| Number |
Date |
Subject |
Status |
Summary |
| E-13-002 |
3/14/2013 |
Role of District Bridge Engineers |
Active |
Supplements E-11-004, dated 8/4/11, to further define the division of responsibility for bridge designs/reviews between the District Bridge Sections and the Boston Bridge Section. |
| E-13-001 |
1/23/2013 |
Contract Requirements for Bridge Projects Involving the Use of Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) |
Active |
Ensures that requirements are included in construction contracts to ensure the stability of SPMTs during installation and/or removal of bridge structures. Includes special provision language and drawings (Figures 1-4). |
| E-12-009 |
07/25/2012 |
Section 850, Traffic Controls for Construction and Maintenance Operations |
Active |
Introduces key revisions to Section 850 included in Division II of the Supplemental Specifications to the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, dated June 15, 2012. Supersedes E-02-003, Safety Controls for Construction Operations, dated 6/26/02. |
| E-12-008 |
07/25/2012 |
Supplemental Specifications - June 15, 2012 |
Active |
Formally issues the June 15, 2012 edition of the Supplemental Specifications to the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, for use on all projects advertised after July 1, 2012. |
| E-12-007 |
06/07/2012 |
Accessible Pedestrian Signal Installation Policy |
Active |
Announces MassDOT adoption of a new policy regarding the installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals, effective June 1, 2012. |
| E-12-006 |
03/27/2012 |
March 2012 Construction Standard Details |
Active |
Formally issues the March 2012 edition of the Construction Standard Details for use on all projects advertised after March 31, 2012. This edition supersedes the 2010 Edition of the Construction Standard Details and incorporates the drawings issued under E-12-004 and E-12-005. |
| E-12-005 |
03/27/2012 |
Walks and Wheelchair Ramps |
Active |
Provides guidance to designers and construction engineers for the proper design and construction of wheelchair ramps. Includes a new series of "Notes" to supplement the Construction Standard Details, and 9 new or revised drawings for the Construction Standard Details. |
| E-12-004 |
03/27/2012 |
Revised and Updated Construction Standard Details |
Active |
Issues 9 revised drawings for the Construction Standard Details for immediate use. These drawings incorporate changes to correct minor drafting and terminology errors found in the original versions of these drawings dated August 2010. |
| E-12-003 |
01/25/2012 |
Environmental Permitting Policy for Utility Relocations within MassDOT Projects |
Active |
Reiterates that the environmental permits for MassDOT projects shall include consideration for all utility relocations necessitated by each project. Requires the utility owner to obtain necessary environmental permits if they change their utility relocation after the project is advertised for construction bids. |
| E-12-002 |
01/06/2012 |
Use of Stay-in-Place Forms for Bridge Deck Construction |
Active |
Provides guidelines for the use of Stay-in-Place (SIP) Forms for the construction of bridge decks on MassDOT highway bridge projects. Includes specific locations where SIP forms shall not be used because these forms block the underside of the deck from view and hinder condition inspections. |
| E-12-001 |
01/06/2012 |
MassDOT Highway Division CAD Standards |
Active |
Formally issues the MassDOT Highway Division CAD Standards for use on all projects beginning after 12/31/11. The standards include MassDOT's migration from using Autodesk Land Development Desktop software to using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. |
| E-11-009 |
12/08/2011 |
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Preliminary Design Requirements for Federally Funded Transportation Projects |
Active |
Clarifies FHWA requirements under NEPA regarding evaluating and mitigating the potential environmental effects of transportation projects. Defines activities that may be advanced under preliminary design prior to completion of the NEPA review process. Directs that MassDOT not take any action that will prejudice selection of a preferred alternative. |
| E-11-008 |
12/08/2011 |
MassDOT Utility Reimbursement Policy |
Active |
Defines the Utility Reimbursement Policy for all projects advertised after 09/30/2012. Provides for 100% reimbursement to municipally-owned utilities and 50% incentive-based reimbursement to privately-owned utilities. |
| E-11-007 |
