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The roadbed is graded to a smooth level surface.
This is the base upon which special material will be placed prior to asphalt.
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THE ROADBED IS LEVELED
Graders level the road bed, followed by a roller to compact the material.
Notice the improved drainage ditch on the left.
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A CLOSE-UP OF THE GRADER AND ROLLER
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THE ROLLER
The roller is VERY heavy and compacts the road providing a very stable surface.
The roller is about 25 tons of weight!
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