Chronology Maps
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| Completed | Route | Name | Start | End | Original number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M25 | Denham - Hunton Bridge | J16 Denham | J19 Chandlers Cross | A405 | |
| M57 | Huyton Spur | J3 Huyton | Stockbridge Lane | ||
| M3 | Popham - Winnall | J8 Popham | J9 Winnall | ||
| M3 | Winnall - Bar End | J9 Winnall | J10 Chilcomb | ||
| M42 | Portway - Monkspath | J3 Portway | J4 Monkspath | ||
| M25 | Poyle - Denham | J14 Poyle | J16 Denham | ||
| M25 | Reigate Hill - Wisley | J8 Reigate Hill | J10 Wisley | ||
| M42 | Coleshill - Tamworth | J7A Coleshill | J10 Tamworth |
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