10/07/2011 |
Mast Arm and Foundation Details Standard Drawings |
Active |
Supersedes E-11-002. All text is identical, except for a corrected reference to the Span Wire Assembly Foundation Charts dated November 1994. The previous version of this directive referred to an older version of these charts. |
| E-11-006 |
10/07/2011 |
Proposed Utility Relocation Durations within MassDOT Construction Contracts |
Active |
Requires MassDOT to include the time necessary to perform all utility relocation work associated with a construction project in the contract duration for the project, effective immediately. |
| E-11-005 |
10/07/2011 |
Right-of-Way Policy for Utility Relocations within MassDOT Projects |
Active |
Requires MassDOT to acquire all necessary ROW for the accommodation, removal and relocation of utilities as part of the ROW process for all projects advertised after 9/30/1 |
| E-11-004 |
08/04/2011 |
Responsibility and Authorized Signatories for Bridge and Other Structural Design Approvals |
Active |
Supersedes E-09-004. Defines the division of responsibility between the Districts and the Boston Bridge Section for approval of bridge and other structural designs. Also identifies persons authorized to sign Bridge Sketch Plans and Bridge Construction Drawings. Supplemented by E-13-002 on 3/14/13. |
| E-11-003 |
08/04/2011 |
Electronic Utility Plan Submissions |
Active |
Supersedes E-10-003. Modifies the procedure for Designers to submit Utility Plans to MassDOT in electronic format. Provides updated guidelines for preparing AutoCAD drawing layers and for submitting materials for review. |
| E-11-002 |
3/03/2011 |
Mast Arm and Foundation Details Standard Drawings |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-11-007 |
Introduced new standard drawings dated 2/24/11 that superseded various drawings dated 1/2/85. Included additional design guidance. Must be used on all projects that had not been submitted for review at the 75% design stage as of 3/1/11. |
| E-11-001 |
3/03/2011 |
Traffic and Safety Engineering 25% Design Submission Guidelines |
Active |
Introduces and adopts new design submission guidelines that supersede the 1/6/04 version of the same. Includes guidance for the preparation of the Functional Design Report. Must be used on all projects that have not been submitted for review at the 25% design stage as of 3/1/11. |
| E-10-008 |
12/8/2010 |
Deep Foundation Construction Records and Procedures - Additional Submittal in Electronic Format |
Active |
Requires submittal of certain deep foundation records in electronic PDF format to the Geotechnical Engineer. Requirement is in addition to other requirements for paper submittals, as per the Bridge Manual and Construction Standard Operating Procedures. |
| E-10-007 |
09-08-10 |
2010 Construction Standard Details |
Drawings superseded by Engineering Directive E-12-006 |
Formally issued the 2010 Construction Standard Details for use on MassDOT Highway Division projects advertised after 9/30/10. Superseded the 1997 DPW Construction Standards, the 1996 MassHighway Construction Standard Details, the 2003 MassHighway Supplemental Drawings and various Engineering Directives, in whole or in part. |
| E-10-006 |
09-08-10 |
Submission of Questions from Bidders |
Active |
Establishes guidelines for acceptance of questions from bidders on MassDOT Highway Division projects. Also provides guidelines for responding to such questions. |
| E-10-005 |
08-12-10 |
Design Consultant Performance Evaluations |
Active |
Establishes a formal procedure for evaluating the performance of consultant design firms on MassDOT Highway Division projects. Replaces all previous procedures used for this purpose. Includes a new standard performance evaluation form. |
| E-10-004 |
08-12-10 |
Procedures for the Use of Concrete Produced by Volumetric (Mobile) Concrete Mixers |
Active |
Establishes procedures and provides guidance for the use of Volumetric (Mobile) Concrete Mixers on MassDOT Highway Division projects and facilities. Includes a prequalification process and quality control procedures. |
| E-10-003 |
05-05-2010 |
Electronic Utility Plan Submissions |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-11-003 |
Establishes a procedure for Designers to submit Utility Plans to MassDOT in electronic format. Provides guidelines for preparing AutoCAD drawing layers and for submitting materials for review. |
| E-10-002 |
04-20-2010 |
Contractor Performance Reports |
Active |
The purpose of this Engineering Directive is to implement new Contractor Performance Reports for both general contractors and subcontractors. |
