Local Road Management Manual 543 in meters which has been cut, ifll, compacted and accepted by the Engineer. VII. Basis of Payment The quantity of completed repaired and compacted surface as provided above shall be paid for at the contract unit price per meter. Payment shall constitute full compensation for cutting, iflling, compacting of the road surface and for supplying all labor, equipment and tools to complete this work item, including the required traiffc control. VIII. Payment will be made under: ACTIVITY NO. 103: MACHINE PATCHING OF UNPAVED ROAD SURFACES I. Description of Activity Use this activity for correcting minor surface erosion, ruts, corrugations, potholes, etc. on short sections by using a road grader and by adding new materials. Replenishing short sections of wearing surface (each with a continuous length of not more than 200 meters) is included 1/. II. Purpose To eliminate hazardous conditions and to provide smooth, well-drained surfaces. III. Schedule of Application Schedule repairs of hazardous conditions as soon as possible. Schedule repairs of nonhazardous conditions when defects control traiffc speeds or threaten the structure of the road surface. If possible, schedule when natural moisture facilitates compaction. Schedule this activity when sub-grade failures (soft spots) are already corrected 2/. IV. Construction Method i. Place safety devices.