MORE THAN 300 miles of roadworks are being lifted to help people travelling this May bank holiday.

Almost 98 per cent of motorways and strategic A roads will be roadworks-free over the bank holiday, with several miles being completed or suspended by Highways England in the South West, between 6am on May 26 until 12.01am on May 30.

Click here to see a map showing the locations of lifted and completed schemes.

Drivers are also reminded to make appropriate checks before they set off to ensure they have safe journey – including fuel, tyres, engine oil, water and lights.

Highways England has advised all drivers setting off on longer-than-usual journeys to ensure they’re totally prepared and packed.

With temperatures expected to remain high in the South West into the Bank Holiday weekend and half-term week, they have suggested taking plenty of water in your vehicles.

Those wishing to find out more about driving on smart motorways can head online to: www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-drive-on-a-smart-motorway for further information.

More information can be found on the Highways England website or by calling 0300 123 5000, where updates on the conditions of the roads can be found.

For more detailed information on how to carry out vehicle checks, search Think!