| E-10-001 |
04-20-2010 |
Guidance for the Use of Adhesive Anchors |
Active |
This Directive provides guidance and procedures to be followed for each potential use of adhesive anchors on MassDOT Highway Division facilities or on MassDOT Highway Division projects. |
| E-09-007 |
12-18-2009 |
Mechanical Reinforcing Bar Splicer |
Active |
Modifies various physical requirements for Mechanical Reinforcing Bar Splicers. |
| E-09-006 |
12-18-2009 |
Air Content Tolerance for Cement Concrete |
Active |
Modifies the Air Content tolerance for Cement Concrete to plus or minus 1.5% of the percentages required in the contract documents. |
| E-09-005 |
08-21-2009 |
Design Criteria for MassHighway Projects and Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Requirements |
Active |
Supersedes e-97-007, supplements P/e-06-001, and updates the Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation criteria and review procedure. Clarifies design criteria that shall be applied to MassHighway projects, particularly projects on the National Highway System. |
| E-09-004 |
08-21-2009 |
Signatory Approvals for Bridge Sketch Plans and Construction Drawings |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-11-004 |
Supersedes E-08-004. Defines the signatory approvals required for all Bridge drawings. Provides groups of persons authorized to sign each type of drawing and recognizes the Accelerated Bridge Program office as a separate approval entity. |
| E-09-003 |
06-18-2009 |
Hook Lock Grates for Catch Basins |
Guidance text valid. Drawings superseded by Engineering Directive E-10-007. |
Supersedes and replaces E-09-002. Introduces technical corrections to previous drawings. Application is essentially the same as in E-09-002. Still requires Hook Lock Grates to be used as the standard catch basin grates on MassHighway roadways. |
| E-09-002 |
01-16-2009 |
Hook Lock Grates for Catch Basins |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-09-003 |
Requires Hook Lock Grates to be used as the standard catch basin grates on MassHighway roadways. Introduces new Standard Construction Drawings related to this initiative. |
| E-09-001 |
01-16-2009 |
Revised Procedure for Determining the Monthly Price Adjustment for Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures |
Active |
Establishes a new procedure for determining price adjustments for hot mix asphalt used on MassHighway construction contracts, effective 12/15/08. Provides Special Provisions to be inserted into all affected contracts. |
| E-08-004 |
12/19/2008 |
Consultant Design Title Block for Bridge Plans |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-09-004 |
Modifies Bridge Manual Drawing Number 1.1.4 to require the Consultant designer to sign and seal the bridge plans as the Engineer of Record, effective January 1, 2009. The Director of Bridges and Structures and the Chief Engineer shall no longer sign bridge plans designed by Consultant firms. |
| E-08-003 |
10/15/2008 |
Work Zone Safety and OSHA Work Site Checklists |
Active |
Reinforces MassHighway's commitment to overall safety on construction and maintenance projects. Provides safety checklists to be posted in all field offices and to be used to aid field personnel with daily work site inspections. |
| E-08-002 |
10/15/2008 |
Field Quality Control Procedures for Signs and Messages |
Active |
Reinforces MassHighway procedures for inspecting all signs and messages prior to installation or activation. Includes detailed quality control procedures for field personnel. |
| E-08-001 |
08/15/2008 |
Approval of Shop Drawings |
Active |
Modifies the Shop Drawing Approval Procedures in the MassHighway Bridge Manual by allowing drawings to be "Approved as Noted". |
| E-07-003 |
10/22/2007 |
Drainage Structures |
Active |
Reinforces MassHighway guidance and policies regarding the design, construction and maintenance of drainage structures and roadway drainage systems. Prohibits the installation of drainage structure risers on all MassHighway roadways and facilities. |
| E-07-002 |
10/22/2007 |
Proposed Utility Relocations Within MassHighway Design Projects |
Active |
Reinforces existing policy and protocol relative to public and private utility relocations on MassHighway projects. Provides guidance to designers for utility locations and for coordinating with all affected parties during the design process. |
| E-07-001 |
7/27/2007 |
MassHighway Bridge Manual, Parts I & II, 2005 Edition, 2007 Revisions |
Active |
