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Figure 6: Lane closure and snow clearance by GIIB traffic safety department
Figure 5: Lane closure by GIIB traffic safety department
4. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGY OF GIIB
An exhibition center comprising plans, drawings,
photographs and models of the construction of
Osmangazi Bridge has been established by the
Concessionaire. It is the first bridge museum in Turkey
with free admission from the public service area
named Oksijen3 at the 3 rd km of the motorway. The majority of older long span suspension bridges
are in the United States whereas the more recent
ones are being constructed in the Far East and
Europe. Turkey is the one of the countries where the
latest and innovative long span suspension bridges are
being constructed.
Inspection and Maintenance (O&M) strategy of GIIB
(Gebze Izmir İşletme ve Bakım) uses in-house facilities
for concentrated routine inspections and outsourcing
facilities in case of specialised principal inspections.
The O&M activities through the regular inspections,
periodic and specific maintenance will allow GIIB to
have a safe and fully operational bridge and to
maximise the life of the bridge elements and essential
equipment.
The maintenance manuals and yearly planning include
instructions for inspections and keep the Osmangazi
Bridge in a conditon so that it can achieve the
specified design service life in an optimal manner
taking into account the following:
 Availability (bridge is kept open for users and
traffic disruptions are minimal)
 Costs (minimal operation and maintenance
cost)
 Safety (the Bridge shall be safe for users and
O&M personnel)
Figure 7: Osmangazi Bridge exhibition center at service area km:3+500
2/2017