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FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS

490REMOVAL OF EXISTING SURFACE COURSE

PA · 2026 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 348–0 Save this section

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490.1DESCRIPTION—This work is removal of an existing surface course.

490.3CONSTRUCTION—Carefully remove the existing asphalt surface course, within limits shown on the

plans or as directed. Use an acceptable removal method. Neatly trim the edges of remaining asphalt surface to a vertical line. At locations determined by the Representative, clean the surface of the existing base course and repair damage to the adjacent surface or underlying base.

490.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Square Yard

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Source: Publication 408 Highway Construction Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 348–0 of 1,522. View official source ↗

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