Common use of CROSSING BY CUTTING PAVEMENT AND TRENCHING Clause in Contracts

CROSSING BY CUTTING PAVEMENT AND TRENCHING. When this method is used, the pavement shall be cut back so that the opening is at least twelve (12) inches wider on each side than the width of the trench. In all concrete surfaces or bases, edges of trenches shall be formed by the use of a concrete saw. The pavement shall be broken in such a manner as to allow the reinforcing steel, if any, to protrude a sufficient distance for lapping or tying with similar reinforcement in the pavement patch. Backfill shall be in accordance with Paragraph 3. After the backfill has been thoroughly compacted, the pavement shall be replaced with processed road gravel (MDOT 22A) stabilized with chloride until such time as the pavement can be replaced with new pavement by the permit licensee. Maintenance of the temporary pavement will be assumed by the City if the contractor fails to do so and cost incurred will be deducted from the permit licensee's deposit.

CROSSING BY CUTTING PAVEMENT AND TRENCHING. When this method is used, the pavement shall be cut back so that the opening is at least twelve (12) inches wider on each side than the width of the trench. In all concrete surfaces or bases, edges of trenches shall be formed by the use of a concrete saw. The pavement shall be broken in such a manner as to allow the reinforcing steel, if any, to protrude a sufficient distance for lapping or tying with similar reinforcement in the pavement patch. Backfill shall be in accordance with Paragraph 3. After the backfill has been thoroughly compacted, the pavement shall be replaced with processed road gravel (MDOT 22A) stabilized with chloride until such time as the pavement can be replaced with new pavement by the permit licensee. Maintenance of the temporary pavement will be assumed by the City if the contractor fails to do so and cost incurred will be deducted from the permit licensee's ’s deposit.