Christmas is a time when people dread getting behind the wheel, as they're in fear of facing miles of traffic and agitated drivers. However, it seems travel over the festive period will be made much easier due to the Highways Agency’s plan to complete more than 500 miles of road words on major UK routes this week.

What’s more, sixty miles of road works will be suspended over the Christmas period between 23^rd December and 3rd January. Driving home for Christmas could be a lot more stress-free this year! However, essential roadworks will remain in place, including works on M25 and work on M1 near London.

Transport secretary Justine Greening said:

“Christmas is one of the busiest times on our roads and that’s why we will be completing or lifting roadworks wherever possible to help people get back to see their families and loved ones.

“More than 98 percent of the strategic road network will be roadworks free, meaning that more lanes will be open and many speed restrictions lifted.

“The Highways Agency is well prepared for winter, but experience from recent years shows that we must all play our part. I’d urge all drivers to make time for winter and visit the Highways Agency’s website, where there are lots of tips to help keep winter journeys safe and trouble free.”