Conduct paving operations on one side of the roadway at a time. The side of the roadway, including shoulder, that is open to traffic shall be clear at all times. When pavement layers are 2 inches or less, paving will be permitted in one lane for a full day; the adjacent lane shall be paved the following workday. When pavement layers are greater than 2 inches thickness, a wedged joint shall be used. Paving will be permitted in one lane for a full day; the adjacent lane shall be paved the following day or place approximately 1/2 of each day's production in one lane and the remainder in the adjacent lane. When asphalt concrete pavement is milled 2 inches or less, milling is permitted in one lane for a full day; the adjacent lane shall be milled no later than the following workday. When asphalt concrete pavement is milled more than 2 inches, milling shall be limited to approximately 1/2 of each day's production in one lane and the remainder in the adjacent lane. All asphalt concrete pavement new construction, overlays, and shoulder surfacing operations open to traffic shall be conducted in accordance with the following requirements: 1. Shoulder Subgrade Preparation: Any required embankment widening shall be completed before placement of the asphalt concrete overlay. All vegetation shall be removed from existing shoulders before beginning temporary or final shoulder construction. When a shoulder wedge is required, the contractor shall blade and shape existing material to form a uniform surface for the placement of the wedge prior to placement of the asphalt concrete overlay. 2. Blading and Shaping of Material Adjacent to Pavement: Blading and shaping material adjacent to pavement described herein shall be completed at the end of each day's operations for all asphalt concrete courses. There shall be no drop-off from the pavement edge to the adjacent shoulder or foreslope. The contractor shall blade and shape existing material against, and approximately level with, the top of the pavement surfacing to form a uniform slope from the pavement edge to the adjacent existing shoulder, or to a point 10 feet from the pavement edge. If existing materials are insufficient, the contractor shall furnish, place, and shape additional materials to form the required tie-in or temporary shoulder. Permanent materials and procedures shall be in accordance with contract documents. Existing and/or additional materials placed temporarily shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Compaction shall be by approved methods.
