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2020 end of year update 21 December 2020

We've reached the end of the strangest year anyone can remember. Time for a quick look at some news from the last few months.

Routes

M20

A303

A122

What's new

Surprise! A new motorway

Appearing unexpectedly on signs in Lincolnshire last week, a brand new motorway has suddenly come into existence. And it's a weird one.

Imperfectly Odd: the Strensham Loop

For a while, the M5 ended at a 270-degree loop - but long after the motorway was extended, it kept on catching drivers unawares. But it left behind an unexpected legacy of safer driving.

Knowledge is power

We're expanding our information pages to provide better coverage of the basics - perfect if you're new to the world of road enthusiasts or if you're just dropping by to answer a question.

Have you seen...

Mistakes

Making road signs is a tricky business, but fortunately the professionals who design them get it right. Usually.

Ringways

2020 end of year update 21 December 2020