Amends the Bridge Manual, Parts I & II, 2005 Edition. Effective August 1, 2007, the MassHighway Bridge Manual, Parts I & II, 2005 Edition, Revised 2007, shall be the standard for projects to be advertised by MassHighway and shall supersede all previous editions of the MassHighway Bridge Manual. |
| E-06-005 |
10/13/2006 |
Full Implementation for Use of Precast Portable Concrete Barrier |
Active |
Supersedes Engineering Directive E-06-004. Modifies the effective date for use of Precast Portable Concrete Barrier. Applies only to construction contracts advertised after January 1, 2007. |
| E-06-004 |
8/21/2006 |
Full Implementation for Use of Precast Portable Concrete Barrier |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-06-005 |
Requires all Precast Portable Concrete Barrier to be in conformance with Construction Standard Drawings M/E 403.1, M/E 403.2 and M/E 403.3, effective January 1, 2007. Supersedes Engineering Directives e-96-003 and E-02-004. |
| E-06-003 |
8/1/2006 |
Personal Protective Safety Equipment for Contractor Personnel |
Active |
Introduces new language to be included in the contract documents for all projects advertised for bid on or after 8/1/06, requiring Contractor personnel to wear hardhats, safety vests and other personal protective equipment while working within the project limits. |
| E-06-002 |
3/27/2006 |
Standard Drawings and Details for the Development of Traffic Management Plans |
Active |
Establishes the Standard Drawings and Details for the Development of Traffic Management Plans as the basis for the preparation of all Traffic Management Plans, effective March 15, 2006. This is a new publication. |
| E-06-001 |
2/13/2006 |
Massachusetts Highway Department Project Development and Design Guidebook, 2006 Edition |
Active |
Establishes the 2006 Project Development and Design Guidebook as the standard for use on all projects, replacing the 1997 Highway Design Manual, effective January 30, 2006. Incorporates and makes obsolete Engineering Directives e-93-007, e-93-011, e-98-003, e-99-004 and E-02-005. |
| E-05-005 |
11/17/2005 |
MassHighway Bridge Manual, Parts I & II, 2005 Edition, Customary US Units |
Active |
Establishes the 2005 Bridge Manual as the standard for bridge design projects, effective December 1, 2005. This manual supersedes all previous editions of the MassHighway Bridge Manual. |
| E-05-004 |
11/17/2005 |
Acceptance Criteria for Ready-Mixed Cement Concrete |
Active |
Modifies the acceptance criteria for ready-mixed cement concrete to more closely reflect the standards set forth in AASHTO, ACE and ASTM. Specifies test cylinder and coring requirements. |
| E-05-003 |
6/16/2005 |
Pavement Markings on Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) |
Active |
Requires the use of Epoxy Pavement Markings and Reflectorized Pavement Markers (Slotted in Pavement) on OGFC and OGFC-P wearing surfaces. Prohibits the use of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings and Snowplowable Raised Reflectorized Pavement Markers on OGFC and OGFC-P wearing surfaces. |
| E-05-002 |
3/2/2005 |
New Construction Drawings for Guardrail Buried in Back-Slope |
Guidance text valid. Drawings superseded by Engineering Directive E-10-007. |
Introduced 5 new drawings for the Construction Standards relative to a non-proprietary guardrail end treatment. Includes conditions for use and special provision requirements. |
| E-05-001 |
2/14/2005 |
Jobsite Concrete Slump Adjustment |
Active |
Supersedes Engineering Directive E-03-001. Changes the maximum allowable amount of hold-back water under this alternative procedure to adjust concrete slump at the jobsite. |
| E-04-007 |
12/16/2004 |
Detectable Warning Panels - Revised |
Guidance text valid. Drawings superseded by Engineering Directive E-10-007. |
Modified Engineering Directive E-04-003 by revising 2 drawings for the Construction Standards relative to placing detectable warning panels on wheelchair ramps, as required by the FHWA and in accordance with ADA and AAB regulations. |
| E-04-006 |
12/3/2004 |
New Construction Drawings for Installation of Rumble Strips |
Superseded by Enginereing Directive E-10-007 |
Introduced 2 new drawings for the Construction Standards relative to the proper installation of Rumble Strips. New drawings were in accordance with Policy Directive P-04-001 and MHD Standard Specifications. |
| E-04-005 |
4/16/2004 |
Cantilever Retaining Walls |
Guidance text valid. Drawings superseded by Engineering Directive E-10-007. |
