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Rigid Pavements (500-599)

510LONGITUDINAL GROOVING OF EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 400404View official source ↗

510.1 510.4

510.1DESCRIPTION —This work is the cutting of longitudinal grooves in existing cement concrete pavement.

510.3CONSTRUCTION —Groove the existing pavement surface longitudinally between the limiting

stations indicated. Do not use flailing type equipment. Do not cut grooves on bridge decks. Cut 3/32 -inch- wide grooves, with a tolerance of plus 1/16 inch, a 3/4 inch center -to-center spacing, and a minimum depth of 3/16 inch. Do not cut grooves within 6 inches of the outside edge and centerline pavement joint. Do not overlap grooves. Remove slurry or residue resulting from the grooving in a continuous operation. Do not allow slurry to flow across lanes occupied by traffic or to flow into gutters or other drainage facilities. Clean the pavement surface after gr ooving and before opening to traffic .

510.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT —Square Yard

Measured on the finished grooved area.

511.1 511.4

511.1DESCRIPTION —This work is construction of a pavement pressure relief joint.

511.2MATERIAL —

(a)Pressure Relief Material. Section 705.4(e) or (f)
(b)Approved Sealant or Lubricant. As recommended by the manufacturer of the pressure relief

material.

511.3CONSTRUCTION —Saw the joint opening 4 inches wide, full depth, and full width of the pavement.

Remove the existing concrete material. Immediately before placing the sealing material, clean all vertical faces of the joint, and ensure the joint is free of oil, moisture, and other contaminants. Coat joint sides with either the sealant or lubricant adhesive according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

511.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT —Linear Foot

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 400404 of 1,522.