§ 222. Specifications. 1. It is the intent of this article that the
improvement, repair or reconstruction of such town highways, including
necessary grade and culvert work and any plans and specifications
thereof, shall conform generally to the following minimum
specifications, with such exception as hereinafter provided in this
section. Such minimum specifications shall include,

(a) raising of roadbed above grade, (b) grading backslope and
eliminating brush, (c) widening of roadbed to not less than eighteen
feet, (d) surfacing with gravel or other suitable material to a depth of
not less than twelve inches, which shall be stabilized with suitable
binding materials at such time during the current construction season or
the following construction season, and in such form and amount as the
department of transportation shall determine, (e) widening shoulders to
not less than five feet, (f) providing for adequate drainage facilities,
(g) if necessary, providing for vegetative protection on the sides of
state or municipally owned slopes bordering on highways to prevent
erosion of soil and to conserve water, and (h) providing for the
construction or reconstruction of necessary bridges, subject to the
provisions of section two hundred twenty-four of this article. Within
such general specifications, each project shall be completed in
accordance with a design and specifications approved by the county
superintendent and the commissioner; provided, however, the county
superintendent and the commissioner may permit deviations below such
minimum specifications in planning or during the course of completion of
the work, if, in their opinion, the particular circumstances make the
deviation advisable.

2. The improvement, repair or reconstruction of such town highways,
including necessary grade and culvert work, in order to facilitate snow
removal, improve drainage and build up roadbed, shall be guided by such
intent and minimum specifications.