Plans unveiled for 60mph M1 limit in Rotherham

The Highways Agency is proposing to implement a maximum mandatory speed limit of 60mph between junction 28 at Mansfield and junction 35a at Thorpe Hesley between 7am and 7pm, seven days a week.

It said the speed limit — to be introduced as part of a “smart motorway” policy also involving vehicles driving on the hard shoulder — would be used to manage traffic speeds and help reduce congestion and air pollutants locally.

Introducing the reduced speed limit on the motorway requires new regulations and an eight week consultation on the proposed regulations started today.

The consultation document is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications to give people the chance.

Construction of the smart motorway schemes is scheduled to start in spring 2014.

Anyone wanting to know more about the improvements should visit the project’s website or call the Highways Agency’s information line on 0300 123 5000.