Interstate Routes: 1. Any questions or verification of right-of-way limits for trees to be removed shall be directed to the Project Engineer. 2. Cut all dead or dying trees in the apparent right-of-way. 3. All trees cut or that were already downed must be mulched in place or be removed from the highway right-of-way. 4. Mulch shall not be left in piles but spread to a maximum depth of three inches (3”). 5. Any stumps outside of the standing tree line shall be ground or cut to the ground line. 6. Any stumps within interchange quadrants shall be ground or cut to the ground line. 7. No excavating of stumps or unnecessary disturbing of the ground will be allowed. 8. Any damage to the slopes and other right-of-way will be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair. This includes any regrading of ditches and slopes, grassing, or any other repair needed. All ditches and slopes shall be restored to the previous conditions. Contractor shall take all precautions not to place any mulch in ditches and on the shoulders/slopes on the roadway side of the ditches. 9. If a Contractor chooses to remove any downed trees, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all necessary requirements are met including but not limited to all permits. 10. The Log Miles shall be measured separately along the Northbound outside lanes, the Southbound outside lanes, and the full width of the median. For example, from Log Mile 1.0 to 2.0 you will measure 1.0 mile of random clearing for the northbound outside; 1.0 mile of random clearing for the southbound outside; and 1.0 mile of Random Clearing for the median. This will give you a total of 3.0 miles of random clearing for Log Mile 1.0 to 2.0.
