The vast majority of roadworks on England's motorways and major A roads are set to removed ahead of the Easter break.

Highways England is working to remove 459 miles of roadworks to allow for easier travel during the holidays.

Customer service director Melanie Clarke said: "We're doing everything we can to make journeys as smooth as possible this Easter and that's why we're keeping around 99 per cent of the road network we manage, free from roadworks."

The motorway and major A-road network will be free of roadworks from 6am Thursday 18 April 2019 until 12.01am on Tuesday 23 April 2019.

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The company is also urging drivers to do simple vehicle checks before their Easter journeys to minimise the risk of breakdowns on the road network. These include checking fuel, tyres, engine oil, water and lights.

Drivers are also reminded to ensure that they have the correct licence and insurance to tow whatever the weight, make sure you have connected correctly, and always ensure your load is secure and within the limits for your vehicle before setting off.

Specific focus has also been put on adhering to motorway signage, especially the red X signals on smart motorways. Lanes are closed for a reason and ignoring red X signs puts people at risk.

Highways England traffic officers will be working around the clock to help people who get into difficulty.

These measures are being implemented to ensure drivers and passengers stay safe on national roads over the holiday break.

(CM/MH)