Introduced 7 new drawings for the Construction Standards relative to the use of cantilever retaining walls. Includes suggested text for special provisions that are also required if cantilever retaining walls are used. |
| E-04-004 |
4/16/2004 |
Revised Construction Drawings |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-10-007 |
Introduced 4 revised M/E drawings for the Construction Standards - 1 berm drawing and 3 guardrail drawings. |
| E-04-003 |
4/16/2004 |
Detectable Warning Panels |
Modified by Engineering Directives E-04-007 and E-10-007 |
Introduced 2 new M/E drawings for the Construction Standards relative to placing detectable warning panels on wheelchair ramps, as required by the FHWA. |
| E-04-002 |
7/30/2003 |
Guidance for Designers to Minimize Travel Delays During Construction Operations |
Active |
Provides guidance for designers regarding the establishment of appropriate construction work hours and other Traffic Management Plan requirements to minimize travel delays and inconveniences during construction. |
| E-04-001 |
7/30/2003 |
Use of the English System of Measurements |
Active |
Formally declares that MHD will use the English System of Measurements for all new work, effective October 1, 2003. Supersedes Engineering Directives e-95-004 and e-95-005, which previously instituted use of the Metric System. |
| E-03-002 |
6/2/2003 |
Measures to Limit Motorist Travel Delays Through Construction Workzones |
Active |
Supersedes Engineering Directive e-93-005. Reinforces procedures necessary to limit travel delays during construction operations. Contains guidance on the "12-Minute Rule". |
| E-03-001 |
5/15/2003 |
Jobsite Concrete Slump Adjustment |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-05-001 |
Establishes an alternative procedure to adjust concrete slump at the jobsite by allowing the use of hold-back water. |
| E-02-005 |
12/17/2002 |
Early Environmental Coordination for Design Projects |
Obsolete |
Established standard procedures to identify design parameters, initiate early coordination with communities and define essential information necessary for early environmental reviews. Incorporated into 2006 Project Development and Design Guidebook 2/13/06. |
| E-02-004 |
10/31/2002 |
Temporary Precast Concrete Median Barrier |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-06-004 |
Introduces 3 new M/E drawings for the Construction Standards and establishes an implementation schedule for use of the new precast portable concrete barrier. Relative to Payment Item 853.2. |
| E-02-003 |
6/26/2002 |
Safety Controls for Construction Operations |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-12-009 |
Directs that Item 851. Safety Controls for Construction Operations shall be included in most projects advertised after July 1, 2002. This work will now be measured and paid on a Unit-Day basis. |
| E-02-002 |
6/26/2002 |
Mobilization |
Active |
Directs that Item 748. Mobilization shall be included in all projects advertised after July 1, 2002. |
| E-02-001 |
5/21/2002 |
Guardrail End Treatments and Elimination of Back-up Plates |
Active |
Reinforces existing policy relative to proper guardrail end treatments and establishes new policy relative to the proper use of guardrail back-up plates. |
| E-01-001 |
6/1/2001 |
Polymer Modified Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC-P) |
Active |
Directs that Polymer Modified Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC-P) must be used in place of Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) on all contracts where OGFC would normally be used as a wearing surface. |
| E-00-002 |
9/29/2000 |
New and Revised Drawings for "Construction and Traffic Standard Details" |
Superseded by Supplemental Drawings to the Construction Standards (12/01) |
Introduced 8 new, revised or obsolete drawings for the Construction and Traffic Standard Details. All changes were for guardrail drawings in conformance with NCHRP 350 testing requirements. |
| E-00-001 |
3/13/2000 |
Revisions to the MassHighway Bridge Manual |
Active |
Introduces revisions to the MassHighway Bridge Manual, Parts I & II, 1995 Metric Edition. The actual revisions, dated December 1999, shall be distributed by the MassHighway Bridge Engineer. |
| E-99-004 |
5/12/1999 |
Standard Mylar Sizes for MassHighway Projects |
Obsolete |
Changed the standard mylar sheet size for all MassHighway projects to 24" x 36". Includes revised Highway Design Manual and Bridge Manual drawings. Incorporated into the 2006 Project Development and Design Guidebook 2/13/06. |
| E-99-003 |
2/10/1999 |
