WIRELESS internet could be installed as part of a Government-backed project as preparations for driverless vehicles, a report states.

Highways England said it is exploring whether wifi and 5G connectivity could be installed across a 4,400 mile stretch on the UK's motorways and A-roads – including the M40 through Oxfordshire.

Highways England chief executive Jim O'Sullivan said it was part of £15m investment.

He said: “We are delivering a record £15 billion of government investment to give people safe, efficient and reliable journeys, and provide businesses with the links they need to prosper and grow.

“Because people’s journeys are important to us we are setting out our high level aspirations which will help ensure the network continues to drive economic growth, jobs and prosperity, and keeps traffic moving today, and into the future.

Transport secretary Chris Grayling said: “This government is making people’s journeys better, faster and safer to give people better access to jobs, schools and their community.

“We are planning to spend more than ever before to upgrade England’s motorways and major A roads from 2020 through to 2025.”