posts|903.3.4.4]] was updated to eliminate redundant 3" pipe post and update capacities.
 +
</div>
  
2/14/22: Guidance in [[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]], [[751.12 Barriers, Railings, Curbs and Fences#751.12.1.3 Type D and H (42ʺ and 32ʺ single sloped railing)|EPG 751.12.1.3 Type D and H (42ʺ and 32ʺ single sloped railing)]] and [[751.12 Barriers, Railings, Curbs and Fences#751.12.2 Two Tube Rail (Top Mounted) TL-4 (NCHRP 350)|EPG 751.12.2 Two Tube Rail (Top Mounted) TL-4 (NCHRP 350)]] has been clarified and coordinated.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">October 21, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[:Category:712_Structural_Steel_Construction#712.1.5_High_Strength_Bolts_.28Sec_712.7.29|EPG 712.1.5]] updated to reflect modified testing requirements for high strength bolts.
 +
</div>
  
'''[[616.13 Work Zone Capacity, Queue and Travel Delay#616.13.2 Interstate, Freeways and Multi-lane Roadways|EPG 616.13.2 Interstate, Freeways and Multi-lane Roadways]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">September 13, 2022
 +
----
 +
Updated wording in [[806.1 Erosion Control Measures#806.1.7 Temporary Seeding|EPG 806.1.7 Temporary Seeding]], [[806.1 Erosion Control Measures#806.1.7.1 Design Considerations|EPG 806.1.7.1 Design Considerations]] and [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|EPG 806.8.6.3.7.1 Temporary Seeding and Mulching ]]to be in sync with the July 2022 Revisions
 +
</div>
  
2/10/22: The [[media:616.13 WZ Impact 2022.xlsm|MoDOT Work Zone Impact Analysis Spreadsheet]] was updated and smart work zone guidance and training videos were added.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">September 8, 2022
 +
----
 +
Updated the guidance for [[:Category:129 Public Involvement|EPG Category:129 Public Involvement]]
 +
</div>
  
'''[[:Category:242 Optional and Alternate Pavement Designs#242.2 Life Cycle Cost Adjustment (LCCA) Factor|EPG 242.2 Life Cycle Cost Adjustment (LCCA) Factor]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">September 6, 2022
 +
----
 +
Updated Request for Environmental Services(RES) Instruction Manual in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG Category:101 Standard Forms]], [[127.1 Request for Environmental Services|EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services]] and [[:Category:128 Conceptual Studies|EPG Category:128 Conceptual Studies]]
 +
</div>
  
2/9/22: Guidance was clarified for the calculation of the LCCA.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">September 1, 2022
 +
----
 +
Updated figures  [[Media:136.6.15_e106_Example_2022.pdf|136.6.15 Example e106 Form]] and [[Media:136.6.16 2022.pdf|136.6.16 LPA Project Checklist for Adverse Effects]] in [[LPA:136.6 Environmental and Cultural Requirements|EPG LPA:136.6 Environmental and Cultural Requirements]]
  
'''[[media:238.2_Exhibit_A.docx|Legal Description, Exhibit A]] '''
+
Updated the table in [[153.21 Traffic|EPG 153.21 Traffic]] TR06 was modified and TR07 and TR30 were removed
 +
</div>
  
2/8/22: In [[238.2 Land Surveying|EPG 238.2 Land Surveying]], this document was updated by replacing the term “Legal” with “Property” to comply with Code State Regulation for surveying.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">August 31, 2022
 +
----
 +
Noise Ordinance Signing overhauled to [[903.5 Regulatory Signs#903.5.43 Engine Brake Muffler Required Signing|EPG 903.5.43 Engine Brake Muffler Required Signing]]
 +
</div>
 +
<!-- OLD UPDATES BELOW THIS LINE
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">July 28, 2022
 +
----
 +
Update to [[:616.14 Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy#616.14.3.4_Work_Zone_Review_Team|EPG 616.14.3.4 Work Zone Review Team]] - During work zone reviews, video recording is used to help viewing work zone after the formal review if there is questions of the work zone.  The video recording allows to retain up to 5 buisiness days and then shall be deleted
 +
</div>
  
'''[[:Category:701 Drilled Shafts|EPG 701 Drilled Shafts]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">July 25, 2022
 +
----
 +
The [[:Category:753 Bridge Inspection Rating|Bridge Inspection Rating Manual]] has been updated
 +
</div>
  
