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Engineering Policies and Guides

Engineering Policies and Guides

3R Minimum Design Guidelines

Access Connections Rule And Policy

Asphalt Pavement Design Policy Memo (12-20)

Complete Streets Policy

Erosion Control Guidelines

Geotechnical Design Guide 8

Guidelines For Conducting A Safety Analysis For TMPs And Other Work Zone Activities

Guidelines for Standard Format

Highway Lighting Systems Guide

Introduction To Pile Driving Inspection

LA DOTD Approved Retaining Wall Systems List

Letter Bid And Contract Guidelines

Lighting Guide Addendum 1

Lighting On State Highways

Minimum Design Guidelines

Pavement PRR Minimum Design Guidelines

Policy For Roadside Vegetation Management

Projected Ad To Closeout Guidance

Retaining Wall System Approval Procedure

Section 30 UAV Policy

BDTMs

BDTMs

EDSMs

 

DOTD's Engineering Directives and Standards Manual comprises the below six volumes of policies that pertain to more than one office within DOTD and cover topics related to design, contracts, project construction, operations and maintenance.

SOP For EDSMs

SOP For EDSMs

Vol. I - General Policies

EDSM I.1.1.1 Establishing Of Highway Engineering Directives And Standards
EDSM I.1.1.2 Policies For Adoption, Revision, And Distribution Of Standard Plans
EDSM I.1.1.3 Procedure for Completion of Plans, Proposals, and Cost Estimates for Construction Projects
EDSM I.1.1.6 Control Of Sewer Effluent Discharge Onto Department Of Transportation And Development Rights Of Way
EDSM I.1.1.8 Establishment Of Uniform, Regulatory Truck Weight Limit For Structurally Deficient Highway Bridges Located On Public Road
EDSM I.1.1.18 Value Engineering
EDSM I.1.1.19 Public Road Exchange And Transfer
EDSM I.1.1.20 Authorization And Definition Of The State Highway System
EDSM I.1.1.21 Treatment Of Significant Trees In DOTD Right Of Way
EDSM I.1.1.22 Clearing And Thinning Of Interstate Intersections By Municipalities For Beautification
EDSM I.1.1.24 Plan Quality Control And Quality Assurance Of Construction Plans
EDSM I.1.1.26 Capital Outlay Bond Projects
EDSM I.1.1.27 Road Transfer Program
EDSM I.1.1.28 Procedures For Final Plan Transmittal And Final Plan Modifications Including Plan Revisions and/or Plan Changes Resulting from Change Orders
EDSM I.2.1.1 Policies For Plan In Hand Inspections
EDSM I.3.1.1 Revision Of Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, And Maintenance Specification
EDSM I.3.1.2 Review Of Bids Received For Construction Projects
EDSM I.4.3.1 Use Of Green Amber Lights On DOTD Vehicles Equipment
EDSM I.4.3.2 Request For New Or Modified Access On Control Of Access Facilities

Vol. II - Design and Contracts

EDSM II.1.1.2 LADOTD's Policy on Approval of Expropriation of Right-of-Way
EDSM II.2.1.1 Pipe Material Selection Policy for Cross Drains, Side Drains, and Storm Drains
EDSM II.2.1.2 Construction of At-Grade Railroad-Highway Crossings
EDSM II.2.1.3 Fencing: Construction or Replacement of Fence
EDSM II.2.1.5 Alternate Pavement Construction Materials in Pavement Typical Section Designs
EDSM II.2.1.6 Procedure for Determining Coating and Gage (Thickness) Requirements for Metal Pipe
EDSM II.2.1.8 Shoulder Drainage Systems
EDSM II.2.1.9 Roadway Lighting of State Highways and Decorative Lighting of State Bridges
EDSM II.2.1.11 Pavement Type Selection
EDSM II.2.1.12 Pavement Structure Design
EDSM II.2.1.13 Procedure for Quality Assurance, Fill Heights and Installation Requirements for Plastic Pipe Used in Cross Drains, Side Drains, and Storm Drains
EDSM II.2.1.14 Complete Streets
EDSM II.3.1.1 Use of National Standards and Commercially Available Materials
EDSM II.3.1.2 Stopping Sight Distance on Curved Bridges
EDSM II.3.1.3 Guardrail
EDSM II.3.1.4 Guardrail, Other Bridge Rail End Treatment, Curbs, and Sidewalks on Urban Bridges
EDSM II.3.1.5 Use of Precast Reinforced Concrete 3 Sided Structures, Metal Arch Structures, and Structural Plate Structures

