{% set previous = arguments.year - 1 %}{% set next = arguments.year + 1 %}
{% if arguments.year > 1957 and arguments.year < 2025 %}
{% if previous > 1957 %}{{ previous }}{% else %}{{ previous }}{% endif %} {{ arguments.year }} {% if next < 2025 %}{{ next }}{% else %}{{ next }}{% endif %}
{% else %}{% endif %}
No new motorways were opened in this year.
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