1/28/22: New guidance is available for the proper steps to be made to remediate a defect in a drilled shaft.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">July 20, 2022
 +
----
 +
Removed Warning lights from [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices|EPG 616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices]], [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations]], [[616.4 Pedestrian and Worker Safety (MUTCD Chapter 6D)|EPG 616.4 Pedestrian and Worker Safety (MUTCD Chapter 6D)]], [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)|EPG 616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)]] and [[616.7 Type of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD 6G)|EPG 616.7 Type of Temporary Traffic Control Zone Activities (MUTCD 6G)]]
 +
</div>
  
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery (BIM Deliverables)|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery (BIM Deliverables)]]'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">June 29, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[620.6 Colored Pavements#620.6.1 School Logo Pavement Markings|EPG 620.6.1 School Logo Pavement Markings]] - This new guidance clarifies that these markings are not permitted
 +
</div>
  
1/28/22: The title of EPG 237.14 was slightly modified and its guidance updated to reflect the new CADD Package (Open Roads Designer) now in use.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">June 27, 2022
 +
----
 +
File Naming Convention for all eProject Documents - New guidelines are available in [[237.13 Contract Plan File Name Convention#237.13.1 Design Contract Plans|EPG 237.13.1 Design Contract Plans]] for a filing convention that is searchable without bringing undue pressure or constraint upon the districts
 +
</div>
  
'''Bridge Blasting and Painting Packet'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">June 24, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[751.14 Steel Superstructure|EPG 751.14 Steel Superstructure]] - Guidance for tension flanges with holes was clarified in [[751.14 Steel Superstructure#Tension Flanges with Holes|EPG 751.14.2.2 Analysis Methods]], [[751.14 Steel Superstructure#Holes in the tension flange1|EPG 751.14.5.1 Bearing Stiffeners]] and [[751.14 Steel Superstructure#Holes in the tension flange2|EPG 751.14.5.2 Int. Diaphragms and Cross Frames]]
 +
</div>
  
1/28/22: Inspectors and REs may now access this updated 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]].
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">June 21, 2022
 +
----
 +
Pushbutton Locations - In [[902.6 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4E)#902.6.8 Pedestrian Detectors (MUTCD Section 4E.08)|EPG 902.6.8 Pedestrian Detectors]] and in the [https://epg.modot.org/forms/CM/ADA_Checklist.pdf ADA Checklist], guidance has been updated to reflect the minimum distance of pushbuttons from the curb line has been returned to 30 inches
 +
</div>
  
'''Full Depth Pavement Repairs Basis of Payment'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">June 3, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[236.5 Property Management#236.5.25.5 Risk Assessment|EPG 236.5.25.5 Risk Assessment]] - Sovereign immunity limits increased in January 2022 and MoDOT's per occurrence coverage increased from $3.0 M to $3.5 M
 +
</div>
  
1/26/22: [[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#Basis of Payment|EPG 613.1.1 Full Depth Pavement Repairs, Basis of Payment]] presents Resident Engineers with expanded guidance about compensating contractors the concrete costs for full depth repairs that significantly exceed typical section plan depths.
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">June 1, 2022
 +
----
 +
In [[751.11 Bearings#751.11.3.6 Girder/Beam Chairs|EPG 751.11.3.6 Girder/Beam Chairs]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.5 Strands at Girder Ends|EPG 751.22.3.5 Strands at Girder Ends]] and [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.7 Closed Concrete Intermediate Diaphragms|EPG 751.22.3.7 Closed Concrete Intermediate Diaphragms through EPG 751.22.3.11 Steel Intermediate Diaphragms]], guidance was revised to decrease the footprint of girder/beam chairs, clarify and expand concrete diaphragm details to incorporate larger girders, and remove web coil ties in bulb-tees and NU girders to reflect the recent change to standard drawings
 +
</div>
  
'''Increased Federal Share Program'''
+
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">May 20, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[907.8 Speed Trailers Deployed by Others|EPG 907.8 Speed Trailers Deployed by Others]] - This new article provides guidance for speed trailer deployment to aid local law enforcement in the proper use of these devices
  
