Chronology Maps

1982 1983 1984

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Completed Route Name Start End
M25 Theydon - Cranham J27 Theydon J29 Cranham
M54 M6 - Telford M6 J10A Essington Priorslee
M27 Stoneham - Hedge End J5 Stoneham J7 Hedge End
M25 Wisley - Addlestone J10 Wisley J11 Chertsey
M65 Clayton-le-Moors - Burnley J7 Hyndburn J10 Burnley Barracks
M65 Brierfield - Reedyford J12 Brierfield J13 Reedyford

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A century of motorways

It's 100 years since the opening of the world's first motorway, the Autostrada from Milan to the Lakes.

Schrödinger’s speed limit

In 2022, Manchester City Council say they reduced the speed limit on the Mancunian Way to 30mph. But it’s not clear if they did. It’s not even clear if they can.

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