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* Removed restriction for use of transparent bridge deck forms on horizontally curved structures in [[751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.2.4_Transparent_Forms | EPG 751.10.2.4 Transparent Forms]].
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* Revised Tack Coat application rate for estimating quantities for bridges in [[751.6_General_Quantities#751.6.2.16_Tack_Coat | EPG 751.6.2.16 Tack Coat]].
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* Updated guidance with the State Funded ROW A-date process and clarified some other steps regarding the limited a-date process in [[236.3_Administration#236.3.4_Right_of_Way_Acquisition_Authority_and_Project_Funding | EPG 236.3.4 Right of Way Acquisition Authority and Project Funding]]. 
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* Update guidance on addressing apprenticeship guidance on prevailing wage rates in [[:Category:110_State_and_Federal_Wage_Rates_and_Other_Requirements#110.3_Prevailing_Wages_and_Records_.28Guidance_for_Sec_110.3.29 | EPG110.3 Prevailing Wages and Records (Guidance for Sec 110.3)]].
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* Revised monetary limits due to the new 49 CFR part 24 final rule for relocation benefits and minor grammar updates were also made in [[236.8_Relocation_Assistance_Program|EPG 236.8 Relocation Assistance Program]].
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* Updated EPG [[:Category:408_Prime_Coat#408.1.5_Method_of_Measurement_.28Sec_408.5.29|408.1.5 Method of Measurement (Sec 408.5)]] to provide guidance and specifications for volume correction of liquid asphalt.
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* Updated Longitudinal Buffer Spaces (Table  616.3.6) in EPG [[616.3_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Elements_(MUTCD_Chapter_6C)#616.3.6.4_Side_Road_Tapers|616.3.6.4 Side Road Tapers]].
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* Updates to EPG [[:Category:618_Mobilization|618 Mobilization]], this eliminates a separate payment for contract bond and RR insurance. No change to the retention of mobilization in excess of 10% of the contract (released at acceptance for maintenance).
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* Updates to reflect LRFD seismic bridge and retaining wall design policy implementation in EPG [[321.2_Geotechnical_Guidelines#321.2.4.4_Light_Towers|321.2.4.4]], [[:Category:720_Mechanically_Stabilized_Earth_Wall_Systems#720.1_Materials_Guidance_for_Sec_720|720.1]], [[:Category:747_Bridge_Reports_and_Layouts#747.2.6.2_Mechanically_Stabilized_Earth_.28MSE.29_Wall_Systems|747.2.6.2]], [[:Category:751_LRFD_Bridge_Design_Guidelines|multiple articles in 751]], [[:Category:756_Seismic_Design|756]] and [[:Category:1052_Mechanically_Stabilized_Earth_Wall_(MSE)_and_Sound_Wall_System_Components|multiple articles in 1052]].
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* Include EPG guidance for use of stay-in-place transparent forms for bridge decks in EPG [[751.6_General_Quantities#751.6.1_Index_of_Quantities|751.6.1 Index of Quantities]], [[751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.1.7_Standard_Bridge_Deck_Details|751.10.1.7 Standard Bridge Deck Details]], [[751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.2.4_Transparent_Forms|751.10.2.4 Transparent Forms]] and [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#B3c._Slabs_on_Steel.2C_Concrete_and_Semi-Deep_Abutment.2C_and_Reinforced_Concrete_Wearing_Surfaces.|751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]].
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* Chain link fence revised for LRFD specifications and added 120-inch straight and 96-inch curved chain link fence options. Fence posts are attached to top of curb. Chain link fence with Type D and H barrier options also added to allow the barrier to be slip-formed with chain link fence posts attached to back face of barrier, see EPG [[751.5_Structural_Detailing_Guidelines#751.5.8.5_Pedestrian_Railing|751.5.8.5 Pedestrian Railing]], [[751.6_General_Quantities|751.6 General Quantities]], [[751.12_Barriers,_Railings,_Curbs_and_Fences#751.12.4_Chain_Link_Fence|751.12.4 Chain Link Fence]] and [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#H11._Fences_and_Sidewalks|751.50-H11 Standard Detailing Notes]].
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* EPG [[751.1_Preliminary_Design#751.1.3.4_Barrier_or_Railing_Type.2C_Height_and_Guidelines_for_Curb_Blockouts|751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts]] was updated to correct the crash test classification for the 12” x 29” vertical bridge barrier.
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* Current armor detail is no longer in production. An optional armor detail is provided in bridge standard drawings. Added a standard note for those drawings to EPG [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#H5d._Strip_Seal_.28Notes_for_Bridge_Standard_Drawings.29|751.50]].
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* Updated Safer Document in EPG [[907.9_Safety_Assessment_For_Every_Roadway_(SAFER)|907.9]].
