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The existing deck half joint detail causes significant maintenance problems as well as increased loads on the deck and poor ride quality for users. 

There have been several attempts in the past to try to reduce the problem within the traffic management constraints of minimising delays to users.  These past efforts have helped but have not eliminated the underlying problem. 

Following work carried out between consulting engineers Fairhurst and FRB‘s own staff a new detail has been identified and a prototype design has been prepared by Fairhurst which is now programmed to be installed in 2011/12. 

Once installed the prototype will be monitored and if successful will allow a decision to be taken on whether or not to proceed with replacement of the detail on all of the 192 half joints as part of the truss strengthening/ painting scheme.