Category
Motorways
The 70mph speed limit was introduced in 1965 as a “four month trial”. It should be increased to reflect the significant improvement in cars since then.
ABD does not approve of “smart motorways”; the removal of the hard shoulder was a foolish and reckless decision that has made motorways more dangerous.
Reducing speed limits to “improve air quality” is a con and must stop.
We would like see many more motorways built. This is a far better solution than widening existing ones. Prime examples include a new M7 linking Edinburgh to the M74. New M17 linking the M1 near Leicester to Great Yarmouth. Extend the M27 along the entire south coast between Truro and the Channel Tunnel. New M39 south of Bristol linking the M4 near Chippenham to the M5 near Bridgwater. Extend the M53 south along the welsh border to the M4 near Cardiff. Extend the M67 from Manchester to Sheffield. New M68 Carlisle – Tyneside.
All new motorways should be built with separated carriageways where possible, with a central elevated bund, in order to improve safety by eliminating the risk of crossover accidents, and oncoming headlight glare.
“WRONG WAY” signs should be placed on all exit sliproads to reduce risk of confused drivers going against the traffic.