1/26/22: New [[104.2 Project Scoping#104.2.1 Increased Federal Share Program|EPG 104.2.1 Increased Federal Share Program]] and [[104.2 Project Scoping#104.2.2 District Role|EPG 104.2.2 District Role]] present guidance about how and when to apply for a 5% increase of the federal cost share of innovative projects (that is, 15% state matching vs. 20% state matching).
+
[[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.10 Automated License Plate Readers and Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras|EPG 941.10 Automated License Plate Readers and Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras]] - Guidance for the License Plate Reader (LPR) was clarified and expanded for proper LPR installations as identified through processing initial requests
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">May 19, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.2.2.4 HEC-RAS GEO Files for Stream Crossings|EPG 747.2.2.4 HEC-RAS GEO Files for Stream Crossings]] - This subarticle was retitled and its guidance updated to reflect the current use of the "HEC-RAS Convertor for Open Roads Designer" spreadsheet
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">May 16, 2022
 +
----
 +
The guidelines, book job guidelines, JSP packages, book job JSP packages and contractor pdf files were updated in [[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling]] and [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|EPG 409 Seal Coat]]
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">May 11, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[751.9 LFD Seismic#751.9.3.1.1 Anchor Bolts|EPG 751.9.3.1.1 Anchor Bolts through EPG 751.9.3.1.4 Concrete Shear Blocks]], [[751.11 Bearings#Anchor Bolts|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings]], [[751.11 Bearings#751.11.3.5 Anchor Bolts|EPG 751.11.3.5 Anchor Bolts]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.2.7 Dowel Bars|EPG 751.22.2.7 Dowel Bars]] and [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.14 Concrete Shear Blocks|EPG 751.22.3.14 Concrete Shear Blocks]] - Guidance for the design of bearing anchor bolt, dowel bar and shear block has been expanded and clarified
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 29, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[:Category:105 Control of Work#105.15 Project Acceptance|EPG 105.15 Project Acceptance]] - Guidance for project acceptance has been clarified and updated to current practice in EPG 105.15, [[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#8. Date of Final Inspection|EPG 108.16.1 Informational Dates]] and [[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.8 Final Acceptance and Payment (for Sec 109.8)|EPG 109.8 Final Acceptance and Payment]]
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 21, 2022
 +
----
 +
[[:Category:712 Structural Steel Construction#712.1.4.1.3 Shear Connector Welding|EPG 712.1.4 Welding]] - Guidance for stud welding has been updated to align with Sec 712.6.3. Also, outdated references to field welder cards has been removed
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 20, 2022
 +
----
 +
Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained - [[:Category:137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained#137.1 Location|EPG 137.1 Location]] and [[:Category:137 Construction Inspection Guidance for Records to be Maintained#137.6 Close Out Procedure for External CM SharePoint Quality Management Documents|EPG 137.6 Close Out Procedure for External CM SharePoint Quality Management Documents]] now present updated information about how CM Division stores electronic contract documents
 +
 
 +
Guidance for PSST anchor installations has been updated and clarified. [[903.3 Ground-Mounted Sign Supports#903.3.4.3 Perforated Square Steel Tube Posts (PSST)|EPG 903.3.4.3 Perforated Square Steel Tube Posts (PSST)]]
 +
 
 +
Seeding, Mulching and Temporary Seeding - Guidance in [[:Category:802 Mulching|EPG 802 Mulching]], [[:Category:805 Seeding|EPG 805 Seeding]], [[806.1 Erosion Control Measures|EPG 806.1 Erosion Control Measures]] and [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)#806.8.6.3.7.1 Temporary Seeding and Mulching (MO Specifications Sec 802 and Sec 805)|EPG 806.8.6.3.7.1 Temporary Seeding and Mulching]] reflects the new standard seed mixes, fertilizer, and lime rates (as shown in the new [https://www.modot.org/media/37677 Standard Plan 805.00 Seeding]) to promote a more effective vegetative establishment, allowing for quicker project  finalization.  MoDOT is obligated to stabilize disturbed areas with permanent building materials or perennial vegetative cover to minimize erosion and sedimentation of disturbed areas. New guidance for cool season and warm season grasses is available. Mulching will not be required for final seeded areas where temporary seeding is planned for temporary stabilization of areas to receive warm season grasses.  A new [[media:Table 805.2.4a.docx|Guide for Grass Species]] is available in [[:Category:805 Seeding#805.2.4 Acceptance (Sec 805.4)|EPG 805.2.4 Acceptance]] to assist with general inspection and acceptance of vegetative covers.
 +
 
 +
Pre-MASH 2016 Temporary Traffic Control Device Sunset Dates - Guidance in [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators|EPG 612 Impact Attenuators]], [[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.1 Types of Devices (MUTCD 6F.01)|EPG 616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices]], [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#For Sec. 616.3.2|EPG 616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616]], [[616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices#https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=616.6_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Zone_Devices_%28MUTCD_6F%29#616.6.84_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Signals_.28MUTCD_6F.84.29|EPG 616.19 Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices]], [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations#616.23.2.5 Temporary Traffic Control Devices|EPG 616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations]], [[617.1 Temporary Traffic Barriers|EPG 617.1 Temporary Traffic Barriers]], [[617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617|EPG 617.2 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 617]], [[:Category:1063 Temporary Traffic Control Devices#1063.2 Procedure|EPG 1063 Temporary Traffic Control Devices]] and [[:Category:1064 Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier|EPG 1064 Temporary Concrete Traffic Barrier]] now reflects that all temporary traffic control devices on a project must be NCHRP 350 or MASH 2016 Test Level 3 compliant. The use of two-loop temporary Type F concrete traffic barrier shall not be allowed after January 1, 2023.
 +
 
