Roads to be built with views to keep drivers alert

MAJOR ROADS will be designed to offer drivers panoramic views to reduce the number of crashes caused by fatigue, Highways England has said.

The Government-owned company will attempt to make beautiful landscapes visible to motorists as it designs £15bn improvements to motorways and A-roads.

Highways England chief engineer Mike Wilson said: “Creating different vistas, different environments for people to consider, is a way of stimulating the road user. You might argue they’re safer because of it.” Asked if he was concerned that drivers could be distracted by the scenery, Mr Wilson replied: “Fatigue is a real challenge for road users.”