The UK are set to build 7 controversial ‘Smart Motorways’ in an attempt to modernise their transport network.  Ireland had a similar project to convert Dublin’s M50 into a ‘Variable Speed Limit Motorway’.  Conor Faughnan Director of Consumer Affairs with the AA joined us on the show this morning.

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