Chronology Maps
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| Completed | Route | Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Lutterworth - Markfield | J20 Misterton | J22 Markfield | |
| M6 | Preston - Lancaster | J32 Broughton | J33 Hampson Green | |
| M4 | Chiswick - Langley | Great West Road | J5 Langley | |
| A66(M) | Blackwell Spur | A1(M) J57 Blackwell Spur | Blackwell | |
| A1(M) | Darlington Bypass | J56 Barton | J59 Aycliffe | |
| M5 | Quinton - Lydiate Ash | J3 Quinton | J4 Lydiate Ash | |
| M8 | Harthill Bypass Extension | Shotts | J5 Shotts Interchange | |
| M1 | Markfield - Kegworth | J22 Markfield | J24 Kegworth | |
| M1 (NI) | Sprucefield - Moira | J7 Sprucefield | J9 Moira |
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