512.1DESCRIPTION —This work is cleaning and sealing longitudinal joints in existing cement concrete
pavements.
512.2MATERIAL—Section 705.4(b) or (c)
512.3CONSTRUCTION—Thoroughly clean the longitudinal joints of all existing sealing material, asphalt
material, and other foreign material. Clean original saw-cut joints to a minimum depth of 1 1/2 inches. Clean original formed construction joints to a minimum depth of 3/4 inch. If sawing is used, immediately flush the joint with water. If water blasting, use a waterblaster with a minimum operating capacity of 10 gallons per minute at 7,000 pounds per square inch. Seal the joint, as specified in the applicable parts of Section 501.3(n), to a level 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch below the pavement surface.
512.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Linear Foot
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Source: Publication 408 Highway Construction Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 402–0 of 1,522. View official source ↗