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Motorways

Government fails to hit motorway services high-power EV charger target

According to a recent report by the RAC, the government has failed to meet its target of having at least six rapid or ultra-rapid EV chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023.

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By Motoring News Aggregator, 1 year2 January 2024 ago

Is this the end for smart motorways in the UK?

It has been reported that the £3bn project to introduce new smart motorways across the UK has been halted due to serious concerns over safety.

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By SWVaux Staff, 2 years12 April 2023 ago

Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey

The RAC, which commissioned the poll of 1,904 motorists, claimed the research “completely undermines” the main reason for turning hard shoulders into running lanes, which was to boost road capacity.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 years1 December 2022 ago

Britain’s worst motorway services revealed

Hartshead Moor East is the least popular out of 119 services analysed, according to a survey of 31,000 visitors by watchdog Transport Focus.

By Motoring News Aggregator, 3 years19 October 2022 ago

Liz Truss could axe mandatory motorway speed limits if she becomes PM

The favourite to be next prime minister is open to the idea of removing mandatory limits on the country’s motorways.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years2 September 2022 ago

Government pauses smart motorway rollout amid safety concerns

The rollout of “all-lane-running” smart motorways is being paused amid safety concerns, the Government has announced, although critics say the move does not go far enough.

By SWVaux Staff, 3 years12 January 2022 ago

Smart motorway openings halted over safety fears


No new smart motorways will be opened until a Government safety review is completed, the Transport Secretary has announced.

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By SWVaux Staff, 5 years30 January 2020 ago

Smart Motorways to be Reviewed Following Investigation

The government is to review the safety of smart motorways, following an investigation by the Telegraph.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years26 October 2019 ago

Smart motorway should be banned say safety group

Road safety group GEM Motoring Assist has called for the roll-out of smart motorways to be halted until a comprehensive safety review has been carried out.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years9 October 2019 ago

Motorway speed limit could be raised to 80mph thanks to electric cars

The speed limit on British motorways could be raised to 80mph thanks to the growing adoption of electric vehicles, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

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By SWVaux Staff, 6 years3 October 2019 ago

Drivers avoid using open hard shoulder on smart motorways

Drivers are avoiding using the open hard shoulder on all lane running smart motorways, new research has revealed.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years6 September 2019 ago

Grayling launches crackdown on motorway fuel prices

The Transport Secretary pledged to launch an urgent review unless retailers share live data on how much they are charging.

By SWVaux Staff, 6 years3 June 2019 ago

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