654PAVED SHOULDERS, TYPE 4

654.1DESCRIPTION—This work is the construction of paved shoulders, Type 4, and preparation of the

underlying surface.

654.2MATERIAL—

• Aggregate Base. Section 350.2

• Asphalt Prime Coat. Section 461.2

• Asphalt Surface Treatment. Section 480.2

• Shoulder Backfill Material. Section 350.2

654.3CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Standard Drawings and as follows:

or to a directed depth. If the existing guide rail is to remain in place, excavate the shoulder without disturbing the existing guide rail. Remove and shape material under and in back of existing guide rail to the elevation and slopes indicated or as directed. The Contractor is not required to compact behind the existing rail. Satisfactorily repair existing guide rail damaged or destroyed by the construction operations, as directed. Satisfactorily dispose of excess or unsuitable material, as directed.

to a maximum depth of 4 inches below the existing grade or to the directed depth.

graded material from the shaping operation to the bottom elevation of the proposed base course. If there is insufficient graded material, provide aggregate base course material to fill low areas to the bottom elevation of the proposed base course. Compact graded material or aggregate base course material as specified in Section 654.3(f).

course to the depth indicated or directed.

base course, backfill, shape, and compact aggregate base course material to the bottom elevation of the proposed base course. Compact using rollers as specified in Section 108.05(c)3.a, (c)3.b, (c)3.e, or (c)4. The material is satisfactorily compacted when it does not move under the compaction equipment.

654.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

The unit price includes excavation below the bottom of the proposed base course.

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