410Temporary Patching of Potholes and Trenches

410.01 Description.

This work includes repairing roadway potholes and patching utility and drainage trenches during roadway construction at the locations necessary to maintain a safe and passable transportation facility.

410.02 Materials.

Provide temporary patching material that conforms to Class 4.75 or Class 9.5 hot mix asphalt as required or to high performance cold patching material in Subsection M03.04.

410.03 Construction Methods.

Potholes. Repair all potholes within the Project limits commencing 10 calendar days following the official notice to proceed. For the repair, place asphalt patching material by hand in up to 2 -in. lifts leaving the repair flush with the existing pavement when complete. Ensure that the pothole is free of loose asphalt, debris, and excess moisture. Trenches. Repair all trenches within the Project limits. Ensure that the existing pavement is neatly cut on both sides. Compact the gravel backfill to the required density. Ensure that the subgrade is free of loose asphalt, debris, and excess moisture. Place the asphalt patch material in a compacted 2-in. lift. When completed, ensure that the patch is flush with the existing pavement.

410.04 Method of Measurement.

Temporary Patching of Potholes. Temporary Patching of Potholes will not be measured by a single unit of measurement but, instead, will be documented via the Force Account requirements in Subsection 410.05.1. Temporary Patching of Trenches. Temporary Patching of Trenches will be measured by the quantity of tons placed.

410.05 Basis of Payment.

Temporary Patching of Potholes. Temporary Patching of Potholes will be paid for on the Force Account basis of Subsection 109.04.

Part 400 — Asphalt Pavements August 2025

SECTION 410 — TEMPORARY PATCHING OF POTHOLES AND TRENCHES 400-35 Temporary Patching of Trenches. The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities at the Contract unit price as follows. Pay Item Pay Unit Temporary Patching of Trenches TONS The Contract price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.