1981
| Route | Open | Junctions | Section | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M53 | Mar 1981 | J10-11 | A5117 → Stoak | |
| 2 | M56 | Mar 1981 | J14-16 | Hapsford → A5177 | |
| 3 | M25 and A282 | Jun 1981 | J24-25 | Potters Bar → Waltham Cross | |
| 4 | M67 | Sep 1981 | J1-2 | Denton Relief Road | |
| 5 | M20 | Oct 1981 | J11-13 | Sellindge → Folkestone | |
| 6 | M25 and A282 | Oct 1981 | J13 | Egham → Yeoveney | |
| 7 | M65 | Oct 1981 | J10-12 | Burnley → Brierfield | |
| 8 | M20 | Dec 1981 | J9-11 | Ashford → Sellindge |
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