Removal and replacement of deteriorated curb and gutter. This phase usually contains some repair or replacement of existing storm structures along the curb. Grinding down of existing asphalt pavement along all adjacent edges such as curb and gutter or when abutting an existing street that is not to be resurfaced. This provides a lip so new asphalt can be placed and finished flush with surrounding elevations. In some instances, the entire existing surface of asphalt is ground off to reveal the underlying asphalt or concrete base.
Asphalt prime is sprayed on existing prepared roadway.
This material is quite adherent when first placed and should be driven on very slowly, if at all. The contractor is to post signs informing of fresh oil in the area. An initial thin course of asphalt is placed to level existing depressions and roughness in old pavement. Crack control fabric, much like driving on a thin carpet, is placed over the full area of leveling course of asphalt. This material helps to keep existing cracks in the underlying pavement from reflecting through and cracking the new surface asphalt.