 +
[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Lots|EPG 403.1.19 Acceptance of Material]] - The maximum number of contractor QC sublots that can be used for one lot of superpave asphalt pavement is 28. Regardless of lot size, QA testing will always be at a frequency of one per four sublots. Any remaining quantity less than 4000 tons, that cannot be treated as a separate lot, will be combined with the previous full lot and the pay factors will be determined on the combined lot.
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 18, 2022
 +
----
 +
Guidance Documents Needed for Property Closings - In [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.1.13 Pre-Negotiation Preparation|EPG 236.7.1.13 Pre-Negotiation Preparation]] and [[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.4.1 Purpose|EPG 236.7.4.1 Purpose]], additional guidance is available for greater clarity about what is needed from property owners to close on the properties either with MoDOT or a title company.
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 11, 2022
 +
----
 +
In [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.2.5 Pretensioned Anchorage Zones|EPG 751.22.2.5 Pretensioned Anchorage Zones]], the bursting resistance guidance now allows a larger number of bonded strands for many of these girders, effectively increasing the span limits for the girders. Guidance was expanded in [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.2.1 Type 2 Girder|EPG 751.22.3.2.1 through 751.22.3.2.6]] to eliminate or reduce conflict between the lowest middle two strands and the B bars.
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">April 5, 2022
 +
----
 +
Guidance about the timelines for completing the Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act review process has been clarified in [[127.2 Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources#127.2.5 Approximate Timelines for Section 106 Compliance|EPG 127.2.5 Approximate Timelines for Section 106 Compliance]]
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">March 28, 2022
 +
----
 +
Coil Ties in Prestressed Girder Webs in several [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(G1.9.1)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]], references to web coil ties in bulb-tee and NU girders have been removed since these are now no longer being used.
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">March 16, 2022
 +
----
 +
Guidance has been expanded to produce more uniform administration of delay claims. - [[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.11 Compensation for Project Delays (for Sec 109.11)|EPG 109.11 Compensation for Project Delays]]
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">March 16, 2022
 +
----
 +
The recommended replacement age for signal cabinets was updated to 25 years from 20 years in [[902.4 Signal Installations and Equipment#902.4.2.1 Controller and Cabinet Replacement Program|EPG 902.4.2.1 Controller and Cabinet Replacement Program]].
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
<div style="margin: 15px; border:1px solid black; width:97%; background-color:white; padding:5px; border-radius:5px; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888">Feb 15, 2022
 +
----
 +
Right of Way Mediation in [[236.7 Negotiation#Prior to offering mediation|EPG 236.7.2.19 Acquisition by Mediation]] and [[236.11 Mediation#Prior to offering mediation|EPG 236.11.1.3 Purpose]], guidance has been updated to reflect current process and procedures, including the MoDOT Impasse Letter.
 +
</div>
 +
 
 +
OLD UPDATES BETWEEN COMMENTS-->

Revision as of 15:38, 24 May 2023


May 1, 2023

Updated Signpost Selection Guide to show "BREAKAWAY REQUIRED" note for applicable entries in the PSST tab.

Revised EPG 751.21.3.4 to always use regular-size and fully stressed prestressing strands for the top two prestressing strands for the purpose of supporting the reinforcement cage. The 3/8” support strands are not sufficiently supporting the reinforcement cage.

April 26, 2023

Due to a new code of federal regulations relating to bridge weight classifications, 903.5.36 has been updated to reflect the changes in signs which will be associated with the new classifications.

April 20, 2023

A revision to Sec 401.7.6 will clarify that the density requirement applies to only unconfined longitudinal joints. EPG 401.2.6 pertaining to this spec has been modified.

Updated EPG 751.10.4 and 751.50 to clarify allowed conduit size and junction box size in concrete barrier Type D, Type H, bridge abutment wing and slab.

Added the reasoning behind the 90 day camber for typical bridge projects in EPG 751.22 and consideration of line sag is necessary to retrieve accurate camber measurements in EPG 1029.2.13.

Updated EPG 750.6.3.3 clarifying that geotextile is required with Rock Blanket, and now requiring in all installations of Rock Ditch Liner.

