Article 1 — Description
Obliterate designated sections of abandoned roadway .
Article 2 — Construction
Strip and windrow existing topsoil before shaping operations. Remove asphaltic concrete pavement in conformance with applicable Item. Remove material designated as salvageable in conformance with applicable Items. Remove abandoned structures unless otherwise shown on the plans. Scarify and blend the abandoned roadbed with soil. Break down clods or lumps of material. Fill, cut, and shape the designated sections of the abandoned roadway to blend into the surrounding terrain. Eliminate ditches except where needed to facilitate drainage. Cover disturbed areas with topsoil after shaping operations to facilitate establishment of vegetation.
Article 3 — Measurement
This Item will be measured by the 100- ft. station along the baseline of the abandoned roadway or by the square yard of the roadway in its original position.
Article 4 — Payment
The work performed in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Obliterating Abandoned Road.” This price is full compensation for salvaging and replacing topsoil; stockpiling or dispos ing of materials; removing asphaltic concrete pavement; remov ing abandoned structures; scarifying, blending, and shaping abandoned roadway ; furnishing and operating equipment ; and labor, tools, and incidentals.