Exploration Trench Art. 213.04 additional material to conform to a uniform cross section will not be required. Immediately prior to final inspection, mowing of the right-of-way will be required at locations as directed by the Engineer.
212.06 Basis of Payment. Except for blading off high spots in the existing
earth shoulders where the roadway has been resurfaced and for mowing immediately prior to final inspection, this work will not be measured or paid for separately, but shall be considered as included in the contract unit price for the particular type of surface course, base course or widening included in the contract. If surface course, base course or widening items are not included in the contract, the cost of final shaping, trimming and finishing shall be considered as included in the contract unit prices for the various items of earthwork. Blading off high spots in the existing earth shoulders where the roadway has been resurfaced and mowing required immediately prior to final inspection will be paid for according to Article 109.04. SECTION 213. EXPLORATION TRENCH
213.01 Description. This work shall consist of constructing a trench for the
purpose of locating existing farm underdrains within the construction limits of the proposed improvement. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
213.02 General. The exploration trench shall be constructed at the locations
shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. The trench shall be not less than 52 in. (1.3 m) in depth, measured from the existing ground elevation. The width of the trench shall be sufficient to allow proper investigation of the entire trench. When an existing farm underdrain is encountered, another trench shall be excavated on the opposite side of the proposed improvement to establish the line and grade of the existing farm underdrain. Broken tile shall be repaired immediately and no surface runoff shall be allowed to enter any tile. After the trench has been inspected by the Engineer, the excavated material shall be used to backfill the trench. Any excess material shall be disposed of according to Article 202.03, and the area shall be shaped and trimmed according to Section 212. When approved by the Engineer, the Contractor may use other means of locating existing farm underdrains.
213.03 Method of Measurement. The exploration trench will be measured
for payment in feet (meters) of actual trench constructed.
213.04 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per foot (meter) for EXPLORATION TRENCH, of the depth specified. Art. 214.01 Grading and Shaping Ditches Other means of locating existing farm underdrains approved by the Engineer will be paid for according to Article 109.04. SECTION 214. GRADING AND SHAPING DITCHES
214.01 Description. This work shall consist of grading and shaping existing
ditches according to the lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the plans. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
214.02 General. All surplus and unsuitable material shall be disposed of
according to Article 202.03.
214.03 Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in
feet (meters) along the centerline of the ditch. The volume of any surplus or unsuitable material removed will be measured for payment according to Article 202.07.
214.04 Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price
per foot (meter) for GRADING AND SHAPING DITCHES. Earth excavation for surplus material and removal and disposal of unsuitable material will be paid for according to Article 202.08. LANDSCAPING SECTION 250. SEEDING
250.01 Description. This work shall consist of preparing the seed bed and
placing the seed and other materials required in seeding operations on the shoulders, slopes, and other areas.
250.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
Item Article/Section
a.Seeds ................................................................................................ 1081.04
b.Agricultural Ground Limestone .......................................................... 1081.07
c.Fertilizer ............................................................................................. 1081.08
250.03 Equipment. Equipment shall be according to the following.
Item Article/Section
a.Disk ................................................................................................ 1101.08(a)
b.Slope Harrow ................................................................................. 1101.08(b)
c.Hydraulic Seeder ........................................................................... 1101.08(c)
d.Cultipacker ..................................................................................... 1101.08(d)
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Source: Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 118–119 of 1,217. View official source ↗