• A brief look at the challenges of ice accretion and other emergency events that can result in the closure of the Queensferry Crossing.
• Outlining the challenges of dynamic/reactive traffic management to implement safe diversion of traffic away from M90 QC.
• An introduction to SPIE Nederland automated barrier technology and benefits
• Overview of design and construction of the barrier system.
• Operational benefits of the new automated barrier system and the significant reduction in time to divert traffic from M90 QC on to A9000 FRB.

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• The Inspection Manual for Highway Structures (IMFHS) was first released in 2007; the document consisted of two complimentary volumes; Volume 1 was a reference document whilst Volume 2 acted as a quick reference for inspectors on site.
• National Highways decided in 2023 that a refresh of the document was required and employed WSP to undertake the work.
• The new manual is divided into 13 chapters; chapters 1 to 11 replace the original reference document; chapter 12 is the updated Inspector’s Handbook whilst chapter 13 provides informative references.
• The IMFHS is applicable to any individual or organisation in the UK who wish to use it.
• The presentation will describe the changes made with examples taken from the two volumes.

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