2.1 Remove Traffic Stripes and Pavement Markings, and Pavement Markers Traffic stripes, pavement markings and pavement markers shall be removed where needed or as directed by the Engineer to ensure workmanship and durability of the painting. The removal of traffic stripes and markings shall be accomplished by the following method. A. Wet Sandblasting: Where blast cleaning is used for the removal of painted traffic stripes and pavement markings or for removal of objectionable material, and such removal operation is being performed within Ten (10) feet of a lane occupied by public traffic, the residue including dust shall be removed immediately after contact between the sand and the surface being treated. Such removal shall be by a vacuum attachment operating concurrently with the blast cleaning operation. Payment for removal of traffic stripes , pavement markings and pavement markers shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals per the Contract Documents, and as directed by the Engineer, and shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price for each Bid Item requiring such work, and no additional compensation will be made therefor.
