Motorway roadwork speed limits may be raised from 50mph to 60mph as it's 'just as safe'
MOTORWAY roadwork speed limits may be raised from 50mph to 60mph as it is deemed 'just as safe.'
Now a 12-month trial by Highways England, set to publish its findings next month, could permanently scrap the lower limit in some areas while other roads will only have the 50mph limit when workers are there.: "Few things irritate motorists more than roadworks when there’s no sign of activity, or are as frustrating as seeing that the road ahead is clear but to be stuck at 50 miles per hour.
The smart motorway programme will not be completed until 2025 and is a key reason for the extreme length and duration of roadworks. A smaller 2018 trial suggested no safety differences in a 50 or 60mph speed limit and even improved traffic flows and had less tailgating.
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