A6 overbridge, view west, 12 January 1995
A6 overbridge, view west (see all photos of the same view)
The foundations for the future bridge over the motorway are clearly seen here, and one appears to be flooded. The former link road to the M61, at the bottom of the frame, has been almost completely ripped up.
Structure 7 (A6 overbridge)
A6 Preston Road
What's new
Silver bullet
The Silvertown Tunnel is finally open for business. One question remains: what’s it for?
Skid Risk, Accident, Fog
For the first time, we can share pictures of the pioneering experiment that lit up the Worcestershire countryside with enormous signs 61 years ago.
All change
In July 2024, a new Government entered office with a very different set of priorities. What does it mean for a faltering roads programme?
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Opening booklets
In days gone by, new roads were often celebrated with a grand opening ceremony and the issue of a commemorative booklet heralding the exciting new highway. You'll find some of them here, complete with a glimpse of all that empty tarmac and a healthy dose of modernist optimism.
