CAR magazine UK reports on the latest news and details regarding the UK's 'smart motorways' network
Britain’s smart motorway network is riddled with technical errors, a BBC Panorama investigation has found – casting further doubt on the supposedly dynamic, high-tech type of modern road.
At least 79 people have been killed on smart motorways since their introduction in 2010, causing widespread criticism . You can watch the Panorama programmePlans for future smart motorway networks in the UK were officially cancelled last year. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that any future development and construction plans for the controversial ‘upgrading’ of the UK’s motorway network was halted in April 2023.
In the event of an accident, where the lane is required for emergency vehicles, a red ‘X’ appears on the overhead gantry and roadside displays indicate that all traffic in this lane must move right. Other lanes may be closed, so this can often lead to further disruption and delay, despite the overall objective being to maintain flow.Dynamic hard shoulder versions of the smart motorway only use the hard shoulder when required.
Deaths, while the primary issue, is not the only one. Should an incident occur, overhead gantries can change the speed at a moment’s notice. This creates confusion and concern amongst drivers who react by braking suddenly and severely, causing the opportunity for further accidents.
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