Smart Motorways

Smart motorway rollout paused after transport committee report

Government pauses rollout of new smart motorway schemes until five years safety data is available.

1 year 2 months ago
Highways England delay two smart motorway projects after “listening to feedback”

In a bid to reduce disruption, smart motorway upgrades will be deferred until current projects in the north west are completed.

4 years 1 month ago
Highways England starts search for £7bn smart motorways alliance

As part of a new direction for contractual arrangements, Highways England has issued a 10-year smart motorways contract for tender.

4 years 3 months ago
Greater Manchester’s first smart motorway now fully operational

Drivers finally see benefits of first smart motorway in the north west.

4 years 7 months ago
Highways England appoint WSP to design two smart motorways worth £2.6m

WSP has added to its growing portfolio after winning the contracts to design two smart motorways on the M62 and the A1.

4 years 7 months ago
100 miles of extra lanes coming to north west motorways in scheme worth £500m

Highways England has announced that four new smart motorways are to be introduced with construction to start within the next 18 months.

4 years 8 months ago
Smart Motorways: Highways England told to beef up the communication effort

The latest survey by road user watchdog Transport Focus shows motorists are still largely in the dark over all-lane-running.

5 years 5 months ago