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* Updated the language in EPG [[:Category:128_Conceptual_Studies#128.2_Preventive_Maintenance_Projects_.281R_and_2R.29|128.2 Preventive Maintenance Projects (1R and 2R)]] to be consistent with the messaging for the SAFER program. 
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* EPG [[:Category:941_Permits_and_Access_Requests#941.9.8.4_Culvert_Pipe|941.9.8.4 Culvert Pipe]] updates the terminology of the plastic pipes and updates the guidance on use with driveways.
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* Update EPG [[147.3_Job_Order_Contracting_(JOC)|147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)]] to provide clarity for submitting non-standard JOCs.
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* Updated processes and procedures related to Environmental/Historic Preservation work on LPA projects in EPG [[:LPA:136.6_Environmental_and_Cultural_Requirements|136.6 Environmental and Cultural Requirements]].
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* Added a standard note to ensure that touch-up products for galvanized reinforcing steel do not contain aluminum in EPG [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#C1._Bill_of_Reinforcing_Steel|751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]].
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* EPG [[:Category:105_Control_of_Work#105.15.2_Final_Acceptance|105.15.2 Final Acceptance]] was updated to clarify the DBE Final Payment Form now serves as the required DBE Participation List and Final Verification.
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* Updated EPG [[751.37_Drilled_Shafts#751.37.1.1_Dimensions_and_Nomenclature|751.37.1.1 Dimensions and Nomenclature]], [[751.37_Drilled_Shafts#751.37.1.6_Drilled_Shaft_General_Detail_Considerations|751.37.1.6 Drilled Shaft General Detail Considerations]] and [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#G8._Drilled_Shaft|751.50 Standard Detailing Notes - G8. Drilled Shaft]] to clarify column and drilled shaft connection details so contractors do not insert column reinforcements or dowel bars into drilled shaft’s wet concrete.
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* Updated EPG [[106.3.2.59_TM-59,_Determination_of_the_International_Roughness_Index|106.3.2.59 TM-59, Determination of the International Roughness Index]] - Profiler certification requirements have changed. Smoothness dispute resolutions no longer settled by the MoDOT SurPro and will require a Third Party.
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* MoDOT's guidance for use of guard cable has been updated to clarify low-tension references are for repairs only and all new installations will be high-tension guard cable. These revisions also include guidance for splicing both high-tension and low-tension guard cable in EPG [[231.1_Median_Width#231.1.2_Barrier_Types|231.1.2 Barrier Types]], [[606.2_Guard_Cable|606.2 Guard Cable]], [[:Category:617_Traffic_Barrier|617 traffic barrier]] and [[:Category:1040_Guardrail,_End_Terminals,_One-Strand_Access_Restraint_Cable_and_Guard_Cable_Material|1040 Guardrail, End Terminals, One-Strand Access Restraint Cable and Guard Cable Material]].
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* Updated EPG [[:Category:612_Impact_Attenuators|612 Impact Attenuators]], [[:Category:612_Impact_Attenuators#612.4_Construction_Inspection_Guidelines|612.4 Construction Inspection Guidelines]] and [[616.23_Traffic_Control_for_Field_Operations#616.23.2.5.11_Protective_Vehicles|616.23.2.5.11 Protective Vehicles]] - This clarifies usage of Impact Attenuators within Work Zones. These clarifications align with recent revisions to TAs and TMA usage.
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* Revised content in EPG [[616.19_Quality_Standards_for_Temporary_Traffic_Control_Devices|616.19 - Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices]] to language consistent with current policy and rearranged to flow with the order of first appearance in a work zone. Some revisions included eliminating outdated or unnecessary content, including pictures, for the specific article.
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* Updates to EPG [[751.1_Preliminary_Design#751.1.3.4_Barrier_or_Railing_Type.2C_Height_and_Guidelines_for_Curb_Blockouts|751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts]], [[751.8_LRFD_Concrete_Box_Culverts#751.8.3.5_Miscellaneous|751.8.3.5 Miscellaneous]], [[751.12_Barriers,_Railings,_Curbs_and_Fences#751.12.2_Two_Tube_Rail_.28Top_Mounted.29|751.12.2 Two Tube Rail (Top Mounted)]], [[751.12_Barriers,_Railings,_Curbs_and_Fences#751.12.6_Culvert_Guardrail_.28Top_Mounted.29|751.12.6 Culvert Guardrail (Top Mounted)]] and [[751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes|751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]] provide a MASH option for attaching guardrail to box culverts. These revisions also include guidance for Two Tube Bridge Railings.
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* Updated the Missouri Uniform Crash Report Preparation Manual in [[907.4_Missouri_Uniform_Accident_Report|EPG 907.4]].
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* [[902.15_Designing_a_Traffic_Signal#902.15.3.1_Optional_Bidding_of_Traffic_Signal_Detectors|EPG 902.15.3.1]] has been revised to allow core team to specify signal detection type to be documented with memo in eProjects instead of a design exception.
