Highways bosses have admitted a string of faults and glitches on the M62 which whistleblowers within the organisation claim could be dangerous to drivers.
Many of the issues revolve around technical or manufacturing faults, but it’s claimed staffing issues and technology lapses are also leading to delays in the the control room reacting to break-downs - with some cars left stranded in live lanes ‘for over a hour’.
One highways insider told the Manchester Evening News : “Road traffic officers are fearing for their own safety, as well as that of all other road users, meanwhile the official reports are deeming Smart motorways amongst the safest of them all. READ MORE: Highways bosses left 'potentially dangerous' fault on M62 smart motorway
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