Rev. 3-20-96

LINEAR GRADING

203-R-260

The Standard Specifications are revised as follows:

SECTION 203, AFTER LINE 829, INSERT AS FOLLOWS:

203.23.1 Linear Grading. Linear grading shall consist of earth wedging at the outside edge of a shoulder once the pavement has been resurfaced, widened, or replaced. Linear grading shall also consist of earth wedging behind guardrail to obtain the required earth backup for the posts. Linear grading shall also consist of median earth filling required for paving and placement of concrete median barrier. These types of earthwork shall not require benching.

SECTION 203, BEGIN LINE 981, DELETE AND INSERT AS FOLLOWS:

(c) Measurement on a Linear Basis. If When either or both the plans and contract provides for a pay item for linear grading, the measurement for payment will be based on the length of roadway actually constructed to the lines, grades, and typical cross sections specified. All classes of excavation involved, including required borrow, will not be measured for payment,. but Such classes of excavation will be considered as included in the pay item for linear grading per station or kilometer (mile) as specified.

SECTION 203, LINE 1061, INSERT AS FOLLOWS:
Items. Linear grading will be paid for at the contract unit price per station or kilometer (mile), as shown in the Schedule of Pay Items.

SECTION 203, LINE 1140, INSERT AS FOLLOWS:

Linear Grading STA, km (MILE)