Updated EPG 450 to reflect a change in policy to increase minimum lift thicknesses for Superpave and Bituminous Pavement mixes, as per "four times the nominal maximum aggregate size" as recommended by NCHRP study. Additionally, language was added to explain MSCR Graded binders.

Update to current sheeting types in EPG 616.6.

April 18, 2023

References to LRFD specifications for development lengths and splice lengths have been updated to those of the current version of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Articles 751.5 and 751.37.6.1 have been updated to reflect these changes.

April 12, 2023

Added verification of signature link and updating language addressing types of appraisals required during condemnations in EPG 136.8.5.2, EPG 236.7.1.13, and 236.10.7.5.

March 8, 2023

Updated the terminology of divisional (formerly median) islands constructed with non-mountable curbs in EPG Articles 233.2.12 Islands, 643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands and 901.1.2 Basic Lighting and Intersections Including Ramp Terminals at Crossroads.

March 7, 2023

Archived 405 Processing Reclaimed Asphalt. The information in this Article is outdated and has been removed.

February 9, 2023

Updated EPG 401.2.3 and EPG 403.1.4 so that District Materials may approve mix transfers if the mix quantity per project is 250 tons or less provided the mix type and contract binder grade match what’s listed on the plan sheets or change order.

February 1, 2023

616.6.87 Temporary Rumble_Strips (MUTCD_6F.87) has been updated to discontinue short-term temporary rumble strips and continue the use of long-term temporary rumble strips.

Added FS37_Carbon_Reduction_Program_(CRP)_Funds to EPG 153.11 Financial Services

January 27, 2023

Updated EPG 139 Design-Build
This revision updates the Design-Build guidance and processes for invoice reviews, risk to identify auditing, and other minor revisions.

Updated EPG 134 Engineering Professional Services
Revisions to EPG 134 better emphasize how conflicts of interest are identified, better defines the solicitation and selection process, rating/scoring of consultants, and brings the entire process up to current practices.

January 19, 2023

Updated EPG 136.4

January 18, 2023

Revising various specs and EPG articles (EPG 751.1.2.9, 751.6, 751.14.5.8, 751.50, 1045) for updates to preferred paint systems. Adding organic zinc coatings and removing calcium sulfonate.

January 10, 2023

Update EPG 903.6.11 Chevron Alignment Sign (W1-8)

January 1, 2023

Updated 616.8_Typical_Applications_(MUTCD_6H)
Added new Typical Applications Effective January 1, 2023

December 12, 2022

Renamed and updated 127.28 Linking Planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to 127.28 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The intent and definition of a PEL has changed since the EPG article was written. This update makes it current to practice.

December 6, 2022

910.5.1 - Added 2 CFR 200.216 reference on prohibited vendors

November 28, 2022

Added new EPG Article 153.4 Administrative in EPG 153 Agreements and Contracts

November 15, 2022

EPG 131.2 - Removed FHWA and CFR references due to the Changes in 2019 no longer requiring it.

November 10, 2022

Correcting language related to NEPA and plan development milestones in EPG 127.1.2.2, 235.1, 235.2, 235.6, 236.13

November 01, 2022

Modified EPG 136.1.3.2, EPG 136.7.2.1.6.1, and EPG 136.7.2.2.5.1. Added clarification of the requirement to have LPA preliminary plans reviewed and approved prior to submitting ROW plans for review and approval and provide the approval on a specific memo.

October 24, 2022

EPG Section 403.1 has been revised primarily to incorporate a longstanding separate Word doc, which explained sampling, testing and acceptance procedures for projects with Superpave mixes. Additional revisions were made to update in accordance with current construction and materials specifications.

903.3.4.4 was updated to eliminate redundant 3" pipe post and update capacities.

October 21, 2022

EPG 712.1.5 updated to reflect modified testing requirements for high strength bolts.

September 13, 2022

Updated wording in EPG 806.1.7 Temporary Seeding, EPG 806.1.7.1 Design Considerations and EPG 806.8.6.3.7.1 Temporary Seeding and Mulching to be in sync with the July 2022 Revisions

September 8, 2022

Updated the guidance for EPG Category:129 Public Involvement

September 6, 2022

Updated Request for Environmental Services(RES) Instruction Manual in EPG Category:101 Standard Forms, EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services and EPG Category:128 Conceptual Studies

September 1, 2022

Updated figures 136.6.15 Example e106 Form and 136.6.16 LPA Project Checklist for Adverse Effects in EPG LPA:136.6 Environmental and Cultural Requirements

Updated the table in EPG 153.21 Traffic TR06 was modified and TR07 and TR30 were removed

August 31, 2022

Noise Ordinance Signing overhauled to EPG 903.5.43 Engine Brake Muffler Required Signing