1976
| Route | Open | Junctions | Section | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M25 and A282 | Feb 1976 | J6-8 | Godstone → Reigate | |
| 2 | M25 and A282 | Feb 1976 | J17-19 | Maple Cross → Hunton Bridge | |
| 3 | M27 | Mar 1976 | J8-9 | Windover → Park Gate | |
| 4 | M275 | Mar 1976 | Entire motorway | ||
| 5 | M62 | May 1976 | J36-38 | Goole → North Cave (inc. Ouse Bridge) | |
| 6 | M5 | Oct 1976 | J26-27 | Chelston → Willand | |
| 7 | M42 and A42 | Nov 1976 | J4-8 | Solihull section | |
| 8 | M62 | Nov 1976 | J4-6 | Queens Drive → Tarbock | |
| 9 | M69 | Nov 1976 | J2-M1 | Leicester section | |
| 10 | M25 and A282 | Dec 1976 | J12-13 | Thorpe → Egham |
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