SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated February 12, 2014 and has no objection with the following comments:

1.	Calculations for the road design supported by approved Geo-technical studies shall be provided.
2.	Both ASTM D4253 and ASTM D 4254 are applicable to soils that may contain up to 15%, by dry mass, of soil particles passing a no. 200 (75 microns mesh) sieve, provided they still have cohesion less, free-draining characteristics. Further, these test methods are applicable to soils in which 100%, by dry mass, of soil particles pass a 3-inch (75-mm) sieve. Thus ASTM D4253/ D 4254 are not applicable.
3.	Revise the shop drawing to reflect actual conditions in notes section.
4.	Ensure that marl shoulder and marl capping are provided on the side/shoulder.
Should you have any questions, please contact Fahad A. Al-Balawi, Sr. Project Engineer on Tel.  No. +966 12 422 4393.
