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.
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Full Definition of GALLOWS. 1. a: a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged âcalled also gallows tree b: the punishment of hanging. 2. : a structure consisting of an upright frame with a crosspiece.3. : suspender 2a.See gallows defined for English-language learners.ull Definition of GALLOWS. 1. a: a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged âcalled also gallows tree b: the punishment of hanging. 2. : a structure consisting of an upright frame with a crosspiece. 3. : suspender 2a. See gallows defined for English-language learners.