Vol. III - Construction

EDSM III.1.1.1 Procedures for Changing Contract Plans and Specifications for Construction Work Performed by Contract on Design Bid Build (DBB) and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
EDSM III.1.1.3 Approval of Subcontractors
EDSM III.1.1.4 Form No. 4206 Right of Entry
EDSM III.1.1.6 Engineering Surveys
EDSM III.1.1.7 Pre-Construction Conferences
EDSM III.1.1.8 Survey Marks (Horizontal and Vertical Control Monuments)
EDSM III.1.1.9 Project Site Interviews
EDSM III.1.1.11 Fringe Benefit Payments - Wage Classification
EDSM III.1.1.12 Enforcement of Legal Road Requirements on Construction and Maintenance Construction Projects
EDSM III.1.1.13 Encroachments
EDSM III.1.1.14 Control of Access
EDSM III.1.1.15 Force Account Work and Emergency Repair Contracts
EDSM III.1.1.16 Certification of Asphaltic Concrete Plants and Portland Cement Concrete Plants
EDSM III.1.1.19 Charging and Reporting Contract Time, Placing Contractors in Default, and Disqualifying Contractors
EDSM III.1.1.21 Duties and Responsibilities of DOTD Project Coordinators on Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE&I) Projects
EDSM III.1.1.21A Duties and Responsibilities of DOTD Project Coordinators on Local Public Agency (LPA) Construction Projects
EDSM III.1.1.22 Procedure for Reporting the Inspection of Borrow & Muck Disposal Areas for Cultural Artifacts, Archaeological, and Historical Sites
EDSM III.1.1.23 Development of Traffic Control Plan
EDSM III.1.1.25 Construction Trainees
EDSM III.1.1.26 DOTD Certification Committee Duties and Responsibilities
EDSM III.1.1.27 Equipment Rental Rates
EDSM III.1.1.28 Contract Disputes and Requests for Additional Compensation
EDSM III.1.1.30 Construction and Maintenance Projects; Notice to Proceed / Conditional Notice to Proceed / Notice of Contract Execution
EDSM III.1.1.31 Policy on Damage to Active Construction Projects Due to "Acts of God"
EDSM III.1.1.32 Constructability/Bid-Ability Review
EDSM III.1.1.33 Prompt Payment to Subcontractors
EDSM III.2.1.1 Determination of Quantities for Payment of Excavation and Embankment
EDSM III.2.3.5 Application of Quality Control Specifications for Asphaltic Concrete Mixtures
EDSM III.2.5.1 Construction Joints Bridges and Structures
EDSM III.2.5.4 Portland Cement Concrete Bridge Deck Construction
EDSM III.2.5.6 Movable Bridges - Design, Construction, and Maintenance Training Requirements
EDSM III.2.5.8 Verification of Navigational Clearances at All Bridges Constructed Over Navigable Waterways
EDSM III.2.5.9 Operations and Maintenance of Navigation Lighting and Aerial Lighting on All Bridges
EDSM III.3.1.1 Documenting Utility Conflicts On Construction Projects
EDSM III.3.1.2 Field Records for Utility Adjustment and Relocations
EDSM III.4.1.1 Policy For Partial Estimate Overruns
EDSM III.4.1.2 Policy for Final Change Order Overruns and Underruns
EDSM III.4.1.3 Policy for Determining Due Dates On Partial Estimates
EDSM III.5.1.1 Standard Filing System For Project Engineers' Offices
EDSM III.5.1.2 Sampling Plan, Materials Quality Assurance Documentation, and Audit of Testing & Materials (ATM) (was “2059”)
EDSM III.5.1.3 Material Measurement Based On Truck Bed Measurements
EDSM III.5.1.4 Contract Compliance Submission of Electronic Form PR-1391
EDSM III.5.1.5 Acceptance of Construction Projects
EDSM III.5.1.8 Conversion of Project Diary Book (Form DOTD 03-40-3093)
EDSM III.5.1.13 Policy for Inspection of Projects Funded By Highway Emergency Funds To Be Done By Others
EDSM III.5.1.14 Disposition of As-Built Plans and Contractor Submittals After Final Estimate
EDSM III.5.1.15 Commercially Useful Functions
EDSM III.6.1.1 Responsibilities of the Districts Relative To Railway-Highway Force Account Projects
EDSM III.6.1.2 Preconstruction Responsibilities of Project Engineer On Railway
EDSM III.6.1.3 Responsibility of Project Engineer in Regard to Inspection and Record Keeping on Railway-Highway Force Account Projects
EDSM III.6.1.5 Partial and Final Inspections, and Progressive and Final Payments For Railway-Highway Force Account Projects

