The Office of Rail and Road has stated that while the smart motorway network should meet safety targets, the systems are still below par
Leaked emails obtained by action group Smart Motorways Kill paint a worrying picture about the state of the UK smart motorway network
Findings from new research published by insurance company GoShorty suggests that new smart motorways are safer than conventional ones.
A new investigation conducted by ITV News Meridian has found that a number of emergency refuge areas on smart motorways are too short.
Data suggests that smart motorways can actually increase congestion, and even accidents, but the network continues to expand.
National Highways is woking on the Smart Motorways network, converting existing safety cameras to detect ‘Red X’ violations and adding signage around refuges areas
A whistle-blower has lifted the lid on a catalogue of failings with smart motorway network, including one that failed to detect a fatal crash
A Panorama investigation has highlighted the shortcomings of the UK's Smart Motorways, with one National Highways insider branding them a ‘lie’
The government is ‘pausing’ the smart motorway rollout and injecting £900m to ‘ensure drivers feel safe and confident’
A prominent supporter of All Lane Running Smart Motorways is now chief road safety advisor at National Highways
Grant Schapps could reverse smart motorway move – although it seems it's the economic impact that might have prompted it
The UK's network of Smart Motorway ARL roads have come under fire this morning, with even the MP who helped to roll them out calling for a U-turn
Motorway drivers could receive an automatic £100 fine for flouting the red X above closed motorway lanes
A biker has called out so-called smart motorways after being involved in a crash that means he’ll have to learn to walk again
The government has stated it will not be building anymore ALR Smart Motorway unless additional safety measures are in place
Anyone surprised? 4500 people answered a web poll on smart motorways, with an overwhelming majority opposed to their use, and feel less safe using one!
The ‘Go Left!’ campaign from is to remind drivers that if they have a breakdown in a live lane they should seek refuge on the inside
The Highways England has launched a new consultation on proposed changes to the Highway Code – and you can have your say
The UK’s network of smart motorways is to be the subject of a parliamentary inquiry into their safety and effectiveness
The UK’s network of so-called smart motorways is coming under fire again from a coroner and now the police
The secretary of state’s measures includes removing dynamic hard shoulders and speeding up the development of stopped vehicle detection
Huge multi-million pound projects to 'upgrade' to smart motorways is halted after shocking safety concerns are exposed in BBC documentary
The review has come too late for some, as death toll reaches 38 people in five years
With the news that smart motorways are under scrutiny regarding safety concerns, I thought I’d share with you just one experience I’ve had with this type of road