New and Revised Drawings for "Construction and Traffic Standard Details" |
Superseded by Supplemental Drawings to the Construction Standards (12/01) |
Introduced 10 new or revised drawings for the 1996 Construction and Traffic Standard Details. Included new guard rail drawings in conformance with NCHRP 350 testing requirements. |
| E-99-002 |
2/10/1999 |
Certification of Design Exception Reports |
Active |
Directs that all Design Exception Reports be stamped and signed by the designer prior to being submitted for review and approval by the Chief Engineer. |
| E-99-001 |
1/14/1999 |
Slope Paving Under Bridges |
Active |
Directs that Reinforced Concrete Slab Special Slope Paving Under Bridges must be used in place of granite block slope paving in new applications. Also provides direction regarding maintenance applications. |
| E-98-004 |
10/30/1998 |
Permit Requirements for the Use of Controlled Density Fill in Trench Cuts Under Pavement |
Active |
Supersedes Engineering Directive e-93-006. Clarifies requirements for the use of Controlled Density Fill and contains minimum conditions which must be met by permit applicants who choose not to use this type of backfill material. |
| E-98-003 |
5/5/1998 |
Response to MGL CH 87 Acts of 1996 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation |
Obsolete |
Superseded Engineering Directive e-98-002. Notes that maintenance type projects funded through the Chapter 90 (local aid) Program are excluded from the provisions of this Directive. Incorporated into the 2006 Project Development and Design Guidebook 2/13/06. |
| E-98-002 |
4/7/1998 |
Response to MGL CH 87 Acts of 1996 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation |
Superseded by Engineering Directive e-98-003 |
Superseded Engineering Directive e-97-005. Stressed that the Directive was to have been addressed on all projects at the 25% design level and that it applied to all projects funded with state money, inluding Chapter 90 (local aid) funds. |
| E-98-001 |
3/13/1998 |
Consultant Performance Evaluation |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-10-005 |
Documented and implemented an improved Consultant Performance Evaluation System on a Department-wide basis. Allowed for input from several disciplines and for periodic feedback to design consultants during the design process. |
| E-97-008 |
10/9/1997 |
Architectural Access Board and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements |
Active |
Identifies AAB and ADA requirements. See also Wheelchair Ramp Standards booklet dated 10/8/97. |
| E-97-007 |
10/9/1997 |
Projects Exempt from Controlling Criteria |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-09-005 |
Identifies types of projects which are so limited in scope that application of the normal design standards of the Highway Design Manual and AASHTO is unreasonable. These projects do not require formal approval of design exceptions. |
| E-97-006 |
8/21/1997 |
Acceptable bridge deck overlay thicknesses on state highway resurfacing projects |
Active |
Formally notifies MassHighway engineering personnel of the requirements to establish the maximum permissible bituminous concrete overlay thickness on all State or Interstate highway bridges for resurfacing projects. |
| E-97-005 |
7/7/1997 |
Response to MGL CH 87 Acts of 1996 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation |
Superseded by Engineering Directive e-98-002 |
Superseded Engineering Directive e-97-004. Contained the same language as e-97-004, except for correctly replacing the word "should" with "shoulder" in the second paragraph. |
| E-97-004 |
7/1/1997 |
Response to MGL CH 87 Acts of 1996 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation |
Superseded by Engineering Directive e-97-005 |
Identified MassHighway benchmarks for bicycle and pedestrian accommodation and provided guidance to designers for documenting when such accommodation is not reasonably attainable. |
| E-97-003 |
6/12/1997 |
Geotechnical Section |
Obsolete |
Announced the consolidation of the Soils and Foundations Unit of the Research and Materials Division with the Geotechnical Section of the Highway Engineering Division. The combined section is part of the Highway Engineering Division. |
| E-97-002 |
2/27/1997 |
Revised plates for the 1996 Construction and Traffic Standard Details |
Superseded by Supplemental Drawings to the Construction Standards (12/01) |
Revised berm and guardrail plates 106.1.0R, 401.1.0R,and 401.3.0R. |
| E-97-001 |
1/27/1997 |
Construction Contracts Section |
Obsolete |
