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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">Please pass this message along to all designers, consultants, local government employees, and those involved in public works projects in Oregon.</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">Greetings,</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">The Oregon Standard Drawings on the web have been updated with the July 2011 revision. These drawings are for all projects going to bid after</FONT><B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">December 1, 2011</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">. For projects going to bid between now and</FONT><B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">November 30, 2011</FONT></B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">you will still find them active on the web page.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">We have included links to PDF files to download a full series of drawings. These files get quite large in size but should help those that wish to print their own copies.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">All of the 349 standard drawings are now available in both PDF and DGN formats on the web at </FONT><A HREF="http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/ENGSERVICES/standard_drawings_home.shtml"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/ENGSERVICES/standard_drawings_home.shtml</FONT></U></A></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">We are hoping that you will begin to use the electronic Standard Drawings as your first reference for design and construction data. Many of the hard copies that are on book shelves have become out of date. We have included a subject index on line to help quickly locate the drawings you need. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">For those of you that have wished to remain on the list for hard copies updates we are honoring your request and will send you the updates for your use. The hard copies are being printed and will be mailed soon.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Verdana">If you have any questions, please contact me at 503-986-3738 or Dan McMillen at 503-986-3752.</FONT>
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<P><I><FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE=4 FACE="Garamond">David Joe Polly, P.E., P.L.S., W.R.E.</FONT></I><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR="#008080" FACE="Georgia">Senior Standards Engineer 503/986-3738</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><BR>
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<BR><FONT COLOR="#008080" FACE="Georgia">Oregon Department of Transportation</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR="#008080" FACE="Georgia">4040 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, MS#5</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><BR>
</FONT><FONT COLOR="#008080" FACE="Georgia">Salem, Oregon 97302-1142</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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