A smart motorway uses technology to manage traffic. A control centres monitors traffic flow and density, and changes signs and speed limits to keep everyone moving as smoothly and safely as possible.
Speed limits change more frequently than on normal motorways: some drivers don’t realise there has been a change and that they must keep to a new limit.
The advice
Speed limits on smart motorways are enforced by police: if you break the speed limit you will be prosecuted.
So watch your speed: stick to the speed limits shown in a red ring and never drive in a lane closed by a red X.
See government advice about driving on smart motorways or read more local information the smart motorways in Greater Manchester.
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Visit the free travel scheme pageFree travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit our contactless travel pageUsing contactless to travel on Metrolink?
Make sure you touch-in and touch-out using the SAME device at the start and end of your journey.
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Visit our Coronavirus pageFace coverings still welcome
Face coverings are no longer compulsory but are encouraged
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Find out which lines will be affectedMetrolink improvement works
In May, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines across a number of dates.
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View the proposal documentOur Buses
New dates have been proposed for local service contracts in Bolton and Wigan.
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Visit the free travel scheme page
Free travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit our Coronavirus page
Face coverings still welcome
Face coverings are no longer compulsory but are encouraged
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View the proposal document
Our Buses
New dates have been proposed for local service contracts in Bolton and Wigan.
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Visit our contactless travel page
Using contactless to travel on Metrolink?
Make sure you touch-in and touch-out using the SAME device at the start and end of your journey.
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Find out which lines will be affected
Metrolink improvement works
In May, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines across a number of dates.