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www.acpa.org Quarter 3, 2019 21 continues on page 22 » a plan B and C, along with different mixes that were pre-approved by FDOT, kept the project moving forward smoothly.” The use of a stringless paver and automated guid- ance systems, proper joint layouts and verified elevations produced quality, smooth pavements, says Kur. “The PI measurements were less than 0.2 in across all pavement,” she says. Models were shared with the asphalt contractor to ensure that both crews were working with the same speci- fications to prevent overruns. It was important that the asphalt layer be placed to grade and by working together they were successful, she says. “In fact, after our initial readings of ride quality, FDOT came out to check the smoothness them- selves to verify the contractor’s results!” S R 7 1 0 O P P O R T U N I T Y I N F L O R I D A