616Median and Island Pavement

615.05 Basis of Payment. Concrete barrier, of the type specified, will be paid for at the

contract unit price per linear foot, complete-i n-place, which shall be full compensation for completing the work. Payment will be made under: 615-A: Concrete Description Barrier - per linear foot 615-B: Precast Concrete Description Barrier - per linear foot SECTION 616 - MEDIAN AND ISLAND PAVEMENT

616.01 Description . This work consists of constructing paved medians and islands on

prepared grades in accordance with these specifications and in reasonably close conformity with the lines, grades, and sections shown on th e plans or established. When so indicated on the plans, this work shall also consist of pa inting the surface, or portions thereof, of the median or island.

616.02 Materials .

616.02.1 Concrete. The materials used in the manufact ure of concrete shall conform to

the requirements of Section 804 for the class of concrete specified. Unless otherwise specified, Class "C" concrete shall be used.

616.02.2 Joint Filler . Joint filler shall be the type specified on the plans and shall

conform to the requirements of Section 707. Unless otherwise specified, the filler shall be ½-inch premolded filler meeting the requirements of Subsection 707.02.2.

616.02.3 Asphalt Pavement . Asphalt pavement shall be in accordance with the

applicable materials and construction re quirements of Sections 401 and 403.

616.03 Construction Requirements .

616.03.1 Equipment . The equipment shall conform to the applicable requirements of

Sections 401, 501, and 804, except that approved modified placement, shaping, compacting, and finishing equipment will be permitted. All small tools, such as edgers, floats, tamps, etc., shall be approved tools of such quality and quantity as to assure their adequacy in the performance of acceptable work. Approved required equipment shall be on the project in good working condition before construction will be permitted to start. 616.03.2--Preparation of Grade . Unless otherwise specified, in-grade preparation shall be performed in accordance with the appli cable provisions of Section 321. After completion of grade preparation, the entire ar ea shall be treated with a soil sterilant as follows:

616.03.3 Forms . Forms will not ordinarily be requir ed. If specified or necessary, forms

and forming shall be in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 608.03.3.

616.03.4 Manufacturing and Placing Concrete . Concrete for this work shall be

manufactured and placed in accord ance with the requirements of Section 501 or Section 804 except that approved m odified methods of placement, shaping, and compacting will be permitted. Concrete surfaces shall be gi ven a Class 6 float finish in accordance with Subsection 804.03.19.5. The fresh concrete shall be deposited in a single layer on a moist grade. The edges, shall be thoroughly spaded, and the surface shall be tamped sufficiently to compact the concrete and bring mortar for fi nishing to the surface. The finished surface shall conform closely to the typical section indicated on the plans and shall not have irregularities that would prohibit complete surface drainage, including drainage over adjacent curb. The edges of the concrete at expansion joints shall be edged to a radius of 1/2 inch.

616.03.5 Expansion Joints . Unless otherwise shown on the plans, expansion joints shall

be formed of premolded joint filler of the specif ied thickness. All joint fillers shall be cut to full cross section and shall extend to full depth, width, and length. All expansion joint material extruding after the concrete is finished shall be trimmed as directed. In the event the locations are not shown on the plans, joints shall be placed between all edges of the median or island pavement and the surrounding curb or pavement. Where applicable, joints shall be placed to match expa nsion and contraction joints in adjacent curb or pavement.

616.03.6 Protection and Curing. After the pavement is finished, it shall be protected and cured in accordance with the requirement s of Subsection 501.03.20 or by other

approved method. Placement, protection, and curing of concrete during cold and hot weather shall conform to the limitations, conditions and requirements of Subsection 804.03.16.

616.03.7 Manufacturing and Placing Bituminous Pavement . Asphalt pavement used

in construction of median and island pave ment shall be manufactured and placed in accordance with the requir ements of Sections 401 and 403, except that approved modified methods of placement, shaping, and compacti ng will be permitted. The pavement shall consist of the layers and types shown on the plans. The surface of the finished pavement shall conform closely to the typical section indicated on the plans and shall not have irregularities that would prohibit complete surface drainage, including drainage over adjacent curb.

616.03.8 Cleaning Up . All surplus material shall be disposed of as directed, and the

completed work and the site shall be left in a neat and presentable condition.

616.03.9 Markings . When specified, pavement markings on median and island pavement

shall be made as detailed or as directed by the Engineer, and shall conform to the provisions and requirements of the applicable sections for the markings specified.

616.04 Method of Measurement . Median and island pavement of the type specified will

be measured in square yards. Excavation will not be measured for separate payment, and the cost thereof is to be included in the price of other items of work. Pavement markings, if required, will be measured and paid for in accordance with the applicable sections for the markings specified.

616.05 Basis of Payment . Median and island pavement of the type specified will be paid

for at the contract unit price per square yard, which shall be full compensation for completing the work. Payment will be made under: 616-A: Concrete Median and/or Island Pavement, Thickness - per square yard 616-B: Bituminous Median and/or Island Pavement, Thickness - per square yard SECTION 617 - RIGHT-OF-WAY MARKERS

617.01 Description . This work consists of furnishing and placing right-of-way markers

and permanent easement markers in accordance with the plans and these specifications and at points designated on the plans, or as directed. The work also shall include the removal of right-of-way markers from their original locations and resetting at new locations as specified or established. Generally, Type “A” markers shall be placed in the ground and Type “B” markers shall be placed in concrete areas. The estimated quan tity of markers will be shown on the plans, and it is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the type and number of markers required. 617.02--Materials . The right-of-way marker and pe rmanent easement markers shall be constructed using a reinforcement bar of the size indicated and a brass or bronze cap as indicated on the plan sheet. The cap shall be Mark-It® Model C/M-HS-3-1/4B, Berntsen® 6000 Series, or approved equal. The cap sh all be stamped with information indicated on the plans. The rebar shall meet the requirement of Section 711 of the Standard specifications. Right-of-way markers for placement in concrete shall be Mark-It® model C/M-SS-3-1/4B, Berntsen® C Series, or approved equal brass or bronze stem designed marker. The cap shall be stamped with information indicated on the plans.