HUNDREDS of miles of roadworks are set to be lifted to make bank holiday journeys smoother for drivers.
National Highways says 97 per cent of the network will be free from roadworks over the long weekend, with 512 miles of works lifted, as motorists travel across the country to enjoy the last of the summer in the UK and beyond.
Ahead of the getaway, drivers are reminded to have a safe TRIP: (top-up, rest, inspect and prepare). The new summer TRIP safety campaign has been launched to urge motorists to make sure they are well-rested ahead of long journeys.
The TRIP checklist is:
Top-up – fuel, water and oil
Rest – every two hours
Inspect – tyres and lights
Prepare – plan your journey ahead and check the traffic and weather forecast.
National Network manager at National Highways Dale Hipkiss, said: “We anticipate the roads will be busier than usual this August bank holiday, with seaside resorts, airports and theme parks among some of the most popular destinations.
“The lifting of roadworks will keep people moving, and some small checks, top-ups and rest as outlined in the TRIP guidance, are all things we encourage drivers to carry out before any long journey – not just during the bank holiday.”
The roadworks will be removed by 6am this morning (Friday, August 23) and will be put back into place from 12.01am on Tuesday (August 27).
