Tag: Smart Motorways
about 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Smart motorways: most drivers want return of hard shoulder as new schemes scrapped

Motorists back reverting to traditional road layout despite government claims it would be too disruptive and expensive

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about 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Why are smart motorways being scrapped? DfT’s decision explained and the new projects being axed

Safety and cost fears see 14 projects abandonded but government says removing existing sections is too disruptive and...

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about 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Are smart motorways being scrapped? Rishi Sunak could ban ‘unsafe’ roads under new plans

Contractors ‘not expecting any new smart motorways’ as ministers considering stopping construction of controversial a...

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about 1 year ago
dailymail.co.uk

Harrowing video shows moment smart motorway crash killed two pensioners

Derek Jacobs, 83, was killed when his van was hit by a red Ford Ka on the M1 near Sheffield in March 2019 after he ha...

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about 1 year ago
inews.co.uk

No new smart motorways currently planned amid concerns over safety and cost

Contractors on the project now expect the planned new motorways to be scrapped

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Smart motorways ‘undermined’ as half of drivers avoid inside lane

Motoring group says extra road capacity is being wasted as drivers still lack faith in all lane running roads

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

What to do if you break down on a smart motorway

Latest guidance on what to do if you break down on a smart motorway, how to use an emergency refuge area and what to ...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

This is how smart motorways work, where they are and how to use them to avoid a fine

Map of UK smart motorway network, the different types of system and the rules and fines to be aware of

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Liz Truss says she could scrap speed limits as part of plan to ban smart motorways

Tory leadership hopeful hints at ‘advisory’ limits as she says evidence suggests smart motorways are dangerous and di...

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almost 2 years ago
nationalworld.com

National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns

National Highways is missing its 10-minute target to respond to breakdowns on smart motorways, almost a year after th...

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over 2 years ago
nationalworld.com

Are smart motorways safe? What the data tells us about safety on controversial roads

Why campaigners like Claire Mercer want smart motorways scrapped and what’s being done to improve their safety

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over 3 years ago
inews.co.uk

Calls for urgent review of smart motorways as coroner says they present 'a risk'

Transport Secretary announces 'urgent talks' after coroner calls for review of controversial road system

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