Chronology Maps
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| Completed | Route | Name | Start | End | Original number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | Preston Bypass | J29 Bamber Bridge | J32 Broughton | ||
| M55 | Preston Bypass | M6 J32 Broughton | J1 Broughton | M6 |
What's new
London’s other forgotten motorways
We’ve spent years documenting the unbuilt urban motorway network planned for London. Today we’re unveiling more new routes that have never been seen before!
The middle of nowhere
A national system of road numbers radiating from a central point suggests there is… well, a central point. But if you go looking for it you’ll find it doesn’t exist.
Not so Smart
There have been rumours for months. Now the announcement has been made - “all new Smart Motorways scrapped”. What does this mean and who are the winners?
Have you seen...
Driver Location Signs
If you're on the motorway (in England at least) you might have noticed some funny blue signs down the side of the road. What are they for?