Over 1,100 Miles of Roadworks Lifted to Ease Easter Travel in England
The Department for Transport confirms roadworks will be cleared by Thursday morning, but drivers are still warned of significant congestion during the holiday weekend.
- National Highways will remove roadworks from 1,127 miles of motorways and major A roads by 6am Thursday, ensuring 97.5% of the network is free of traffic cones.
- The lifted roadworks will remain suspended until after Easter Monday to facilitate smoother travel during the holiday period.
- Authorities anticipate heavy traffic, with the AA estimating 19.1 million drivers on Good Friday and similarly high numbers throughout the weekend.
- Congestion hotspots are expected on routes such as the M6 in Birmingham, the M25 corridor, and the A303 in Wiltshire, among others.
- This initiative is part of a broader government strategy to reduce travel disruptions, including increased fines for streetworks and £1.6 billion allocated for pothole repairs.
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