EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT - Section 203 EXCAVATION Excavation is designed for shaping the project, including cut sections. It includes the excavation of materials, both usable and nonusable, and the disposal of excess or nonusable materials for which provision is not made in other specification items. Specification Section 203 includes excavation for roadways, ditches, channels and structures, as well as all associated grading operations. When hazardous materials, archaeological or paleontological remains, or endangered flora or fauna, or cemeteries are located or suspected, the project engineer will proceed as required in Section 201 and Section 202 in this manual, contract and plans. EXCAVATION OUTSIDE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY Excavation for lateral drains or other activities outside the right-of-way may require access to private property. If it is obvious that the contractor's forces require access to property not owned by the department, the project engineer must have possession of a written agreement from the owners of the property allowing access during construction. This agreement may be obtained by the Right-of-Way section prior to letting and may appear as the construction or drainage servitude on the plans. If such an agreement is not available, the project engineer is not to allow the contractor to perform any work that requires access to adjacent property until written permission is obtained. It is the responsibility of the department to obtain this agreement. The contractor will be provided a copy of the agreement. Prior to final acceptance of the project, the contractor shall obtain a written release from the property owner stating that the property has been restored to a condition that is satisfactory to the owner. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS OR UNUSABLE MATERIALS The disposal of unusable excavated materials shall be the responsibility of the contractor. If these materials are to be disposed on property not owned by the contractor, the contractor shall obtain a written agreement from the property owner, designating the type(s) and quantities of materials, to be disposed. A copy of this agreement must be provided to the project engineer before excavation operations begin. If excavated materials are to be stored on property owned by the contractor, the contractor shall provide the project engineer with a letter indicating the location and ownership of the disposal area and relieving the department of any responsibility. This agreement is also to designate the type(s) and quantity of material to be stored. EQUIPMENT Excavation and Embankment 31
EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT - Section 203
Apr 27, 2023
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