Chronology Maps
Click a section name to see full details and a map.
| Completed | Route | Name | Start | End | Original number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60 | Portwood - Denton | J24 Denton | J27 Portwood | M63, M66 | |
| M40 | Longbridge - Umberslade | J15 Longbridge | M42 J3A Umberslade |
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Harry Yeadon
A civil engineer, working principally in the North West of England, responsible for many of the area's motorways.
