Ministers urged to release ‘withheld’ safety reports on Britain’s smart motorways

January 23, 2026

Campaigners believe evaluations have been suppressed as they cast further doubt on safety and economic benefits

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Road campaigners and motoring organisations have urged ministers to immediately release a series of “withheld” safety assessments of Britain’s smart motorways – some dating back to 2022.

Designed to increase capacity, smart motorways have the hard shoulder converted into a live lane of traffic, relying on occasional laybys and electronic overhead signs to close lanes in emergencies.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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