The SPUI, another variant of the compressed diamond interchange, was developed in 1970 to improve traffic capacity and operations while requiring less right-of-way than the diamond interchange. (93) The configuration of a typical SPUI is shown in figure 198.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: A hurdle is a moveable section of light fence. Traditionally hurdles were made from wattle, but modern hurdles are often made of metal. Hurdles are used for handling livestock, as decorative fencing, for horse racing and in the track and field event of hurdling.
It is important to note that a hurdle rate is only the minimum amount of return that is deemed acceptable for the efforts involved.