Chronology Maps
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| Completed | Route | Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 (NI) | Ballynacor - Birches | J11 Ballynacor | J12 Birches | |
| M8 | Renfrew Bypass | J26 Hillington | J29A Southbar | |
| M8 | Glasgow Inner Ring Road: Townhead and Woodside 1 | J15 Townhead | J16 Dobbie’s Loan | |
| M74 | Hamilton Bypass Stage II (North) | J4 Maryville | J5 Raith | |
| M1 | Tinsley - Tankersley | J34 Tinsley | J36 Birdwell | |
| M74 | Hamilton Bypass Stage II (South) | J5 Raith | J6 Hamilton | |
| M9 | Polmont and Falkirk Bypass | J4 Lathallan | Longdyke | |
| M1 | Tankersley - Dodworth | J36 Birdwell | J37 Dodworth | |
| M1 | Dodworth - Ossett | J37 Dodworth | J40 Flushdyke | |
| M6 | Penrith Bypass | Hackthorpe | J41 Catterlen | |
| M6 | Wednesbury - Darlaston | J9 Wednesbury | J10 Bentley |
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