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On the surface a motorway might seem like somewhere the environment doesn't get a look in. But if you dig a little deeper, you'll find that right from inception motorways are designed for minimum environmental impact and actually aim to reduce the pollution cars and trucks release into the surroundings. The M5 is a perfect example of this. Well before the first truckload of soil was even moved, Interlink committed itself to a comprehensive and ongoing policy of strict environmental responsibility. Beyond complying with legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations regarding the environment, Interlink has strived to find low impact routes, control noise, maintain plants and wildlife, train staff and contractors, treat runoff and reduce air pollution. And it looks like our efforts are paying off. A new study carried out by independent consultants and experts from IMIS and the University of Melbourne has found that use of the M5 reduces emission pollution by up to 95% compared to alternative routes. This staggering success is due to the smoother traffic flow and higher speeds enabled by the M5, and is reflected in reductions of all air pollutants:
The report provides a complete analysis of the environmental impacts
of the M5 and also looks at noise pollution, storm water run offs
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