Section 611 - Specifications for Street Construction
The following specifications for constructions of streets shall be in addition to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and shall serve to further clarify and explain specific construction requirements in the Town Of Middletown. See Appendix B for a cross section diagram of a typical “standard” street in Middletown.
   Section 611.1 - Materials
   A.   The Base Course shall consist of bank run gravel borrow which conforms to the requirements of subsection M.01.09 Table I, Column I of the R.I. Standard Specifications or as approved by the Town Engineer and Public Works Director.
   B.   The Base Surface shall consist of processed gravel which conforms to the requirements of subsection M.01.09, Table I, Column II of the R.I. Standard Specifications or as approved by the Town Engineer and Public Works Director.
   C.   The Binder Course shall consist of Bituminous Concrete Pavement (hot mix) Class I, Type I - 1 conforming to the requirements of subsection M.03.06 of the R.I. Standard Specifications or as approved by the Town Engineer and Public Works Director.
   D.   The Surface Course shall consist of Bituminous Concrete Pavement (hot mix) Class I, Type I - 1 conforming to the requirements of subsection M.03.06 of the R.I. Standard Specifications or as approved by the Town Engineer and Public Works Director.
   Section 611.2 - General Conditions
The developer shall, at all times during construction, ensure that all roads in which he is installing utilities are maintained in passable condition and shall take appropriate measures to eliminate the creation of a dust nuisance during construction. Prior to the construction of any building, the abutting road shall have, at a minimum, the Binder Course installed.
   Section 611.3 - Construction Methods
   A.   Sub-Base
All underground sewer and water lines, utilities, laterals, service lines and related facilities shall be installed prior to any street construction. Following filling and compaction of all utility trenches, the sub-base shall be thoroughly compacted with a ten (10) ton roller or its equivalent, true to the lines, grades and cross sections shown on the approved drawings.
   B.   Manholes and Catch Basins 
If the surface course will not be applied within 90 days following the placement of the Binder Course, sanitary manholes and catch basins shall be installed so that their tops are at Binder Course grade level.
   C.   Base Course
After the sub-base has been properly prepared and the curbs or shoulders set, the Base Course of bank run gravel shall be spread for the full width and in such volume as to provide an eight (8) inch cross section after compaction with a ten (10) ton roller or equivalent.
   D.   Base Surface
Following thorough compaction of the Base Course, processed gravel shall be spread for the full width and in such volume as to provide a four (4) inch cross-section after compaction with a ten (10) ton roller or equivalent.
   E.   Binder Course
The Binder Course shall consist of an application of Bituminous Concrete Pavement (hot mix) Class I, Type I-1 applied as follows:
   1.   The Base Surface shall be clean of all debris, protrusions shall be removed from any holes, ripples or unevenness in the surface shall be brought back to true line and cross section, prior to Binder Course application.
   2.   The Binder Course shall be applied at a temperature of 250 - 350 degrees Fahrenheit by means of an approved paving spreader. Such material shall be placed in sufficient quantity to provide a minimum of compacted cross section of one-half (½) inch.
   3.   Compaction - The Binder Course shall be compacted as specified in section 401.03.11 of the R.I. Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.
   F.   Surface Course
The surface course shall consist of an application of Bituminous Concrete Pavement (hot mix) Class I, Type I-1, applied as follows:
   1.   The Binder Course shall be swept clean of all sand and debris. Ripples or unevenness in the surface shall be brought back to true line and cross section by the spot application and proper compaction of Class I mix.
   2.   The Surface Course shall be applied at a temperature of 250 - 350 degrees Fahrenheit by means of an approved paving spreader. Such material shall be placed in sufficient quantity to provide a minimum of compacted cross section of one and one-half (1 ½) inches.
   3.   Compaction - The surface course shall be compacted as specified in Section 401-03-11 of the R.I. Standard Specifications. Upon completion of the application and compaction of the Surface Course, the street shall be allowed to stand for a minimum of eight (8) hours without traffic.
   Section 611.4 - Traffic Limitation
Traffic passing over constructed streets shall be limited to wheeled vehicles. No tracked equipment shall be permitted.
   Section 611.5 - Seasonal Limits
No bituminous material shall be laid when the temperature of the area is forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit and falling or during other unfavorable weather conditions, as may be determined by the Public Works Director.