Government launches smart motorways review as M27 work continues

By Steve Deeks
Published 24th Oct 2019, 14:14 BST
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Driver safety on smart motorways is under review with recommendations expected within weeks, according to the Transport Secretary.

Grant Shapps told MPs ‘we know people are dying’ on smart motorways but added greater detail is required on how safe they are compared to full motorways.

He insisted he wants to ensure all motorways in the country are ‘as safe as they possibly can be’.

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