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*[[751.1_Preliminary_Design|EPG 751.1 Preliminary Design]] and [[751.36_Driven_Piles|EPG 751.36 Driven Piles]] were revised to clarify guidance for field verification of pile driving which affects design and construction.
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*[[751.5_Structural_Detailing_Guidelines#751.5.9.2.1.2_Bend_Shapes|EPG 751.5.9.2.1.2 Bend Shapes]]: New article under the general information for reinforcing steel explaining MoDOT’s bent bar shapes used in structures.
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*[[751.5_Structural_Detailing_Guidelines#751.5.9.2.7_Length_Calculations|EPG 751.5.9.2.7 Length Calculations]]: Clarified calculations for hook dimensions and bend deductions.
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*[[751.11_Bearings#751.11.3.5_Anchor_Bolts|EPG 751.11.3.5]], [[751.12_Barriers,_Railings,_Curbs_and_Fences#751.12.1.3_Type_D_and_H_.2842.CA.BA_and_32.CA.BA_single_sloped_railing.29|751.12.1.3-6]],[[751.22_Prestressed_Concrete_I_Girders#751.22.3.4.1_Reinforcing_Steel_Details|751.22.3.4.1]] and [[751.31_Open_Concrete_Intermediate_Bents|751.31]],[[751.32_Concrete_Pile_Cap_Intermediate_Bents|32]] & [[751.35_Concrete_Pile_Cap_Integral_End_Bents|35]]: Revised references to stirrup pin bend shapes. Revised bar shape dimensions or shape numbers in accordance with revisions to the bill of reinforcing standard drawing.
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Latest revision as of 13:43, 30 October 2024


October 11, 2024
October 10, 2024
October 9, 2024
September 16, 2024
July 22, 2024
July 18, 2024
July 11, 2024
  • Current armor detail is no longer in production. An optional armor detail is provided in bridge standard drawings. Added a standard note for those drawings to EPG 751.50.
July 3, 2024
July 2, 2024
  • EPG 941.9.8.4 Culvert Pipe updates the terminology of the plastic pipes and updates the guidance on use with driveways.
June 27, 2024
June 21, 2024
June 5, 2024
May 28, 2024
  • EPG 105.15.2 Final Acceptance was updated to clarify the DBE Final Payment Form now serves as the required DBE Participation List and Final Verification.
May 23, 2024
May 16, 2024
May 13, 2024
  • Updated the Missouri Uniform Crash Report Preparation Manual in EPG 907.4.
May 10, 2024
  • EPG 902.15.3.1 has been revised to allow core team to specify signal detection type to be documented with memo in eProjects instead of a design exception.
March 27, 2024
March 14, 2024
January 23, 2024
October 18, 2023
September 22, 2023
September 19, 2023
September 15, 2023
August 22, 2023
August 14, 2023
August 11, 2023
July 21, 2023
July 19, 2023
  • Revised 616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F) to add Type IV Fluorescent Orange, replacing Type IV Orange and Type IX/XI Fluorescent Orange for trim-line and drum-like channelizers. Type IV Fluorescent Orange will provide better visibility and luminance at driver's normal observation angle. Type IX/XI are designed for higher observation angle performance and incur higher costs to the TTCD.
  • Revised 1041.7 Polypropylene Culvert Pipe Properties for current AASHTO references concerning polypropylene storm sewer pipe and NTPEP requirement to be placed on the qualified list. 750.7.2 was also updated to clean up some wording to accurately describe which pipe type is allowable for each group of pipe.
  • 1017 Slag Cement was revised to better define slag. Slag cement is the industry terminalolgy and intended material.
  • Modify referenced ASTM materal standards for HDPE in 1060 Electrical Conduit to accurately reflect use as electrical conduit.
  • 1007 Aggregate for Base processes for the Districts and CM Lab are being updated to establish how comparable and non-comparable tests and material will be handled.
  • 242.6 Specifying One Pavement Type was updated to change documentation requirements from Design Exception, to file a memo in eProjects. The State Design Engineer and State Construction and Materials Engineer will still need to be informed when one pavement type is specified on a MoDOT contract.
June 27, 2023
  • Updated 753 Bridge Inspection Rating - A new section was added to the Bridge Inspection Rating Manual - Tunnel Inspection Requirements in Missouri
May 1, 2023
  • 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.
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
March 8, 2023
March 7, 2023
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
January 27, 2023

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

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
January 18, 2023
January 10, 2023
January 1, 2023
December 12, 2022
December 6, 2022
  • 910.5.1 - Added 2 CFR 200.216 reference on prohibited vendors
November 28, 2022
November 15, 2022
  • EPG 131.2 - Removed FHWA and CFR references due to the Changes in 2019 no longer requiring it.
November 10, 2022
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.


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