SECTION 932 — CUTTING AND MATCHING PAVEMENT 900-91 — CUTTING AND MATCHING PAVEMENT
932.01 Description.
This work includes cutting back and matching cuts in both Portland cement and asphalt concrete pavements to the required depths of the specified course or courses at the required locations. The work also includes providing a temporary HMA bond breaker. This work also includes the installation of cold joints, if these joints occur during paving operations, and the installation of temporary steel plates to protect a roadway excavation.
932.02 Materials.
Not applicable.
932.03 Construction Methods.
The Engineer will approve the method of cutting before the commencement of construction operations. Cut the sections of existing pavement, surface course, base course, or combination thereof to be removed along the neat lines. Make a vertical cut of at least 2½ in. deep along the designated lines. Chip and remove the pavement to be removed. Clean the edge of the cut joint by sweeping and blowing with compressed air. Protect the clean edge by adequate measures until the new pavement is placed and matched thereto. Repair or replace any existing pavement, surface course, base course, or combination thereof beyond the neat lines that is damaged or destroyed by the Contractor’s operations at no additional cost to the Department. Cold Joints. If, as a result of paving operations, a cold joint occurs, install the joints as directed by the Engineer.
932.04 Method of Measurement.
Cutting and Matching Pavement will be measured by the length in linear feet of cuts made on designated courses of pavement.
932.05 Basis of Payment.
The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows: Pay Item Pay Unit Cutting and Matching Pavement LF The price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.
Part 900 — Incidental Construction and Services August 2025
900-92 SECTION 932 — CUTTING AND MATCHING PAVEMENT No additional payment will be made for the installation of cold joints if the joints are caused by the Contractor’s sequence of paving operations.
Part 900 — Incidental Construction and Services August 2025
SECTION 933 900-93 This Section has been Reserved for Future Use.
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