Drivers give lukewarm reviews to Northamptonshire's new stretch of 'smart' motorway

A revamped stretch of motorway through Northamptonshire is finally running on all four lanes - but drivers have given the new section lukewarm early reviews.

The £94 million scheme to convert junctions 19 through to 16 into a Smart Motorway is not expected to be fully open until next month - but Highways England has now finally removed the 50mph speed limit between junctions 16 for Northampton and Junction 17 for the M45.

What do you think of the smart motorway scheme? Have your say in our poll, below.placeholder image
What do you think of the smart motorway scheme? Have your say in our poll, below.

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