Section 211 — Roadway Obliteration

Description

211.01This work consists of obliterating or closing roadways and areas outside the roadway prism.

Construction Requirements

211.02Roadway Obliteration Methods.

(a)Method 1. Obliterate the roadway by restoring to approximate original ground contours. Keep excavated material within the original construction limits. Finish slopes to provide gradual transitions in slope adjustments without noticeable breaks.

(b)Method 2. Close roads by filling ditches and outsloping the roadbed to drain. Remove and slope embankment material at localized drainages to restore the natural drainage patterns. Eliminate ruts and low spots that could hold water.

211.03Material Handling.

(a)Rigid material. Remove rigid material according to Section 203. Dispose of material according to Federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

(b)Nonrigid material.

(1)Nonasphalt material. Scarify or rip the gravel, crushed stone, or other nonrigid surface, base, and subbase material. Mix the scarified or ripped material with the underlying soil. Bury the mixture under at least 12 inches of onsite soil.

(2)Asphalt contaminated material. Dispose of asphalt contaminated material according to Subsection 203.07.

211.04Waterbars and Barriers. Construct waterbars as shown in the plans. Construct barriers to prevent vehicle access as shown in the plans.

211.05Acceptance. Roadway obliteration will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02. Removal of obstructions will be evaluated under Section 203.

Measurement

211.06Measure the Section 211 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 .

Payment

211.07The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 211 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05 .