Berkshire Live.The move comes in response to feedback from road users who said they were frustrated at not being able to go quicker.
And the results show as well as saving time, more people are sticking to the higher speed limit, so bringing safety benefits.Jim O’Sullivan, Highways England Chief Executive, said: "All of our research shows that road users benefit from 60mph limits in roadworks.
They have shorter journey times and feel safe."Road users understand that roadworks are necessary, but they are frustrated by them.
So testing 60mph has been about challenging the norm while ensuring the safety of our people working out there and those using our roads."We have a huge programme of work planned, so being able to use 60mph where safe.
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