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<p>On the Strategic Road Network (SRN), which comprises our motorways and principal
A roads, keeping disruption from road works and traffic management to a minimum is
an important priority for National Highways (NH). NH keeps the maximum number of lanes
open at busy times and carries out the vast majority of work requiring extra restrictions
either overnight or at the weekend, when traffic flows are lowest. Where works are
undertaken overnight, NH is often able to keep the speed limit at 70mph.</p><p>Reduced
traffic volumes are not the only factor when determining the appropriate speed for
road works. Visibility and carriageway widths, amongst other things, need to be considered
to ensure the safety of road workers and road users.</p><p>NH has increased the speed
limit through most road works from 50mph to 60mph and uses more contraflows on its
schemes, which can reduce the need for closures. This has led to improved journey
times and saved 3,800,000 vehicle hours and £63 million.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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