Anger over smart motorways review delay

Families of people who have died on smart motorways have criticised the government for delays into a review looking at safety concerns.

The review was announced in October by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, who said recommendations would be made in a “matter of weeks”.

Claire Mercer, whose husband Jason was killed on the M1, said it was taking a “ludicrous” amount of time.

The Department for Transport said it expected to conclude its work shortly.

Thirty-eight people have been killed on smart motorways across the country in the past five years.

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