724.01 DESCRIPTION. Construct rumble strips in accordance with the
details shown in the plans and as directed.
724.02 MATERIALS. Vacant
724.03 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Before the construction
of any rumble strips, demonstrate to the engineer that the equipment to be used can achieve a depression having well defined edges without snagging or tearing the finished pavement. Provide a relatively smooth cut and a smooth interior finish with no more than 1/16 inch between peaks and valleys. Provide a uniform and consistent alignment of each cut in relation to the roadway throughout the project. Before opening the adjacent lane to traffic, ensure that all debris generated by a grinding process is removed and disposed of daily by vacuum or a method approved by the engineer. Do not use the debris generated by a grinding process in recycled asphalt. When rumble strips do not meet the requirements of the contract documents, restore any pavement to the satisfaction of the engineer at no additional cost to the Department.
724.04 MEASUREMENT. The quantity of Rumble Strips (Centerline or
Shoulder/Edge) to be paid for will be the plan quantity in miles, constructed and accepted. The plan quantity will be determined based on the roadway length. No deduction will be made for gaps. The quantity of Rumble Strips (Intersection) to be paid for will be the plan quantity per each set as shown on the plans constructed and accepted. The set would be three rumble clusters in one lane. Acceptance measurements will be performed by the Department on a random basis to ensure conformance.
724.05 PAYMENT. Payment for Rumble Strips (Centerline) and
Rumble Strips (Shoulder/Edge) will be made at the contract unit prices per mile. Payment for Rumble Strips (Intersection) will be made at the contract unit price per each set as shown on the plans. Payment will be full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work, including cleaning and preparing of surfaces, disposal of all debris, and protection of traffic. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 724-01 Rumble Strips (Centerline) Mile 724-02 Rumble Strips (Shoulder/Edge) Mile 724-03 Rumble Strips (Intersection) Each
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