1985
| Route | Open | Junctions | Section | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M25 and A282 | Jan 1985 | J16-17 | Iver Heath → Maple Cross | |
| 2 | M3 | Aug 1985 | J8-10 | Popham → Bar End | |
| 3 | M25 and A282 | Sep 1985 | J15-16 | M4 → Iver Heath | |
| 4 | M42 and A42 | Sep 1985 | J3-4 | Umberslade section | |
| 5 | M25 and A282 | Oct 1985 | J8-10 | Reigate → Wisley | |
| 6 | M25 and A282 | Dec 1985 | J14-15 | Heathrow Spur (A3113) → M4 | |
| 7 | M42 and A42 | Dec 1985 | J8-10 | Tamworth (Water Orton and Kingsbury) Section |
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