Motorway roadworks speed limit could be increased to 60mph

Speed limits through roadworks in England could be raised to ease congestion and negate the impact of repairs.The current speed limit through roadworks is 50mph, but tests carried out by Highways England found that drivers' heart rates were lower when they drove through repairs at slightly higher speeds.Since September 2016, Highways England has trialled different speed limits and is now considering rolling out a 55mph or 60mph limit where it is safe to do so.