Announced the establishment and responsibilities of the Construction Contracts Section. Combined the former Specifications Section with the former Contracts and Prequalification Section. The new section is in the Highway Engineering Division. |
| E-96-003 |
4/17/1996 |
Policy for Acceptance of Temporary Precast Barriers |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-06-004 |
States that Temporary Precast Concrete Median Barrier shall be manufactured in accordance with Section 850.49 of the Standard Specifications. Identifies a procedure for substituting barriers manufactured in accordance with other state DOT specifications. |
| E-96-002 |
3/27/1996 |
Project File Numbers |
Active |
Mandates that all project-related inter-departmental correspondence shall contain the assigned Project File Number in the heading. |
| E-96-001 |
3/26/1996 |
Standardization of Crosswalk Markings |
Active |
Provides specific requirements for the installation of crosswalk markings on state highways. The directive clarifies information contained in the MUTCD. |
| E-95-008 |
12/4/1995 |
Impact Attenuator Terminals |
Active |
Discontinues the use of MELBCT's on all MassHighway projects. Attenuator Terminals shall be designed, bid and constructed using Section 628 of the Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges. |
| E-95-007 |
11/29/1995 |
Design Standards and the Design Waiver Process for Municipal Projects |
Obsolete |
Provided interim guidance for project initiation and approval, design standards, and the design waiver process for municipal projects. Included minimum lane and shoulder widths. Obsolete since publication of the 1997 Highway Design Manual (June, 1997). |
| E-95-006 |
9/18/1995 |
Temporary Precast Concrete Median Barriers |
Active |
Establishes a policy that precludes the use of "permanent" concrete median barriers for traffic control and protection of work zones during construction operations. Only "temporary" concrete median barriers may be used for these applications. |
| E-95-005 |
8/9/1995 |
Use of Metric System |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-04-001 |
Supplements Engineering Directive e-95-004. Provides further direction on designing highway and bridge projects in Metric or English units. Identifies specific cut-off dates for designing projects in either system of measure. |
| E-95-004 |
6/12/1995 |
Use of Metric System for all Department Projects and Documents |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-04-001 |
Identifies the Metric System of Measure as the method of measurement for the Department, effective June 18, 1995. Provides direction on waivers. Identifies Department manuals which have been reissued in metric units. |
| E-95-003 |
5/17/1995 |
Railroad Flagging Costs |
Obsolete |
Provided direction on reimbursement to contractors for railroad flagging costs. Refer to 1995 Standard Specifications for current direction. |
| E-95-002 |
3/28/1995 |
Bridge Posting Sign Policy |
Active |
Provides direction on rescinding bridge postings when bridges are replaced, reconstructed, or rehabilitated. |
| E-95-001 |
2/2/1995 |
Policy for proprietary wall systems |
Active |
Provides a systematic policy which enables MassHighway to better utilize proprietary wall systems. Based on FHWA guidelines. Provides information for the consistent selection, review and acceptance of proprietary walls. |
| E-94-005 |
12/28/1994 |
Revisions to the Foundation Charts - Span Wire Assembly Drawings |
Active |
Replaced Sheet 4 of 4 (English and Metric) of the Standard Drawings for Span Wire Assembly. |
| E-94-004 |
12/9/1994 |
AAB Regulations and Applications for Permit Access to State Highway |
Obsolete |
Mandated that all Permit Applications issued by the District offices contain a statement reaffirming that all permits are subject to the rules and regulations of the Architectural Access Board 521 CMR 1.00 et seq. Made obsolete by S.O.P. HMD-60-02-3-000 issued 12/12/08. |
| E-94-003 |
10/26/1994 |
Revisions to Construction Drawings for Precast Median Barriers |
Active |
Modified Construction Standard Drawings Nos. 401.15.1 and 401.15.2 to show that the connecting pin is to be completely contained within the cross section of the barrier. |
| E-94-002 |
3/28/1994 |
Restricting Access to Dangerous Areas |
Active |
Declares that all areas under Department jurisdiction judged dangerous for either pedestrian or vehicular traffic shall be barricaded with Jersey Barriers or other suitable devices to prevent access to such areas. |
| E-94-001 |
3/10/1994 |
Direct Expense Payments to Consultants |
