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Profiling
  • Publication no: AP-PWT05-26
  • Published: 6 February 2026

This Pavement Work Tip details the profiling or cold planing of asphalt pavements, a process that removes uneven areas of pavement to allow the placement of new, uniform surface.

Updated: February 2026

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