The comments received from industry partners were very helpful and allowed MTO to refine and clarify the direction given in OPSS 710. Examples include minimum application temperatures, air compressor requirement, relative humidity requirement, glass bead rate for durables, recessing equipment and allowing grinding on final course HMA for durables removal.
November 2, 2023 - December 17, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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The Structural Manual has been updated with a few changes to incorporate comments received through the consultation process. The final version of the document will be posted on MTO’s technical Publication website.
February 20, 2024 - March 21, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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Guidelines for the Procurement of Specialty Inspection Services for Structural Steel Fabrication, Erection will be published on MTO’s Technical Publication website after minor updates.
December 19, 2023 - January 23, 2024 (35 days) Closed
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This Special Provision covers the requirements for post installation inspection procedures, acceptance and repair methods for pipe culverts and pipe sewers.
The posting was to seek comments for the new “Work Zones” chapter and comment period has since closed. A total of 14 comments were received related to the draft chapter of Work Zones. Comments and responses are attached. The work zone chapter will be updated to reflect the inputs from the comments received. The work zone chapter will become a new chapter in the 3rd Edition of the MTO Design Supplement (MTO DS) 2023 for TAC Geometric Design Guide 2017 and then published on the MTO Technical Publications website.