Bristol Airport has revealed plans for a £2.3m upgrade of its immigration hall to address congestion in arrivals. The project will take the number of passport control points from the current ten to a total of 17 when it opens in spring next year. Ten of the latest ePassport gates, which are designed to provide a safe, secure and speedy alternative to the conventional border control process, will be installed. Alongside the new equipment, the immigration hall will be expanded and be redesigned to create a more welcoming environment and streamline the border process for passengers.The upgrade form part of the wider £24m west terminal extension, which also includes enlarged meet and greet and baggage reclaim zones as well as a new World Duty Free store for arriving passengers.A further £2.3m will be invested in a new reception centre and other improvements to the Silver Zone car park.