Post-Incident Recovery in Road Tunnels

This article reports on a study of best practices for post-incident recovery of tunnel functionality commissioned by the Highway Agency in the UK. A range of incidents is listed, along with their frequency of occurrence. Vehicle breakdowns happen most often. Serious releases of noxious fumes or liquids are very rare. The majority of the incidents studied for the best practices report involved fire. Much of the post-incident recovery work was spent upgrading safety elements. Structural integrity was rarely affected. Mechanical and electrical systems were most affected, and procuring replacement equipment was the source of much delay. Elements of minor incident and major incident recovery plans are given. Having plans in place is important to reduce the time needed to return the tunnel to full operation.

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• Authors:
  • Bird, Simon
• Publication Date: 2007-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 47-49
• Serial:
  • Tunnels & Tunnelling International
  • Publisher: Progressive Media Markets, Ltd
  • ISSN: 0041-414X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Emergencies; Highway traffic control; Repairing; Traffic incidents; Vehicular tunnels
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01044878
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 2007 6:59AM