Chronology Maps
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| Completed | Route | Name | Start | End | Original number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M90 | Glenfarg Bypass | J8 Arlary | Arngask Road | ||
| M25 | Darenth - Swanley | J2 Darenth | J3 Swanley | ||
| M11 | Redbridge - South Harlow | J3 Redbridge | J7 Hastingwood | ||
| M4 | Pontarddulais Bypass | J46 Llangyfelach | J49 Pont Abraham | ||
| M5 | Exminster Section | J30 Sandygate | J31 Pearce’s Hill | ||
| M69 | Coventry Section | M6 J2 Ansty | J1 Stretton Baskerville | ||
| M20 | Swanley - West Kingsdown | J1 Swanley | London Road | ||
| M18 | West Moor - Thorne | J4 West Moor | Thorne Road | ||
| M180 | Brigg Bypass | Castlethorpe | J5 Barnetby Top | ||
| M58 | Skelmersdale and Up Holland Bypass | J4 Glenburn Road | J6 Orrell | A506 | |
| M4 | Tredegar Park - St Mellons | J28 Tredegar Park | J29 Castleton | ||
| A48(M) | Tredegar Park - St Mellons | J29 Castleton | J29A St Mellons | ||
| M90 | Bridge of Earn Bypass | J9 Muirmont | J10 Craigend | ||
| M4 | Pyle Bypass | J37 Pyle | J39 Groes | ||
| M4 | Coryton - Pencoed | J32 Coryton | J35 Pencoed |
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