Active |
Provides further guidance for making direct expense payments to consultants. Supplements information contained in e-93-009. |
| E-93-011 |
12/29/1993 |
Landscape Restoration Policy |
Obsolete |
Provided a framework for appropriate landscape restoration for impacts resulting from roadway projects. Incorporated into the 2006 Project Development and Design Guidebook 2/13/06. |
| E-93-010 |
11/30/1993 |
Final Reviews for Construction and Maintenance Contracts |
Obsolete |
Identified a procedure for reducing the backlog of construction and maintenance contracts awaiting final review. This process was completed. |
| E-93-009 |
11/23/1993 |
Direct Cost Payments to Subconsultants |
Active |
Establishes a new policy to pay consultants for all appropriate charges billed by direct cost subconsultants without requiring them to pay their subconsultants first. |
| E-93-008 |
11/3/1993 |
Revised Title Sheet and Federal Aid Block |
Incorporated into 1997 Highway Design Manual |
Identifies a new Title Sheet and Federal Aid Block to be used on all projects. Stresses quality of Construction Contract Tracings. This information is now part of the 1997 Highway Design Manual. |
| E-93-007 |
10/26/1993 |
Revised Schedule of R.O.W. and Utility Submissions |
Obsolete |
Identified when plan submissions should be made to the Right of Way Bureau and the Utilities Engineer during the course of a project design. Most of this information was incorporated into the 1997 Highway Design Manual and all was incorporated into the 2006 Project Development and Design Guidebook 2/13/06. |
| E-93-006 |
10/21/1993 |
Use of Controlled Density Fill |
Superseded by Engineering Directive e-98-004 |
Required that Controlled Density Fill (CDF) be used as backfill in all trench cuts whenever the Department issues a permit for such work. |
| E-93-005 |
10/21/1993 |
Traffic Delays and Construction Operations |
Superseded by Engineering Directive E-03-002 |
Stressed that Resident Engineers must take all necessary measures to ensure that motorist delays are minimized. Identified "12-Minute Delay Rule" for suspending operations and noted that Variable Message Boards shall be used to inform motorists of delays. |
| E-93-004 |
10/12/1993 |
Final Reviews - New Procedure for Verifying Final Quantities |
Active |
Identifies a new procedure for verifying final quantities. Outlines a procedure for conducting a statistical audit of final quantities, based on random sampling. |
| E-93-003 |
9/22/1993 |
Recommendations to Specifications Committee |
Active |
Asserts that recommendations to the Specifications Committee must be complete and well organized. Nonspecific recommendations will not be considered by the Committee. |
| E-93-002 |
7/7/1993 |
MassHighway CADD Policy |
Obsolete |
Established and defined CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) policy for all files created on or after July 19, 1993. No longer a requirement. |
| E-93-001 |
6/23/1993 |
Policy for the use of Modified Eccentric Loading Breakaway Cable Terminals |
Superseded by Engineering Directive e-95-008 |
Provided guidelines for the use of Modified Eccentric Loading Breakaway Cable Terminals (MELBCT's) on various types of roadways. Included revised or new Construction Standards plates. |
| P-92-010 |
10/8/1992 |
Non-NHS Bridge R&R Policy |
Active |
"Footprint" Bridge R&R Policy. Provides uniform guidelines for the replacement and rehabilitation of any Non-NHS bridge. Also supersedes all previous guidance on the replacement and rehabilitation of Non-NHS, Secondary and Off-System bridges. |
| N-92-018 |
8/24/1992 |
Designing for Handicapped Accessibility |
Superseded by more current ADA/AAB guidance documents |
Provided guidelines for the design and construction of sidewalks and wheelchair ramps in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Architectural Access Board (AAB). |
| N-92-017 |
8/10/1992 |
Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for sidewalk cross slope |
Superseded by more current ADA guidance documents |
Directed that the standard cross slope for sidewalks be 3/16 inch per foot in accordance with ADA Guidelines which mandated that the cross slope of an accessible route may not exceed 1:50. |
| N-92-014 |
6/22/1992 |
Hazardous Materials and Wetlands Units |
Permanent Action - Altered MHD Table of Organization |
Transfered the responsibilities of the Hazardous Materials Unit and the Wetlands Unit from the Highway Engineering Division to the Project Development Division (currently the Environmental Division). |