Roadworks won't hamper Easter getaways
Additional emergency areas on smart motorways have now been completed on the M5 in Gloucestershire.
Motorists are being warned to plan and travel earlier as the roads are set to be jammed this weekend for the Easter break.
However, roadworks won't be an issue in Gloucestershire as the National Highways have completed upgrades to the M5 and removed any remaining works.
National Highways say they’ll be improving journeys for motorists by keeping 97.5% of the roads they manage free from roadworks.
Over 1,100 miles of roadworks from motorways and major A-roads are being removed to help minimise disruption during peak travel times.
Their £390m scheme to install more than 150 additional emergency areas on smart motorways was completed at the end of March including work carried out on stretches of the M5.
Andrew Butterfield, National Highways Director of Operational Services, said:
“Easter is the first bank holiday of the year, and we expect the roads to be busy with people looking to make the most of a long weekend.
“We are doing everything we can to make journeys easier by removing roadworks, but I would encourage everyone to take some time, plan ahead and ensure your vehicle is prepared for what might be a long journey.”