Motorway law change paves way to Euro 2012

The centre-right government said on Tuesday it would push through changes giving conditional clearance for cars to drive on highways missing non-essential facilities, including petrol stations or sound barriers, as long as they are deemed safe.

The builders would also be temporarily spared the need to get the green light from environmental authorities, which often takes months or years to secure.

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