All new smart motorways scrapped

New smart motorways to be removed from government road-building plans due to financial pressures and...

Liam Cooper

Published: 6:40 pm April 15, 2023

Updated: 10:21 am October 8, 2025

New smart motorways to be removed from government road-building plans due to financial pressures and lack of confidence felt by drivers.

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Plans for new smart motorways will be cancelled, delivering on the Prime Minister’s summer campaign pledge.

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