DPW - 2026 Paving Projects

2026-11-03

The City ’ s summer roadway paving project which includes Sections ( see attached maps ), may include one or a combination of the following tasks with descriptions listed below that the contractor shall follow : • ADJUSTING STRUCTURES : • Claremont DPW will adjust structures as needed . • PAVEMENT MILLING : • All pavement saw cutting may be completed after grinding operations . All 3 ” or larger asphalt chunks that are not ground shall be removed from the site by the contractor and disposed of at the DPW prior to paving . • CLAREMONT DPW : • Will need to complete water , sewer , and drainage improvements prior to any paving . • SAW CUT / MILLED JOINTS : • To match all existing pavement depth . This item is subsidiary to all other work on the project . • PAVEMENT RECYCLING : • Initial Grinding - Existing pavement surfaces shall be ground to a depth of approximately 12 ” deep , and full width of said roads , for all locations specified . • Final Grinding - Upon completion of initial grinding , 1 ½ ” crushed gravel or stone may be added where needed , across the ground portion of the roadway and then final grinding passes shall be completed to create a homogeneous mixture of the recycled asphalt and the 1 ½ ” crushed gravel or stone . ( NOTE : All pavement saw cutting may be completed after grinding operations . All 3 ” or larger asphalt chunks that are not ground shall be removed from the site by the contractor and disposed of at the DPW prior to paving ). • INITIAL GRADING & COMPACTION : • Establish the roadway centerline , finish grade and compact all ground sections of pavement . Cross - slope of the road shall be graded to 2 %+/- from the centerline or shall match the existing cross - slope of the road with prior approval from the Highway Director or foreman in charge . Existing roadway profiles may be adjusted to accommodate additional crushed gravel material with prior approval . All drainage courses shall be maintained and shall be cleaned free of debris that may fall into them . This item is subsidiary to pavement grinding that will be necessary for the project . Contractor will be responsible for erosion control .

New Hampshire

2026-04-28