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What happens if a ditch is not backfilled properly?

April 26, 2017backfilled ditch happens properly

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What happens if a ditch is not backfilled properly?

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The ditch will wash out or sink in, leaving a dip or depression in the road, if it is not backfilled properly. Proper backfilling is done by adding 6″ to 8″ of dirt or a fine stone mix and tamping before adding additional material. The process is repeated until the hole is filled properly.