Vol. IV - Maintenance

EDSM IV.1.1.2 Construction and Maintenance of Private Driveways
EDSM IV.1.1.7 Interpretation of Maintenance Agreements With Municipalities Regarding Traffic Signals
EDSM IV.1.1.9 Removal of Encroachments on State Highway Rights-Of-Way
EDSM IV.1.1.11 Inspection and Maintenance of Reservoir Embankments and Control Structures
EDSM IV.1.1.12 Regulations for Opening A Reservoir Water Control Device or Structure
EDSM IV.1.1.14 Median Crossovers on Control of Access Highways
EDSM IV.1.1.16 Regulations For Opening Flood Control Devices Designed and Built For The Purpose Of Flood Control On DOTD-Maintained Reservoirs
EDSM IV.2.1.3 Policy for District Issuance of Right-Of-Way Permits and Requiring Guarantee Deposit
EDSM IV.2.1.4 Median Openings on Divided Multi-Lane Roadways
EDSM IV.2.1.6 Outdoor Advertising Visibility Maintenance
EDSM IV.2.1.7 Design of Overhead Structures Crossing State Maintained Highways and Constructed By Permit
EDSM IV.2.1.8 Communication Cable Installation On Highway Structures
EDSM IV.2.1.9 Pipeline Crossings and the Use of Thermoplastic Pipe
EDSM IV.3.1.3 Sidewalks in Highway Rights-Of-Way By Permit
EDSM IV.3.1.4 Limits of Maintenance For Interstate Overpasses on Off-System Roads
EDSM IV.4.1.2 Louisiana Bridge Inspection and Load Rating Standards
EDSM IV.4.1.3 Operation and Maintenance of Emergency Crossover Bridge Structures
EDSM IV.5.1.1 Policy and Procedure for the Operation of Movable Bridges
EDSM IV.5.1.2 Policy on Gate Arms for Movable Bridges and Railroad Grade Crossings
EDSM IV.6.1.1 Policy and Procedure for Ferry Boat Operation
EDSM IV.7.1.2 Striping of Resealed or Overlayed Pavements Using Maintenance Funds
EDSM IV.7.1.5 Traffic Signal and Flashing Beacon Installation and Maintenance

Vol. V - Materials Quality Control

EDSM V.1.1.1 Policy for Using Embankment Materials With Swell Potential
EDSM V.1.1.2 Sealing of All Conveyances Hauling Cement, Lime or Fly Ash
EDSM V.1.1.3 DOTD District Laboratory Accreditation Program
EDSM V.2.2.2 DOTD Record Test Measurements
EDSM V.2.2.3 DOTD Materials Sampling Committee Duties and Responsibilities
EDSM V.4.1.2 Specialty Products Evaluation Committee
EDSM V.4.1.1 Use of Proprietary or Sole Source Products On Construction and Maintenance Projects

Vol. VI - Traffic Operations

EDSM VI.1.1.1 Establishment of Speed Zones
EDSM VI.1.1.2 Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) Requirements
EDSM VI.1.1.7 Hearing Appeal Procedure and Board
EDSM VI.1.1.8 Transportation Management Plans (TMP)
EDSM VI.1.1.9 Access Management and Public Involvement
EDSM VI.2.1.3 Supplemental Guide Signs on Interstate Highways
EDSM VI.2.1.6 Signing of At-Grade Railroad-Highway Crossings
EDSM VI.2.1.9 Horizontal Alignment Advisory Speed Signs
EDSM VI.2.1.10 Dynamic/Portable Changeable Message Sign (DMS/PCMS) Messaging
EDSM VI.3.1.2 Flashing Beacons and LED Flashing Signs
EDSM VI.3.1.9 Prohibiting STOP Signs at Intersections With Traffic Control Signals
EDSM VI.4.1.1 Pavement Markings
EDSM VI.4.1.2 Marking No Passing Zone For Special Situations
EDSM VI.4.1.3 Installation of Blue Raised Pavement Markers For Fire Hydrant Locations